With more than 15 years of experience in executive positions in global trade fair and project management, Claudia Maurer will be succeeding Stefan Lohrberg as director of spoga+gafa. “We are delighted to welcome Claudia Maurer, an experienced expert, to our …
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DOJ Files Lawsuit Against Visa
The U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) has filed an antitrust lawsuit against Visa, claiming the company is monopolizing debit card transactions and penalizing industry participants that want to use alternative debit networks. Annually, Americans—including many who lack easy access to …
Read More »2024 HIRI Summit Offers Glimpse Into Future of Home Improvement
The Home Improvement Research Institute (HIRI) Home Improvement Insights Summit brings together manufacturers, retailers, partners and all those whose success is tied to the home improvement industry. Over the course of two days, representatives from the leading brands, partners and …
Read More »NHPA Partners With Industry Veteran to Boost Educational Offerings
Education is one of the key pillars of the North American Hardware and Paint Association (NHPA) and how it helps members become better and more profitable retailers. Within that pillar, the organization has brought on industry veteran Cody Goeppner as …
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 »Blish-Mize Streamlines Purchasing With Enhanced App at 2024 Fall Buying Market
At its recent Fall Buying Market Sept. 12-14 in Overland Park, Kansas, Blish-Mize provided its customers and vendors with the “best of both worlds” by offering enhanced ordering technology to streamline purchasing logistics and a one-of-a-kind, personalized in-person experience. The …
Read More »You Need This Tool: 2024 Cost of Doing Business Study
The latest data you need to keep your operation on track is now available. For over 100 years, the North American Hardware and Paint Association (NHPA) has surveyed home improvement operators throughout the U.S. to develop the benchmark report known …
Read More »Future, Education Top of Agenda at True Value 2024 Fall Reunion
With a focus on what’s next and best practices, the True Value 2024 Fall Reunion in Orlando brought together retailers from across the U.S. and around the world for several days of product discovery, education and networking. “The True Value …
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