HOT AUGUST BUYS

By Moe Lastfogel
Director of Sales and Marketing for The Retail Observer

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Moe Lastfogel

As 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.

Happy Retailing,
Moe Lastfogel
​moe@retailobserver.com

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