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Friday and Saturday regarding a study
that shows the significance of local
dollars to the economy of independent
retailers. NRHA and Independent We
Stand partnered to produce the
Home Sweet Home
study
in 2015.
“The
Home Sweet Home
study shows
just how important shopping local can be
to an area’s economy. We can show you
how to best harness your potential for good
in your communities, both through your
sales and your actions,” Tratensek says.
Everything from schools to public
amenities are affected by shopping local.
Retailers can arm themselves with the latest
statistics about how local shopping can
improve job creation and the economy.
Through the Generations
How many generations of the family are
working in your store? Your customers, as
well as your employees, come from diverse
backgrounds and experiences. Learn how
best to bridge the generational divide from
award-winning speaker Shannon Oleen,
who will speak at 10 a.m. Friday, Sept. 15.
A former executive recruiter, Pryor
Leadership Fellow, NFL cheerleader
and now keynote speaker for over a
decade, Oleen has entertained and
educated audiences around the world,
receiving several accolades and awards
throughout her career.
Savings Supreme
Returning for another Buying Market
will be THE 24, a program that has
drawn rave reviews in recent years and
helped get the latest products into market
attendees’ stores for the best price.
THE 24 area, which debuted at the
Spring Buying Market in 2016, will once
again feature unbelievable deals on
24 popular items from various
manufacturers and categories. The uses
for these items are as diverse as the items
themselves, including seasonal promotions,
store giveaways or just a new, popular
product to help your bottom line.
“In THE 24, we’re excited to show off
a variety of products from across some
of our most popular categories,” says
Clay Uhrmacher, vice president of sales
and marketing for Blish-Mize. “This area
has proven popular at past Markets, and
we continue working to grow it and bring
our customers some of the hottest products
in the industry at some great prices.”
Market attendees who want to place
orders for any items that are part of
THE 24 selection should do so at the
participating vendor’s booth. Vendors
will also be handing out tickets for prizes
and giveaways to anyone who orders a
product that’s part of THE 24.
These deals are exclusive to the
Buying Market, so make sure to attend
and take advantage of them.
Check out what’s new from vendors when you visit the Fall Buying Market on Sept. 15-16 in Overland Park, Kansas.
A Live Look
Keep your eyes peeled for
live vendor demonstrations on
the show floor throughout
the weekend!
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