Spring 2017 Hardlines Strategies

MARKET PREVIEW

over the next three months and the next six months. If you haven’t yet, register right away to receive yours, which will be shipped via UPS directly to your store. SmartBooks begin shipping Feb. 13. If you’d prefer to view your SmartBook online, you can do so by visiting blishmize.com and clicking on the “Market Program” tab. Customized SmartBooks are available to view online beginning Feb. 6. Educational Opportunities The Blish-Mize Buying Markets offer the perfect opportunity for you to advance your education in a variety of areas in the industry. Whether it’s listening to expert speakers or hearing discussion among retailers in the seminars, there’s something for everyone to learn. At the Buying Market, hear from speakers who will cover topics such as product knowledge, training and succession planning.

Several speakers will host seminars at the Buying Market. Learn from these industry experts about a variety of hot topics, including succession planning and competing against online businesses.

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