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Face to Face meetings with the import decision makers from Europe's Leading DIY chain retailers

Company Countries Approximate Sales (incl. VAT) Stores
OBI Group, Euromate, Emil Lux GmbH Germany, Austria, Czech Republic, Hungary, Poland, Russia 6 Bil € 482
Hornbach Germany, Austria, Czech Republic, Netherlands, Switzerland 3.5 Bil € 106
Leroy Merlin, ADEO Group France, Belgium, Italy, Spain, Poland, Russia 11 Bil € 209

 

Exclusive meetings by appointment only at the National Hardware Show. Meetings April 30 - May 3

Members of international purchasing teams from Leroy Merlin (ADEO) on April 30, Hornbach on May 3 and OBI (Emil Lux GmbH) on May 2 will be available either before or during the National Hardware Show in Las Vegas to see new products and new vendors. If you are interested in the European DIY market and have not previously presented to these retailers, this event is for you! To guarantee an individual 20 minute meeting with the appropriate buyer, simply complete the registration form below. If you prefer to set up your meeting by phone, call us at 847.480.7171.

About the Buying Days
The International Buying Day is designed to offer you a chance to learn about your products opportunties in various European markets by offering
exclusive one on one meetings with the buyer for your product allowing you to efficiently and effectively accomplish the following:   

  • Meet with the appropriate buyer for 20 minutes

  • Introduce your company, products & new merchandising programs

  • Receive first-hand responses to questions about the potential of your product

  • Build stronger relationships

  • Discuss new merchandising programs & concepts, and conduct research

  • Schedule follow-up meetings

Cost

Fee for participation is $1500 for all (3) meetings with up to two attendees. All travel, lodging, materials and other expenses are separate. You may substitute attendees at any time. Manufacturer's representatives who are registering must have someone from the company they are representing in attendance. No cancellations after April 1, 2012.

 

Registration is almost completely full. If you are interested in participating please call Steve Powell (847-337-7909) to inquire about availability