Market Runup: News About Upcoming Shows
By Staff -- Gifts and Dec, 8/8/2008 8:02:00 AM
Denver Show Held a Week Earlier
Denver — The Denver Merchandise Mart Gift, Home, Jewelry and Resort Show will be held from August 14–19 at the Denver Merchandise Mart in Colorado. The event is being held a week earlier than usual due to the Democratic National Convention in Denver later that month. Despite the scheduling shift, the show has grown as it adds the “Home” category to its title reflecting an increasing number of product resources for the home combined with the Denver Apparel & Accessory Market, providing cross-buying opportunities. Visitors will be able to experience educational programming offering an opportunity to learn from experts how to improve their businesses.
Permanent showrooms will be open August 14; 9 a.m.–5 p.m., August 15; 9 a.m.–6 :30 p.m., August 16–18; 9 a.m.–6 p.m., and August 19; 9 a.m.–4 p.m. Temporary exhibits will be open August 16–17, 9 a.m.–6 p.m., and August 18, 9 a.m.–4 p.m.
For travel information please call Carlson Wagonlit Travel, (800) 309-2536. For more show information please call (800) 289-6278, (303) 292-6278 or visit www.denvermart.com
Seattle to Present Two Shows
White Plains, NY and Seattle – Buyers traveling to Seattle this month have the opportunity to shop two venues for merchandise needs. The Seattle Gift Show and the Pacific Market Center are collaborating to present Seattle Market Week. Buyers will be presented with more then 800 exhibitors in showrooms and temporary booths. In addition, both venues will offer educational programming to aid buyers in building their businesses. Speakers will be addressing topics including visual merchandising, staffing and creating a productive work environment, developing a competitive website, store design and in-store promotions.
The Pacific Market Center and its permanent showrooms will welcome buyers to the Summer Gift & Home Accessories Show from August 13–19. For further information, please call (800) 433-1014 or visit www.pacificmarketcenter.com.
The Seattle Gift Show, featuring temporary exhibitors in all major categories will be held August 16–19 at the Washington State Convention & Trade Center. Show hours are August 16–18, 9 a.m.–6 p.m., and August 19, 9 a.m.–4 p.m. Travel arrangements can be made through Group Travel Assoc. at (800) 821-0339, (805) 496-1251, or by visiting www.gtameetings.com. For more information please call (800) 272-7469 or (603) 665-7524 or visit www.seattlegift.com.
Jackson (Biloxi) Gift Show
Piedmont, OK – The Jackson Gift Show is scheduled to be held on August 23–25 at the Mississippi Trade Mart. The show will run on August 23–24, from 9 a.m.–5 p.m., and August 25, from 9 a.m.–2 p.m. For more show information, please call (800) 951-1994 or visit www.wmigiftshows.com
For Miami, It’s the ‘Big One’
Atlanta – The Miami Beach Convention Center will hold the Miami Beach Gift Show from August 23–26. Known as the “big one” for buyers in South Florida, the islands and Latin America, the show offers buyers numerous incentives and free business-building educational programs as well as more than 400 booths to showcase products in every category. For travel arrangements, please call Connections at (800) 262-9974. For more show information, please call (678) 285-3976, (800) 318-2238 or visit www.urban-expo.com
Vegas Hosts ABC Kids Show
San Antonio, TX — The ABC Kids Expo is to be held at the Las Vegas Convention Center from September 7–11. Show hours will run from September 7–10, 9 a.m.–6 p.m., and on September 11, 9 a.m.–4 p.m. For travel arrangement information, please call Travel Planners at (800) 810-2695. For more show information, please call (210) 691-4848 or visit www.abcshow.com.
Las Vegas Souvenir & Resort Gift Show
Atlanta — Taking over the Las Vegas Convention Center will be the Las Vegas Souvenir & Resort Gift Show, running September 10–12. Exhibit hours are September 10–11, 10 a.m.–5 p.m. and September 12, 10 a.m.–4 p.m. For travel information, call Connections at (800) 262-9974 or visit www.giftshowhotels.com. For further show information, please call (678) 285-3976, (800) 318-2238 or visit www.urban-expo.com.
Galveston Gift & Resort Merchandise Show
Atlanta — The Galveston Island Convention Center at the San Luis Resort in Texas will hold the Galveston Gift & Resort Merchandise Show from October 12–4. The exhibition will cater to the buying needs of coastal and resort retailers with plenty of buyer services and selections from top souvenir and resort merchandise vendors to prepare for the coming season. Located on Seawall Boulevard, the convention center provides attendees with access to a variety of restaurants, shopping and entertainment. Other show amenities include a goody bag giveaway, opening show party, discounted hotel rates and expanded product selection. For more information, please visit www.urban-expo.com or call (678) 285-3976.
Florida Panhandle Hosts Emerald Coast Show
Atlanta — The Emerald Coast & Gift Show is scheduled for October 19–21 at the Emerald Coast Convention Center, in Destin/Ft. Walton Beach, FL. The show will give retailers the opportunity to buy holiday merchandise and to plan upcoming spring and summer resort seasons. The selection of merchandise will include resort and tourist merchandise, beach items, resort wear, general giftware, logo products, fashion accessories, shell items, coastal and nautical themed products, toys, games, and much more. For additional information for exhibitors and attendees, please visit www.urban-expo.com or call (678) 285-3976.
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