Sep 20, 2016
NY NOW celebrates successful summer 2016 market

This summer, NY NOWthe Market for Home, Lifestyle + Gift, delivered another show-stopping event at the Jacob K. Javits Convention Center in New York City. With tens of thousands of new and on-trend products across the HOME, LIFESTYLE, and HANDMADE Collections, buyers and industry attendees had a robust selection from which to choose, no matter what they were looking for. The wide range of exhibitors, a strong seminar program, an emphasis on the international community, a number of awards programs, and more, combined to provide attendees with all of their purchasing and industry needs in one comprehensive event.

“There is nothing quite like experiencing the excitement felt around New York City in the summer, and at NY NOW, that energy and buzz could be felt radiating throughout the halls of the Javits Center” said Randi Mohr, Vice President and NY NOW Co-Director. “Time and time again, our attendees tell us that NY NOW is consistently a must-attend event and this summer, the positive feedback has been astounding.”

Exhibitor Highlights

NY NOW continues to be a global stage for brands to share their newest products with buyers and the industry. The summer 2016 market boasted more than 2,700 exhibiting brands, representing a significant increase, and including almost 650 exhibitors that were brand new to the market with another 348 companies that returned to NY NOW after a hiatus.

“This year’s market proved to be another successful event and we are thrilled with the number of exhibitors that decided to make NY NOW a must-attend event for their brand, “ said Scott Kramer, vice president and NY NOW Co-Director. “Several sections of the exhibit floor, including those within the LIFESTYLE Collection as well as Accent on Design and Handmade Global Design, were sold out. We also saw an uptick in our Artisan Resource section, which had its largest footprint since its inception.”

Greg Dyer of Little Giraffe, an exhibitor in the Baby + Child section, commented, “We have seen a ton of international buyers. This is the show to attend. We will not miss a NY NOW show, haven’t in 16 years!”

In addition, Donna Salyers, Wholesale Director of Fabulous-Furs, an exhibitor in the Home Furnishings + Textiles section, said, “We were on the cover of O, The Oprah Magazine due to the success of this show. The level of audience is like no other.”

International Spotlight

The spotlight on the international community at NY NOW continued to shine this summer with 402 exhibitors from 62 countries, showcasing products including gifts, glassware, home décor and furnishings, stationery, textiles and more. In addition to individual companies, the market hosted 20 government-sponsored pavilions featuring 200 additional companies from their respective countries including the United Kingdom, France, Taiwan, Portugal, Japan and more. These pavilions provided a gateway into the unique and exciting offerings from each respective country’s up-and-coming artists and designers.

Award Programs and Recognition

More than 70 percent of exhibitors surveyed launched new products exclusively at the summer 2016 market, and with tens of thousands of unique products that were on display, there was an endless amount of innovation that attendees encountered.

NY NOW’s acclaimed bi-annual Accent on Design Awards program once again recognized product design excellence, innovation and creativity among NY NOW’s Accent on Design exhibitors. Exhibitors Louise Gray, YIELD and Martone Cycling Co all were honored with an Accent on Design Award distinction.

The popular “Best New Product” Awards once again recognized and celebrated these extraordinary product offerings from exhibitors across the market. Hundreds of innovative products were pre-submitted and nine category winners were honored, representing nine sections within the HOME, LIFESTYLE and HANDMADE Collections including Home Furnishings + Textiles, Tabletop + Gourmet Housewares, Baby + Child, Gift, Personal Accessories, Personal Care + Wellness, Handmade® Designer Maker, Handmade Global Design and Artisan Resource.

All “Best New Product” Award winners are then eligible to receive the “Best in Market” Award, which recognizes one extraordinary product that stood out most. For the summer 2016 market, this award was announced in conjunction with HGTV Magazine, a fresh, new home lifestyle magazine that gives readers inspiring, real-life solutions for all the things that homeowners deal with every day-from painting to pillows to property values-in an upbeat and engaging way.

Other awards presented during the market were the “Best Exclusive Launch” Awards and Eco Choice Awards. A complete list of awards and winning products is available online.




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