This year, Lawn & Garden Retailer is sponsoring Lawn & Garden World at the show. “We are thrilled to have Lawn & Garden Retailer as our partner for the 2007 Lawn & Garden World,” said Rob Cappiello, industry vice president, National Hardware Show. “Lawn & Garden World, together with Lawn & Garden Retailer , will help the independent retailer enhance their businesses through insight, trends, new unique products and the latest business information to stay on top.”
The National Hardware Show, along with the co-located Gourmet Housewares Show, currently attracts more than 750 housewares retailers, according to the NHS. Lawn & Garden World should have more than 1,000 exhibitors.
Homewares Show Debuts
In response to top retailers’ growing sales in the housewares category, the new Homewares Show will debut this year alongside the 2007 National Hardware Show. The Homewares Show was created to provide a time-saving, efficient way for manufacturers to connect with retail buying customers and prospects.
Bringing The Indoors Out
Outdoor spaces have become as important as the kitchen and living room, and today’s consumers want to furnish and decorate them with as much care as they do their indoor spaces. According to the National Gardening Association, sales for lawn and garden products totaled $36.8 billion in 2005.
Some of the outdoor living top trends being showcased at the 2007 Hardware Show include:
- Front yard landscaping
- Container gardening
- New-and-improved decks and patios
- Exterior lighting
- Outdoor fireplaces
- Garden pavilions and gazebos
- Sight and sound enhanced fountains
Preview Party
The National Hardware Show’s creators offered a sneak peek into a few new products for 50 consumer media members in a home-themed preview party last November in New York City. “We were thrilled with the terrific response from exhibitors and media alike,” said Beth Blake, PR director for the National Hardware Show.
Sixteen manufacturers presented new home, hardware and outdoor products to be seen in 2007. These manufacturers represented the depth of product categories in home improvement that will be exhibited at the NHS.
Lower Costs
The 2004 National Hardware Show was the first to pick up drayage cost for exhibitors (costs associated with delivering materials to booth). The 2007 show will continue to offer this benefit.
The National Hardware show will take place in Orlando, Fla., at the Orange County Convention Center May 8-10, 2007. For more information and to register, visit http://www.nationalhardwareshow.com.
