Last week, Hardlines Distribution Alliance (HDA) hosted its 21st Group Merchandising Conference (GMC) in Indianapolis. Attendees of the sold-out event took part in new events, including a new vendor preview, and enjoyed returning activities like the pre-scheduled meetings with vendors. …
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Koelnmesse Expands With Exclusive Design Show in Colombia
As part of its international strategy, Koelnmesse and its International Furniture and Interiors Fair (IMM Cologne) have entered into a strategic partnership with Colombia’s La Feria De Diseño Medellín, the leading design event in Latin America and The Caribbean. This …
Read More »Business + Pleasure: Don’t Miss the 2024 Independent Home Improvement Conference
Sun and sand meet education and networking at the 2024 Independent Home Improvement Conference (IHI Conference). This groundbreaking event brings together business and pleasure and the esteemed legacies of the North American Hardware and Paint Association (NHPA) and The Hardware …
Read More »Service Runs Deep: Family Legacy Drives Top Guns Honoree Wendy Stine
While Wendy Stine jokes that she was born into this business, it isn’t far from the truth. As part of the third generation to lead Stine Home + Yard, Wendy has the home improvement industry in her blood. She has …
Read More »Leading Through Change: Q&A With Conference Keynote Al Comeaux
Since cutting his teeth at an independent hardware store all through high school, Al Comeaux has lived, led and researched change from inside numerous organizations, including senior leadership positions at Travelocity, GE, Sabre and American Airlines. Today, he helps leaders …
Read More »Independent Home Improvement Conference Announces Keynote Lineup
Bringing the industry together for three days of fun, sun, education and networking, the Independent Home Improvement Conference (IHI Conference) has set the lineup of keynote speakers for the afternoon general sessions. These keynote speakers will share insights on change …
Read More »spoga+gafa Launches New Online Magazine to Share Trends
spoga+gafa, which runs June 16-18 in Cologne, Germany, is launching a new online magazine that will examine the current developments, innovations and trends in the industry and grant exciting insights into the market and its players through diverse formats such …
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