Commerce is commerce, whether it’s online or in-store. A recent national shopper study revealed that 81% of consumers research their planned purchases online before stepping into a store. For independent home improvement business owners, embracing this trend creates an opportunity …
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True Value Will Take Over Universal Studios for Fall Reunion Welcome Reception
True Value Co. will provide Fall Reunion attendees exclusive access to Universal Studios Florida for its Welcome Reception on Sept. 9. The twice-a-year event kicks off that morning with a session from senior leaders and the opening of the show …
Read More »EISENWARENMESSE to Highlight Product Discovery, Education
On March 3-6, home improvement retailers, vendors and other industry members will meet together in Cologne, Germany, for product discovery and education at the EISENWARENMESSE International Hardware Fair Cologne 2024. As a central meeting place for the international hardware industry, the …
Read More »Register for This Virtual Town Hall Featuring U.S. FTC Chair
The North American Hardware and Paint Association (NHPA) is one of several small business organizations that have signed on as co-hosts for a virtual town hall event highlighting industry efforts to rein in monopoly power and level the playing field …
Read More »True Value Strengthens Commitment to Retailers, Customers at 2024 Spring Reunion
Deepening its commitment to partner with its retailers so they can find success in their local markets, True Value announced the launch of a new marketing initiative and investments in order and warehouse management at the 2024 Spring Reunion. Over …
Read More »Retailers’ Choice Awards Mark 58th Year
For nearly six decades, the Retailers’ Choice Awards program has been honoring the best, most creative and most innovative products on the show floor at the National Hardware Show (NHS). Sponsored by the North American Hardware and Paint Association (NHPA), …
Read More »EISENWARENMESSE Sets Tone for 2024 Home Improvement Product Trends
In just a few short weeks, EISENWARENMESSE International Hardware Fair will kick off in Cologne, Germany. From March 3-6, the fair will bring together over 3,000 companies from 51 countries to share their products and innovations in home improvement, building …
Read More »House-Hasson Winter Market Expands With More Space, New Vendors
Hosted at the Gaylord Opryland Resort & Convention Center in Nashville, Tennessee, the House-Hasson 2024 Winter Dealer Market featured an expanded market floor with over 1,000 vendors, including 140 new vendors and existing vendors the company has been doing business …
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