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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:HDA Group Merchandising Conference 2026
DESCRIPTION:The HDA Group Merchandising Conference will be held May 4–7\, 2026\, at the Embassy Suites Downtown Atlanta at Centennial Olympic Park in Atlanta. The event brings together about 90 manufacturer partners across hardware\, electrical\, plumbing\, automotive\, paint\, lawn & garden\, and pet-supply categories with more than 40 distribution-member companies from around the U.S. Attendees participate in 30-minute\, pre-scheduled private meetings often held in manufacturer “living-room suites\,” where vendors present new products\, sample merchandise\, merchandising displays\, and program information to distributor buyers. The GMC format is built for direct business — giving distributors access to new suppliers and assortments while giving manufacturers a concentrated opportunity to showcase goods and secure purchase commitments.
URL:https://thehardwareconnection.com/event/hda-group-merchandising-conference-2026/
LOCATION:Embassy Suites Downtowwn Atlanta\, 267 Marietta St NW\, Atlanta\, GA\, 30313\, United States
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SUMMARY:Orgill Online Summer Buying Event 2026
DESCRIPTION:The Orgill Online Summer Buying Event runs May 4–May 18\, 2026\, and continues Orgill’s practice of offering quarterly virtual buying opportunities that give dealers flexible access to seasonal assortments and promotional purchasing. The online platform provides retailers with the ability to review vendor programs\, explore new items\, and take advantage of event-specific buying opportunities such as pallet buys\, open-stock buys\, warehouse programs\, and seasonal offerings. Dealers can browse product information\, compare options\, and place orders digitally for warehouse replenishment or drop-ship fulfillment. Orgill’s Online Buying Events originated during the pandemic and have since become an ongoing part of its buying calendar\, providing a convenient alternative for retailers who cannot attend in-person Dealer Markets while still delivering access to key vendors and seasonal planning resources.
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