Dec 10, 2012

Find New Inspiration in New England: Boston Gift Show Returns March 17-20, 2013

As New England’s largest, most important gift show, the Boston Gift Show is the leading source of inspiration and new product resource for retailers across the region. Returning to its Sunday opening pattern at the Boston Convention & Exhibition Center, the March 17-20, 2013 edition offers New England retailers an opportunity to explore the best mix of products and services in a convenient, relaxed and cost effective environment.

Among the highlights for the March 2013 Boston Gift Show:

. Deeply Discounted Hotel Rates for Buyers Starting at $87 – Urban Expositions has bought down the rates of already discounted hotel rooms to help you keep your travel expenses to a minimum. Visit www.bostongiftshow.com today or call the Boston Gift Show travel agency Connections at 1.800.262.9974. Limited number of rooms available at this rate so book early.

. Expanded Selection – The well-established Boston Gift Show already offers a wide and diverse product selection conveniently categorized into the Gifts Etc., Souvenir Source, Handcrafted, and Made in New England sections. Among the initiatives for March 2013, Urban Expositions is working to expand the show’s overall selection, with special emphasis on the Souvenir and Made in New England sections.

. Goody Bag Giveaway – The first 100 stores to arrive at the show on Sunday, March 17 and Monday, March 18 will receive a special tote bag filled with product from many of the show’s exhibitors.

. Free Freight Monday – Many exhibitors will be offering free freight on orders placed on Monday, March 18 only. A complete list of exhibitors will be available at the show registration desk.

. Parking Rebate – Boston Gift Show buyers will be reimbursed up to $5 for their parking fee. Buyers will need to present their show badge and parking receipt at the special rebate desk located inside the exhibit hall.

. Free Buyer Services and Amenities – Boston Gift Show buyers are invited to enjoy free continental breakfast and complimentary refreshments each day in the buyers’ lounge. In addition, they will also benefit from an expanded buyer educational program featuring a number of free seminars throughout the show. Programs will include:

SUNDAY, MARCH 17, 2013
HOW TO USE THE THREE TITANS OF SOCIAL MEDIA TO INCREASE YOUR SALES
2:00 pm – 3:00 pm | Presented by: Patricia Norins, publisher, Gift Shop Magazine and Green Retailer By now you know that using Facebook, Twitter and Pinterest will increase your store’s online presence. Now learn how to turn that online presence into a powerful marketing tool to help you increase store traffic and sales exponentially.

MONDAY, MARCH 18, 2013
REACHING TODAY’S TECH-MINDED CONSUMERS
11:00 am – 12:00 pm | Presented by Susan Wagner, Editor, Smart Retailer Today’s generation lives with their cell phone in one hand and a computer mouse in the other. Learn what drives this new consumer and how you can use mobile marketing, QR codes and more to connect with them to bring more sales to your business.

DAZZLING DISPLAYS-HOW TO REALLY ENGAGE YOUR CUSTOMERS
2:00 pm – 3:00 pm | Presented by Susan Wagner, Editor, Smart Retailer
Every retailer knows a strong display is a valuable selling tool, but do you know how to take your displays beyond the ordinary to the exceptional? In this seminar, you’ll learn how to create dazzling displays from beginning to end, and also discover ways to enhance your displays to really engage your customers and open their pocketbooks.

SHOW HOURS
Sunday, March 17: 9:30 am – 5:30 pm
Monday, March 18: 9:30 am – 5:30 pm
Tuesday, March 19: 9:30 am – 5:30 pm
Wednesday, March 20: 9:30 am – 1:00 pm

HOTEL ACCOMMODATIONS
For discount hotel accommodations, buyers and exhibitors should call Connections at 1.800.262.9974 or visit www.giftshowhotels.com.

BUYER INFORMATION
For attendee information about the Boston Gift Show contact Cece Lee, Buyer Relations Representative, Urban Expositions, 1690 Roberts Blvd., NW, Suite 111, Kennesaw, GA 30144. Phone: 678.370.0332 Fax: 678.285.7469; E-mail: clee@urban-expo.com

EXHIBITOR INFORMATION
For exhibitor information about the Boston Gift Show, contact Erica Davidson, show director, Urban Expositions, 1690 Roberts Blvd. NW, Suite 111, Kennesaw, GA 30144. Phone: 678.370.0347; Fax: 678.285.7469; E-mail: edavidson@urban-expo.com or Russ Turner, sales manager at 678.370.0350 or rturner@urban-expo.com.

ABOUT URBAN EXPOSITIONS Urban Expositions is a leading producer of trade events for the gift, souvenir and resort merchandise industries. For more information, visit www.urban-expo.com.