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The Blish-Mize Spring Buying Market, held from March 19-21, 2026, at the Overland Park Convention Center in Overland Park, Kansas, gave retailers a chance to prepare for the year ahead with special product deals and exclusive promotions. “Spring is always …

Many retailers are still knee deep in ice melt, snow shovels and ice scrapers, but this month kicks off the spring market season with hot deals, educational sessions and networking opportunities. Each buying market is unique, as is the process …

Jonathan Mize, CEO and president at Blish-Mize Co., will succeed Steve Henry as chairman of the Board of Directors of Hardlines Distribution Alliance (HDA). Steve Henry, CEO and president at House-Hasson Hardware Company, announced his retirement in September. Jonathan Mize …

At its recent Fall Buying Market, held on September 11-13 in Overland Park, Kansas, Blish-Mize provided its customers with show-only deals, new products and support amid economic headwinds. “We always want our customers to feel like they’re part of the Blish-Mize …

At its recent Spring Buying Market, on March 20-22 in Overland Park, Kansas, Blish-Mize provided its customers with innovative new products, programs and pricing from vendors to help prepare for the proposed tariffs, which are set to take place in …

At its recent Fall Buying Market Sept. 12-14 in Overland Park, Kansas, Blish-Mize provided its customers and vendors with the “best of both worlds” by offering enhanced ordering technology to streamline purchasing logistics and a one-of-a-kind, personalized in-person experience.  The …

From new vendors to new attendees—and a reorganized Market floor and new Market ordering app—the 2024 Blish-Mize Spring Buying Market, held March 21-23 at the Overland Park Convention Center in Overland Park, Kansas, invigorated attendees with a breath of fresh …

John H. Mize Jr., 84, former Blish-Mize Co. president and CEO, passed away on Oct. 22 after a short illness. Originally from Atchison, Kansas, Mize graduated from Atchison High School, attended the University of Kansas and later graduated from St. …