The industry’s foremost vendors and the leading industry publications have joined together with the HTI Buying Group, to bring you this day-long educational seminar.

The Philosophy, the Art, the Science of Buying
for a Kitchenware Specialty Store that puts Profits on the Bottom Line

The seminar will be led by industry veteran, Robert Coviello, President of the HTI Buying Group and a former retailer with 35 years of experience. Bob was co-founder and president of an independent kitchenware store where he spearheaded the growth and creation of the store into a $30 million category dominant kitchenware and tabletop retail chain. Bob regularly consults with retailers on strategic planning, systems, development, joint ventures, vendor relations, assortment strategies, product acquisition and negotiations, and sales associate training and inventory.

You’ll discover what sets some retail operations apart from the rest. It’s more than a good idea, hard work, or financing. Your retail success depends on: exceptional product selection, pricing, product mix, negotiations, and vendor relations. In short, to improve your profits, you need to improve your buying. During this seminar, you’ll learn how to improve and upgrade your buying skills to improve the performance of your store per square foot and improve your bottom line.

To ensure individual attention and a quality learning experience each program is limited to 40 attendees. The program includes lecture and interactive learning, and participants will receive a CD and workbook of the seminar. $120 includes the seminar from 10:00-5:00, materials, a beverage break, buffet lunch and transportation to the HTI Buying Group Reception from 6:00 to 8:00 PM.

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