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February 2012
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By Joseph W. Mellek III, associate editorial manager
Denver Merchandise Mart
he Denver Merchandise Mart will hold its
Gift, Home, Jewelry and Resort Show
August 14-19 for permanent showrooms and
August 16-18 for temporary exhibitors. Information
about the show, which will feature over 600
exhibitors representing more than 6,000 lines, is
available online.
The show offers free educational seminars for buyers,
complimentary evening entertainment and buffets,
complimentary Buyer’s Lounge with refreshments,
free coat check, high-speed wireless Internet,
free fax and copier service, over 3,000 free parking
spaces, free parking lot shuttles, discounted hotel
rates from nine area properties with free shuttles to
and from the show, delicious food prepared by an inhouse
catering staff and the convenience of a market
complex located under one roof. An added feature
this August will be a fashion
show on Saturday evening.
M & M Gifts Shows
Two for the Price of One
The International Gift Exposition
in the Smokies® is known
as a show to find exciting new
products and new suppliers and
additionally as a show where
attendees can mix business with
pleasure. Now, with food and
gas prices on the rise, the show
wants you to take advantage of
this affordable and unique
opportunity.
Attend the IGES gift and
resort show, November 6-11, for
all the newest, hottest merchandise
that will sell in your gift shop!
See first time exhibitors to IGES,
such as Manual Woodworkers &
Weavers with their newest resort
lines, Stephen Joseph with Kid
Tees and Leanin’ Tree with the
newest stationery products sure
to fly “write” off your shelves!
Make sure to stop in at the “tried and true” exhibitor booths
such as Aurora Plush,
SanSegal Sportswear, Ohio
Wholesale with an unbelievable
selection of country
giftware, John Hinde,
Smoky Mountain Pottery,
LS Arts (and many, many
more). You will find exciting
new twists on merchandise
you already know and
love! (For a complete listing of the exhibiting companies
to date, see the show website.)
While attending the show, why not take advantage
of the beautiful mountains and various activities surrounding
you? Book your hotel stay at the beautiful,
new Wilderness Water Park Resort (connected right
to the Events Center) for some fun in the sun after
work. Or treat yourself to a luxurious (and affordable)
log cabin at nearby Oak Haven Resorts for a
peaceful and relaxing
soak in a hot tub overlooking
the colorful fall
foliage after a productive
day at the show. Take in
an evening theater performance,
dine at the fabulous
Chop House, or
shop away the evening at
the Tanger Outlets.
Can you really mix
business with pleasure?
You can this November in Sevierville, Tenn.
New Market Souvenir & Gift Show
The 56th annual New Market Souvenir & Gift Show
will take place January 25, 26 and 27, 2009 at the
Quality Inn in New Market, Va. This is one of the
longest running trade shows in the country and provides
a relaxed and comfortable atmosphere for buyers in the Mid-Atlantic region.
New Market is conveniently
located on I-81 in the scenic
Shenandoah Valley of Virginia,
making it easily accessible from
Pennsylvania, West Virginia,
Maryland, Delaware and
Virginia.
Registration and show information for
both buyers and exhibitors is now easier and more
convenient with the advent of the new show website.
This year there will be over 45 exhibitors showing
over 200 different product lines, ranging from souvenirs
and apparel to handicrafts, candy, candles,
Civil War material and better gift items.
Urban Expositions
Targeting the specialized buying needs of coastal and
resort retailers from Louisiana to Texas, the
Galveston Gift & Resort Merchandise Show is
scheduled for October 12-14, 2008 in the Galveston
Island Convention Center at the San Luis Resort in
Galveston Island, Texas. From a full roster of buyer
amenities to a fine-tuned selection of top-name souvenir
and resort merchandise, this annual exhibition
offers area retailers the ideal opportunity to gear up
for the coming resort season in a cost-effective, convenient
and casual setting.
Show highlights include an
expanded product selection,
free opening night show party,
goody bag giveaway, discounted
hotel rates and more.
Offering retailers from the
Florida Panhandle and surrounding
areas a tremendous selection
in a convenient, relaxed
show environment, the Emerald
Coast Gift & Resort Show
returns October 19-21, 2008 to
the state-of-the-art Emerald
Coast Convention Center in
Destin/Ft. Walton Beach, Fla.
The Emerald Coast Gift & Resort Show is
designed to give retailers from the Florida
Panhandle and surrounding areas to New Orleans a
chance to buy last-minute holiday merchandise and
plan their spring and summer resort seasons without
the hassle and cost of traveling far from their
businesses.
In addition to exploring a wide array of product,
buyers are also invited to mix business with
pleasure as the popular show party returns on
Monday, October 20, 2008. Starting at 6 p.m.
after the show closes for the day, buyers and
exhibitors can enjoy free drinks, hors d’oeuvres,
music and more.
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