All eyes will soon be on Cologne, Germany, again—four months from now, over 2,700 suppliers from 50 countries will showcase their hardware and DIY products at the EISENWARENMESSE International Hardware Fair (IHF). The show will take place March 6-8, 2016, in …
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An annual conference brought together more than 400 of the nation’s top suppliers and distributors that serve the independent home improvement industry. The 2016 Executive Planning Conference, hosted by Charlotte-based Distribution America (DA) and Denver-based PRO Group, was held Nov. 17-19 in …
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John Shields has joined the National Hardware Show® team to support the show’s attendee programs and extend its relationships with hardware and home improvement professionals. Shields comes to the National Hardware Show with more than 30 years of experience in the industry. …
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Sales in 2015 grew by 5.81 percent, with the typical hardware store seeing a 2.9 percent profit increase; and, high-profit hardware stores outperformed with a 7.1 percent profit increase. The contributing factors for the high profit stores include higher customer …
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With November well underway, one of the busiest seasons for retail has begun. According to the National Retail Federation’s 2015 holiday consumer survey, holiday spending will be comparable to last year, with retail sales expected to rise 3.7 percent. Consumers plan …
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The 15th annual 2015 China International Hardware Show (CIHS) concluded at the end of October in Shanghai, China, and continues on a growth trajectory. If you’re interested in international insight into the home improvement industry, mark your calendars for Oct. 21-23, 2016. The growing …
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The North American Retail Hardware Association (NRHA) can help you leverage data on the benefits of shopping local for events such as Small Business Saturday, which is Nov. 28. Now more than ever, consumers like knowing where their money is …
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In October, the North American Retail Hardware Association (NRHA) officially opened its new headquarters with a dedication ceremony that brought together retailers, members of NRHA’s board of directors and other industry friends. The newly renovated building is located at 136 N. …
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