Author: Ron Fisher

Say the words ‘New England’ and your mind immediately conjures up images of quaint small towns, beautiful foliage, and fabulous regional products like maple syrup. For retailers interested in offering the unique and popular items made in this gorgeous part of the country, The New England Made Giftware & Specialty Food Show is for you.

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The ASD Las Vegas trade show, which will be held March 16-19 at the Las Vegas Convention Center, attracts attendees from every retail channel looking for new suppliers and products. The event will have over 2,800 vendors showcasing their latest offerings at every price point.

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Australian Natural Soap LLC, a wholesaler of premium soaps in the US for more than 15 years, is introducing a new line of 7-ounce fragrant soaps called Wavertree & London. At present, 14 succulent scents are available. “Lemongrass & Lemon Myrtle is one of our top sellers,” states owner David Nichols. “It is a tangy blend of herbal lemongrass and lemon myrtle, with essential oils and crushed leaf, and is quite refreshing.

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Retail’s BIG Show 2014, the National Retail Federation ‘s 103rd annual convention & expo, will be held January 12-15 at the Jacob K. Javits Convention Center in New York City. This year’s BIG Show highlights include keynotes from 43rd President of the United States George W. Bush, TOMS Shoes’ Zita Cassizzi, NRF’s Matthew Shay, Macy’s Terry J. Lundgren, Sprinkles Cupcakes’ Candace Nelson, designer Rebecca Minkoff and more.

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