The retail community gathered at the 2008 National Hardware Show, Lawn & Garden World and Homewares Show to get a sneak peek at the industry trends and changes on the horizon. The 2008 event marked the return to Las Vegas and featured over 3,500 exhibitors from around the globe, giving attendees the opportunity to better their business by sourcing the products that might just be the "next big thing" in retail home enhancement.

With new and expanded programs including Green Product World, New Product World, Inventor's Spotlight, and Hot Topics Seminars, the industry discovered that it truly does pay off to show up at the National Hardware Show!