Oct 15, 2012

Home to Every Main Line: January 2013 Philadelphia Gift Show Puts Spotlight on Souvenir & Resort Product Sector, Buyer Services

Set to return to its home at the Greater Philadelphia Expo Center in Oaks, PA from January 5-8, 2013, the Philadelphia Gift Show is putting a special spotlight on the Souvenir & Resort product sector during the upcoming winter edition. Bringing together a comprehensive selection of products in a wide range of categories, including Handcrafted, Home Accents, Birdwatch & Outdoor Living and Made In The USA, the nation’s largest regional gift show is the place to see the newest introductions from the gift industry’s leading sales representatives and manufacturers.

“For 17 years, retailers in the Mid-Atlantic and Tri-state region have come to rely on the Philadelphia Gift Show as the place to find the industry’s main lines and top regional sales representative groups all in one place,” says Doug Miller, president, Urban Expositions. “And with the show all on one floor for easy shopping, free parking, discounted hotel rates, and free seminars, the low-cost and convenience of the Philadelphia Gift Show makes it easy to keep coming back.”

In addition to exploring a full range of resources in virtually every product category, the Winter edition will put a special spotlight on:

Souvenir and Resort- Always a presence at the Philadelphia Gift Show, the winter 2013 edition will bring a focus on more resources than ever before. Find a wide range of apparel, souvenir, novelty items, collectibles and seasonal merchandise – custom-tailored to the mid-Atlantic and Tri-state region.

Made In The USA:- The Philadelphia Gift Show has always had a strong representation of Made In The USA product at the show and for Winter 2013, Urban Expositions expands these substantial offerings with even more American-made gift and home accents.

Birdwatch & Outdoor Living- –Retailers walking the show floor will find an expanded selection of top manufacturers and other industry innovators showcasing bird feeders, bird houses, water gardening supplies, bird baths, bird seed, optics, garden décor, wildlife art, jewelry and many other birding industry and outdoor living items.

Home Accents — Building on the show’s selection, retailers will now find even more indoor/outdoor furniture, home textiles, home accessories, floor coverings, wall décor, lighting, garden accents and designer/artisan items.

Handcrafted — A popular attraction at the Philadelphia Gift Show, the Handcrafted section now includes two pavilions: Made in the USA and International. This category brings together artisans and designers showcasing a wide variety of handmade creations, including fine and fashion jewelry, wood, metal and glass designs, and home furnishings and accessories.

In addition to product, the show features a wide range of buyer services, including:

Discounted Travel With Hotel Rates Starting As Low as $39
Buyers can take advantage of significant hotel savings — including room rates as low as $39 — by booking early. For a full roster of hotels and rates, visit www.giftshowhotels.com. Many of these hotels will offer complimentary shuttle services to and from the Greater Philadelphia Expo Center.

Free Buyer Educational Seminar Series:
Buyers will find a full-scale seminar series at the January show. Running from Saturday, January 5- Sunday, January 6, all programs are free to registered buyers. Programs will include a hospital gift show seminar hosted by Marilyn Nason, author and contributing editor, Giftware News; a number of social media and online marketing sessions by Patricia Norins, publisher, Gift Shop Magazine and Green Retailer; and store merchandising tips and techniques led by Shirley Frazier and more. For a listing of full programming topics and descriptions, please visit www.philadelphiagiftshow.com.

Goody Bag Giveaway:
The first 150 buyers to arrive on Sunday, January 6 and Tuesday, January 8 will receive a special tote bag and a list of participating exhibitors. Buyers can then walk the show and pick up free product samples from the booths of participating exhibitors.

Free Buyer Continental Breakfast:
On Saturday, January 5 and Sunday, January 6, buyers are welcome to join us for a free continental breakfast from 9:15-am-10:15am.

Stay For The Last Day
What’s more, retailers should plan to stay and shop on Tuesday, January 8 to enjoy even lower hotel rates, a complimentary lunch, goody bag giveaway, and a full range of exhibitor show specials valid on this day only.

SHOW FACTS:

WHERE:
The Greater Philadelphia Expo Center
100 Station Avenue, Oaks, Pa. 19456

Conveniently located in the King of Prussia area, the Greater Philadelphia Expo Center offers a cost-effective drive or fly-in destination for buyers from Pennsylvania, New Jersey, Maryland, New York, Delaware, Virginia, Washington, DC and other parts of the mid-Atlantic region.

SHOW HOURS:
Saturday, January 5 – Monday, January 7: 9 a.m. – 6 p.m.
Tuesday, January 8: 9 a.m. – 2 p.m.

MORE INFO
For exhibitor information, contact Marilyn Anderson McGriff at 678.370.0362 or mmcgriff@urban-expo.com or Jeannie Dorchak at 678.370.0340 or jdorchak@urban-expo.com. For buyer information or to pre-register, attendees call Buyer Relations Director Whitney Van Atta at 678.370.0329 wvanatta@urban-expo.com or visit www.philadelphiagiftshow.com.

URBAN EXPOSITIONS
Urban Expositions is the largest gift and souvenir trade show organizer in the U.S., hosting a total of 24 shows each year. In January of 1996, Urban Expositions launched the semi-annual Philadelphia Gift Show, which has become one of the largest and most successful regional gift events in the nation. Since then, the company has continued to grow through acquisitions and new show development. Based in Kennesaw, GA, Urban Expositions offers a complete roster of trade show management services, including exhibit sales and marketing, operations, exhibitor/ attendee promotions and services, media relations, seminar and event coordination, database development and management. For more information, visit www.urban-expo.com or call 800.318.2238