Welcome as a New Buyer to GLM – the leading
producer of consumer product trade shows for more than seventy-five years. We at GLM have
put together the following guide in order to help you – the retailer –
effectively prepare for one of our trade shows. Whether you are an experienced buyer or
just starting your business, we hope you will find useful tips throughout.
There is no real secret to shopping trade shows – except for one key
rule….preparation. As with anything, the key to success is to plan ahead and be
ready. We have organized this guide with that rule in mind.
Here’s what you’ll find:
If you are planning to shop a GLM Show in the near future, be certain to attend our New
Buyer Orientation seminar. These programs, which are usually presented on the opening day
of the Show, offer information specific to your needs from veteran buyer and exhibitor
presenters. You can register for the New Buyer Orientation through the Internet or
through the mail. (To find when the New Buyer Orientation date and time is for the Show
you are attending, use the drop down menu above to select the Show and enter the
"Buyer Information" area to find current "Pre-Show Information." This
will have a complete listing of all events and seminars as well as a registration form and
instructions.)
You will also want to register in advance for the Show you are planning to
attend. This will save time by avoiding long lines at check-in and the on-site
registration fees that some Shows require.
GLM has Buyer Services Representatives in most areas of the country. We welcome you and
invite you to visit us at the Shows.
WELCOME TO THE INDUSTRY and HAPPY RETAILING!
