Many retailers are still knee deep in ice melt, snow shovels and ice scrapers, but this month kicks off the spring market season with hot deals, educational sessions and networking opportunities. Each buying market is unique, as is the process …
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Don’t-Miss Industry Events in 2026
As you plan your travel itinerary for 2026, be sure to add these exciting industry events to your calendar. January 2026 House-Hasson Dealer Market January 22-24, 2026 Nashville, TN Opryland Hotel & Convention Center February 2026 Orgill Spring Online Buying …
Read More »Ace 2025 Spring Convention Brings Back Product Staples, Invigorates Retailers
Rarely seen in March, twinkling holiday lights, festive trees and jolly holiday music greeted attendees of the Ace Hardware 2025 Spring Convention—the first time holiday trim has been featured at a market in five years. “We went all in with …
Read More »EISENWARENMESSE to Highlight Product Discovery, Education
On March 3-6, home improvement retailers, vendors and other industry members will meet together in Cologne, Germany, for product discovery and education at the EISENWARENMESSE International Hardware Fair Cologne 2024. As a central meeting place for the international hardware industry, the …
Read More »True Value Celebrates 75 Years, Makes Pledge to Retailers During 2023 Fall Reunion
True Value celebrated its 75th anniversary and welcomed retailers to Houston with a resounding message to kick off the company’s 2023 Fall Reunion: “We are here for you!” With thousands of retailers in attendance, True Value CEO Chris Kempa told …
Read More »HDA Hosts First Ever May Group Merchandising Conference
Hardlines Distribution Alliance (HDA) hosted the first ever Group Merchandising Conference (GMC) in the month of May. The event brought together hundreds of distributors and vendors to the Embassy Suites Atlanta Buckhead to take advantage of one of the most …
Read More »Product Discovery Focus of House-Hasson 2023 Winter Market
Settling back into a regular market schedule, House-Hasson hosted its 2023 Winter Market last week in Nashville, Tennessee, at the Gaylord Opryland Resort. “Nashville is obviously a huge draw, it’s a great destination spot,” says House-Hasson vice president of sales …
Read More »Hardlines Distribution Alliance to Host First Executive Planning Conference as HDA
After hosting a joint event for 20 years, Hardlines Distribution Alliance (HDA) will be hosting its first Executive Planning Conference as HDA on November 15-17, 2022. Taking place at the Westin La Paloma Resort in Tucson, Arizona, attendees can take …
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