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June, 2010 YOUR RESOURCE GUIDE TO THE INDUSTRY Vol. 21, Issue 6<br />
ART OF THE INDUSTRY<br />
2010 NKBA DESIGN COMPETITION<br />
“BEST OF” AWARD WINNERS<br />
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K/BIS IN REVIEW<br />
2010 NKBA KITCHEN<br />
& BATH SHOW<br />
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2010 NKBA DESIGN<br />
COMPETITION<br />
HONORS CATEGORY WINNERS<br />
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A S I S E E I T •<br />
ELLE’S VIEW<br />
• A S I S E E I T<br />
Expanded Thinking<br />
UNDERSTANDING THE CUSTOMERS' WANTS & NEEDS<br />
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<a title="June '10 page 4" href="http://catalog.proemags.com/publication/56a4f86d?page=4"> A S I S E E I T • ELLE’S VIEW • A S I S E E</a>
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<a title="June '10 page 7" href="http://catalog.proemags.com/publication/56a4f86d?page=7"> Largest Capacity in its Class1 Introducing</a>
<a title="June '10 page 8" href="http://catalog.proemags.com/publication/56a4f86d?page=8"> 2010 NKBA Design Competition “BEST OF ” AWARD</a>
<a title="June '10 page 9" href="http://catalog.proemags.com/publication/56a4f86d?page=9"> Best Kitchen $15,000 Sponsored by Miele™ Recogni</a>
<a title="June '10 page 10" href="http://catalog.proemags.com/publication/56a4f86d?page=10"> 2 010 NKBA Design Competition “BEST OF ” AWARD WI</a>
<a title="June '10 page 11" href="http://catalog.proemags.com/publication/56a4f86d?page=11"> Best Sustainable Bathroom $5,000 Acknowledging t</a>
<a title="June '10 page 12" href="http://catalog.proemags.com/publication/56a4f86d?page=12"> Manufacturer {NOTES } • </a>
<a title="June '10 page 13" href="http://catalog.proemags.com/publication/56a4f86d?page=13"> JUNE 2010 THE RETAIL OBSERVER 13</a>
<a title="June '10 page 14" href="http://catalog.proemags.com/publication/56a4f86d?page=14"> CALL TO ACTIONMailbag SEND US YOUR SHOTS LOOKIN</a>
<a title="June '10 page 15" href="http://catalog.proemags.com/publication/56a4f86d?page=15"> Book Review The Handbook of Financing Growth - 2n</a>
<a title="June '10 page 16" href="http://catalog.proemags.com/publication/56a4f86d?page=16"> Industry [ News ] DANVER STAINLESS STEEL OUTDOO</a>
<a title="June '10 page 17" href="http://catalog.proemags.com/publication/56a4f86d?page=17"> • impacts along with an unplea</a>
<a title="June '10 page 18" href="http://catalog.proemags.com/publication/56a4f86d?page=18"> Industry [ News ] continued from page 17 </a>
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<a title="June '10 page 20" href="http://catalog.proemags.com/publication/56a4f86d?page=20"> Industry [ News ] continued from page 18 </a>
<a title="June '10 page 21" href="http://catalog.proemags.com/publication/56a4f86d?page=21"> Designed to fit your lifestyle</a>
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<a title="June '10 page 24" href="http://catalog.proemags.com/publication/56a4f86d?page=24"> Industry [ News ] continued from page 22 </a>
<a title="June '10 page 25" href="http://catalog.proemags.com/publication/56a4f86d?page=25"> I wouldn't trust my drink to any other ice. Bob G</a>
<a title="June '10 page 26" href="http://catalog.proemags.com/publication/56a4f86d?page=26"> Industry [ News ] continued from page 24 </a>
<a title="June '10 page 27" href="http://catalog.proemags.com/publication/56a4f86d?page=27"> The function of a professional range. </a>
<a title="June '10 page 28" href="http://catalog.proemags.com/publication/56a4f86d?page=28"> Manufacturer {NOTES} •</a>
<a title="June '10 page 29" href="http://catalog.proemags.com/publication/56a4f86d?page=29"> JUNE 2010 THE RETAIL OBSERVER 29</a>
<a title="June '10 page 30" href="http://catalog.proemags.com/publication/56a4f86d?page=30"> SMALL KITCHEN First </a>
<a title="June '10 page 31" href="http://catalog.proemags.com/publication/56a4f86d?page=31"> LARGE KITCHEN </a>
<a title="June '10 page 32" href="http://catalog.proemags.com/publication/56a4f86d?page=32"> · ASSOCIATION NEWS New Connected HomeApplian</a>
<a title="June '10 page 33" href="http://catalog.proemags.com/publication/56a4f86d?page=33"> ASSOCIATION NEWS · AHAM Honors Appliance Indust</a>
<a title="June '10 page 34" href="http://catalog.proemags.com/publication/56a4f86d?page=34"> • K/BIS IN REVIEW • beinspired 2010 NKBA Kitche</a>
<a title="June '10 page 35" href="http://catalog.proemags.com/publication/56a4f86d?page=35"> 4 5 6 PHOTOS BY OSCAR EINZIG PHOTOGRAPHY T </a>
<a title="June '10 page 36" href="http://catalog.proemags.com/publication/56a4f86d?page=36"> K/BIS IN REVIEW | continued from page 35 | </a>
<a title="June '10 page 37" href="http://catalog.proemags.com/publication/56a4f86d?page=37"> 4 7 5 6 8 9 JUNE 2010 THE RETAIL OBSERVER 37</a>
<a title="June '10 page 38" href="http://catalog.proemags.com/publication/56a4f86d?page=38"> K/BIS IN REVIEW | continued from page 36 | bus</a>
<a title="June '10 page 39" href="http://catalog.proemags.com/publication/56a4f86d?page=39"> WALL OF FAME• RETAILERS OBSERVED •WALL OF</a>
<a title="June '10 page 40" href="http://catalog.proemags.com/publication/56a4f86d?page=40"> Elly Valas · R E TA I L V I </a>
<a title="June '10 page 41" href="http://catalog.proemags.com/publication/56a4f86d?page=41"> EDUCATION “Professional development cour</a>
<a title="June '10 page 42" href="http://catalog.proemags.com/publication/56a4f86d?page=42"> John Tschohl · C U S T O M E R S E RV I</a>
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<a title="June '10 page 44" href="http://catalog.proemags.com/publication/56a4f86d?page=44"> Chris Thiede · B R A N D B U I L D I</a>
<a title="June '10 page 45" href="http://catalog.proemags.com/publication/56a4f86d?page=45"> CIAO, BELLA. Hello, Beautiful. Direc</a>
<a title="June '10 page 46" href="http://catalog.proemags.com/publication/56a4f86d?page=46"> Kelly Rigdon · B U S I N E S S S O L U T </a>
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<a title="June '10 page 52" href="http://catalog.proemags.com/publication/56a4f86d?page=52"> Robert Spector · MOM & POP STORE Th</a>
<a title="June '10 page 53" href="http://catalog.proemags.com/publication/56a4f86d?page=53"> THE WORLD’S LARGEST RETAIL VIRTUAL STORE PROV</a>
<a title="June '10 page 54" href="http://catalog.proemags.com/publication/56a4f86d?page=54"> In Memorium • </a>
<a title="June '10 page 55" href="http://catalog.proemags.com/publication/56a4f86d?page=55"> 2010 • UPCOMING EVENTS • 2011 JUNE 9-11 PCBC 2</a>
<a title="June '10 page 56" href="http://catalog.proemags.com/publication/56a4f86d?page=56"> • S E R V I C E N E W S The Advent and Import</a>
<a title="June '10 page 57" href="http://catalog.proemags.com/publication/56a4f86d?page=57"> YOUR CUSTOMERS DESERVE GREAT SERVICE. YOU DESERVE</a>
<a title="June '10 page 58" href="http://catalog.proemags.com/publication/56a4f86d?page=58"> • B U Y I N G G R O U P N E W S It’s All Abou</a>
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<a title="June '10 page 60" href="http://catalog.proemags.com/publication/56a4f86d?page=60"> • B U Y I N G G R O U P N E W S National Buyin</a>
<a title="June '10 page 61" href="http://catalog.proemags.com/publication/56a4f86d?page=61"> EDUCATION Enroll Today </a>
<a title="June '10 page 62" href="http://catalog.proemags.com/publication/56a4f86d?page=62"> P WOODFIRED resenting the N P</a>
<a title="June '10 page 63" href="http://catalog.proemags.com/publication/56a4f86d?page=63"> ew Solé Gourmet DOUBLEOVEN OKING AND ENTERTAINING</a>
<a title="June '10 page 64" href="http://catalog.proemags.com/publication/56a4f86d?page=64"> Promotions • O N T H E M O V E </a>
<a title="June '10 page 65" href="http://catalog.proemags.com/publication/56a4f86d?page=65"> LOOK WHO'S READING... The RetailObserver </a>
<a title="June '10 page 66" href="http://catalog.proemags.com/publication/56a4f86d?page=66"> Manufacturer {NOTES} •</a>
<a title="June '10 page 67" href="http://catalog.proemags.com/publication/56a4f86d?page=67"> HOW CAN FOUR PEOPLE NEED SEVEN KINDS OF JUICE? </a>
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