Cantrex members to meet in Niagara Falls Sept. 17-19
National convention will feature speakers, trade show
Michael Knell -- Furniture Today, August 27, 2010
NIAGARA FALLS, Ontario — Cantrex will hold a national convention for members of its furniture, mattress and appliance division Sept. 17-19 at the Sheraton by the Falls hotel and convention center here.
This is first time the buying group has held a national member meeting for the furniture, mattress and appliance division since late 2008.
The convention's keynote speaker will be Donald Cooper, a specialist in human marketing with experience as a manufacturer and a retailer. Also speaking is author, motivator and persuasion coach Mike Lipkin, president of Environics/Lipkin, a division of Environics Research Group.
Julia Rosien, director of communications for Canadian bedding producer Natura World, will talk about how retailers can integrate new media into their traditional marketing mix.
Cantrex members also will hear from an industry panel that will address issues facing furniture, mattress and appliance retailers in Canada.
The convention's closing speaker will be Todd Wanek, CEO of manufacturer and retailer Ashley Furniture.
Rounding out the convention will be a supplier trade show, featuring at least 50 approved Cantrex suppliers.
Cantrex members seeking more information should contact merchandising/advertising coordinator Ivan Lo by e-mail at ivan.lo@cantrex.com.
Cantrex will celebrate the 50th anniversary of its founding this year.
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Cantrex meeting set for Sept. 17-19
Sep 10, 2010
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