RETAILOBSERVER.COM JULY 2019
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Moe Lastfogel
moe@retailobserver.com
Moe's Musings Views
Happy Retailing,
O
k, we're halfway through the year and halfway through the trade
shows of 2019. What shows have you gone to or are yet to
attend? So far this year we've highlighted Living Kitchen, TISE,
Las Vegas Market, KBIS and the Architectural Digest Show. In this issue
we are covering the International Home and Housewares Show and The
National Hardware Show.
IHHS was held this year in one of my favorite cities, Chicago. The
numbers of attendees were as high as other years, yet the buzz in the
"Windy City" was over the top! As for The National Hardware Show, the
buzz at this show was truly upbeat. With the gathering of industry
attendees and the vendors, you can see a real turnaround in the
economy happening! Both events were packed with upbeat attendees
and industry partners alike. As for the show floor, every vendor I spoke
with had a great show, and as some put it, "some of the best leads
we've had in years."
Opportunities at these shows for manufacturers and attendees have
grown rapidly over the past few years. As I write this editorial, I am just
getting back from PCBC and THE AIA Show and attended HD Expo a
few weeks ago. In just a few short weeks come July and August Shows
with LV Summer Market, APRO, Nationwide and BrandSource events.
September brings Spoga, IFA and Cedia's show, which I will be attending.
Realize that these shows aren't just about viewing a new product or
seeing a new design aspect, they are also about education, networking
and growing your business. I look forward to attending the remaining
shows of 2019 and am anticipating the new wave of partnership and
collaboration in the upcoming year. I'll see you there!
2019.5
Mid-year Musings
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