Sales heat up at Monroe dealer market

Monroe, North Carolina-based Monroe Hardware’s Fall Dealer Market showed strong sales and attendance gains, according to event organizers.

Held at the Myrtle Beach Convention Center Sept. 20-21, the event spotlight fell on exhibit areas ranging from Made in the USA products to impulse-counter displays. 

Both customer attendance and sales were up over 40%, according to event organizers. Vendor and booth counts were up more than 15%

“Attendee comments were positive all around,” said Keith Driscoll, director of purchasing at Monroe Hardware. “Dealers were very appreciative of the product specials on the market floor and the chance to explore the Myrtle Beach attractions after show hours." 

Next up for Monroe Hardware is the 2015 Spring Dealer market will be held January 24-25 at the Raleigh Convention Center in Raleigh, North Carolina.