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larger orders tied to market specials or extended dating. “I can go to my point-of-sale system and see how many we sold last year,” Zillinger says. “Then I can use the app to plan around that if there’s a special.” While the app allows him to place most orders digitally, Zillinger still values his time on the show floors talking face-to-face with vendors. He prefers a blended approach, using the app for efficiency while maintaining personal relationships and learning about new products directly from his suppliers. “The Buying Market App has really simplified the checkout process, too. It makes everything faster,” he says. “It tracks all my discounts and spiffs so I know what my final total is before I leave.” Zillinger says that efficiency frees up time to explore new categories and take care of prize entries before the show ends. Additional features, such as searchable

Using the Buying Market App, Blish-Mize customers can walk the show floor with ease, and focus on vendor relationships.

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