RETAILOBSERVER.COM AUGUST 2016
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Moe Lastfogel
moe@retailobserver.com
Moe's Musings Views
Happy Retailing,
A
s you are reading this many of you are getting ready for this month's buy
fairs. Las Vegas Market, Nationwide, Mega and BrandSource events are
all being held this month. This is an important time of the year with some great
opportunities in front of you. Why not take advantage of them?
August starts with the Las Vegas Market, actually running from July 31 to
August 4. With over 5 million square feet of showroom space and counting, the
Las Vegas Market offers infinite shopping opportunities in one cohesive
campus. Find an incredible array of new resources from thousands of leading
manufacturers in both indoor and outdoor furniture, home décor, gift, tabletop,
decorative accessories, lighting, home textiles, mattress/bedding, antiques/
vintage and more.
Nationwide will be at the Gaylord Opryland Resort & Convention Center in
Nashville, TN on August 14-17 for 3 days filled with intensive workshops, must-
see seminars, customized vendor meetings, social networking events and the
most competitive deals in the industry. Take advantage of face-to-face interaction
with the Nationwide executive team; access to the industry's leading suppliers
of electronics, appliances and furniture; opportunities to expand your web
presence and social media efforts… and much more!
The MEGA Show in Nashville at the Omni Hotel & Music City Center on
August 21-24 will include 4 days of interactive sessions, networking, and special
offers. This year's unique agenda will offer product displays, breakout meetings,
coaching sessions, buying show, and local hospitality for all attendees including
Appliances, Electronics, Furniture, Outdoor & Seasonal, and Mattress.
The 2016 BrandSource Convention kicks off in Las Vegas at Caesars Palace
on August 28. This event gives attendees a forum to educate themselves on a
wide variety of topics, network with likeminded professionals, and participate in
a "can't be missed" buying fair. With over 2 days of educational sessions, 200
participating exhibitors, and 100,000 + square feet of expo space there is
something for everyone!
This month will keep us all busy and we hope to see you at any one of these
great buy fairs. If you see us, stop and say hi.
HOT
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