Spring 2013 Hardlines Strategies

MARKET PREVIEW

It’s Market Time! Find More Ways to Save at the Blish-Mize Spring Buying Market, March 22-23 A re you looking for a way to boost your margins and get the

“Henderson’s show is going to be a half magic, half motivational performance,” Communications Director Blish Connor says. “Devin really believes that all of us have the ability to make magic happen by putting our minds toward our goals. I think it is a great way to kick off 2013 and especially the spring selling season!” Special Promotions The savings you’ll get at the Market won’t be a card trick, either. There is real money to win. One of those opportunities will be at the Lunch of Profits Buying Events on both Friday and Saturday. On each of these days, there will be cash giveaways totaling $5,000. To be eligible, place orders with the coupons found in the pages of this issue of Hardlines Strategies , then enter the drawing for one of the cash prizes.

Friday evening, just before the barbecue dinner, there will be a special beer and wine reception in the mini-store area. Assortments for sale in the mini-store will be heavily discounted throughout the show, but this is your chance to reduce the price even more. Once you’ve selected an assortment to buy, come to the reception to receive one scratch-off ticket that can earn you an additional 5-, 10- or 20-per- cent off the selected assortment. On Saturday morning, there will be a similar promotion. Immediately after the breakfast and Chris Cakes Pancake Challenge, come to the Assortment of Savings event where you’ll find discounted prices on more than 60 vendor assort- ments. Choose the assortment you want and try your luck again with a scratch-off ticket that can earn you an additional $5, $10 or $20 SPIFF.

The Spring Market is Blish-Mize’s biggest of the year, and, as a result, there will be some big promotions and exciting opportunities for you. Vendors from across the industry will be on hand to discuss their product lines and show off their hot new products for 2013. Don’t miss this opportunity to get the latest and greatest new products into your store before your competition does. The Market is also a great opportunity to meet with fellow retailers and exchange ideas about your business. Blish-Mize personnel will also be there to answer questions and listen to what you have coming up next in your business. No Market would be complete without some time to relax, so this year’s customer appreciation event will start with a meal catered by Jack Stack Barbecue. The theme for the evening is magic. Magician and speaker Devin Henderson will present his magic and mind reading show “Put Your Mind To It.” After that, you can hit the dance floor with music from one of Kansas City’s most popular DJs. Buying Market, March 22-23 at the Overland Park Convention Center in Overland Park, Kan. best ideas for improving your business in 2013? Then get ready to head to the Blish-Mize Spring

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