Kansas-based distributor Blish-Mize Co. is the most recent organization in the hardware industry to cancel its buying market in hopes of helping stem the spread of COVID-19. Blish-Mize sent out a letter to customers and vendors on March 11 informing …
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Blish-Mize held its Fall 2019 Buying Market at in Overland Park, Kansas, Sept. 19-21, and retailers came to the event in search of good deals and solutions to enhance their operations going into the fall and winter seasons. With strong …
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Dave Christmas President and CEO Distribution America president and CEO Dave Christmas oversees a network of six distributor members who in turn serve retailers across North America with extensive inventory and unique marketing programs. Learn more about the strategic advantages …
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Distribution America is a collective of six distributor members who in turn supply a thriving network of independent home improvement retailers across North America. Learn more about two retailers who are benefiting from Distribution America’s international supply chain to bring …
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With plenty of family atmosphere, Blish-Mize’s twice-yearly Buying Markets can often resemble reunions of friends who have a standing date to meet up every few months. The 2019 Blish-Mize Spring Buying Market, conducted March 21-23 in Overland Park, Kansas, had …
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John H. Mize, executive chairman and chairman of the board of Blish-Mize Company, plans to retire from active management May 30, after 56 years on the job. “I look back on our almost-150-year history and feel gratitude to so many …
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More deals, more options and more interaction were all in the spotlight at the Blish-Mize Fall Buying Market, held Sept. 15-16 at the Overland Park Convention Center in Overland Park, Kansas. Retailers attended the two-day event to prepare for the upcoming …
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