Spring 2017 Hardlines Strategies

Learning Opportunities Besides being the place to find new products and good deals, the Blish-Mize Spring Buying Market offers the perfect opportunity for you to take home some business lessons that can help you grow and improve your business. Don’t miss these seminars: “Grow Your Lawn and Garden Sales Product and Retailing Training” 10:30 a.m. Friday, March 17 Representatives from lawn and garden distributor BWI will share some insights on what retailers can do to increase product knowledge—and sales—in the lawn and garden category. “Assuming the Successful Continuation of Your Family Business” 1:30 p.m. Friday, March 17 What will happen to your business when you retire? Leon Resnick of Resnick Associates, a business succession firm, will share with retailers what steps

to take now to ensure your business successfully moves on to the next generation when you decide it’s time to take a step back. “The Amazon Effect: How Amazon Changed Retailing and How You Can Respond” 3:30 p.m. Friday, March 17 From its ability to send the products directly to doorsteps to the multitude of programs it offers, Amazon has changed the face of retailing. NRHA’s Dan Tratensek will offer advice on how independent retailers can compete against the online giant. “From Good to Great: 10 Easy Things You Can Do to Take Your Business to the Next Level” 7:30 a.m. Saturday, March 18 Looking for a few quick ways to take your business up a notch? Join NRHA’s Dan Tratensek and learn about 10 small steps that can make a big impact.