As the world’s biggest garden lifestyle and barbecue trade fair, spoga+gafa serves as an international trade and networking platform for the green sector. Held in Cologne, Germany, from June 18-20, spoga+gafa 2023 brought in 30,000 trade visitors from 122 countries to …
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4 Ways to Embrace Innovation From RICE 2023
With a pulse on what’s happening now and an eye to the future of retail, the 2023 Retail Innovations Expo and Conference brought together retailers, industry experts and vendors from across various retail verticals. The three-day RICE 2023 event included …
Read More »Build Your Dream Team With the NHPA Conference Giveaway
In the ever-changing world of retail, it can be hard to keep up. If you’re struggling to figure out the question of what’s next, the 2023 NHPA Independents Conference has answers. And, at this year’s event, all retailers who register …
Read More »Reenergize Your Staff With This Top Industry Program
If you’re merely working in your business rather than on it, the Retail Management Certification Program is the key to reenergizing your operation and your key leaders. Created by the North American Hardware and Paint Association (NHPA), the course prepares …
Read More »NHPA Announces 11 Young Retailer of the Year Honorees
The North American Hardware and Paint Association (NHPA) has announced the recipients of the 2023 Young Retailer of the Year award. These dynamic individuals were selected from a field of inspiring independent home improvement retailers under the age of 35 …
Read More »5 Strategies From The Aubuchon Co. to Improve Inventory Management
Even when the lingering supply issues from the COVID-19 pandemic resolve, inventory management will continue to be a high priority for retailers. Jared Brown, director of business intelligence for The Aubuchon Company, shares five insights into making the process easier …
Read More »Wallace Distribution Looks to the Future at the 2023 Spring Dealer Market
2022 was a year of celebration and reflection, as Wallace Distribution celebrated its milestone 100-year anniversary. This year, the organization has turned its eyes to the future and the next 100 years serving the distribution needs of its dealers. With …
Read More »NHPA Recognizes Industry Pillars With the 2023 Top Guns Awards
When it comes to technology in retail, evolving is key to success, and this year’s North American Hardware and Paint Association (NHPA) Top Guns Award honorees show how technology, whether big or small, can take an operation to the next …
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