Oct 10, 2008
Orlando gift expo returns to Orange County

(ATLANTA, GA) — There is only one gift event in Florida this winter, and it has been the one Florida retailers have counted on for more than 20 years.

The Orlando Gift Show returns to the Orange County Convention Center (South Concourse – Hall A) for the winter edition, January 24-26, 2009. Perfectly timed to help Florida retailers preview new lines for spring and restock after the busy holiday season, the January show runs concurrently with the Jewelry & Accessories Expo, and will also feature a selection of products for the mind, body and spirit – providing one comprehensive product resource with tremendous cross market buying opportunities.

“The Orlando Gift Show will continue to bring together an unrivaled selection of best-selling items and new products resources along with a number of buyer incentives and free business building educational programs to provide Florida retailers with the tools they need to drive their business in 2009 and beyond,” says Doug Miller, president, Urban Expositions, managers and producers of the Orlando Gift Show along with partners GLM, a dmg world media business. “In addition, Orlando’s Orange County Convention Center offers a convenient and central location for the event and is easily accessible for fly or drive-in buyers.”

Each winter, the Orlando Gift Show brings together Florida’s largest assortment of products and resources:

Extensive Product Selection

January’s Orlando Gift Show presents hundreds of exhibiting companies, including leading Southeastern sales representatives and top manufacturers, showcasing items in virtually every product category, including general giftware, home and garden accents, gourmet gifts, party and paper goods, tabletop, holiday/seasonal, collectibles, souvenir/resort merchandise, stationary, bed, bath and linen and more.

Jewelry and Accessories Expo

The Jewelry and Accessories Expo will give retailers the opportunity to instantly restock their shelves with a wide range of jewelry and fashion accessory lines. This show features an outstanding selection of handbags, personal accessories, wallets, leather goods, fine jewelry, semi-precious stones, rings watches and other items.

Mind, Body and Spirit Products
Retailers can also explore a selection of products for the Mind, Body and Spirit including, New Age books, videotapes and CD’s, jewelry, aromatherapy, health and wellness and personal care items.

In addition to product, the Orlando Gift Show features an unrivaled selection of buyer services:

Super Sunday Specials

A number of exhibitors will be offering specials on Sunday, January 25th only. Retailers should make a point to shop the show on this day to take advantage of discounts, dating and other exclusive offers valid on orders placed on this day only. A list of participating retailers will be available at the show registration desk.

Free Freight Monday

Many Exhibitors will be offering free freight on orders placed on Monday, January 26th only. A complete list of participating exhibitors will be available at the show registration desk.

Free Business Building Educational Programs

All registered buyers are invited to attend free educational seminars offering a wealth of ideas and tips. Programs include:

Is Retailing Success Really Possible Today? Let’s Count the Ways!
 – Saturday, January 24: 10:30-11:30 a.m.
Speaker: Marilyn Nason, owner, Nason & Associates
This seminar will explore proven key business basics critical for today’s retailers to consider to remain competitive, garner their share of discretionary dollars available to the gift and accessories industry and profitably reach their retailing goals.

Visual Magic on Main – Sunday, January 25: 10:30-11:30 a.m.
Speaker: Margie Johnson, retail consultant and owner of Shoptalk.org
Designed for specialty retailers, this workshop will help you understand the “nuts and bolts” of visual merchandising. Participants will learn: the psychology of visual merchandising; how to create “shopper-stopper” store windows; how to “read the business” by the exterior of the store; and how effective visual merchandising can increase store productivity, turnover rate, boost sales per square foot and decrease mark downs.

Low Budget High Impact Marketing – 12-1 p.m. Speaker: Margie Johnson, retail consultant and owner of Shoptalk.org
Recognizing that today’s highly competitive marketplace requires some rethinking and retooling, this session is designed to stimulate and challenge business owners and managers. The consumers’ choices are being redefined and their options on how and where to do business continue to blur. In this one-hour session, you will understand the role of relationship marketing in today’s retail environment; how to critique your own marketing initiatives and those of your competitors; learn creative marketing ideas to consider in your business, plus a terrific list of marketing resources and also the best practices of other companies that are committed to extraordinary customer service and how that translates to marketing.

Show Hours
Saturday, January 24, 9:30 am – 5:30 pm

Sunday, January 25, 9:30 am – 5:30 pm

Monday, January 26, 9:30 am – 5:00 pm

Hotel Accommodations

For discounted hotel accommodations, buyers and exhibitors should call Connections at 1.800.262.9947 or visit www.giftshowhotels.com.

Buyer Information

For attendee information about the Orlando Gift Show contact Stephanie Buice, Buyer Relations Representative, Urban Expositions, 1690 Roberts Boulevard, NW, Suite 111, Kennesaw, GA 30144. Phone: 678.285.3976 ext. 240; Fax: 678.285.7469; E-mail: sbuice@urban-expo.com.

Exhibitor Information

For exhibitor information about the Orlando Gift Show contact Matt Parker, Show Manager, Urban Expositions, 1690 Roberts Boulevard, NW, Suite 111, Kennesaw, GA 30144. Phone: 678.285.3976 ext. 349; Fax: 678.285.7469; E-mail: mparker@urban-expo.com.


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