The 18th annual Hardlines Technology Forum^® is over for another year.  Over 300 professionals in the IT, logistics, merchandising, executive, and finance areas of the hardware/home improvement industry came together to discuss leading technology issues affecting the industry, including Supply Chain Management, RFID, Data Sync, Bar Coding, ASNs, and EDI.  The event was held April 21 – 24, 2008 at The Peabody Memphis in downtown Memphis, TN. 

From the exclusive “How To” Do Business sessions to the unique-to-HTF^® Seller Forum and Retail Panel, and over 40 educational sessions, Forum participants eagerly engaged in lively discussion over the four day conference and learned what the latest retailer requirements are moving forward, among other highlights.

Look for a full recap of HTF^® in the May/June issue of The Eagle and check back here soon for a photo gallery of the event.

Mark Your Calendar

If you missed this year’s Forum, get ahead by planning to attend HTF^® 2009 April 19 – 22 at the stunning Loews Hotel in the heart of downtown Philadelphia, PA. Your trading partners will be there, with forward-thinking insights into critical issues affecting your Supply Chain. You can’t afford not to be there!

Sponsorship Opportunities Now Available for 2009

The 2008 sponsorship program for HTF^® was a runaway success. Tabletop exhibit space and sponsorship opportunities sold out quickly for the first time, and we expect the same for 2009. Space and opportunities are limited, so contact us today to discuss a sponsorship or tabletop exhibit opportunity. A small deposit will be required to secure your space. Contact Anthony Snyder, manager of business development at asnyder@ahma.org.