Shine On, Southern Shows
Travel convenience, shows-within-shows, and targeted merchandise give local buyers a lot of choice this summer.
Staff -- Gifts & Decorative Accessories, 5/1/2003
OrlandoTHE ORLANDO GIFT SHOW
August 2–5
Orange County Convention Center
9800 International Drive
Orlando, FL 32819
(678) 285-7469
Show Producer: Urban Expositions, George Little Management LLC, Universal Shows Inc.
Show Hours: August 2–4, 10 a.m.–6 p.m. August 5, 10 a.m.–2 p.m.
Travel Arrangements: Connections, (800) 262-9974, or visit www.giftshowhotels.com
Special Event
- Show party. Sunday, August 3. 6:15 p.m. The Metropolis at Pointe Orlando. Free drinks, hors d'oeuvres, and music.
Seminars
Saturday, August 2
- Gift Basket Business School: Maximizing Your Holiday Sales. 11 a.m.–noon. Speaker: Lizz Egan, Warm Wishes.
- Gift Basket Design School: Great Selling Holiday Designs. 1–2 p.m. Speaker: Lizz Egan.
Sunday, August 3
- Retailing 101: Step-By-Step. 11 a.m.–noon. Marilyn Nason, Nason & Associates.
- How the Pros Do It: Holiday Display Ideas on a Budget. 1–2 p.m. Speaker: Mary Liz Curtain.
LOOK FOR: The Orlando Jewelry & Accessories Expo, a "show within a show," featuring handbags, personal accessories, wallets, leather goods, fine jewelry, semi-precious and precious stones, watches and other items, available for immediate delivery.
MiamiMIAMI INTERNATIONAL GIFT & DECORATIVE ACCESSORIES SHOW
August 23–26
Miami International Merchandise Mart & Radisson Centre
777 NW 72nd Avenue
Miami, FL 33126
(770) 952-6444
Show Producer: Urban Expositions
Show Hours: August 23–25, 10 a.m.–6 p.m. August 26, 10 a.m.–3 p.m.
Seminars
Saturday, August 23
- Gift Basket Business School: Maximizing Your Holiday Sales. 11 a.m.–noon. Speaker: Lizz Egan, Warm Wishes.
Sunday, August 24
- Gift Basket Design School: Great Selling Holiday Designs. 11 a.m.–noon. Speaker: Lizz Egan.
- Retailing 101: Step-By-Step. 11 a.m.–noon. Speaker: Marilyn Nason, Nason & Associates.
LOOK FOR: Resort Merchandise Component, where temporary exhibitors unveil a range of coastal, nautical, resort gift, souvenir, and beachwear items. Jewelry and Fashion Accessories in a new location on the third floor of the Miami Merchandise Mart. In the showrooms: Mackie Hanson Inc., 1-AA-50, introduces the bright tropical subjects of Charlotte Nicolin from Nicolin Gublin. At Baleares Collections/ P.B. Import & Export Inc., 1-BB-67, are handmade ornamental and artistic glass from La Fiore; reproduction antique arms and coats of arms from Kolser; decorative hinges by Matalurgia Pons, Sintes y Petrus S.L.; and religious articles by Industrias Marques. Velaruz Inc., 1-AA-48, features the Angels & Cherubs line; a collection of crystal miniatures of famous landmarks; Feng Shui pieces; and new fragrances in the aromatherapy. After 33 years in the same location, William Greaney and Associates moves to a new showroom, 1-CC-72, where its newest line, Crystal Melody, is also distributing Mayflower Glass since the close of Mayflower's U.S. offices. Southeast Marketing, 1-BB-62, features several new lines including Angel-star, Just for Laughs, Brownlow, Kristine Accessories, Tassies, Olylio, and Design Impressions.
CharlotteTHE CHARLOTTE GIFT AND JEWELRY SHOW
June 28–30
2500 E. Independence Blvd.
Charlotte, NC 28205
(704) 377-5881
Show Producer: Charlotte Merchandise Mart
Show Hours: 9 a.m.–6.p.m.
