Sunshine Ace Hardware hosted their seventh annual Big Green EGGfest and helped raise over $33,000 for local children’s charities. Big Green EGGfest allows chefs, barbecue lovers and the community to come together and support charities in their community. The beneficiaries …
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spoga+gafa 2026 Concludes Successfully, Confirms June Future Dates
spoga+gafa 2026 saw success in Cologne from June 22 to 24, 2026 with high international participation, the creation of strong business connections and a positive response to new formats. Driven by very positive feedback, changing supply and ordering cycles and …
Read More »Essential Products for an Equipped Outdoor Kitchen
According to Houzz, landscape experts recommend eight essential elements for a stunning outdoor kitchen: the right grill, a smoker, a pizza oven, durable countertops, a dazzling backsplash, an outdoor refrigerator, a sink and an edible garden. While it may be …
Read More »Best Barbecue Sauces and Rubs for Grilling Season
Adding barbecue rubs and sauces to your grilling section helps to round out the category and encourages impulse purchases from customers who are already shopping for outdoor cooking equipment. As the summer months approach and customers move outdoors for grilling …
Read More »5 Barbecue Rubs and Seasonings to Heat Up Sales
Barbecue rubs and sauces are a smart addition to any grilling department, encouraging impulse buys from customers already shopping for outdoor cooking gear. These compact products are easy to cross-merchandise and boost overall basket size. To catch these add-on sales, Hardware Retailing …
Read More »Q&A With spoga+gafa Director, Claudia Maurer
The largest global garden and BBQ trade fair, spoga+gafa, gained Claudia Maurer as a new director in November. Maurer shared insights about her experience managing spoga+gafa, as well as some of her personal experiences and changes, with Hardware Retailing. Hardware …
Read More »spoga+gafa 2024 Brings Worldwide Garden Industry Together
Welcoming over 28,000 attendees from 113 countries, spoga+gafa solidified its position as a key event for the global garden industry. Taking place June 16-18, spoga+gafa 2024 saw an 8% increase in attendance from the previous year, with the highest number …
Read More »Responsible Gardens: Q&A With spoga+gafa Director Stefan Lohrberg
In four short weeks, the biggest garden and barbecue trade fair in the world, spoga+gafa, will kick off in Cologne, Germany. Before the show, which takes place June 16-18, director Stefan Lohrberg shared with Hardware Retailing about the opportunities in …
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