Worldwide Buying Group has just concluded their fall tradeshow in Reno, Nevada, which was held at the Reno-Sparks Convention Center. The general show featured spring purchasing for Footwear, Fishing Tackle, Outdoor/Camping, Mens, Womens and Childrens Apparel, Lawn/Garden/Patio, HomeWorld, Luggage and Toys with a two-day Athletics Show. It was reported over 200 member stores attended the show, representing 400 member locations with 545 vendor booths.
Harry Sheppard with Great Insurance Group and Kristy Longfellow-Hodnik of Hobson Insurance conducted the Loss Control Seminar. The members went away with some good ideas on how to reduce their losses from shoplifting, employee theft and customer liability.
An impressive SIM display (systemized inventory management) program debuted at the show to assist member stores on counting and reordering basic items they should stock.
Future Worldwide Show Dates:
February 26-29, 2008 General Merchandise Show
March 1-2, 2008 – Toy Show
Reno-Sparks Convention Center
September 9-12, 2008 General Merchandise Show
Reno-Sparks Convention Center
