Apr 21, 2015

Philadelphia Gift Show to include plenty of educational seminars

As part of a continued strategy to offer broader and deeper assortments in every product category, the Philadelphia Gift Show will shine a special product spotlight on its Gourmet, Candy & Confections, Child’s Play, Makers’ Market and Home Accents resources this summer.

Joining a full lineup of buyer services, educational offerings, giveaways and show hospitality for the July 19-22, 2015 edition at the Greater Philadelphia Expo Center in Oaks, Pennsylvania, the expanded offerings give retailers the opportunity to discover fresh new resources.

This July, retailers can look for a number of new resources throughout the show floor, including the special focus areas — Gourmet, Candy and Confection; Child’s Play products for babies, kids, tweens and teens; Home Accents and Made in the USA designs.

With a special spotlight on new resources, the show will also welcome many first-time exhibitors in all categories. Among them: Accents Fashion Accessories, Bali Kraton Treasures, New England Bells, PassItOnWord.com, Silk Saver, Urban Works Textiles and more.

In addition, the expanded and rebranded Makers’ Market area will feature artisans and designers showcasing hand-styled crafts in all media. Urban Expositions has entered into a partnership with CRAFT/American Craft Week, to bring in even more artists and designs. Plus retailers can vote on the “Best Maker” with the returning design competition.

Free Buyer Seminar Series:

Buyers can choose from a host of educational programs touching on a variety of topics and trends, ranging from social media & marketing programs that are part of the popular urban Retail Marketing Bootcamp series by SnapRetail, to fair trade tips and handcrafted-focused seminars.  Visit www.philadelphiagiftshow.com for full seminar schedule and detail on programs.

Sunday, July 19

The 5 Key Elements of a Great Retail Display, 11 a.m. to noon

Speaker: Patti Biro, Principal, Patti Biro and Associates

Unlocking the Power of the Purse, 12:30 to 1:30 p.m.

Speaker: Patti Biro, Principal, Patti Biro and Associates

Do a Month’s Worth of Marketing in 4 Hours or Less, 2 to 3 p.m.

Hosted by: SnapRetail

Monday, July 20

Looking for a Retail Advantage? Add Excitement, Add Sales, Add Handmade American Craft, 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.

Speaker: Diane Sulg, president, CRAFT (Craft Retailers & Artists for Tomorrow)

Go Viral with Social Sharing, 2 to 3 p.m.

Hosted by: SnapRetail

Tuesday, July 21

Maximize Your Website Presence, 2 to 3 p.m.

Hosted By: SnapRetail

What’s New with SnapRetail & Consumer Forum, 3 to 4 p.m.

SHOW FACTS

WHEN: 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. Sunday through Tuesday, July 19-21 and 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Wednesday, July 22.

WHERE: Greater Philadelphia Expo Center, 100 Station Ave., Oaks, Pennsylvania

MORE INFO: www.philadelphiagiftshow.com or call Connections at 855-246-8722.