The agenda for the second edition of International Hardware Fair Italy, to be held at the Bergamo fairgrounds, has been updated. Here is a preview of the topics that will be addressed during the various collateral activities and conferences characterising the 2025 edition.
Thurday 8 May | |
Title | Programme |
Home Improvement: The era of hybridisation – distribution channels in comparison | Experts from production and distribution sectors will discuss the evolution of formats and assortments, service as a key development element, climate and meteorological studies influencing the change in offerings, and sustainability as a reputational value and a concrete business opportunity. |
The colour sector - deep dive and analysis | Organised by the magazine Colore&Hobby, this session will feature production and distribution operators from the colour sector. |
Manual and Power Tools - a focus on product categories |
With insights from GFK, this session will analyse the latest trends in the macro-sector. |
Friday 9 May | |
Title | Programme |
War on eCommerce! | A provocative session offering suggestions and advice to physical retailers on how to compete with eCommerce. |
What's happening in the world? International distribution. |
Featuring Rainer Strnad, editor-in-chief of DIY International, and various case studies from around the globe. |