Introduction to the Show & New Format

I don't normally film inflatables, but when I do, I was just telling this guy, don't show my grandkids this one, cuz I'd have to buy two. James claims how quick you can control it. So, you can propel it to someone on a ladder. [music] Good morning, good evening, good afternoon you guys. I'm in sunny Las Vegas. We're covering the National Hardware Show. One of my favorite shows of the year. Yes, the National Hardware Show was one of my favorite shows of the year, but it's no longer happening. There's in fact two brand new shows coming out for the first time ever. And to better explain it, I'm going to have my friend Katherine come on the phone and break this down for you guys. Because if you're an inventor, there's one show that you want to tune into. And if you just enjoy watching stuff like this, well, just watch my videos. But if you want to go there in person, there's another show coming that's more like a festival. But let's hear straight from the person that knows it. All right, guys. I've got Katherine Emory, my friend from the National Hardware Show. She's been my connection with the show for many years and she's the one that knows all about it. Now, Katherine, my understanding is the show has been divided up into two separate parts. One more lined up for inventors and another one for enthusiasts. Is that the right way of saying it or you tell me? >> Absolutely. It is an exciting time in the home improvement industry. So, after 80 years, National Hardware Show has finally transformed and like you said, Stanley, they've broken into two shows. So, let's talk about first DIY Con. This is a super exciting show because all those people that have been watching you run around trade shows, now they can join you. This is open to the public. It's for DIYers, makers, creators. They say it's built for the ones who build it themselves, workshops, hand on hands-on demos, latest tools. You're going to meet and greet with creators like yourself, other celebrities. November 6th to 8th, 2026 in Dallas. So mark your calendar. And then there is also Stanley NHS concept of commerce. So this is more of a business show. It's the full product journey. But if you're an inventor with an idea, if you're a retailer, private label looking for shelf ready solutions. So basically, it's going to be you're it's basically from the napkin to the shelf. So it's a reflection of the very real product coming to life. um suppliers, manufacturers from 40 countries will be there.…