Boasting record-breaking attendance, the Ace Hardware 2026 Fall Convention brought together over 14,500 attendees in Orlando, an increase of 5.5% from Fall 2023, the last time the Fall Convention was held in Orlando. More than 6,100 Ace retailers—which marked the …
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Equipping a new crop of leaders in the independent home improvement channel, the North American Hardware and Paint Association’s (NHPA) hosted its college-level premier management school. The NHPA Retail Management Certification Program (RMCP) develops store managers and emerging leaders into …
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As it continually strives to make independent home improvement retailers better and more profitable, the North American Hardware and Paint Association (NHPA) is leaning into technology to bring efficient and time-saving training offerings to the channel. The new RetailWise program …
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In today’s competitive retail landscape, home improvement store owners need strategic financial solutions to thrive and expand. Join the North American Hardware and Paint Association (NHPA) and hardware store financing expert Brian Misenheimer from Live Oak Bank for this essential …
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With a dynamic lineup of expert-led sessions, panel discussions and opportunities to make connections with peers, manufacturers and service providers, the 2025 Independent Home Improvement Conference (IHI Conference) will take place July 30-31 at the stunning JW Marriott Orlando, Grande …
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From vendors to retailers, special guests to industry players, the floor of the Do it Best and True Value 2025 Spring Market was packed with nearly 11,000 attendees. Do it Best members and True Value retailers came together under the …
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The show floor of the 2025 National Hardware Show (NHS) for Day 2 invited attendees to take advantage of opportunities to enhance their skills and grow their network through the NHS Conference. Tracks featured at the NHS Conference covered topics …
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After the success of the 2024 Independent Home Improvement Conference, the North American Hardware and Paint Association (NHPA) and The Hardware Conference are excited to extend an invitation to the 2025 Independent Home Improvement Conference. The 2025 Independent Home Improvement …
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