Heqrtwo of Americcr's most sought-after speckers

Stanley Marcus, former chair- jffi"f-man andchief operatingofficerof ru Neiman-Marcus, Dallas, Texas lT and world-renowned authority on }f_ retailing excellence. willaddiess FGil e the Opening General Session of the Western Home Center and Building Supply Dealers Show on Thursday morning, September 19. Mr. Marcus, generally regarded as the "Founder of Quality Retailing," tne"FOUnOerOILlualfiyHetalllng," StanleyMarcus is familiar to many western retailers. As the keynote speaker at the National Home Center Show in 1983, he drew the largest attendance ever for an opening session and holds the distinction of being the only keynoter to receive a standing ovation. Mr. Marcus' exciting and informative presentation this Septemberwillbe a rewarding experience for all home center and building supply dealers who attend.

John Wooden, former head basketball coach at the Un iversity of California at Los Angeles will be the featured speaker at the Western Home Center & Building Supply Dealers Show on Friday morning, September 20. Known as the " Wizard of Westwood," Mr. Wooden coached the Bruins to numerous conference titles and NCAA tournament championships. He is considered among his peers, as well as college basketballs fans across the nation, as one of the greatest coaching innovators the game has ever seen. Now a much sought-after speaker, Mr. Wooden has taken his motivationaltheories from the basketball court and applied them to the marketplace. You won't want to miss this opportunity to hear one of the country's most exciting and dynamic speakers at this year's Western Home Center & Building Supply Dealers Show.

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Anaheim is the place for fun, too. Bring the family to the Western Home Center & Building Supply Dealers Show and enjoy all of the fun and exciting attractions that the Anaheim area is famous for and here's an added incentive. After the show closes, those attendees and exhibitors staying at the Ana- childhood fantasy becomes reality in the seven magical lands that it comorises. Knotts Berry Farm has grown from a small berry farm business in the 1920's to the nation's third most popular themed attraction. An authentic western ghost town, exciting thrill rides and dozens of restaurants, gift shops and attractions fill the heim Marriott Hotel may stay over Saturday and Sunday 150 acres of Knott's Berry Farm. nights for a room rate of only $40 per night.That's as much Bring the family to the Western Home Center & Building as $44 off the regular price. And, as always, kids stay free. Supply Dealers Show and sample all of the fun and exciteYou'll enjoy world{amous Disneyland, the place where ment that Anaheim has to offer.

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SEPTETBER 1985

VOLUTE 64,llo. 3

TAJOR NEWS and FEATURES

Hardware/Housewares Special lssue

Technology Transforms Hardware's Appearance

Solid Gold Hardware Merchandising Pays Off

Ace Hardware Pres. Prescribes lndustry Cure

Home Centers Losing Housewares Sales Battle

Housewares Sales Respond To Changing Times

Luxury Hardware Sales Climb to $50 Million

Western Home Center Show Geared To Dealers

New Executive Veep For LMA Retail Association

Standard Housewares Redesigned For 1980s Use

Hand Tool Users Demand Quality In Products

Guidelines For Recording Use Of Company Car

Dealers Like Advantages Of Plen'Wood System

Little Known Hardwood ls The Hardest Of All

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