Celebrate the best of the best in the independent industry at the 2025 Independent Home Improvement Conference, where we will recognize honorees of three of the industry’s biggest awards: The Beacon Awards, the Young Retailer of the Year Awards and …
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International Hardware Fair Announces New 2026 Dates
The central business platform for the global hardware industry, the EISENWARENMESSE – International Hardware Fair, launches in 2026 with fresh momentum and a new sequence of days, running from March 3 to March 6, 2026. International decision-makers, buyers and retailers …
Read More »10 Reasons to Attend the 2025 National Hardware Show
Whether it’s your first or fifth time attending the National Hardware Show (NHS), this year’s event is a must-attend for independent retailers with several returning attendee-favorites like the NHS Backyard and plenty of new programming. NHS will take place March …
Read More »Honor an Outstanding Young Retailer
Nominations are open for the North American Hardware and Paint Association’s (NHPA) 2025 Young Retailer of the Year award program. NHPA’s Young Retailer of the Year program identifies and recognizes the successes and accomplishments of young home improvement retailers, crucial …
Read More »Unlock Success at the 2025 Independent Home Improvement Conference
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 …
Read More »Koelnmesse and dmg events Announce Launch of International Hardware Fair Saudi Arabia
Koelnmesse and dmg events have partnered for a strategic joint venture that will expand the Saudi Arabian hardware industry—the International Hardware Show Saudi Arabia. The new International Hardware Fair Saudi Arabia will take place annually at the International Convention & …
Read More »Making Connections, Finding Opportunities at Home Hardware Homecoming 2024
Along with marking 60 years in business, Home Hardware dealer-owners had a lot to celebrate during the Home Hardware Homecoming 2024, which took place from Sept. 12-14 in Toronto, Canada. Homecoming provided a chance for networking, product discovery and plenty …
Read More »Wholesaler Central: From Buying Show to Brick-and-Mortar
By Jake Kalnitz SVP, Chief Merchandising Officer True Value In 2024, why do wholesale shows matter? Of course, they’re fun and a good excuse to travel—but how do they help you operate and grow your home improvement business? True Value’s …
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