Fall 2017 Hardlines Strategies

MARKET PREVIEW

Chill Out With Some Cool Savings Get Ready for the Blish-Mize Fall Buying Market, Sept. 15-16

Vendors will have products across all categories on display throughout the two-day show. Take time at the Market to look for new products, network with other Blish-Mize customers, meet with members of the Blish-Mize staff and more.

T he savings will be as diverse as the colors of the leaves this fall at the Blish-Mize Fall Buying Market. It will be held Sept. 15-16 at the Overland Park Convention Center in Overland Park, Kansas.

Opportunities for savings, education and connections will abound at the Market, with the return of well-known and popular areas, such as THE 24 and educational seminars, as well as a new addition: live demonstrations on the show floor. The Market will be a chance for you to update your product offerings and enhance your own knowledge of products and industry practices, according to Blish Connor, communications director for Blish-Mize. “The opportunities for savings that will be available will help our customers make the most of their trip to the Fall Buying Market,” Connor says. “I’m looking

forward to seeing everyone there for a great weekend.” Learning Local How often do retailers stress to their customers that shopping local helps keep dollars local and out of the pockets of big-box stores? Blish-Mize and the North American Retail Hardware Association (NRHA) are looking to make that argument an easier one with two presentations at the Fall Buying Market. Dan Tratensek, executive vice president with NRHA, will conduct seminars on

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