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July, 2012 AN EYE ON THE INDUSTRY SINCE 1970 Vol. 23, Issue 7<br />
2012 NATIONAL<br />
HARDWARE SHOW®<br />
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A HIT WITH ATTENDEES & EXHIBITORS<br />
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NKBA REVEALS<br />
TOP TRENDS<br />
FROM 2012<br />
DESIGN<br />
COMPETITION<br />
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PROFESSIONAL SERVICER’S<br />
ORGANIZATION<br />
2012 ANNUAL CONVENTION<br />
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Permit No. 158<br />
Whirlpool® kitchen collections redefine appliance design by balancing<br />
exciting modern signatures against the dramatic beauty of classic<br />
finishes. These alluring cues of metal bring appliances to a new<br />
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Ice and Stainless Stee<a title="July '12 page 1" href="http://viewer.zmags.com/publication/49ab08e7?page=1"> The RetailObserver 2764 N. Green Valley Pkwy. S</a>
<a title="July '12 page 2" href="http://viewer.zmags.com/publication/49ab08e7?page=2"> Whirlpool® kitchen collections redefine appliance</a>
<a title="July '12 page 3" href="http://viewer.zmags.com/publication/49ab08e7?page=3"> Models shown: WRS965CIAE, WDT710PAYE, WMH53520AE </a>
<a title="July '12 page 4" href="http://viewer.zmags.com/publication/49ab08e7?page=4"> AS I SEE IT ELLE’S VIEW • • AS I SEE IT</a>
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<a title="July '12 page 6" href="http://viewer.zmags.com/publication/49ab08e7?page=6"> VIEWS • MOE’S MUSINGS • VIEWS Missed An</a>
<a title="July '12 page 7" href="http://viewer.zmags.com/publication/49ab08e7?page=7"> Ranked Highest in Customer Satisfaction. Once ag</a>
<a title="July '12 page 8" href="http://viewer.zmags.com/publication/49ab08e7?page=8"> 2012 NHS • 2012 NHS • 2012 NHS • 2012 N</a>
<a title="July '12 page 9" href="http://viewer.zmags.com/publication/49ab08e7?page=9"> 2012 NHS • 2012 NHS • 2012 NHS 2012 Nat</a>
<a title="July '12 page 10" href="http://viewer.zmags.com/publication/49ab08e7?page=10"> 2 012 N H S | continued from page 9 | A PARTY </a>
<a title="July '12 page 11" href="http://viewer.zmags.com/publication/49ab08e7?page=11"> improvement industry it provides a perfect settin</a>
<a title="July '12 page 12" href="http://viewer.zmags.com/publication/49ab08e7?page=12"> CALL TO ACTION SEND US YOUR SHOTS LOOKING FO</a>
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<a title="July '12 page 15" href="http://viewer.zmags.com/publication/49ab08e7?page=15"> JULY 2012 THE RETAIL OBSERVER 15</a>
<a title="July '12 page 16" href="http://viewer.zmags.com/publication/49ab08e7?page=16"> Industry [ News ] • Porcelainized cast-iron gra</a>
<a title="July '12 page 17" href="http://viewer.zmags.com/publication/49ab08e7?page=17"> • distinctive design, consistent high quality</a>
<a title="July '12 page 18" href="http://viewer.zmags.com/publication/49ab08e7?page=18"> Industry [ News ] | continued from page 17 | </a>
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<a title="July '12 page 20" href="http://viewer.zmags.com/publication/49ab08e7?page=20"> Industry [ News ] | continued from page 18 | </a>
<a title="July '12 page 21" href="http://viewer.zmags.com/publication/49ab08e7?page=21"> JULY 2012 THE RETAIL OBSERVER 21</a>
<a title="July '12 page 22" href="http://viewer.zmags.com/publication/49ab08e7?page=22"> Industry [ News ] | continued from page 20 | </a>
<a title="July '12 page 23" href="http://viewer.zmags.com/publication/49ab08e7?page=23"> Rachel Kohler (left) Since 200 1 Congratulation</a>
<a title="July '12 page 24" href="http://viewer.zmags.com/publication/49ab08e7?page=24"> Industry [ News ] | continued from page 22 | </a>
<a title="July '12 page 25" href="http://viewer.zmags.com/publication/49ab08e7?page=25"> JULY 2012 THE RETAIL OBSERVER 25</a>
<a title="July '12 page 26" href="http://viewer.zmags.com/publication/49ab08e7?page=26"> Industry [ News ] | continued from page 24 | </a>
<a title="July '12 page 27" href="http://viewer.zmags.com/publication/49ab08e7?page=27"> www.almospecialty.com</a>
<a title="July '12 page 28" href="http://viewer.zmags.com/publication/49ab08e7?page=28"> Industry [ News ] | continued from page 26 | </a>
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<a title="July '12 page 30" href="http://viewer.zmags.com/publication/49ab08e7?page=30"> Industry [ News ] | continued from page 28 | </a>
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<a title="July '12 page 32" href="http://viewer.zmags.com/publication/49ab08e7?page=32"> Industry [ News ] | continued from page 30 | </a>
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<a title="July '12 page 34" href="http://viewer.zmags.com/publication/49ab08e7?page=34"> THE NATIONAL KITCHEN & BATH ASSO THE 2012 NKBA DE</a>
<a title="July '12 page 35" href="http://viewer.zmags.com/publication/49ab08e7?page=35"> OCIATION REVEALS TOP TRENDS FROM SIGN COMPETITION</a>
<a title="July '12 page 36" href="http://viewer.zmags.com/publication/49ab08e7?page=36"> 2012 KITCHEN + BATH TRENDS | continued from page</a>
<a title="July '12 page 37" href="http://viewer.zmags.com/publication/49ab08e7?page=37"> 8. TRADITIONAL TECHNOLOGY IN NON-TRADITIONAL SPAC</a>
<a title="July '12 page 38" href="http://viewer.zmags.com/publication/49ab08e7?page=38"> • ASSOCIATION NEWS CEDIA Future Technol</a>
<a title="July '12 page 39" href="http://viewer.zmags.com/publication/49ab08e7?page=39"> 58 emerging technology | networking | re</a>
<a title="July '12 page 40" href="http://viewer.zmags.com/publication/49ab08e7?page=40"> Elly Valas • R E T A I L V I</a>
<a title="July '12 page 41" href="http://viewer.zmags.com/publication/49ab08e7?page=41"> Showroom by NKBA member Areti Tanya Rentzos | Pho</a>
<a title="July '12 page 42" href="http://viewer.zmags.com/publication/49ab08e7?page=42"> John Tschohl • C U S T O M E R S E R V I C E Wal</a>
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<a title="July '12 page 44" href="http://viewer.zmags.com/publication/49ab08e7?page=44"> Rick Segel • RETAIL BUSINESS KIT How Many W</a>
<a title="July '12 page 45" href="http://viewer.zmags.com/publication/49ab08e7?page=45"> Global industry just picked up a Kentucky accent.</a>
<a title="July '12 page 46" href="http://viewer.zmags.com/publication/49ab08e7?page=46"> Libby Wagner • CULTURE COACH Trust me! Pleas</a>
<a title="July '12 page 47" href="http://viewer.zmags.com/publication/49ab08e7?page=47"> the lines of perfection the S3 Series from Scholt</a>
<a title="July '12 page 48" href="http://viewer.zmags.com/publication/49ab08e7?page=48"> John White • APPLIANCE TRENDS Appliance Add</a>
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<a title="July '12 page 50" href="http://viewer.zmags.com/publication/49ab08e7?page=50"> Bill Bazemore • FURNITURE TRENDS </a>
<a title="July '12 page 51" href="http://viewer.zmags.com/publication/49ab08e7?page=51"> Wine is about an experience... Vinotemp is lookin</a>
<a title="July '12 page 52" href="http://viewer.zmags.com/publication/49ab08e7?page=52"> • BUYING GROUP NEWS BrandSource Announces Se</a>
<a title="July '12 page 53" href="http://viewer.zmags.com/publication/49ab08e7?page=53"> • Retail Resources </a>
<a title="July '12 page 54" href="http://viewer.zmags.com/publication/49ab08e7?page=54"> • BUYING GROUP NEWS Nationwide Marketing Grou</a>
<a title="July '12 page 55" href="http://viewer.zmags.com/publication/49ab08e7?page=55"> 2012 • </a>
<a title="July '12 page 56" href="http://viewer.zmags.com/publication/49ab08e7?page=56"> SERVICE DEPARTMENT • SERVICE DEPARTMENT • SER</a>
<a title="July '12 page 57" href="http://viewer.zmags.com/publication/49ab08e7?page=57"> WALL OF FAME• RETAILERS OBSERVED • WALL O</a>
<a title="July '12 page 58" href="http://viewer.zmags.com/publication/49ab08e7?page=58"> SERVICE DEPARTMENT • SERVICE DEPARTMENT • SERVICE</a>
<a title="July '12 page 59" href="http://viewer.zmags.com/publication/49ab08e7?page=59"> E PA R T M E N T • S E R V I C E D E PA R T M </a>
<a title="July '12 page 60" href="http://viewer.zmags.com/publication/49ab08e7?page=60"> SERVICE DEPARTMENT • SERVICE DEPARTMENT • SER</a>
<a title="July '12 page 61" href="http://viewer.zmags.com/publication/49ab08e7?page=61"> Coming Soon To Advertise Call </a>
<a title="July '12 page 62" href="http://viewer.zmags.com/publication/49ab08e7?page=62"> SERVICE DEPARTMENT • SERVICE DEPARTMENT • SE</a>
<a title="July '12 page 63" href="http://viewer.zmags.com/publication/49ab08e7?page=63"> E PA R T M E N T • S E R V I C E D E PA R T M </a>
<a title="July '12 page 64" href="http://viewer.zmags.com/publication/49ab08e7?page=64"> SERVICE DEPARTMENT | continued from page 63 | </a>
<a title="July '12 page 65" href="http://viewer.zmags.com/publication/49ab08e7?page=65"> LOOK WHO’S READING... The RetailObserver </a>
<a title="July '12 page 66" href="http://viewer.zmags.com/publication/49ab08e7?page=66"> Manufacturer {NOTES} •</a>
<a title="July '12 page 67" href="http://viewer.zmags.com/publication/49ab08e7?page=67"> When it has to be fresh. We keep it fresher longe</a>
<a title="July '12 page 68" href="http://viewer.zmags.com/publication/49ab08e7?page=68"> SIMPLY THE BEST, AND THE BEST, AND THE BEST. Intr</a>