From Jan. 31 through Feb. 2, the home improvement industry will convene in Las Vegas for the 2023 National Hardware Show (NHS). This year, NHS will be co-dated with the National Association of Home Builders International Builders’ Show (IBS) and the National Kitchen and Bath Association Kitchen and Bath Industry Show (KBIS).
By holding these shows at the same time, the organizers aim to create a CES-style event for the home improvement, design and construction communities, creating more value for the attendee and vendor experience.
“We continuously work to ensure NHS is adding value to the community we serve,” says National Hardware Show event vice president Beth Casson. “Having access to three events at the same time by collaborating with other organizers gives the NHS community a greater opportunity to discover more products and build broader networks, all in one trip and with one NHS badge. We are really excited to bring the event to life in January.”
Here, discover three reasons to add NHS to your trade show travel plans in 2023. To learn more about the event and secure your spot at NHS, visit nationalhardwareshow.com.
New HABITAT ThemesAn integral part of NHS, HABITAT is an on-site and digital product discovery showcase, highlighting the ideas and evolving lifestyles that are driving the future of the home and in turn, how consumers spend. In 2023, HABITAT will showcase products that speak to consumers by optimizing emotional states at home. The brands featured will be positioned across five cultural themes—Show You Care, Happy Place, World of Wonder, Mind Your Mind and Save 2 Save—the pillars of this year’s HABITAT experience.
New to NHS for 2023, the Retail Solutions Center will be dedicated to showcasing innovative technologies and merchandising solutions for retailers to improve functionality and drive sales. This area will bring together companies that offer technology-focused services and programs. Featured topics will include retail revenue optimization, commerce platforms and gateways, electronic shelf systems, merchandise replenishment solutions, barcode scanning and forecasting.
Reimagined NHS BackyardRelaunching in 2023 with a new vision, the NHS Backyard is NHS’s dedicated home for all things lawn, garden, farm, ranch, outdoor living and grilling. Originally launched back in 2005, NHS has always had a robust lawn and garden category to host a wide range of outdoor living suppliers. To support the rapid growth of these categories, the Backyard is branching into its very own category, enabling outdoor living vendors and retailers to more easily discover the latest trends and products.
Improve Your Merchandising
NHPA’s Foundations of Merchandising Management Live! is a two-day educational program sponsored by and held on-site at the 2023 National Hardware Show. This in-person, interactive experience will combine classroom learning from industry experts and hands-on learning on the show floor.
NHPA worked with industry-leading retailers to develop this new program to provide attendees with the necessary strategies and skills to successfully improve and manage their merchandising and assortment planning. Learn more here.
Key Takeaways
- Visual merchandising standards and techniques
- Promotional space management
- Resets and remodels
- Assortment planning and category management
- Vendor relations
- Merchandising integration with marketing
- Pricing strategies and management
- In-store technology and design elements
