Jun 8, 2009

OneCoast eShow Opens its Virtual Doors

OneCoast, the largest and only national provider of sales and marketing services to vendors and retailers of home décor, gift and collegiate products, opened its six-day eShow on Monday. The eShow is the industry’s first multi-line virtual trade show and runs through June 13.

Dozens of vendors are introducing thousands of new products at the eShow, more than 2 weeks before the first summer trade show season begins. Many of these new products are featured in multi-media videos called “First Look.”

“The eShow is great for retailers who either aren’t traveling to shows this summer or who just want to be first to see and buy the newest products,” said Ted Teele, CEO, OneCoast. “This retailer interest has been key in generating strong results on the show’s opening day.”

In addition to showcasing the newest products, the eShow is offering buyers:

• the ability to browse products through dozens of online catalogs – a new feature on OneCoast.com
• videos that showcase product line introductions
• the same great specials found at the traditional markets
• an expanded schedule of educational seminars from speakers such as Bob Negen and Lynni Megginson
• an easy way to request an appointment with sales reps in our showrooms this summer

Many vendors will be featured in the eShow, including Mud Pie, SwitchFlops by Lindsay Phillips, Alexa’s Angels, America Retold, Beatriz Ball, Napa Home & Garden, and Wellspring.

The eShow is open 24 hours a day to all retailers and designers. New visitors to the website need to register on www.oneCoast.com to view pricing and place orders.

Buyers can visit the eShow at www.onecoast.com/eshow.

About OneCoast
OneCoast is the largest and only national wholesale provider of gift, home, and collegiate products to retailers throughout the United States. We help hundreds of leading vendors market and sell their products to over 60,000 independent retail stores, internet stores, interior designers, and retail chains. Our retailers enjoy the benefits and convenience of purchasing products for their stores by working with our professional and consultative sales organization, by visiting our award-winning showrooms across the country, by shopping on www.onecoast.com, and by contacting our customer service team. Since 1997, OneCoast has helped both vendors and retailers maximize their sales and profitability by providing innovative programs and services not found elsewhere in our industry. To learn more, please visit www.onecoast.com.