Fall 2017 Hardlines Strategies

Friday and Saturday regarding a study that shows the significance of local dollars to the economy of independent retailers. NRHA and Independent We Stand partnered to produce the Home Sweet Home study in 2015. “The Home Sweet Home study shows just how important shopping local can be to an area’s economy. We can show you how to best harness your potential for good in your communities, both through your sales and your actions,” Tratensek says. Everything from schools to public amenities are affected by shopping local. Retailers can arm themselves with the latest statistics about how local shopping can improve job creation and the economy. Through the Generations How many generations of the family are working in your store? Your customers, as well as your employees, come from diverse backgrounds and experiences. Learn how best to bridge the generational divide from award-winning speaker Shannon Oleen, who will speak at 10 a.m. Friday, Sept. 15. A former executive recruiter, Pryor Leadership Fellow, NFL cheerleader

and now keynote speaker for over a decade, Oleen has entertained and educated audiences around the world, receiving several accolades and awards throughout her career. Savings Supreme Returning for another Buying Market will be THE 24, a program that has drawn rave reviews in recent years and helped get the latest products into market attendees’ stores for the best price. THE 24 area, which debuted at the Spring Buying Market in 2016, will once again feature unbelievable deals on 24 popular items from various manufacturers and categories. The uses for these items are as diverse as the items themselves, including seasonal promotions, store giveaways or just a new, popular product to help your bottom line. “In THE 24, we’re excited to show off a variety of products from across some of our most popular categories,” says Clay Uhrmacher, vice president of sales and marketing for Blish-Mize. “This area has proven popular at past Markets, and we continue working to grow it and bring

our customers some of the hottest products in the industry at some great prices.” Market attendees who want to place orders for any items that are part of THE 24 selection should do so at the participating vendor’s booth. Vendors will also be handing out tickets for prizes and giveaways to anyone who orders a product that’s part of THE 24. These deals are exclusive to the Buying Market, so make sure to attend and take advantage of them. A Live Look Keep your eyes peeled for live vendor demonstrations on the show floor throughout the weekend!

Check out what’s new from vendors when you visit the Fall Buying Market on Sept. 15-16 in Overland Park, Kansas.

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