TIMBER MART Hosts Annual Buying Show in Convenient Hybrid Format for Third Consecutive Year
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With over 1,100 dealers and vendors in attendance, TIMBER MART hosted its national buying show this year in its convenient hybrid format for the third year in a row, via its virtual cloud-based tradeshow platform, and at the Toronto Congress Centre.
“Once again this year, we’re seeing very strong attendance and support for our hybrid show thanks to the virtual convenience it has to offer alongside the member-exclusive deals and great networking opportunities available,” says Bernie Owens, president & CEO of TIMBER MART. “The hybrid show format is proving to be a valuable and cost-effective option for dealers and vendors alike and is likely one that is here to stay especially given the inclement weather we’re experiencing this year.”
In addition to the hundreds of TIMBER MART stores in attendance, 227 vendor booths and 150 vendor companies filled the virtual and 65,000-square-foot show floor at the Toronto Congress Centre. The show floor featured a wide range of show displays and attractions, including a New Product Showcase and TIMBER MART’s pallet-buy area that presented a wide range of products for sale in pallet quantities. At the centre of the floor, the TIMBER MART area encompassed hubs for all of TIMBER MART’s services and programs, including: TIMBER MART LBM distribution, dealer marketing, merchandising and banner support.
On Wednesday, February 12, TIMBER MART hosted dealer meetings where members were kept abreast of the group’s activities. Later that evening, a welcome reception was held for attendees. Tonight, a networking and recognition reception will be held where select dealers will be presented with awards for their marketing efforts and vendors for their excellence in customer service, dealer support, product value and operations.
About TIMBER MART
Founded in 1967, TIMBER MART is the largest national member-owned buying group in Canada for the true independent entrepreneur. With hundreds of independent building-material and hardware retailers, commercial dealers and manufacturers located in every province across the country, TIMBER MART provides its extensive dealer network with a menu of competitive buying programs, comprehensive marketing services and personalized support to drive independent-business success. For more information, visit www.timbermart.ca and www.timbermartmember.ca.
Contact:
Alexandra Kazan, Corporate Communications Manager
Direct: 289-843-3050
Mobile: 416-577-5811
Email: alexandra.kazan@timbrmart.com
