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SUMMARY:The Inspired Home Show 2026
DESCRIPTION:The Inspired Home Show returns March 10–12\, 2026\, at McCormick Place in Chicago\, Ill. The annual event produced by International Housewares Association brings together thousands of buyers and suppliers from around the world. Visitors will explore hundreds of exhibitors and thousands of products across categories including kitchenware\, décor\, storage\, housewares\, and home-goods\, organized into distinct expos like Clean + Contain\, Dine + Décor\, Travel Gear + Luggage\, Wired + Well\, and International Sourcing. In addition to the exhibit floor\, the 2026 show will feature networking events\, educational sessions\, keynote presentations\, and new attractions like the SPLiCE Licensing Hub — all aimed at helping retailers and brands identify emerging trends and forge business partnerships before the next retail season.
URL:https://thehardwareconnection.com/event/the-inspired-home-show-2026/
LOCATION:McCormick Place\, 2301 S King Dr\, Chicago\, IL\, 60616\, United States
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SUMMARY:NHS Concept to Commerce 2026
DESCRIPTION:NHS Concept to Commerce is the revamped National Hardware Show\, designed to help retailers\, wholesalers\, private-label teams\, inventors\, and manufacturers move products more efficiently from idea to market. Taking place March 31–April 2\, 2026 (with an International Exhibitor Summit on March 30) at the Las Vegas Convention Center West Hall\, the event centers around three focused exhibit areas: an expanded Inventor Pavilion\, a Private Label Pavilion featuring global factories\, and a Brand Showcase for established and emerging products. The layout also includes immersive experiences like the Product Journey Experience\, a Meetings & Recommendations Zone for curated connections\, and educational programming on consumer trends and private-label strategy—all aimed at turning ideas into shelf-ready products faster and smarter.
URL:https://thehardwareconnection.com/event/nhs-concept-to-commerce-2026/
LOCATION:Las Vegas Convention Center\, 3150 S Paradise Rd\, Las Vegas\, NV\, 89109\, United States
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SUMMARY:Wallace Distribution Dealer Market 2026
DESCRIPTION:Wallace Distribution’s Dealer Market is a twice-yearly event that brings hardware retailers together with hundreds of vendors so they can discover new and essential products\, explore industry trends and take advantage of at-show deals and buying opportunities. The markets are held at the Sevierville Convention Center in Sevierville\, Tenn.\, and combine productive buying with educational and promotional advantages to help dealers fill their seasonal assortments. Retailers appreciate the one-on-one interaction with suppliers and the chance to plan orders and margin strategies directly with brand partners.
URL:https://thehardwareconnection.com/event/wallace-distribution-dealer-market-2026/
LOCATION:Sevierville Events Center\, 202 Gists Creek Rd\, Sevierville\, TN\, 37876\, United States
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