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High Point Market Seminars - Day 2
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8:30am - 9:30am
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Using the latest statistics and proprietary research and forecasts, furniture research specialist Jerry Epperson will define where the industry stands and our expectations for the future. |
Presented by: W.W. “Jerry” Epperson, Jr., Mann, Armistead & Epperson, Ltd
No charge and no RSVP to attend.
NHFA Retailer Resource Center, Plaza Suites, 1st Floor |
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10:00am - 11:00am
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Break free from your comfort zone and learn ways to embrace retail technology to grow your business and stay competitive. This dynamic seminar will guide you through the top technology trends of the next generation. Learn how to utilize tips of the trade to maximize your business, including: benefits of an integrated Retail Solution, Social Media as a networking tool to drive sales, Mobile Technology, eCommerce, and much more. |
Presented by: Steve Muench, STORIS Management Systems
No charge and no RSVP to attend.
NHFA Retailer Resource Center, Plaza Suites, 1st Floor
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11:30am - 12:30pm
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Everyone loves to be “in the know” about color trends, especially when buying for the home, but having the “right” color in your product assortment is only one way to catch your customer’s eye. Kate Smith will share her strategies for using color trends as a springboard for generating sales and engaging employees along with tips for putting these ideas to work in your business. |
Presented by: Kate Smith, Sensational Color
Sponsored by: HomeFurnishings.com
No charge and no RSVP to attend.
NHFA Retailer Resource Center, Plaza Suites, 1st Floor |
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1:00pm - 2:00pm
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Without a plan of action you could waste your valuable time engaging in online conversations without ever learning what works and what doesn't. Attend this seminar and learn how to determine what social marketing activities are worthy of your time and how you can achieve your store's marketing goals. |
Presented by: Sharon Gillis, JG Sullivan Interactive
Sponsored by: HomeFurnishings.com
No charge and no RSVP to attend.
NHFA Retailer Resource Center, Plaza Suites, 1st Floor |
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2:30pm - 3:30pm
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Searching for, finding, cultivating and retaining extraordinary employees who love what they do and excel at their jobs can be a challenge. Join us for this seminar where you will learn best practices in recruiting and hiring the right people for the right job. We will examine training methods to grow, mature, nurture and ripen your staff. You’ll discover what is needed to retain them so your best employees will not want to look for greener pastures. |
Presented by: Phyllis Zaepfel, PROFITgroups
No charge and no RSVP to attend.
NHFA Retailer Resource Center, Plaza Suites, 1st Floor |
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4:00pm - 5:00pm
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Does your sales floor create obstacles for your salespeople? How do you assess your salespeople’s performance? Are you able to help your salespeople develop their skill sets? Do they consistently maximize opportunities for things such as warranties, etc.? Don’t miss this seminar focusing on positioning your company to maximize the potential of every customer that calls or visits your store. |
Presented by: Joe Milevsky, JRM Sales and Management
No charge and no RSVP to attend.
NHFA Retailer Resource Center, Plaza Suites, 1st Floor |
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» April 19, 2010 (Monday)
» April 20, 2010 (Tuesday)
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For more information on seminars in the Retailer Resource Center, please contact Nicole Filippo at (800) 888-9590 ext. 6151 or nfilippo@nhfa.org.
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