Urban Expositions

Change is in the Air: Urban Expositions Launches Windy City Gift Show

In an effort to reestablish the Chicagoland area as the premier trade center for gift retailers throughout the Midwest and surrounding areas, Urban Expositions has announced plans to launch the Windy City Gift Show. Set... more »

Urban Expositions Anticipates Continued Growth for April 2013 Portland Gift & Accessories Show

The Portland Gift & Accessories Show will return to the Oregon Convention Center April 6 - 8, 2013. The new April date pattern provides retailers the opportunity to get a jump start on the busy... more »

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... more »

Attendance Increase, Brisk Business Headline November 2012 Smoky Mountain Gift Show

The November 7-10, 2012 edition of the Smoky Mountain Gift Show recorded a 6% increase in attendance over the 2011 edition. As the second edition under the management of Urban Expositions, the show's traffic, selection... more »

Fresh Start. Fresh Ideas. Fresh Perspective

As the first edition under Urban Expositions management, the January 25-28, 2013 California Gift Show will welcome an expanded exhibitor base, including established industry leaders, emerging newcomers and two new product categories custom-tailored to the... more »

Chris Menefee Joins Urban Expositions Sales Team

Urban Expositions announces the appointment of gift and home industry veteran Chris Menefee to the executive sales team for its cash and carry division. In his new role, Menefee will work in tandem with Jim... more »

Urban Expositions to Relocate the October 20-22, 2012 Gulf Coast Gift Show to the Edgewater Beach & Golf Resort in Panama City Beach, FL

Urban Expositions has announced plans to relocate the October 20-22, 2012 Gulf Coast Gift Show from Fort Walton Beach, Florida's Emerald Coast Convention Center to the Edgewater Beach & Golf Resort in Panama City Beach,... more »

Urban Acquires California Gift Show From MMPI; Seizes Opportunity to Unify, Revitalize Southern California Marketplace

Urban Expositions announces its acquisition of the California Gift Show® from Merchandise Mart Properties Inc. (MMPI). The management transition will take place following the July 2012 edition of the semi-annual show held at the Los... more »