Dallas Market Center, the largest marketplace in the world for western lifestyle products, together with WESA, the Western English Sales Association, have announced the move of the twice annual WESA Trade Shows from Denver, Colorado, to the Dallas Market Center in Dallas, TX, effective with the 2021 shows in January and June. In addition to […]
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Win Big on Fall Fashion with IFJAG
After the holiday rush and January’s inevitable inventory taking, what’s better than spending a few days in Sin City and taking a look at the up and coming fashion and accessories for Fall 2019? Join the International Fashion Jewelry & Accessories Show in Las Vegas in February 2019 as they celebrate their 21st anniversary. Buyers […]
The Big Kahuna: Grand Strand 2018
Known in the retail industry as “The Big Kahuna,” Clarion UX’s Grand Strand Gift & Resort Merchandise Show holds the distinction of being the largest and longest running coastal souvenir and resort trade show in the United States. Now in it’s 36th year, the show attracts vendors offering the best selection and name brands sought […]
Work & Play: the IGES Way
Are you dreaming of a quick vacation before the onset of the holiday craziness? Get on the phone and book yourself a trip to the Great Smoky Mountains and to IGES, the International Gift Exposition of the Smokies in Sevierville and Pigeon Forge, Tennessee. Founded back in 2001, IGES is celebrating their 19th annual show […]
Norton Gift Shows: Style and Comfort
Originally founded by Linda and Tom Norton in 1987, the Norton Shows are now managed in the capable hands of daughter Nikke Norton and grandsons Hunter Norton Johnson and Denver Johnson. A wonderful example of how to run a thriving family business, the Norton clan holds their show four times yearly. The next show in […]
Northeast’s Largest Souvenir & Resort Gift Show Returns November 11-13, 2018
The Ocean City Resort Gift Show, the Northeast’s largest souvenir and resort industry trade event, returns to the Roland E. Powell Convention Center in Ocean City, MD from November 11-13, 2018. Custom-tailored to the specialized needs of coastal retailers from Maine to Virginia Beach, this show features 300+ booths filled with best-selling designs, top brands, […]
Philadelphia Souvenir & Resort Expo to Debut January 4 – 7th, 2019
Responding to demand from Northeast | Mid-Atlantic region retailers seeking a convenient winter marketplace to source product for their busy tourist seasons, Clarion UX has launched the Philadelphia Souvenir & Resort Expo. Running alongside the January 4-7, 2019 edition of the Philadelphia Gift Show at the Greater Philadelphia Expo Center in Oaks, PA, the new […]
Our 5 Favorite Products from ASD Market Week
We recently returned from ASD Market Week – one of our favorite trade shows. Retailers can find nine merchandise shows all in one, as well as plenty of educational sessions from the Independent Retailer Conference and ASD Live. With over 2,700 exhibitors and tens of thousands of on-trend high-margin products, it is hard to narrow […]
The Mountains are Calling: More Reasons to Shop, Stay & Play at the Smoky Mountain Gift Show
The 53rd annual edition of the Smoky Mountain Gift Show returns to the Gatlinburg Convention Center, November 4-7, 2018, with exciting “Mountain Money Madness” and “Great Gatlinburg Getaway” giveaways joining Tennessee’s largest selection of top-name souvenir and resort gift lines under one roof. When gift, souvenir and resort retailers pre-register, they’ll automatically be entered for […]
Editor’s Picks from UBM NY Women’s Show
NY Women’s Show is a multi-show marketplace held several times a year in Javits Convention Center in Manhattan. Retailers can find everything from contemporary and luxury brands to trend-driven apparel and accessories.
