The Blish-Mize Fall Buying Market brought retailers and vendors to Overland Park, Kansas, with attendance tracking ahead of last fall as retailers sought new products, market specials and buying opportunities. Held Sept. 17-19 at the Overland Park Convention Center, the …
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Retailers and wholesalers are gearing up for a full fall market season, preparing to secure the best deals, network with fellow industry members and learn best practices to enhance their businesses. Markets across the country each offer their own unique …
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Celebrating its 60th year in 2026, the Retailers’ Choice Awards honors the best, most creative and most innovative products of the year. Sponsored by the North American Hardware and Paint Association (NHPA), the Retailers’ Choice Awards program has been a …
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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 …
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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 …
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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 …
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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 …
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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 …
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