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THE 2019 NATIONAL HARDWARE SHOW
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SPECIALTY AREAS
The Backyard Marketplace, located in the Tailgate, Backyard & BBQ
section of the show, was a favored destination where attendees could
relax, re-energize and grab delicious treats, while celebrating beloved
outdoor living brands. The area was equipped with a variety of amenities
including shade, a hydration station, food, music, entertainment and
featured brands, with products that are leaders and trendsetters in the
outdoor lifestyle category.
• Tiny Living @ NHS
Designed specifically for professionals in the small living, modular and
manufactured housing industries, Tiny Living @ NHS was the place to
connect with and discover companies that specialize in this realm.
Attendees, exhibitors and professionals alike had the opportunity to
check out the 15 tiny homes on display by this growing industry, as well
as specific products and services for this growing home buying trend.
• Interactive Smart Home
NHS introduced its brand-new Interactive Smart Home where
attendees experienced some of the most talked-about products in the
category. As technology progresses, the Smart Home category has
become increasingly prevalent in the home improvement and buying
industry. Attendees were able to enjoy a realistic interactive experience
in the environment that the products were designed for. The Interactive
Smart Home, located in Central Hall, created tons of buzz for the
featured products from companies including La Crosse Technology,
Vosker and Jiawei Technology.
• Inventors Spotlight
New products, ideas and innovation continue to propel the home
improvement industry and there's no better place to see the innovations
than NHS. The Inventors Spotlight gave attendees an inside look at the
products and services that might become the next big thing and
revolutionize the home improvement industry. This section not only
gave them the chance to interact with products soon to be released in
the market – it gave inventors an opportunity to meet buyers and
potential investors and get valuable feedback on their products.
EDUCATION AND EVENTS
Industry-Leading Conferences: Front and center in the Central Hall
Lobby, the NRHA All-Industry Conference kicked things off with a special
keynote from John Hartmann, president and CEO, True Value Co., entitled
"Unlocking True Value." The keynote took place immediately after the
NHS opening ceremony on the NRHA Village Stage and addressed how
returning the majority of its members' equity has offered retailers the
opportunity to invest in their business as they know best, as well as how
