**News & Events from InventSmartUSA**

Real-world wins, major retail placements, and the industry events shaping what comes next.

From rapid retail placements to major industry events, InventSmartUSA stays at the forefront of product innovation and retail strategy. Below are recent highlights - from inventions we’ve helped bring to market to the shows and conversations influencing the future of retail.

In the News

Bright-Grips Illuminated Lineman Pliers

Into Home Depot in 24 Hours!

Just got a great new invention called BRIGHT-GRIP® illuminated electrical pliers into Home Depot in just 24 hours.

This is a perfect example of what’s possible when the right product meets the right retail strategy. Speed matters—but credibility, preparation, and buyer trust matter more. Our long-standing relationships and proven process allowed this product to move from opportunity to placement almost immediately.

View BRIGHT-GRIP® at Home Depot →

Shadazzle natural cleaner

Into Lowes in 8 Minutes!

Just when we thought we couldn’t do better, we got SHADAZZLE® into Lowe’s in just 8 minutes.

This kind of result doesn’t happen by accident. It comes from decades of buyer trust, deep category knowledge, and knowing exactly how to position a product so retailers see the opportunity immediately.

Retail links will be added once Lowe’s placement is live.

Upcoming Events

2026 National Hardware Show

Las Vegas

March 31 - Aptil 2, 2026

We’re excited to announce that InventSmartUSA will be attending the
2026 National Hardware Show in Las Vegas,
where we’ll be actively searching for the next multimillion-dollar products and inventions to bring into Home Depot, Lowe’s, Menards, and As Seen On TV.

You already know how quickly we can move products into major retailers—so stay tuned to see which winning inventions we choose to bring to market next.

Nothing is more important to us than protecting our integrity. We are extremely selective about the products we represent because our buyers trust our judgment. It took 30 years to build that trust, and we do not take it lightly.

That said, we are happy to review any and all products.

If you’ll be exhibiting at NHS and would like us to stop by, please reach out and let us know your booth number—we’ll make sure to meet with you and give your product a professional review.

"I’ve got to say, getting a contact like you has taken me nearly two years… and then you come in and do more in 24 hours than I managed in 24 months.

I’m starting to think you might actually have superpowers."

- German Anchique

Recent Events

2026 National Retail Federation (NRF) Convention

New York City

We recently attended the 2026 National Retail Federation Convention at the Jacob Javits Center in New York City.

As new technologies - especially AI - continue to reshape retail, it’s critical to understand how emerging platforms are being integrated into real-world retail environments. At NRF, we met with billion-dollar companies to gain insight into the current and future global economy, retail trends, and consumer behavior.

One conversation that stood out was with Temu, a $6B company with over 100 million U.S. customers - nearly one-third of the U.S. population. We discussed brand perception challenges and how Temu is actively working to move beyond a “low-cost, low-quality” image by introducing higher-quality, higher-priced products - such as our MaxReach 3-in-1 cordless tool system priced at $250.

Access to a market this large allows us to gather sales data, test demand, and leverage that information when presenting products to buyers at Home Depot, Lowe’s, and Menards. InventSmart USA pulls data from multiple sources to build winning national retail strategies for our clients.