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8:30am - 9:30am
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Why do valid, well designed training programs fail? Because there are certain elements which must be included for even the best conceived program to succeed. This seminar will explore the four basic reasons for program failure and outline steps you can take to increase the success of any training program you choose to use now, or in the future. |
Presented by: Samantha Kurtz, Kurtz & Associates
No charge and no RSVP to attend.
Retailer Resource Center, 12th Fl., IHFC Main |
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10:00am - 11:00am
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What do showroom planners know that you don’t? This seminar will discern proven showroom planning and visual merchandising techniques including trade secrets in propping, lighting and composition. Emerging showroom planning trends in way finding, finishes and store design will be graphically represented. Attendees will receive a comprehensive handout folder. |
Presented by: Stan Bossler, Bossler Design Services
No charge and no RSVP to attend.
Retailer Resource Center, 12th Fl., IHFC Main |
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11:30am - 12:30pm
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This presentation will share with retailers and reps how to survive these times and will explain the warnings telling us to change many of the ways business has traditionally been conducted. Sales training, advertising, marketing and controlling expenses will be covered. |
Presented by: Robert Groters, It’s About Marketing LLC
No charge and no RSVP to attend.
Retailer Resource Center, 12th Fl., IHFC Main |
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1:00pm - 2:00pm
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How can our industry convince consumers that furnishing a beautiful home is more important than a fancy car or expensive family vacation? More importantly, how can you drive that message home to your potential customers and drive traffic into your stores? NHFA President Doug Kays and Home Furnishings Retailer Editor Trish Kemerly will explore this topic and how it should impact your advertising, marketing, sales training and budget planning for 2009. |
Presented by: NHFA President Doug Kays & Home Furnishings Retailer
No charge and no RSVP to attend.
Retailer Resource Center, 12th Fl., IHFC Main |
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2:30pm - 3:30pm
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Attend this seminar and learn not only how to get them in the door, but also how to sell and retain the value driven customer! |
Presented by: John Egger, Profitability Consulting Group
No charge and no RSVP to attend.
Retailer Resource Center, 12th Fl., IHFC Main |
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4:00pm - 5:00pm
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David Duff has 43 years of experience in the retail furniture warehousing, home delivery and operations. You ask the questions and David will provide the answers based on the most efficient way of operating, effective use of employees and max customer service. Now is the time to be operating your distribution center at its peak efficiency. |
Presented by: David Duff, D. Duff Furniture Warehouse Consulting
No charge and no RSVP to attend.
Retailer Resource Center, 12th Fl., IHFC Main
 October 23, 2008 (Thursday)
For more information, contact Nicole Filippo at NHFA at (800) 888-9590 ext. 6151 or nfilippo@nhfa.org.
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