Tag Archives: industry events

Last week, Hardlines Distribution Alliance (HDA) hosted its 21st Group Merchandising Conference (GMC) in Indianapolis. Attendees of the sold-out event took part in new events, including a new vendor preview, and enjoyed returning activities like the pre-scheduled meetings with vendors.  …

As part of its international strategy, Koelnmesse and its International Furniture and Interiors Fair (IMM Cologne) have entered into a strategic partnership with Colombia’s La Feria De Diseño Medellín, the leading design event in Latin America and The Caribbean. This …

Attendees of the 2024 National Hardware Show (NHS) left Las Vegas last week with new product ideas to add to their operations, insightful takeaways from educational sessions and an infusion of positive energy and new business relationships. The event, which …

For the past 18 years, the North American Hardware and Paint Association (NHPA) has recognized high-achieving retailers in the independent home improvement channel with the Top Guns Awards program.  Top Guns honorees are pillars of innovation and forward-thinking who have …

In six months, two respected industry events—the North American Hardware and Paint Association (NHPA) Independents Conference and The Hardware Conference—will come together to form the Independent Home Improvement Conference (IHI Conference). Hardware Retailing sat down with NHPA COO and publisher …

With its Spring Dealer Market just weeks away, Orgill has announced several new strategic partnerships with industry-leading vendors to offer retailers even more comprehensive assortments and greater opportunities to drive profits in 2024. Orgill’s 2024 Spring Dealer Market will be …

Beginning Jan. 1, 2024, Sebastian Rosito will take over as senior vice president of Koelnmesse in Cologne with responsibility for the International Hardware Fair, Asia-Pacific Sourcing, spoga+gafa, spoga horse and h+h cologne.  Currently serving as vice president of corporate and …