Partnerships between community organizations and retail businesses can propel good causes that benefit nearby citizens and link communities together in even stronger bonds. However, they don’t come without risk. Retailers should always be evaluating potential partners for events, fundraisers, business …
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Tips to Network and Learn at Fall Markets
Going into the fall selling season, wholesaler fall markets present an opportunity to think ahead to spring, network with your peers and meet your association. While you’re preparing to attend these events, consider the following tips to get the most …
Read More »Community Helps Store Move to New Location
Todd Kirschner is proud of how Trio Hardware has bought into the community near Plainview, New York. The store has built a strong following in the community through its support of local organizations. That following made an appearance when dozens …
Read More »PRO Group Hosts 2018 Group Merchandising Conference
PRO Group Inc. recently hosted its Group Merchandising Conference in Atlanta, facilitating more than 1,600 meetings between vendors and member distributors. Conference attendees built new business relationships by discussing new products, taking advantage of conference specials and connecting at networking events, …
Read More »Taiwan Hardware Show to Highlight Country’s Manufacturing
The 17th annual Taiwan Hardware Show will be hosting hardware buyers from around the world and is expanding its programs for attendees from other countries. The event, which is scheduled for Oct. 17-19 in Taichung, Taiwan, will feature 450 exhibitors …
Read More »Retailer Gets Kids Into Nature
Grabill Hardware brings kids together to play in the dirt. In March each year, the business in Grabill, Indiana, hosts a Kids’ Seed Planting Day, and the event attracts more than 200 children from the community, which is quite a …
Read More »Spoga+Gafa 2018 Presents the Latest Trends in Gardening and Outdoor Living
Visitors to spoga+gafa 2018 in Cologne, Germany, will preview the newest innovations in green and outdoor living products at the world’s largest garden trade show. Spoga+gafa 2018 is scheduled for Sept. 2-4 and will cover about 2.5 million square feet …
Read More »Retailers Gain Insight Into Industry and Innovations at National Hardware Show®
Together, the National Hardware Show® and North American Retail Hardware Association (NRHA) All-Industry Conference have offered insight into what’s new and important in the home improvement industry. The show and conference were held May 8-10 in Las Vegas. “This year’s …
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