The National Hardware Show, the largest industry event for home improvement retailers around the world, will be introducing an auction concept this year: The Outdoor Supply Auction.
The show, taking place at the Las Vegas Convention Center May 5-7, will host the auction in a 50,000 square foot arena. The North American Retail Hardware Association (NRHA) is co-sponsoring the show.
Show attendees can attend the auction for free. It will give attendees opportunities to bid via a mobile app on hundreds of different product lots of new, overstock, discontinued and seasonal and package changed products from all categories. Categories include plumbing and electrical, homewares, paint and accessories, hardware and tools, outdoor and recreational, and lawn and garden. Attendees can use the mobile app to preview, bid and get instant updates real-time.
The National Hardware Show exhibitors are provided this sales opportunity. In addition to immediate sales and new customers, those that participate in the auction have the option to receive real-time leads from attendees who preview their product detail and from buyers bidding on their product during the 3-day auction event.
Source: HardwareRetailing.com and NationalHardwareShow.com