5/6/2008
63rd National Hardware Show, Inventor's Spotlight, Las Vegas, 2008
NATIONAL HARDWARE SHOW
TO OCCUPY LAS VEGAS CONVENTION CENTER IN 2008
“World of Home Enhancement” Fulfills Home Channel Retailers Sourcing Needs
The 63rd National Hardware Show®, featuring Lawn & Garden World™, Homewares™, New Product World™, and the Inventor’s Spotlight, returns to Las Vegas, May 6-8, 2008, and -- in response to manufacturers’ and retailers’ feedback -- will occupy the Las Vegas Convention Center. The combined events will offer home channel retailers of all sizes, a comprehensive preview of the entire home enhancement marketplace including hardlines; hand and power tools; paint and décor; plumbing; automotive; electrical/lighting; security/locks; outdoor living; power equipment; pet and wildlife products; cleaning products; home storage and organization; home, health & safety; decorative lighting; RTA furniture; personal care and gifts; cookware/bakeware; kitchen accessories; and small appliances.
The 2008 National Hardware Show returns to Las Vegas bringing back its most successful programming and special events and adding some additional excitement. These include the return of the Open-to-Buy days, Golden Hammer Awards, retail merchandising awards, expansion of the Inventor’s Spotlight and New Product World (in both Lawn & Garden World and the Hardlines/paint & décor halls) and the “Hot Topics” seminar series. Plans for 2008 include an expanded international retailer program, new exhibitor assistance programs, and brand new exhibitor areas.
Of particular importance to inventors, is The Inventor’s Spotlight, “the better mousetrap” if you will, focusing on those products that bring an innovative, never-before-seen approach for today’s homeowner and “DIY-er”. for the 2008 show. From current and former contractors, inventors and plain old every-day people, the Inventor’s Spotlight will provide a focus area on the show floor for small entrepreneurs looking to bring their products to market for manufacturing opportunities and retail distribution. The UIA is the sponsor of the Inventors' Spotlight areas for the 2008 show. The Inventors’ Spotlight enables each company to display up to two products on a table-top display and be listed in the Official National Hardware Show Directory. Participating companies must be first-time exhibitors to the show.
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