BTS show is more basic than usual - Back-To-School Merchandise Show, Chicago, Illinois, SHOPA, trade show, New Orleans, Louisiana

Discount Store News, Nov 4, 1991 by Laura Liebeck

For Goldbatt's, an urban discounter, the upcoming show offers opportunities to find closeouts that can be sold this year, said buyer Jerry Lavine. As at Pic N' Save, backpacks did very well this year, and Lavine said he will be looking for commitments in this category since it has become a year-round item.

Lavine said he also will be looking for more party goods, including party favors, which he said is now the largest growth area in his stationery department.