GARDEN Trader 2024

Key Highlights for NHS 2024: ● Popular and NEW Exhibitor Categories: NEW catego- ries for the 2024 show include Gift, Hobby, Craft, Sporting Goods, and Services & Solutions. Popular and returning categories will pack an almost sold out show floor including BBQ & Grills, Outdoor & Garden, Building, Electrical, Hardware & Tools, Homewares, Paint, Plumb- ing, Global Sourcing, New Technologies and more. Attendees can expect a diverse showcase of products and services shaping the future of the industry. Limited space left, interested exhibitors details here. ● NHS Welcomes Industry Professionals: NEW! NHS is welcoming Carpenters, Electrician, General Contractors, Handymen & Handywomen, HVAC technicians, Land- scapers, Makers / DIYers, Masons, Mechanics, Painters, Plasterers, Drywall Installers, Plumber, Remodeler as invited guests to make lasting connections, gain valuable insights, and craft the most innovative and lucrative strategies for their business growth with a series of educational and networking opportunities. There will be an exclusive PRO Party for a night of celebration, networking, and good times. DETAILS. ● NHS Influencer Program: Well known influencers and industry leaders will attend as prominent guests, offering insights into the latest trends and innovations through videos from the show floor with content posted in real time. Influencers are welcome to attend as invited guests of NHS. DETAILS. ● Executive Summit: The Executive Summit will host informational sessions with trending industry topics and prominent voices including VP of Industry Marketing at Houzz, Liza Hausman; How Changing Consumer Perceptions Impacts Retailers and Manufacturers presented by EY Americas; Consumer Trends in Merchandising and Planning Strategies presented by EY-Parthenon. ● NHS Backyard: Where outdoor products come to shine! The NHS Backyard is the National Hardware Show’s home for all things lawn, garden, farm, ranch, outdoor living, and grilling. The weather will be perfect to sample food created by grilling masters all day, and at the annual NHS Cook-off. Each day will unwind with live music in the Backyard Beer Garden. DETAILS. ● The North American Hardware and Paint Association (NHPA) Presence: NHS is proud to host NHPA, bringing together key players from the hardware retail industry. NHPA will host the Foundations of Merchandising Management Series for Independent Retailers, designed to train team members in advanced product sourcing, merchandising and acquisition strategies. SCHEDULE. ● United Inventors Association (UIA) Stage: The stage will offer a platform for inventors to showcase their groundbreaking products and ideas “Shark Tank” style. The UIA Product Pitch Panels will be hosted by business leaders to guide inventors to success. SCHEDULE. ● West Hall at the Las Vegas Convention Center: The show is back in the West Hall, with convenient transpor- tation to and from, a wide open floor plan, as well as outdoor backyard experiences. MAP HERE. “We’ve finally had a full year to plan and have taken full advantage of it. We are bringing new categories to the table to enhance the shopping experience and new programs and perks to add value to the overall show experience. We strive to create an event that serves the entire hardware and home improvement industry and are committed to helping the industry continue to thrive.” said Beth Casson, Event Leader, National Hardware Show. w w w . I M B 2 B . c o m TRADE SHOW PREVIEW 25