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Las Vegas Doubles Temporary Exhibit
feature home décor, textiles, and accent comprised of a unique array of immediate
Space in January continued
furniture.
delivery goods to o er buyers a quick

As a result of demand, the HAND- inventory restocking opportunity during
GIFT (speci cally in tabletop, gourmet MADE section also is expanding, with the rst quarter of 2016. More than

housewares, stationery, publishing, and category growth expected in jewelry 100 suppliers of vintage and antique
souvenir categories); signi cant expansion and accessories, candles and stationery, merchandise, ethnic handicra s and

of HANDMADE; and continued curated as well as home décor, home textiles, cash-and-carry goods are expected to

growth in DESIGN. Other changes tabletop, and wall art. Curated growth participate.
include the creation of dedicated seminar also is expected in DESIGN, with some DISCOVERIES will also feature a food

space within the exhibit hall, with plans 20 companies exhibiting.
court on the exhibit oor, plus exhibitor
for daily presentations; and the addition In addition, based on the success of the demonstrations on Market days. Distin-

of a bar within DESIGN, to allow buyers summer 2015 launch, DISCOVERIES: The guished Transport – a leader in specialty

to relax and enjoy refreshments.
Antique Vintage Marketplace is expand- moving and the preferred shipper of
More than 100 companies are ing into Pavilion #2 to accommodate a antiques shows across the country – will

expected to participate in HOME,
record number of returning vendors as provide on-site shipping services of
with a new 5,500-sq.- . juried HOME well as a signi cant number of newcom- one item, partial/full truckloads, or

segment uniting all of the home décor ers. Spanning 30,000 net square
containers to any destination within the

temporary exhibitors. This new area will
feet of exhibit space, DISCOVERIES is
continental United States.

Boston

Gi Show

Scheduled

for Early

April

N
ew England-area retailers, mark

your calendars. The Boston Gi

Show returns to the Boston
Convention & Exhibition Center April

2 to 5. The event is custom-tailored to “That’s because we’ve worked to create (immediate delivery).
the local and tourist New England retail a one-stop resource for brand new To make a endee registration and

market and o ers a versatile selection of designs, artisan cra s, and unique styles entry easier, the Boston Gi Show is

brand new gi ware, home accessories, — all carefully curated to re ect the o ering new ExpressPassM registra-
gourmet, artisan cra s, souvenir, and interests of the New England consumer. tion. Rather than receiving a badge in

resort resources.
Our buyers know they’ll nd everything advance by mail, retailers can receive
“The Boston Gi Show is the sourcing they need, so close to home.”
an ExpressPassM via email to scan with

answer for any New England retailer Retailers will have the opportunity
on-site readers and quickly print out

seeking fresh new nds to di erentiate to explore hundreds of lines organized badge(s) when they arrive at the show.
their store, a ract a ention, and sales,” into ve product sectors: Gi s Etc., To pre-register for the Boston Gi Show

says Dirk von Gal, Industry VP/Gi for Souvenir Source, Makers’ Market, Made and receive the ExpressPassM, retailers
the show’s organizer, Urban Expositions.
In New England, and Treasures to Go
can visit www.bostongi show.com.

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