Strategies_Spring2023

Stellar Speakers Attend Business Workshops to Improve Your Business

Business Workshop One Who: Dan Tratensek, NHPA When: 10 a.m. March 17

Business Workshop Two Who: 8 Brands With New Unique Items When: 3 p.m. March 17 What: New Item Showcase

What: Approachable Technology Solutions to GrowYour Reach and Streamline Operations

Consumers today expect to use technology in nearly every aspect of their lives, especially in retail experiences. You may run a small business, but you don’t need to have a small digital footprint. In this presentation, NHPA’s Dan Tratensek will discuss several scalable solutions that are focused on improving internal operations, guiding marketing initiatives, simplifying inventory management and more.

The newest Blish-Mize Buying Market Business Workshop will have you watching the game clock. Our top vendors will each have four minutes to showcase their favorite new product available at the Blish-Mize warehouse. We’ve handpicked eight brands to give a super quick play on why their item is a slam dunk. Come hear the pitches and receive a free hat and a stamp for the app prize game giveaway.

Browse These Areas Stop by these special areas at the Spring Buying Market to discover new products, special merchandising strategies and Market-only deals. Traffic Builders Browse the Traffic Builders products chosen by Blish-Mize to maximize margins and strengthen a customer’s product diversity. These special deals are only available during Market hours. What’s New! This area has a small sampling of items that have been added to our warehouse in the past 12 months. Customer can place orders in their SmartBook. Hardware House Visit the Hardware House booth #740 to view a full lineup of products available to Blish-Mize customers, including fixtures, locksets and more. Learn more about Hardware House’s latest offerings on Page 40.

The P.O.G. Stop This area of the Market highlights popular assortments and merchandising tips for appealing displays. Take advantage of The P.O.G. Stop spiffs, deals and deep discounts on the latest product lines.

The Aisle Openers Enjoy special endcap displays, impulse displays and pricing at this new Market area designed to delight.

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