After 80+ Years, the National Hardware Show Transforms Itself with a Bold New Mission: Getting Products to Market Faster, Smarter, and More Profitably

'NHS Concept to Commerce' Reengineered Trade Show for Faster Product Discovery, Smarter Private Label Growth & Market-Ready Innovation

LAS VEGAS, July 14, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Informed by customer research and a sharp focus on today's retail challenges, the National Hardware Show is undergoing its most significant transformation to date. In 2026, it will debut NHS Concept to Commerce-a reimagined event organized by RX, built to streamline every stage of the go-to market process.

NHS Concept to Commerce will be the only trade show uniting retailers, brands, manufacturers, distributors, inventors, private label providers, and global factories under one roof—with one clear goal: to accelerate product discovery, strengthen manufacturing partnerships, and speed up time to shelf, all while improving margins.

The newly redesigned event will take place March 31–April 2, 2026, at the Las Vegas Convention Center West Hall, preceded by an International Exhibitor Summit on March 30.

What Makes This Show Different
NHS Concept to Commerce is not just a rebrand—it's a strategic shift designed to meet the urgent needs of today's retail decision-makers and supply chain leaders.

This event is built for outcomes, not just inspiration. Whether you're looking to discover what's next, build private label lines, or launch new products, this show delivers clear pathways to do it—faster, smarter, and more competitively.

Who Should Attend

• Retail buyers seeking exclusive, early-stage access to new products and innovation
• Private label teams looking to connect directly with qualified manufacturers and develop unique assortments
• Distributors and wholesalers exploring fresh inventory and differentiated offerings
• Inventors and entrepreneurs bringing new ideas to retail-ready reality
• Product development and merchandising managers focused on agility, differentiation, and profitability

Why It Matters
Today's product cycle demands speed, control, and margin awareness. Retailers want innovation earlier. Manufacturers want direct input from decision-makers. NHS Concept to Commerce is designed to support these needs with a more purposeful layout, curated programming, and measurable ROI.

"We've redesigned the show to reflect our customers' needs today, who have more pressure and less time to bring new products to market in order to stay competitive," said Hector Morfin Chong, Event Director. "This event is about helping attendees move smarter and faster—so they leave with connections, products, and partners that actually drive business."

Focused Exhibit Hubs for 2026
Inventor Pavilion (Expanded)

• A larger, centralized hub showcasing breakthrough product ideas across all consumer categories.
• Access to dozens of early-stage innovations ready for retail input, feedback, and partnership.

Private Label Pavilion

• Direct connections to qualified manufacturers from Mexico, Vietnam, India, and other key production hubs.
• Exclusive, factory-direct product solutions across multiple categories tailored for retail and brand teams building differentiated private label assortments.
• Gain access to global factories from all over the world, alleviating the need to travel to other countries to source everything under one roof.

Brand Showcase

• New-to-market and top-performing products from trusted and emerging brands.
• See what's trending now—and what's coming next—ready to order or partner.

Where Product Innovation Meets Execution, On Display
The new show is intentionally designed to deliver every aspect of getting a product from concept to the shelf over the course of three days.

• Product Journey Experience: An immersive experience where you can sketch a product, and leverage technologies and AI tools to make the product shelf ready in an instant.
• International Exhibitor Summit (Day 0): International exhibitors gather for strategic insights on how to best support American retailers, wholesalers, distributors & manufacturers while growing their business.
• Meetings & Recommendations Zone: Curated matches that pair private label teams and decision-makers with aligned manufacturers and inventors.
• Education & Strategy: Actionable sessions on private label expansion, consumer trends, and go-to-market best practices.
• Innovation Zones: Featuring the latest in factory automation, sustainable production, and capabilities.
• Hosted Attendee Program: Travel and hotel support for qualified attendees to remove barriers and increase access.
• Revamped Awards & Networking: More relevant categories and stronger peer-to-peer connection opportunities.

Real Value. Measurable Outcomes.
Attendees can expect to leave with:

• Exclusive new product opportunities
• Private label-ready supplier connections
• Inventor partnerships and factory-direct pathways
• Insights to accelerate product timelines
• A sharper competitive edge at retail

"Events exist to support the industries they serve, and this is the evolution of the NHS. It's collaborative, global, and built for real results—NHS Concept to Commerce puts the full ecosystem in one room. Find new products. Source smarter. Build your brand with speed and confidence," added Morfin Chong.

Save the Date: NHS Concept to Commerce | March 31–April 2, 2026 | Day 0: International Exhibitor Conference – March 30, 2026 | Las Vegas Convention Center, West Hall

For more information go to https://www.nationalhardwareshow.com/

About RX: RX is a global leader in events and exhibitions, leveraging industry expertise, data, and technology to build businesses for individuals, communities, and organizations. With a presence in 25 countries across 42 industry sectors, RX hosts approximately 350 events annually. RX is committed to creating an inclusive work environment for all our people. RX empowers businesses to thrive by leveraging data-driven insights and digital solutions. RX is part of RELX, a global provider of information-based analytics and decision tools for professional and business customers. For more information, visit www.rxglobal.com.

About RELX: RELX is a global provider of information-based analytics and decision tools for professional and business customers. RELX serves customers in more than 180 countries and has offices in about 40 countries. It employs more than 36,000 people over 40% of whom are in North America. The shares of RELX PLC, the parent company, are traded on the London, Amsterdam and New York stock exchanges using the following ticker symbols: London: REL; Amsterdam: REN; New York: RELX.

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