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2019 NATIONAL HARDWARE SHOW® TO OFFER NEW CATEGORIES, INTERACTIVE EXPERIENCES
The annual edition of the National Hardware Show® (NHS) will include several new additions to
this year’s edition (May 7 to 9 at the Las Vegas Convention Center) including new sections and categories, additional interactive experiences, and enhanced programs.
“Simply stated, there are so many new and exciting things happening at NHS 2019 that buyers and retailers can’t a ord to miss it,” says Rich Russo, Industry Vice President for NHS. “From new categories and sections that ad- dress the ho est trends in the industry to brand new interactive experiences and programs to help a endees be er plan their schedule, NHS 2019 will be something the industry continues to talk about well a er the show oor closes.”
Below is just a sampling of the new sections and categories:
TINY LIVING @ NHS: Designed speci cally for professionals in the
small living, modular, and manufactured housing industries, this section will allow a endees to discover companies that specialize in products and services for this growing segment. Those companies – which will be situated within the NHS show oor product categories – will focus on tiny living needs and trends. Furthermore, Tiny Living @ NHS
will feature two days of conference programming to help further educate industry professionals on this emerging space. The Small Build & Construction Technology Conference will boast a mixture of interactive panels covering topics such as at-pack and kit homes, 3D printed housing, hempcrete housing, generative design, developing tiny house communities, the growing modular
“This year, show visitors will be able to access exclusive deals and show specials through the NHS Mobile App, both pre-show and onsite.”
—Rich Russo, Industry VP for NHS
movement, and more. Key speakers include Tim Costello, CEO of BDX, Inc.; James Casper, Founder and CEO of Baya Build, Inc.; Je Sample, Contech Crew Podcast Co-Host, JBKnowledge; K. Gabrielle Rapport, Founder & Executive Director at Operation Tiny Home; as well as Zack Gi n and John Weisbarth, Co-Hosts of Tiny House Nation on A&E.
IMPULSE AISLE: This newly designated show oor area will shine a spotlight
on those products that aim to meet customers’ needs as they head to the check-out line. These products will range from novelty items that are both eye-catching and tempting to items
that consumers might have neglected
or forgo en to grab before completing their purchase.
RETAIL SERVICE SOLUTIONS: This is the perfect place to nd products that allow store owners to take their opera- tion to the next level by creating unique and visual merchandising, managing
and improving the functionality of their retail stores, and creating a great buying experience for their customers.
SHOW STEALS & DEALS: This year, show visitors will be able to access exclusive deals and show specials through the NHS Mobile App, both pre- show and onsite. A endees can swipe through a gallery of o ers and pick the ones that are of most interest. Once
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