Market Runup: News About Upcoming Shows
By Staff -- Gifts & Decorative Accessories, 5/12/2008 6:15:00 AM
NSS Presents Record Size New Product Showcase
White Plains, NY — The upcoming National Stationery Show (NSS) promises to present nearly 400 new and cutting-edge products in its New Product Display during its May 18–21, at the Jacob K. Javits Convention Center in New York City. The New Product Display is a "must-see feature" of the show that enables buyers to make a list of “what’s new” prior to hitting the show floor.
“This year's New Product Display will captivate attendees,” said Patti Stracher, show manager. “The products featured exemplify creativity, forward-thinking and remarkable use of environmentally-friendly materials. The display is the largest to date, demonstrating a healthy industry and significant surge in new products on the show floor.”
For easier sourcing, all the products featured will be categorized as follows: Desk Accessories, Lifestyle/Specialty Gift, Luxury, Paper Craft/Scrapbooking, Party and Social Stationery. The display area also serves as the judging arena for the Best New Product awards for which all products on display are eligible. Two awards will be presented in each category, one for a regular product and one for an eco-friendly product. In addition, a group of respected, veteran buyers will select the Delegates' Choice Award Winner. The display is located at the rear of the 3200-3300 aisles.
The National Stationery Show is owned and managed by George Little Management, a dmg world media business. Additional information and registration is available online www.nationalstationeryshow.com or by calling (800) 272-SHOW or (603) 665-7524.
Book Chicago Market for A Chance To Win Free Hotel Rooms
Chicago, IL — Buyers planning on attending The Chicago Market: Living & Giving this July have a chance to win a free hotel stay when they make their hotel arrangements through Mart Travel Services. Five lucky winners will have their nightly hotel costs paid during The Chicago Market this July. (Some restrictions apply.) In addition to discounted hotel rates, the Chicago Market provides a number of other services and amenities to market attendees, including $10 daily parking at the Mart, free concierge services, free trolley services to and from Market, plus discounted airfare, rail and rental car rates. To make hotel arrangements, contact Mart Travel Services at (800) 528-8700 or email marttravel@ttgonline.com
The Chicago Market: Living & Giving will take place July 17–23 at the Merchandise Mart. For more information or to register for the market visit www.shopchicagomarket.com
Summer Market, San Francisco Style
White Plains, NY — The San Francisco International Gift Fair will present a distinctively San Francisco flavor at this summer’s market, set for July 26-29, at the Moscone Center. The fair will offer a concentration of product categories that mark the city and region's distinctive eco-conscious, wine-savvy, museum-rich and design-driven culture. In line with retail demand, green products, wine accessories, museum gifts and design-forward resources will be given prominence at the fair, in addition to the comprehensive range of other offerings presented by the 1,200 exhibiting companies. Each of the special categories will be spotlighted in individual displays; and there will be related programming and complimentary resource lists for focused buyers. Additionally, the Gift Fair also will produce for the first time a display of products being introduced by companies new to the fair.
"San Francisco's dynamic personality and trend-setting culture infuses the Gift Fair with energy, newness and a vibrant edge that keeps us ahead of the curve and on top of retail and product directions," said show manager, Aubin Wilson of George Little Management (GLM). “San Francisco is on the cusp of very real, tangible trends and that is directly reflected at this market.”
For a little San Francisco-style fun, the Gift Fair will host an “Only in San Francisco” Saturday night at the ballpark to see the San Francisco Giants play the Arizona Diamondbacks. The AT&T Park is situated on the Bay with Pacific Ocean views. Tickets, $35, will include transportation, seats, food/merchandise vouchers and a raffle for Giants’ gear.
On Tuesday evening of the Fair, there will be a Gift Fair-sponsored dinner at Jack Falstaff, located in San Francisco’s trendy SOMA district, and within walking distance of Moscone. The cost for this “Night Out in San Francisco” event is $50. A complete list of programs and events, and registration will be available online at www.sfigf.com, after May 19.
“The summer market will be the first edition of the SFIGF under the sole management of GLM, a dmg world media business,” noted Wilson. “We look forward to putting GLM’s vast experience, expertise and resources into building on the strengths and unique features of the Fair, and continuing to bring it to new levels.”
For additional information, contact GLM Customer Relations at (800) 272-SHOW (7469) or (603) 665-7524. Additional information and registration are available online.
Retail Success Focus Of ExTracts Programming
White Plains, NY — ExTracts, the beauty and wellness show-within-the show held during the New York International Gift Fair, will take place at the New York’s Javits Convention Center, August 17–21. Spa shops and personal care retailers attending the show will have access to a range of educational programming presented during the market that will address topics targeted not only to their specific business interests but also cover a variety of business-building subjects, particularly color/design trends and retail strategies that they can apply to their businesses.
A beauty trend seminar, “Beauty Trends — What's New, What's Next” will be presented on Sunday, August 17, at 3 p.m. This panel discussion, moderated by Jenny B. Fine, WWD Beauty Biz editor-in-chief, is directed toward retailers who want to increase sales of spa, salon and specialty beauty products; it will forecast the major creative directions in hair products and makeup for the season ahead. Other seminars include the Pantone Color Forecast and sessions on environmental issues including "green" design and production standards, and sustainable sourcing and product development. For information and registration, visit www.nyigf.com/programs.
“ExTracts’ targeted programs and events are designed to help personal care retailers stay on top of market research and forecast data,” said Dorothy Belshaw, vice president and show director. “Armed with this information, retailers can more effectively meet the challenges of today's marketplace and seize new opportunities for growth.”
ExTracts’ attendees may also want to take advantage of special events offered during market, including specially priced tickets to see the Broadway hit musical In The Heights on Tuesday, August 19. To purchase tickets, visit www.nyigf.com/programs.
ExTracts is produced and managed by George Little Management, a dmg world media business. Complete information and registration is available online at www.extractsny.com, or by calling (800) 272-SHOW (7469) or (603) 665-7524.
