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The National Hardware Show (NHS), which took place from March 18-20, 2025, at the Las Vegas
Convention Center in Las Vegas, brought together thousands of independent retailers from around the world and highlighted the newest products, technologies and operational strategies.
Celebrating Women
NHS introduced attendees to the How Women Rise in Hardware event that celebrated and empowered women leaders in the hardware and home improvement industry. Presented in partnership with Build Women, the event featured multiple keynote speakers, awards, a panel discussion on overcoming challenges in a male-dominated industry and networking time.
New Show Floor
Attendees who’ve come to Las Vegas in the past may have noticed the new segmented floor plan, which made navigating different product areas easier. The show floor also included the NEW Product Zone, where attendees saw new-to-market products from veteran vendors and newcomers.
Helmets to Home Improvement
The new Helmets to Home Improvement program, launched by the North American Hardware and Paint Association (NHPA) in partnership with NHS, officially kicked off at a media event during NHS and will continue to highlight and honor the contributions of military veterans in the independent home improvement channel throughout the rest of 2025 and beyond.
Independent Retail Center
Independent retailers had their own space to learn, network and relax at the Independent Retail Center, hosted by NHPA. The center hosted informational sessions about merchandising, innovations in retail technology and how to utilize NHPA programming to become better and more profitable.
