Shows Brighten Southeast Winter
From North Carolina to Florida, retailers have a variety of convenient shows and dates to choose from for their buying needs.
By Staff -- Gifts & Decorative Accessories, 11/1/2003
Myrtle BeachGRAND STRAND GIFT & RESORT MERCHANDISE SHOW
December 7–10
Myrtle Beach Convention Center
Oak St. at 21st Avenue N.
Myrtle Beach, SC 29578
(678) 285-EXPO
Show Producer: Urban Expositions
Show Hours: December 7–9, 9 a.m.–6 p.m. December 10, 9 a.m.–3 p.m.
Travel Arrangements: Connections, (800) 262-9974
Special Events
- Parties Sunday and Monday nights.
Seminar
Sunday, December 7
- Retailing 101: Step-By Step —Avoiding the Pitfalls of Retailing. 9:30–10:30 a.m. Speaker: Marilyn Nason.
ORLANDO GIFT SHOW
INTERNATIONAL NEW AGE TRADE SHOW EAST (INATS-EAST)
JEWELRY & ACCESSORIES EXPO
January 4–6
Orange County Convention Center
9800 International Dr.
Orlando, FL 32819
(678) 285-EXPO
Show Producer: Urban Expositions, George Little Mgmt., 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: Connections, (800) 262-9974
Special Event
- Orlando Gift Show Party. Sunday, January 5, 6:15 p.m. Metropolis at Pointe Orlando. Complimentary drinks, hors d'oeuvres, and music.
Seminars
Sunday, January 4
- The Power of Search Engines. 10:30 a.m.–noon. Speaker: Ryp Walters, Overcoffee Productions.
- Nifty Spring Baskets and Bows: How to Make Them Stand Out and Earn More! 3–4 p.m. Lizz Egan, Warm Wishes.
Monday, January 5
- Retail Tips: Forbidden Love Affair with Your Merchandise. 10:30–11:30 a.m. Speaker: Marilyn Nason.
- Trend Watch 2004. 11:30 a.m.–12:30 p.m. Speaker: Mary Liz Curtain.
LOOK FOR: One Badge — Three Shows. The Orlando Gift Show buyer badge will be honored at INATS-EAST and the Jewelry & Accessories Expo.
MIAMI GIFT & DECORATIVE ACCESSORIES SHOW
January 17–20
Miami International Merchandise Mart & Radisson Centre
777 NW 72nd St.
Miami 33126
(678) 285-EXPO
Show Producer: Urban Expositions
Show Hours: January 17–19, 10 a.m.–6 p.m. January 20, 10 a.m.–3 p.m.
Travel Arrangements: Connections, (800) 262-9974
Seminars
Saturday, January 17
- Gift Basket Design School: Nifty Spring Baskets and Bows. Make them stand out and earn more. 11 a.m.– noon.
- Hot Trends for the NewYear. 1–2 p.m.
Sunday, January 18
- Gift Basket Business School: Spring Gift Baskets, Keeping sales momentum. 11 a.m.–noon.
- Retail Tips: Forbidden Love Affair with Your Merchandise. 1–2 p.m.
LOOK FOR: Resort Merchandise Component: Temporary exhibitors unveil a range of coastal, nautical, resort gift, souvenir, and beachwear items.
CharlotteCHARLOTTE GIFT &JEWELRY SHOW
NATL. MOTORSPORTS MERCHANDISE SHOW
January 24–26
Charlotte Merchandise Mart
2500 East Independence Blvd.
Charlotte, NC 28205
(704) 377-5881
Show Producer: Mahone Associates
Show Hours: January 24–25, 9 a.m.–6 p.m. January 26, 9 a.m.–3 p.m.
