FMI attracts big video crowd. (video recordings industry attends Food Marketing Institute's 1992 General Merchandise/Health and Beauty Care Conference and Education Exposition; see related articles)

Video Business, October, 1992 by Hettrick, Scott

A record number of video executives from both the supply side and the retail side were expected to attend the Food Marketing Institute's General Merchandise/Health & Beauty Care Conference & Educational Exposition in New Orleans Oct. 25-28. Early last week, preregistration stood at 2,127, a 22% increase over last year at the same time, according to FMI officials.

A big reason for the increase is the first-ever "Video Showcase" exhibit area, which has drawn 76 video suppliers. The total number of exhibitors at the non-food show is up 28%, to 392 from 307 last year. Among the topics expected to be discussed are revenue-sharing for supermarkets and the advantages and disadvantages of sell-through. However, some video buyers for supermarkets that...

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