RETAILOBSERVER.COM AUGUST 2018
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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, APRO/Trib 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, running from July 29 to August 2. 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 Venetian | Palazzo & Sands Expo Convention Center Las
Vegas, NV on August 5-9 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 APRO National RTO Convention & Trade Show at America's Center Convention
Complex, St. Louis, MO on August 21-23. Industry leaders, exhibitors, and other key
players will convene in St. Louis to learn the latest tools, best practices and industry
trends, see the hottest products and new technologies, and make important connections
with one another in an atmosphere of camaraderie that only APRO and TRIB Group can
provide.
The 2018 BrandSource Convention kicks off in Las Vegas at Caesars Palace on
August 26-29. 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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