Regional Shows Spice Up the Buying Experience
Retailers from the South, Latin America, and the Caribbean can find tremendous selection and cross-merchandising ideas at local venues.
Staff -- Gifts & Decorative Accessories, 11/1/2002
Myrtle BeachGRAND STRAND GIFT & RESORT MERCHANDISE SHOW
December 8–11
Myrtle Beach Convention Center
Oak St. at 21st Avenue N.
Myrtle Beach, SC 29578
(678) 285-EXPO
Show Producer: Urban Expositions
Show Hours: December 8–10, 9 a.m.–6 p.m.; December 11, 9 a.m.–3 p.m.
Travel Arrangements: Call Connections at (800) 262-9974
Special Events
- Free parties on both Sunday and Monday nights.
Seminar
Sunday, December 8
- Wiser Buying Patterns: The Number One Part of Your Business Plan. 8:30–9:30 a.m. Speaker: Marilyn Nason, author of Inside Retailing.
ORLANDO GIFT SHOW
INTERNATIONAL NEW AGE TRADE SHOW EAST (INATS-EAST) JEWELRY & ACCESSORIES EXPO
January 4–6
The Orange County Convention Center
9800 International Dr.
Orlando, FL 32819
(678) 285-EXPO
Show Producer: Urban Expositions, George Little Management, and Universal Shows
Show Hours: January 4, 9 a.m.–6 p.m. January 5, 10 a.m.–6 p.m. January 6, 9 a.m.–4 p.m.
Travel Arrangements: Call Connections at (800) 262-9974
Special Event
- Orlando Gift Show Party. Sunday, January 5, 6:15 p.m. Metropolis at Pointe Orlando. Network, relax, and enjoy complimentary drinks, hors d'oeuvres, and music.
Seminars
Saturday, January 4
- Gift Basket Design School: Bountiful Spring Baskets. 11 a.m.–noon. Speaker: Lizz Egan, Warm Wishes Inc.
Sunday, January 5
- Retailing 101: Step-By-Step — Avoiding the Pitfalls of Retailing. 10:30–11:30 a.m. Speaker: Marilyn Nason, author of Inside Retailing 101.
- What Will Be In 2003? 12:30–1:30 p.m. Speaker: Tony DeMasi.
LOOK FOR: One Badge. Three Shows. Attending buyers can register once and shop all three shows. The Orlando Gift Show buyer badge will be honored at INATS-EAST and the Jewelry & Accessories Expo at the Peabody Hotel.
MiamiMIAMI GIFT & DECORATIVE ACCESSORIES SHOW
January 17, permanent showroom preview day; January 18–21
Miami International Merchandise Mart & Radisson Centre
777 NW 72nd St.
Miami 33126
(678) 285-EXPO
Show Producer: Urban Expositions
Show Hours: January 18–20, 10 a.m.– 6 p.m. January 21, 10 a.m.–3 p.m.
Travel Arrangements: Call Connections at (800) 262-9974
Seminars
Saturday, January 18
- Gift Basket Design School (Part 1): Bountiful Spring Baskets. 11 a.m.–noon. Speaker: Lizz Egan, Warm Wishes Inc.
Sunday, January 19
- Gift Basket Design School (Part 2): All about Valentine's Day. 11 a.m.–noon. Speaker: Lizz Egan.
- What Will Be In 2003? 1:30–2:30 p.m. Speaker: Tony DeMasi.
LOOK FOR: In the Resort Merchandise Component of the show, temporary resort merchandise exhibitors will unveil a wide range of coastal, nautical, resort gift, souvenir, and beachwear items for the specialty beach resort gift shop.
CharlotteCHARLOTTE GIFT & JEWELRY SHOW
NATIONAL MOTORSPORTS MERCHANDISE SHOW
January 25–27
Charlotte Merchandise Mart
2500 East Independence Blvd.
Charlotte, NC 28205
(704) 377-5881
Show Producer: Mahone Associates
Show Hours: January 25–26, 9 a.m.–6 p.m. January 27, 9 a.m.–3 p.m.
