Last week’s Independent Home Improvement Conference played host to hardware and home improvement dealers from throughout North America. The gathering represented the union of two events, NHPA Independents Conference and The Hardware Conference, and was sponsored in part by Orgill, the U.S. hardware wholesaler.
While dealers have been facing a slow year generally, prospects for dealers looking forward were summed up by Orgill CEO Boyden Moore, in conversation with Hardlines. Boyden said that indicators such as falling interest rates are good signs for the industry.
“We think that’s good news. The challenge now is to make sure your business is ready for the good times. This is important,” Moore said, during a reception sponsored by Orgill on the second evening of the conference. “We see good things ahead. Things are going to get better.”
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