SPECIAL REPORT — This year’s Hardlines Conference has a heavyweight lineup of retail speakers, including Ron Beal of Orgill, Jay Heubner of Ace International, Nicolas Couture, an important TIMBER MART dealer, and Robin Lee of Lee Valley Tools.
But there’s only one week left before this incredible event. The Hardlines Conference takes place October 18 to 19 at the Sheraton on the Falls hotel in Niagara Falls, Ont.
Drawing on the theme, “Renovating the Art of Retail,” presentations will include proprietary results of a special study of millennial shopping and renovation habits. Using brand-new research sponsored by HARDLINES, Sean Copeland from the Parent Life Network will give delegates the scoop on how retailers can cater to the growing millennial demographic. From shopping habits and the brands they prefer to who they look to for renovation tips and their future home project plans, Copeland will fill us in on what these young, savvy shoppers seek from their hardware stores.
Dan Tratensek, vice president of publishing for the North American Retail Hardware Association, will present brand-new data regarding which areas of their business retailers are investing money and manpower. This NRHA survey will shed light on what challenges and opportunities take precedence for independent retailers on both sides of the border.
(Just one week left to sign up for this amazing event. Hurry and register right now! Visit hardlines.ca/events/hardlines-conference.)
