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 […]
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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, […]
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.
New Floor Features, Networking Events in Store for 2018 Las Vegas Souvenir & Resort Gift Show
The nation’s largest souvenir show returns to the Las Vegas Convention Center with even more new resources including over 1300 booths and a growing roster of networking opportunities for the September 25-28, 2018 edition.
Discover Why IGES is the Industry’s Favorite Souvenir Show
The International Gift Exposition of the Smokies (IGES®) is the largest gathering of wholesale resort, souvenir, and gift vendors in America offering buyers access to 600 vendors including the industry’s biggest names and the best products.
Surf Expo September 6th – 8th
Produced in January and September in Orlando, Florida, Surf Expo is the largest and longest-running boardsports and beach/resort lifestyle trade show in the world.
NY NOW Product Preview
Owned by Emerald Expositions, NY NOW is the premier market for home, lifestyle, and gift products. The trade-only show is held twice a year in New York City.
