Dec 16, 2014

2014 Grand Strand Gift & Resort Merchandise Show Attracts Coastal, Souvenir Retailers From Up, Down The Eastern Seaboard

Living up to its nickname as the “Big Kahuna,” the Grand Strand Gift & Resort Merchandise Show attracted souvenir, beach, surf and other coastal resort retailers from up and down the eastern seaboard to the December 7-10, 2014 edition held in South Carolina’s Myrtle Beach Convention Center. Recording buyer attendance increases from a number of key states, including Maryland, Massachusetts, New York and North Carolina, the show featured more than 800 booths showcasing the latest introductions and bestselling designs in every category, including resort gifts, souvenirs, novelties, nautical/coastal items, licensed products, beachwear, general gift, and more.

“As the nation’s largest, longest-running coastal souvenir, resort gift show, this is truly the must-attend annual event for everyone in the business,” says Doug Miller, president, Urban Expositions. “Coastal and resort retailers know they will find a custom-tailored selection of established lines, best-sellers and breaking new product introductions all under one roof, all while enjoying networking in a casual, relaxed show setting.”

In addition to a broad and deep product selection, the 2014 edition offered a number of buyer services and social events. Among them, goody bag giveaways, exhibitor-sponsored show specials, the popular show party on Monday evening at Club Boca. Among the new initiatives this year was the 50/50 Giveaway giving buyers the chance to enter to win daily drawings for $50 in cash or merchandise credits to use towards show orders. Sonya Spainhour, Island Bikes & Outfitters, Edisto Beach, SC won the 50/50 Grand Prize – a two-night hotel stay for the 2015 edition.

The Grand Strand Gift & Resort Merchandise Show will return to the Myrtle Beach Convention Center December 6-9, 2015. For exhibitor information, contact Russ Turner, Urban Expositions, 1690 Roberts Blvd NW, Ste. 111, Kennesaw, GA 30144. Phone: 678.370.0350; Fax: 678.285.7469; Email: rturner@urban-expo.com. For buyer information or to pre-register, attendees contact Cece Lee at 678.370.0332; Email: clee@urban-expo.com or visit www.grandstrandgiftshow.com

ABOUT URBAN EXPOSITIONS

Urban Expositions, which is based in Kennesaw, GA, produces and manages a portfolio of 35 events covering six sectors. Urban Expositions was founded in 1995 with the Philadelphia Gift Show and built its business in the regional Gift & Souvenir industries. In 2008, Urban began to diversify outside of Gift & Souvenir and now produces events in sectors including Art, Aviation, Foodservice and Gaming. Urban also produces one publication, Airport Revenue News, focused on the airport concession industry. Outside of Kennesaw, Urban also has offices in Shelton, CT and Boca Raton, FL, as well as many remote employees based in areas that are rich with customers. For more information, visit www.urban-expo.com