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Spring 2026
Las Vegas, Nevada

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VIP BUYER PROGRAM

Who Qualifies?
Why Join?
Register Your Interest

The NHS Channel Leaders Club is an invitation only program for buying executives covering all categories in the global DIY/home improvement industry who have purchasing power above 5 million annually and represent at least 7 stores. Retailers, wholesalers and distributors are welcome to apply.

This exclusive program is aligned with the National Hardware Show’s goal of attracting even more qualified, high volume buyers to the exhibition. In order to qualify you must register to attend the show and Register Your Interest for the program. 

You will receive feedback on your submission prior to the show.

Pre-approved Members can stop by the lounge, where they can take advantage of the VIP amenities, network with peers and recharge, refresh and relax in a private environment. In 2019, more than 1,400 executives from 650+ companies took advantage of this VIP lounge.

WHO QUALIFIES

In order for individuals to qualify as a Channel Leaders Club member, they must be buying executives from the global DIY/home improvement industry’s largest retailers, wholesalers or distributors or be a large chain independent retailer (with 7 stores or more and at least 5 million in buying power annually).

If you are a high-volume buyer from all categories of the industry and have buying titles/purchasing power, then Register Your Interest today. 

WHY JOIN?

In order for individuals to qualify as a Channel Leaders Club member, they must be buying executives from the global DIY/home improvement industry’s largest retailers, wholesalers or distributors or be a large chain independent retailer (with 7 stores or more and at least 5 million in buying power annually).).

If you are a high-volume buyer from all categories of the industry and have buying titles/purchasing power, then Register Your Interest today.

THE CHANNEL LEADERS CLUB PRIVILEGES INCLUDE:

PRE SHOW

  • Exclusive, red badge holder & VIP on-site registration access
  • Custom vendor suggestions by product category
  • Personal concierge for assistance preparing & planning

AT THE SHOW

  • Access to the Channel Leaders Club Lounge
    • Networking Opportunities with industry peers
    • Complimentary continental breakfast & lunch
    • Business Center featuring: Wifi, charging stations & space available for meetings

ENHANCED DIGITAL TOOLS TO HELP YOU PLAN & NAVIGATE

MY SHOW APP

  • Save time & discover new products
  • Efficiently navigate the Show
  • Set up meetings in advance
  • Utilize semi-private meeting space in the CLC Lounge

PERSONALIZED RECOMMENDATIONS

Discover new products using our online planning tool, My Show, featuring personalized exhibitor & product recommendations based on the product categories you showed interested in when you registered.

SMART BADGE

  • Tap your badge on any of the readers in exhibit booths and feature areas around the show and you’ll capture company and product details
  • You’ll receive a Daily Digest in your SHOW APP and via email to help you stay organized

EARLY SHOW FLOOR ACCESS

  • Visit exhibitors on the Show floor at 8:00am before doors open

EXPLORE HABITAT

  • Where merchandise and mission meet. Learn about all of the new trends shaping the future of the home improvement & DIY industry in this new curated space.

EXPLORE HABITAT NEW:

OVER 600 NEW COMPANIES

  • 83% of the attendees say new products are the PRIMARY reason they attend the Show
  • 100+ products debuting at NHS
  • Get hands-on with every product, at every price-point, in 15+ major home improvement and hardware product categories
  • New Product Launch: Find new products that have not hit the 2021 market with no pre-negotiations or pre-sales. Plus, no exclusives!

EXPLORE HABITAT NEXT:

OVER 100INVENTORS SHOWCASED

  • Pitch Panels
  • Exclusive program that gives the home improvement & DIY community an inside look at the next big product or service that can revolutionize the home improvement industry.
  • Inventors will have the opportunity to meet with buyers and potential investors and get feedback on their products.

UIA INVENTORS SPOTLIGHT AWARDS

Organized by NHS and partner, United Inventors Association (UIA), the UIA Inventors Spotlight Awards deliver a set of awards created by industry professionals. The Inventors Spotlight Awards recognize the hard work and dedication given to the process of innovation.