When
Spring/Summer Market – early January, four day market
| Spring/Summer Market Dates |
| January 8-11, 2010 |
| January 6-9, 2011 |
| January 5-8, 2012 |
Fall/Winter/Christmas – late June, four day market
| Fall/Winter/Christmas Market Dates |
| June 17-20, 2010 |
| June 16-19, 2011 |
| June 14-17, 2012 |
Where
Minneapolis Convention Center, Mpls., MN
Manufacturers
Over 800 manufactures represented
Staffed by factory personnel and manufacturers sales reps
Buying Function
Provides the retailer with many great opportunities: See new products and get great discounts from hundreds of vendors. Learn about United Hardware's Power Programs helping retailers carve a niche in their market.
- Order seasonal needs
- Order promotional product
- Replenish regular stock items
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- Order new items
- Order traffic building merchandise
- Order pallet goods
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Gross Profit Opportunities
Cash Spiffs – discounts paid in cash
Big Hit Specials – extra hot Market specials
Market Only Specials– many sharply reduced items available
Traffic Area - ship direct floor and countertop merchandisers
Red Carpet Area - clearance and closeout merchandise on display
Datings
Most vendors offer delayed payments - dating varies by manufacturer.
Pallet Buys
Fast turn and commodity type product available by the pallet.
Schedule deliveries for specific weeks following the market.
Power Endcaps
View and purchase category specific feature merchandise.
Traffic Area Specials - Free standing counter and floor displays and clip strips.
New Item Areas
View new items added to warehouse inventory since last market located in each of the buyers' booths.
United Hardware Staff
Meet with United Hardware personnel:
- Advertising
- Retail Accounting
- Credit
- P.O.S. Computer
- PDT Order Entry
- Rental
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- Store Planning
- Field Sales
- Customer Service
- Retail Operations
- Transportation
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- Marketing
- Development
- Merchandisers
- Sr. Management
- Warehouse
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Seminars
We offer a comprehensive selection of seminars featuring keynote speakers at all Buying Markets.
POS User Groups
Participate in the meeting supporting your P.O.S system. Learn about enhancements, express concerns and contribute suggestions.
Meet Other Dealers
Converse with other retail dealers – share ideas
Lodging & Food
Enjoy the Hilton & Hyatt Hotels – Reduced rate for United Hardware Buying Market attendees - Complementary lunches, breakfasts & refreshments at the convention center
Entertainment
Attend an evening social gathering – dinner and entertainment – varies with each market