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George Little Management, LLC (GLM®)
he 16th semi-annual edition
of EX•TRACTS®:
Essentials for personal
care and wellness, injected a
healthy dose of innovation into
the New York marketplace,
according to a press statement
from GLM. Exciting introductions
from both entrepreneurs
and well-established companies
reconfirmed the event’s role as a
launching pad for the most creative
personal care products. The
show ran October 8-11, 2004, as
part of the new House to
Home™ Market Week, at New
York City’s Jacob K. Javits
Convention Center.
New products were presented
by 80 exhibitors to an overall
combined market attendance of
6,400 buyers. More than 35 new
companies contributed to the
show’s wealth of new merchandise,
serving personal care markets
as diverse as tween and metrosexual.
Product introductions
were strong in emerging categories,
including quirky, funthemed
bodycare lines, natural
and botanical products, antistress/
wellness solutions and
home spa amenities, according to
the statement. Growth of the natural
products trend, as well as an
increase in luxurious packaging
components, continued at the
fall 2004 show.
“The number of retailers who
are broadening their merchandise
mix to include personal care
is growing by leaps and bounds.
Savvy buyers attend
EX•TRACTS in search of the
very latest product introductions
and exciting personal care concepts
which will differentiate
their inventory and translate into
business success,” said Rita
Malek, show manager, in the
statement. “EX•TRACTS is the
venue for industry trend-setters.”
The 4th annual International
New Age Trade Show®
(INATS®)- East, will shift from
an early January timeframe to
run January 29-31, 2005, at the
Orange County Convention Center.
The new date pattern will prevent
conflicts with New Year’s
holiday plans and provide retailers
more time to access 2005
inventory needs, according to a press statement
from GLM.
INATS-East will run concurrently with the
Orlando Gift Show® at the Orlando Convention
Center and the Jewelry and Accessories Expo, which
will be held at Orlando’s Peabody Hotel. Together,
the three events will provide strong cross-market
opportunities for retailers across the three industries,
the statement said.
“INATS continues to respond to the East coast’s
desire for a special New Age presence, offering a
one-of-a-kind presentation of resources for professional
and personal rejuvenation, and quality educational
seminars and special events. Held in conjunction
with the Orlando Gift Show and the
Jewelry and Accessories Expo, INATS-East offers a
two-stop shopping and exhibit experience for East
coast retailers as they begin to buy for spring,” said
Andrew Toplarski, show manager, in the statement.
This winter, some 22,000 retailers are expected to
attend the San Francisco International Gift Fair® at
the Moscone Convention Center and Concourse
Exhibit Hall. And 1,900 exhibitors will participate
in the 24th semi-annual event, scheduled for
February 5-9, 2005, according to a press statement
from GLM.
Highlights of the show include some 6,000
product lines within 16 easy-to-shop divisions, the
return and expansion of Details™, an updated layout
of South Hall and celebrity chef demonstrations.
Once again, the fair will offer retailers a
number of free networking and business-building
opportunities, including an all-new wine tasting
event, a party featuring a concert by Jefferson
Starship and the Only in San Francisco Retail
Tour, the statement said.
“With the return of Details, the San Francisco
International Gift Fair has even more to offer retailers
this winter, with thousands of product lines
exclusive to this special market. Attendees from all
over the world will continue to benefit from the
remarkable networking opportunities and educational
programs this fair is famed for,” said Leslie
Nathan-Street, show director and GLM senior vice
president, in the statement.
Many buyers in the mid-Atlantic region will
attend the 111th semi-annual Washington Gift
Show®, running January 23-26, 2005 at the Dulles
Expo and Conference Center. The 6,000 retailers
expected to attend will be treated to free businessbuilding
seminars, exciting promotions and giveaways,
and a variety of time-saving amenities,
according to a press statement from GLM. The
show will present 350 exhibitors, 75 of which are
new, in four divisions – At Home, Floral and
Garden Accessories, General Gift and
Handmade®.
“For the buyers that attend the Washington Gift
Show, we continue to offer “added value” at every
turn. Our attendees not only experience a marketplace
full of new resources, but they also receive
knowledge, entertainment and convenience. It’s a
perfect return on their investment of time spent at
the show,” said Louise Seeber, show manager, in the
statement.
The GLM Temporaries at the Dallas International
Gift & Home Accessories Market will offer a number
of buyer amenities and networking opportunities,
January 14-17, according to a press statement from
GLM. Complementing the
thousands of innovative products
featured throughout the
temporaries will be the new
D.I.C.E. (Design, Innovation,
Creativity and Excellence)
Awards display and ceremony,
an opening night happy hour, a
market party at Cowboy’s Red
River and a gift basket giveaway.
Ninety-four new companies
have been accepted to
participate in Accent on
Design® and Handmade® at
the New York International
Gift Fair®, Jan. 29-Feb. 3.
Together, the two divisions
will present some 700
exhibitors of the gift industry's
latest and most innovative
designs throughout
98,000 net square feet of
space. These companies will
be among 2,800 total
exhibitors presented within
the fair's 11 comprehensive
product divisions.
“These new companies
exemplify the freshest talent
and cutting-edge trends in the
gift industry,” said Deborah
Hilfman, fair manager. “Their
exceptional use of design and
craftsmanship adds a remarkable
element to the diverse
product selection that is exclusive to the New York International Gift Fair.”
Some 15 companies have been selected from
311 applications to participate in the next edition
of Accent on Design. Accent on Design will feature
a total of 180 exhibitors showcasing a wide
array of high-end giftware, personal accessories,
home furnishings, stationery, tabletop and housewares
throughout 51,000 net square feet of space.
The Accent on Design selection committee is
responsible for choosing all new companies based
on creativity, originality and effective use of contemporary
design.
Some 79 companies have been selected from
230 applications to participate in the next edition
of Handmade. Handmade, featuring a total of 559
exhibitors, will showcase traditional and contemporary
handcrafted merchandise, including functional
and decorative accessories, fashion accessories
and jewelry, plus an array of other unique
craft objects throughout 78,000 net square feet of
space.
A jury of craft professionals selected Handmade
exhibitors on the basis of originality, authenticity
and appropriateness for the gift market, with an
emphasis on how the product is made.
In all, the show presents
more than 2,800 exhibitors
throughout 650,000 net
square feet. The fair presents
11 easy-to-shop, specialized
divisions.
With a wealth of new companies,
as well as the return of
some established industry
leaders, The Boston Gift
Show® will be 77 years old
when it debuts at an all-new,
state-of-the-art Boston
Convention and Exhibition
Center (BCEC), April 2-5.
“With the show's move to
the new BCEC in April,
we've seen an increase in
interest from both emerging
and well-established industry
suppliers,” said Tony
Orlando, show manager.
“This influx of new and
returning companies will add
extra excitement to the spring
market. After 77 years, the
Boston marketplace continues
to thrive.”
In addition, nearly 30
companies have already confirmed
their first-time participation
in the show, bringing
a wealth of new giftware, children's
products, specialty
foods, handmade items andresort merchandise to the market. First-time
exhibitors will include: American Specialty
Toy Company, Inc., Bella Cucina Artful
Food, H & K Steel Sculptures and Southern
Resort Sales.
In addition to these newcomers, 20 established
gift and home industry suppliers will
return to the show following an absence
from the market.
“The Boston Gift Show was the first show
we ever did, but we haven't been there in a
few years,” said Peter Curtis, president and
owner of Mole Hollow Candles. “The show
has made a big move to a new improved
venue, and we think that this will give buyers
a lot of new reasons to come into downtown
Boston. New England is big territory
for us, and we want to be part of GLM's new
adventure.”
With the addition of a new Personal
Accessories division in April 2005, the
Boston Gift Show presents some 625
exhibitors in seven well-defined product
divisions. Some 9,000 retailers are expected
to attend.
GLM and DMG World Media
Exhibitors and visitors to the 2005 Toronto
International Gift Fair can experience free
seminars from experts in the retail industry.
The fair will take place at the Metro Toronto
Convention Centre, South Building, from
January 28-31. Seminars will run throughout
the three days.
“The marketing seminars were so popular
at the September show that we have
invited more speakers to the January exhibition,”
said Anita Schachter, show manager,
in a press statement. “Anyone interested
in successfully marketing their products
and making the most of their sales opportunities
cannot afford to miss these presentations.”
Some of the seminar topics are “Get the
Most Out of Your Day at the Show,” “Using
Focal Points to Increase Your Sales” and
“Trendspotting: Retail Trends from Around
the World.”
Las Vegas Gourmet Housewares Show™ Accepting Applications for InStyle® Division
esign-driven gourmet housewares suppliers
have until February 1, 2005, to
submit their applications for exhibit
space in the InStyle® division of The Las
Vegas Gourmet Housewares Show™, running
May 17-19, 2005, at the Las Vegas Convention
Center.
The exclusive, juried section features the
most innovative, high-design resources and
presents companies that fuse function and
style to produce sophisticated, exceptional
products, according to a press statement from
George Little Management, LLC.
Tony DeMasi to Appear at the L.A. Mart®’s Gift and Home Furnishings Market™
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Tony DeMasi.
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ouvenirs, Gifts and Novelties Editor
Tony DeMasi will make an appearance at
the L.A. Mart®'s Gift and Home
Furnishings Market™, which is scheduled for
January 18-25.
On Friday, January 21, from 11 a.m. to noon,
DeMasi will present the seminar “Trends in
Housewares, Tableware, Giftware, the Economy
and Beyond.” From customers to colors, the
overall market to merchandise, this class will
cover the hottest trends
that will have the biggest
impacts on the gift
industry in 2005. It will
put attendees on the
cutting edge of what to
stock, what to expect
and how to reach hidden
customers and generate
new profits
throughout the year.
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