Spring 2020 Strategies

MARKET PREVIEW

2020 Vision for the Future Spring Into Savings at the Blish-Mize Spring Buying Market

E njoy special learning opportunities, new product information and networking with vendors and other retailers at the 2020 Blish-Mize Spring Buying Market, which will be held March 19-21 at the Overland Park Convention Center in Overland Park, Kansas. discounts, food and entertainment,

Don’t Miss These Areas As you shop the Market floor, check out these special areas: • THE 24 highlights 24 popular items from different categories, offered at some of the lowest possible prices. • Assortment Central features a variety of assortments with spiffs and deep discounts. • What’s New!? showcases the latest advances in product technology and new-to-the-industry items from your favorite vendors and some new faces. • Pallet Buys includes special discounts on quantity buys. The full listing is available on blishmize.com. Visit Assortment Central This area of the Market showcases popular displays and merchandising tips across several categories. Take advantage of exclusive discounts and deals on the latest product lines.

“Our Buying Markets are not only fun and educational, they are also the perfect opportunity to see what is new,” says Cindy Kane, marketing director at Blish-Mize. “We have new programs and products for 2020, and it’s always efficient to see them in action at our event.” Browse the Market floor, discover new and popular products and catch up with Blish-Mize staff and other retailers. No matter what your goals are in 2020 and beyond, there will be something for you at the 2020 Spring Buying Market, and it all starts with the MVP Event. Be an MVP The MVP Savings Event kicks off the Spring Buying Market on Thursday, March 19 from 4 to 8 p.m. The floor opens early for the event, and customers can enjoy appetizers, live music and deals. Show Stopper cash spiffs will be available from 4 to 7 p.m.

Market Schedule

From seminars to savings, check out the opportunities that await you at the 2020 Spring Buying Market. Thursday 4-7 p.m .. . . . . . . . . . . . . . Spiffs and light bites 4-8 p.m. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .MVP Savings Event Friday 7:30 a.m. . . . . . . . . . . Coffee and doughnut wall 8 a.m. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Market opens 10 a.m. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . NRHA Seminar: “Getting Your Operation Up to Speed in 5 Easy Steps” Presenter: Dan Tratensek 12 p.m. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Lunch 2 p.m. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Pointy Seminar: “How to Help Consumers Find Your Store” Presenter: Caroline Brady

5 p.m. . . . . . . . . . . . . . Cash and prize giveaway 5:30 p.m. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Market closes 5:30 p.m. . . . . . Customer Appreciation Celebration: Barbecue, 10 Surprise Buys and entertainment by Spike Blake from“Dueling Pianos” Saturday 7 a.m. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Coffee and bagels 7:30 a.m. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Market opens 7:30-9:30 a.m. . . . . . . . . . Mini Pallet Buying Event 9:45 a.m. . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Whirlpool Seminar: “Learn How to Become an Authorized Appliance Dealer” 11:30 a.m. . . . . . . . . . . Cash and prize giveaway 12 p.m. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Market closes

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