Fall 2014 Hardlines Strategies

MARKET PREVIEW

Thumbs Up For Success Get Ready for Blish-Mize’s Fall Buying Market, Sept. 19-20

The Market, which will have a “Thumbs Up for Success” theme, will be held Sept. 19-20 at the Overland Park Convention Center in Overland Park, Kansas. “This Market will once again be the place to find exceptional values, meet other retailers and see new products,” says Blish-Mize Communications Director Blish Connor. “It is also a time to sit down with your Blish-Mize salesperson and the other employees who want to see you succeed. We are always here to help you, and the Market is always a great place to connect.” Vendors will be on hand to show off their newest products and answer any questions you may have. The Market also provides a great opportunity to network with other retailers and exchange ideas. And, of course, Blish-Mize staff will be available to meet with you and answer any specific questions you may have about your business. Best of all, there will be $10,000 in cash giveaways to put some extra money in your pocket. The cash coupons drawings each day means 40 lucky customers will walk away with $250 each. These drawings will be held throughout the day on Friday and Saturday. Entering is easy: Place orders vendors and learn how to take your store to the next level, then mark your calendar for the Blish-Mize Fall Buying Market. A re you ready to expand on your store’s success? If you want to find new products, talk with

The Blish-Mize Fall Buying Market will be held Sept. 19-20 at the Overland Park Convention Center in Overland Park, Kansas.

Just as the Mini-Store did, Assortment Central offers some ideas on how Blish-Mize can help you put together product assort- ments or give your store a new look through some merchandising changes. It also will offer a select group of assort- ments from across core categories for up to 50 percent off. Most items are two to a peg and offer a great opportunity to replenish inventory after a busy summer or to try out a new product line at a low risk. “Most of these assortments will be shipped out of our Distribution Center,” says Blish-Mize Vice President of Marketing Chuck Short. “And each assort- ment will be as much as 50 percent off—a great deal for our customers. “It’s a great opportunity to expand or refresh a category for a low investment,” he says. “Assortment Central will have over 200 running feet of assortments, and all will carry special Market Terms.”

with the Cash Coupons you’ll find in the Market Book. But the Market isn’t all work and no play. When the showfloor closes on Friday, Blish-Mize will treat you to dinner from the famous Jack Stack Barbecue, along with music from a Kansas City band, KOKOMO, that you’ll be sure to give two thumbs up. “The band is really fun and should provide some great entertainment and a chance to relax and talk after a busy day on the floor,” says Connor. “We know our retailers will enjoy it, and Jack Stack Barbecue is always a hit.” Assortment Central Blish-Mize introduced its Mini-Store a couple of years ago. Now, the com- pany has updated it to focus on popular assortments in core categories, and it has a new name: Assortment Central.

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