THE HARDLINES INDUSTRY'S SUPPLIER DISCOVERY EVENT
THE HARDLINES INDUSTRY'S SUPPLIER DISCOVERY EVENT
Put your products
and capabilities
Put your products and capabilities
in front of buyers.
Meet retailers, consumer brands, distributors and wholesalers actively sourcing
new products, private label partners, and manufacturing capabilities.
A STRUCTURED PATH TO OPPORTUNITY
HOW BUYERS DISCOVER YOU
Your profile powers discovery. Programs then create more relevant opportunities to connect in person.
1
→
COMPLETE YOUR PROFILE
Add current capabilities, categories, certifications, MOQs and manufacturing regions.
2
→
GET RECOMMENDED
Profile criteria are matched against attendee interests before the show.
3
→
SUBMIT FOR REVIEW
Select up to 10 participating buyer organizations for consideration.
4
CONNECT FACE-TO-FACE
Meet qualified buyers whose needs align with your products and capabilities.
REACH BUYERS WITH DECISION-MAKING POWER
REACH BUYERS WITH DECISION-MAKING POWER
69%
of attendees are final or significant
decision-makers.
36%
represent more than $1 million
in buying power.
36%
represent more than $1 million
in buying power.
79% U.S.
21% international
attendance
representation.
Previous attendees have represented Walmart, Target, Costco, Lowe’s,
Sherwin-Williams, Benjamin Moore, Orgill and Uline.
Previous attendees have represented Walmart, Target, Costco, Lowe’s,
Sherwin-Williams, Benjamin Moore, Orgill and Uline.
WHO SHOULD EXHIBIT?
WHO SHOULD EXHIBIT?
GLOBAL MANUFACTURERS & FACTORIES
Showcase manufacturing capabilities,
customization options, production
capacity and scalability.
PRIVATE LABEL, OEM & ODM PARTNERS
Connect with retailers and brands seeking
private label programs, build-to-spec
manufacturing, customizable products
and scalable production.
PRODUCT DEVELOPMENT COMPANIES
Present the expertise and capabilities that
help companies develop and
commercialize new products.
RETAIL-READY
INVENTORS
RETAIL-READY INVENTORS
Showcase commercially viable products to
buyers and potential commercialization
partners.
BUILD YOUR PIPELINE AT HSE
Business programs help qualified buyers discover suppliers whose capabilities align with their needs—before and during the event.
01
CURATED PARTICIPATION
Participating suppliers are selected to create a relevant event where retailers, brands and distributors come to discover new capabilities.
02
SUPPLIER
REVIEW
SUPPLIER REVIEW
Select up to 10 participating buyer organizations and submit your company for their independent consideration.
03
BUYER RECOMMENDATIONS
Your complete exhibitor profile is matched with attendee interests to help qualified buyers discover your company.
04
HOSTED BUYER PROGRAM
Meet senior buying, merchandising, product development and supplier management teams from leading organizations.
05
SUPPLIER
XCHANGE
SUPPLIER XCHANGE
Structured pitch sessions connecting you with buyers seeking specific solutions.
06
‘BECOME A SUPPLIER’ SESSIONS
Learn how buyers evaluate and select new partners.
MEET YOUR NEXT CUSTOMER AT HSE.
MEET YOUR NEXT CUSTOMER AT HSE.
Connect face-to-face with high-value decision-makers actively sourcing new suppliers, products and manufacturing capabilities.