New York Toy Fair is a B2B trade show for the toy industry hosted by The Toy Association. Every year, 30,000 global attendees flock to the Jacob J. Javits Convention Center in New York City to see what’s new, what’s next, and what’s hot in the world of toys. Kristin Morency of The Toy Association […]
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ANME – The Largest Collection of Military Surplus Around
The 12th annual edition of the Army Navy Military Expo winter show returns to the Rio All-Suites Hotel and Casino in Las Vegas, NV. The first expo to start off the year is back with the largest selection of U.S. and foreign military surplus, tactical, outdoor gear, workwear and so much more all under one […]
NRF 2019: Retail’s Big Show
Every January, the National Retail Federation (NRF) hosts their annual Big Show at the Jacob K. Javits Convention Center in New York City. This event brings retailers off all shapes and sizes together to learn what’s new in our industry. The huge event attracts over 34,000 industry professionals and 13,000 retailers from all 50 states […]
International Gift Exposition in the Smokies 2018 Announces Significant Growth
The 2018 International Gift Exposition in the Smokies (IGES) reported an increase in exhibiting suppliers, along with a reported increase in buyer orders at its annual gift show, Nov. 3-Nov. 7, 2018 at the Sevierville Convention Center in Sevierville, Tenn., and the Pigeon Forge LeConte Center in Pigeon Forge, Tenn. More than 550 exhibitors of […]
WESA Shows Move to Dallas
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 […]
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, […]
