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THE NHS CONCEPT TO COMMERCE EXPERIENCE
FROM CONCEPT TO SHELF —
SOLUTIONS FOR THE FULL RETAIL ECOSYSTEM
FROM CONCEPT TO SHELF — SOLUTIONS FOR THE FULL RETAIL ECOSYSTEM
NHS Concept to Commerce brings product development, manufacturing, sourcing, commercialization, and retail together in one place. It’s where cross-functional teams align on new opportunities, evaluate capabilities firsthand, and make smarter decisions together.
CONCEPT
BUILD
SOURCE
LAUNCH
SHELF
CONCEPT
BUILD
SOURCE
LAUNCH
SHELF
DESIGNED FOR YOUR FULL RETAIL TEAM
PLAN SMARTER WITH CURATED RECOMMENDATIONS
NHS attendees receive a personalized list of recommended exhibitors based on specific objectives selected during registration. These tailored matches help you to arrive with a focused plan built around your specific goals.
Before you Register
Access online Exhibitor List
Filter by category, capability, & country
Explore at your own pace
View detailed company profiles
After Registration
Receive curated shortlist
Prioritize matches aligned to your goals
Arrive with a focused plan
Identify who to meet first
Register today to start building your custom NHS experience.
CONCEPT
VALIDATE & REFINE NEW PRODUCT IDEAS
Who Should Attend?
- Inventors
- Product Development
- R&D
- Entrepreneurs
- Design Roles
- Innovation Roles
- Trend & Consumer Insights
NHS Focus Areas:
- Early-stage innovation
- Trendspotting
- Prototype-ready concepts
- Licensing opportunities
Explore early-stage innovation, validate concepts against market trends, and connect with partners who can help move ideas toward scalable production.
Exhibitor Recommendations:
- X-Jet Technologies
- Hangzhou Zhenda Precision Metallic Technology Co.,Ltd.
- Splyn Key™
- BN-LINK
- Taiwan External Trade Development Council
- Tomlin Scientific Inc.
Expert Talks Sessions:
Expert Talks Conference Require a Conference Badge. Schedules Are Subject to Change.
10:30 AM
WEDNESDAY, APRIL 1
Ideating with
Gen AI
Ideating with Gen AI
Feng Zhu
Professor,
Harvard Business School
Hands-on product ideation & customer insight
12:15 PM
WEDNESDAY, APRIL 1
From Prototype to
Retail-Ready
From Prototype to Retail-Ready
Cody Grandadam
President and Founder,
LitezAll and Concept 2 Consumer
Turning ideas into viable products
BUILD
FIND PARTNERS & BUILD INNOVATIONS
Who Should Attend?
- Factories
- Manufacturers
- Importers / Exporters
- Manufacturer Reps
- Sourcing
- Vendor Development
- Product Development
- Innovation Roles
NHS Focus Areas:
- Manufacturing & Private Label Pavilion
- Factories
- Contract Manufacturing
- Certifications
- Packaging
Identify manufacturing partners who can scale prototypes into retail-ready products meeting cost, packaging, and big-box requirements.
Exhibitor Recommendations:
Expert Talks Sessions:
Expert Talks Conference Require a Conference Badge. Schedules Are Subject to Change.
1:45 PM
TUESDAY, MARCH 31
What Big Box Buyers Want: A Learning Session for Suppliers
Understanding expectations early
12:15 PM
WEDNESDAY, APRIL 1
From Prototype to Retail-Ready
From Prototype to Retail-Ready
Cody Grandadam
President and Founder,
LitezAll and Concept 2 Consumer
Manufacturability, packaging, sourcing lessons
SOURCE
CONNECT WITH SUPPLIERS & FACTORIES
Who Should Attend?
- Wholesalers
- Distributors
- Resellers
- Sales
- Vendor Development
- Category Managers
NHS Focus Areas:
- Private Label
- Global Suppliers
- Diversification
- Risk management
- Margin Optimization
- Aligned go-to-market plans
Optimize your supply chain with diversified suppliers, resilient partnerships, and data-informed procurement decisions.
Exhibitor Recommendations:
Expert Talks Sessions:
Expert Talks Conference Require a Conference Badge. Schedules Are Subject to Change.
1:45 PM
TUESDAY, MARCH 31
What Big Box Buyers Want: A Learning Session for Suppliers
What Big Box Buyers Want: A Learning Session for Suppliers
Supplier selection criteria
11:45 AM
TUESDAY, MARCH 31
The AI Advantage: Smarter Procurement, Pricing, and Forecasting in Retail
Stefanie Couch
CEO & Founder,
Grit Blueprint
Supplier risk, cost, forecasting
LAUNCH
BRING PRODUCTS TO MARKET & DRIVE ADOPTION
Who Should Attend?
- Buyers
- Merchants
- Sales
- Channel Partners
- Category Management
- Private Brand Teams
NHS Focus Areas:
- Brands Pavilion
- Retail-ready Launches
- Merchandising Alignment
Finalize assortments, align brand strategy, and secure high-margin placement across retail channels.
Exhibitor Recommendations:
Expert Talks Sessions:
Expert Talks Conference Require a Conference Badge. Schedules Are Subject to Change.
2:45 PM
TUESDAY, MARCH 31
Driving Margins and Loyalty with Private Brands
Commercial strategy & positioning
3:45 PM
TUESDAY, MARCH 31
How to Boost Sales with Brand Licensing
How to Boost Sales with Brand Licensing
Stu Seltzer
CEO,
Seltzer Licensing Group
Derek Raymond
Group Vice President,
ShelterLogic Group
Ariel Cano
Sr. Dir., New Business Development,
The Scotts Miracle-Gro company
Brandon Paas
Senior Director,
Intertape Polmer Group (IPG)
Partnerships & growth models
BUILD
DISCOVER TOMORROW’S TOP SELLERS
Who Should Attend?
- Buyers
- Merchants
- Brand Owners
- Wholesalers
- Retailers
- Online Sellers
- Category Management
- Private Brand Teams
NHS Focus Areas:
- Brands Pavilion
- Product Discovery Zones
- Awards Ceremonies
- Trends & Insights
Identify high-performing products aligned with consumer demand and category trends
Exhibitor Recommendations:
Expert Talks Sessions:
Expert Talks Conference Require a Conference Badge. Schedules Are Subject to Change.
10:30 AM
TUESDAY, MARCH 31
State of the Industry: The New Realities of Home Improvement and the Acceleration of Private Label
Grant Farnsworth
President,
The Farnsworth Group
Scott Wright
President, North American Hardware
and Paint Association (NHPA)
Marine Sargsyan
Head of Economic Reasearch, HOUZZ
Commercial strategy & positioning
3:45 PM
TUESDAY, MARCH 31
Women & Products: Inside the Buyer’s Mind
Women & Products: Inside the Buyer’s Mind
Stefanie Couch
CEO & Founder,
Grit Blueprint
Marianne Thompson
Partnerships & growth models
SEE IF NHS IS THE RIGHT FIT FOR YOU
Take this short quiz to see if your objectives align with everything NHS Concept to Commerce has to offer.