March 23, 2012
NYIGF OFFERS FREE "MARKET READINESS" SERIES FOR EXHIBITORS

WHITE PLAINS, NY, March 23, 2012... Beginning in April, a monthly series of free "Market Readiness" webinars - addressing marketing and selling strategies, tradeshow operations and lead follow-up - will be offered to New York International Gift Fair® (NYIGF®) exhibitors. Produced jointly by the NYIGF and Right Angle Strategies, the series includes four pre-show webinars, one post-show webinar, and free, 15-minute consultations during NYIGF.

March 21, 2012
GLM NAMES FALKENBERG VICE PRESIDENT/SHOW DIRECTOR, NEW YORK INTERNATIONAL GIFT FAIR

WHITE PLAINS, NY, March 21, 2012...GLM has named Christian Falkenberg Show Director, New York International Gift Fair® (NYIGF®), effective immediately. Falkenberg – a GLM vice president and 20-year tradeshow industry veteran - has been NYIGF Show Manager since 2008. He will report directly to Charles McCurdy, CEO, GLM.

March 20, 2012
THE FIRST ANNUAL CHICAGO ANTIQUE JEWELRY & WATCH SHOW UNVEILS CELEBRITY GEMS AND LATEST TRENDS

CHICAGO, IL, March 20, 2012...U.S. Antique Shows, a major producer of antique shows in North America, announced the launch of its newest show, the Chicago Antique Jewelry & Watch Show. The Sheraton Chicago Hotel & Towers, in the heart of the city, will be transformed into a treasure-trove to hold the event and its latest antique jewelry, watches and estate pieces.

March 16, 2012
CALENDAR BULLETIN: DATES & LOCATION CHANGE FOR LAUNCH OF ARTISAN RESOURCE AT NYIGF

WHITE PLAINS, NY, March 16, 2012… The dates and location have been changed for the summer 2012 debut of Artisan Resource, a first-of-its-kind artisan production-sourcing event for U.S.-based volume importers, direct import retailers and wholesalers. Artisan Resource will be held semi-annually alongside the New York International Gift Fair® (NYIGF®), with the first edition running Sunday, August 19, through Tuesday, August 21, at New York City's Passenger Ship Terminal Pier 92.

March 16, 2012
NYIGF TO PRODUCE NEW "OPEN HOUSE" TREND DISPLAY IN PARTNERSHIP WITH ONE KINGS LANE, SANDOW MEDIA & PANTONE

WHITE PLAINS, NY, March 16, 2012…A brand-new "Open House" exhibit will showcase 2013 home furnishings trends - from materials and color to commerce and branding - at the summer 2012 New York New York International Gift Fair® (NYIGF®). Presented in partnership with One Kings Lane, Sandow Media and Pantone, the display will illustrate products in six key trend categories, followed by an online flash sale of featured merchandise to benefit Gift for Life, the home, gift and stationery industries' sole charity partner.

March 12, 2012
NATIONAL STATIONERY SHOW ANNOUNCES SEMINAR LINEUP

WHITE PLAINS, NY, March 12, 2012… From wedding market insights, multicultural marketing advice, and design and color trends, to social media tips and retail strategies for success, the 2012 National Stationery Show® (NSS) seminar program will serve as the industry's foremost opportunity of the year to stay ahead of trends and marketing tactics driving the social stationery business forward. This professional development opportunity coincides with North America's most comprehensive exhibition of social stationery and related lifestlye product manufacturers, May 20-23, 2012, at New York City's Jacob K. Javits Convention Center.

March 9, 2012
NEW YORK'S NEWEST DIVISION MOVES TO JAVITS CENTER

WHITE PLAINS, NY, March 9, 2012...New York's Newest, one of ten New York International Gift Fair (NYIGF) divisions will move from Pier 92 to the Jacob K. Javits Convention Center for the summer 2012 market. This shift coincides with the repositioning of Artisan Resource - a new artisan production-sourcing event for U.S.-based importers, direct import retailers and wholesalers - to run for three days at New York City's Passenger Ship Terminal Pier 92.

March 5, 2012
COME TOGETHER AT SURF EXPO

ORLANDO, FL, March 5, 2012...Surf Expo is the industry's largest and longest running tradeshow, with nearly 4,000 lines represented of boardsports, beach and vacation-related merchandise, and boutique fashions. Surf Expo provides you with that leading edge of new, innovative, fashion forward trends that your customers want.

March 2, 2012
KEY BRANDS EXPECTED TO RETURN TO 2ND ANNUAL GOURMET HOUSEWARES SHOW

WHITE PLAINS, NY, March 2, 2012…Scores of leading gourmet products and housewares resource from around the world are expected to return to New York City in August 2012 for the Gourmet Housewares Show at the New York International Gift Fair (NYIGF). The 2nd annual edition of the Show will feature refined concentrations of both housewares and tabletop suppliers, as well as a new four-day date pattern - running Sunday, August 19, through Wednesday, August 22, at the Jacob K. Javits Convention Center.

February 28, 2012
NYIGF ANNOUNCES NEW FIVE-DAY FORMAT BEGINNING IN SUMMER 2012

WHITE PLAINS, NY, February 28, 2012… Following a shift in traffic patterns and an exhibitor survey about market timing, the New York International Gift Fair® (NYIGF®) will adopt a new five-day format – opening Saturday and closing Wednesday (rather than Thursday) – beginning with the summer 2012 edition, Saturday, August 18, through Wednesday, August 22, at New York City's Jacob K. Javits Convention Center and Passenger Ship Terminal's Passenger Ship Terminal Piers 92 & 94.

February 24, 2012
NOMINATIONS DUE APRIL 30 FOR RETAILER EXCELLENCE AWARDS

WHITE PLAINS, NY, February 24, 2012…Nominations for the NYIGF-sponsored Retailer Excellence Awards (REAs) are being accepted through Friday, April 30, with 2012 Award winners scheduled to be announced in New York City, on Sunday, August 19, 6:30 -10:00PM, at The Lighthouse at Chelsea Piers. Applications and nomination forms are available online at http://www.nyigf.com/TheShow/AwardsPromotionsDisplays.aspx#REA.

February 21, 2012

THOUSANDS OF TREASURE HUNTERS FROM AROUND THE GLOBE HEADED TO THE 51st ANNUAL ORIGINAL MIAMI BEACH ANTIQUE SHOW
 
MIAMI, FL, February 21, 2012… U.S. Antique Shows, a major producer of antique shows in North America, announced today an increase of five percent in attendance at this year’s 51st annual Original Miami Beach Antique Show, which took place on February 2-6, 2012, at the Miami Beach Convention Center.
The Show attracted dealers from more than 22 different countries and attendees including international collectors, gallery owners, museum curators, interior designers and residents of the South Florida community.