Fall 2013 Hardlines Strategies

MARKET PREVIEW

“Also, see the ideas the vendors have for improving the displays in your store. One advantage of the Market is your ability to see new methods of displaying products and properly stocking whole categories to help you create more sales in the square footage you already have.” First Stop: The Mini-Store Last year, Blish-Mize introduced the Mini- Store concept as a real-world example of best retailing practices. This area will be front and center of the Market floor. While you’ll still be able to browse through individual vendor booths, the Mini-Store area will help you see how Blish-Mize can help you put them all together to create cohesive assortments, whatever the size of your store. At the Fall Market, the Mini-Store will focus on Hand and Power Tools and Accessories, so if it’s been a while since you refreshed these categories, this is a prime opportunity to do so. With tool companies continually coming out with innovative products and adding more features to existing products, it’s important that your assortments stay current. “You should always be looking at the next generation of merchandising techniques to stay ahead in today’s market,” says Short. “The Mini-Store gives you a visual of the way you can put together different assortments and make them work for you.” all, there will be big promotions on key products and cash giveaways to put extra money in your pocket. Informative seminars will give you the industry insights critical to your success. Best of

Schedule of Events: Friday, Sept. 13, 2013 8:30 a.m. Market Opens 10-11 a.m.

Seminar: Maximize Your 2014 Advertising

12-1 p.m.

Lunch

1 p.m.

Cash Coupons “That Measure Up” Drawing Seminar: Training for Success in Today’s Market

3-4 p.m.

4:30-5:30 p.m. Mini-Store Reception & Assortment Deals 5:15 p.m. Cash Coupons “That Measure Up” Drawing 5:30 p.m. Market Closes 6-9 p.m. Customer Appreciation Event Saturday, Sept. 14, 2013 7:30-8:30 a.m. Breakfast and Learn: The Amazon Effect, How Online Retailing is Changing the Home Improvement Game 8:30 a.m. Market Opens 9:30-10:30 a.m. Seminar: Training for Success in Today’s Market 10 a.m. Cash Coupons “That Measure Up” Drawing 12-1 p.m. Lunch 12:30-1:30 p.m. Assortment of Savings Buying Event 1:30-2:30 p.m. Seminar: Maximize Your 2014 Advertising 2:45 p.m. Cash Coupons “That Measure Up” Drawing 3 p.m. Market Closes

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