The National Alliance of Trade Merchants (NATM) buying group released a sneak peek into the agenda for the NATM Annual Vendor Conference July 24-26 at the Omni Frisco Hotel in Frisco, Texas. The annual event brings together top-tier consumer durables retailers and C-suite principals of leading industry vendors, buyers, and OEM partners for a unique opportunity to network, attend one-on-one meetings, showcase products, and build strategic partnerships.
“The NATM Vendor Conference is unlike any other industry event. This is a highly exclusive gathering of top retailers across major and luxury appliances, consumer electronics, and bedding who dominate more than 50% of major U.S. markets, reaching an astounding 72% of the buying population,” said John Riddle, head of NATM. “The two-day event is packed with networking, product introductions, and strategic growth discussions focused on enhancing the buying power of NATM and increasing the success of our sell-through programs.” Riddle will also present a state-of-the-industry report, looking back at the goals set at last year’s conference, the group’s successes to date, and trends and expectations for the coming year.
The NATM buying group represents many of the largest independent retailers across appliances, consumer electronics, and bedding powerhouses serving the largest metro areas in the country since 1970, and NATM’s annual event features an exclusive vendor showcase where brands are invited to display their latest and greatest products and services to NATM’s 12 influential members.
The list of independent retailers making up NATM’s membership is a “who’s who” of industry leaders including ABC Warehouse, Abt Electronics, Appliance Factory Outlet & Mattress Kingdom, The Aaron’s Company, BrandsMart USA, Cowboy Maloney, Electronic Express, Nebraska Furniture Mart, P.C. Richard & Son, RC Willey, Walt’s TV and Video Only.
At this year’s conference, Riddle will report on the success of several new initiatives including the Trade & Save program, the first NATM group promotion that focused on the major appliance category and the growing replacement business.
The success of that first initiative led to other similar group-wide promotional opportunities and events including NATM’s Black Friday Buy More Save More event; NATM’s Year-End Buy More Save More event; NATM’s first cross-category event; and President’s Day, Memorial Day, Fourth of July and Labor Day events.
According to Riddle, these events helped drive sales during a period of difficult consumer confidence allowing NATM members to expand its reach across the NATM Member consumer base.
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About NATM Buying Corporation
Established in 1970, the National Alliance of Trade Merchants (NATM) is a preeminent national buying co-op that encompasses 12 regional retailers within the appliance and consumer electronics sector. The organization orchestrates member buying and merchandising strategies while fostering an arena for the interchange of ideas. By harmonizing these strategies, NATM not only optimizes value and profitability for its members but also delves into uncharted market prospects. NATM holds a Vendor Conference Annually. This year’s event will take place in Frisco, Texas. The 2024 conference will take place July 24-26. To learn more about
