Seminars at the Home Show

An expanded program of professional advice and service for retailers, as well as manufacfurers, overseas buyers, importers and exporters will be-feaiureci during the t98t Annual Home Center/Home Improvement Congress & Exposition March 22-25 at Chicago's McCormick Place.

"The seminar panelists represent all segments of the industry-large chains and independents in major cities as well as those in small towns and rural markets," said William Fishman, seminar director. Fishman also writes a monthly column "Home

Center Merchant" for The Merchant Magazine.

Seminar topics stress new ideas in such areas as budgeting and advertising, managing inventory, utilizing space, developlng sales marKets, monev manasement and merchandising. bther t5pics include: "A New Awareness for Internal and External Security," "Manufacfurers, Wholesalers Reps, Ask the Retailer," and "Your Home Improvement Consumer Customer. "

Fishman noted that each session will encourage active participation