Feb 17, 2009

Gourmet Catalog Collaborates with 2009 Gourmet Housewares Show

White Plains, NY—The Gourmet Housewares Show® announces their collaboration with The Gourmet Catalog to produce a full day of programming exclusively for the 200 + Gourmet Catalog members in conjunction with the upcoming Show in San Francisco. The one day intensive and informative meeting, covering critical business and industry issues, is set to take place on Friday, August 7th from 8:30 AM to 5:30 PM at the Moscone Center.

Over 100 retailer members of The Gourmet Catalog are expected to participate in this unique business-building event, as well as attend the Gourmet Housewares Show the following three days. As an added plus, members will also be able to take advantage of the exciting Show-related activities throughout the bustling city of San Francisco.

Gourmet Catalog president, Janis Johnson, notes: “We are looking forward to this collaboration. The timing and location of the Gourmet Housewares Show are a perfect fit for members of the Gourmet Catalog to re-group, be inspired, network and learn, as well as provide a great pre-planning opportunity for the spring of 2010. We want to take advantage of all that the Gourmet Housewares Show has to offer and are excited about a full day of educational seminars on a variety of topics that are top of mind for all small retailers and independent stores.”

Penny Sikalis, Vice President & Show Manager of the Gourmet Housewares Show, agrees, “We are pleased to host The Gourmet Catalog summer meeting in San Francisco, and provide a variety of amenities for this important retail group that’s eager to meet with vendors and do business.”

During the Show, The Gourmet Catalog will be present on the Show floor and off – with a booth to attract new members and serve as a point of informationfor the Show, and a hospitality suite for Gourmet Catalog members to network, check emails, refresh and relax.

Additional programming and other updates concerning the 2009 Gourmet Housewares Show will be announced shortly. Visit www.thegourmetshow.com for more detailed information.

The Gourmet Housewares Show® is the only industry event to focus on high-end cookware, cutlery, bakeware, small electrics, gadgets, tabletop, kitchen textiles and specialty food. The Show is expected to draw 400 exhibitors and some 4,000 buyers who understand their customers’ love of food and entertaining. The Gourmet Housewares Show is held concurrently with the summer San Francisco International Gift Fair®, owned and managed by GLM, a dmg world media business, which features 1200 exhibitors and 16,000 attendees.

The Gourmet Housewares Show is owned and managed by GLM, a dmg world media business. For exhibitor information, contact Marc Delman, sales manager, at GLM, 1133 Westchester Avenue, White Plains, NY 10604; email: marc_delman@glmshows.com; Tel: (914) 421-3260; Fax: (914) 948-6180. Attendee information is available by contacting GLM’s Customer Service Department at (800) 272-SHOW (7469) or (914) 421-3206. Additional information and registration is available online at www.thegourmetshow.com.

The Gourmet Catalog has been dedicated to the success of the independent retailer since 1981. They represent the leading and original Buying Group in the housewares industry and currently occupy over 225 locations across the nation. They also negotiate merchandise discounts with over 150 vendors, freight allowances and special dating for members. The mission of The Gourmet Catalog is to keep the independent retailer independent, while providing solutions for competition and alleviating big box advantages. More information on The Gourmet Catalog can be found at gourmetcatalogmembers.com