Fall 2019 Hardlines Strategies

and Blish-Mize staff alike was key for a store team entering a new market. The entertainment and food options didn’t hurt either, he says. The selection and deals available caught the Light Bulb Express team a bit off guard, something DePung says won’t be the case in coming Buying Markets now that the team is prepared for what is in store. “We learned so much in just a few days, and we’re going to make sure to take full advantage of our time at the next Market. We had one vendor ask if we had brought a trailer with us, because we could drive away with our purchase that day if so. That never occurred to us,” DePung says. “Having the variety of products available all laid out for you at a Market is an experience we’re looking forward to taking advantage of. We’ll be looking to find even more deals at the next Market.”

With a larger salesfloor, Light Bulb Express in Rosebud, Missouri, has taken on a diverse number of new departments. The team is hoping the store can become a one-stop-shop for its customers.

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