Sep 28, 2015

Philadelphia National Candy, Gift & Gourmet Show to run alongside Philadelphia Gift Show in 2016

In a move that expands crossover business opportunities for their respective attendee and exhibitor audiences, Urban Expositions and the Retail Confectioners Association of Philadelphia (RCAP) have announced plans to co-locate events in January 2016.

As part of the arrangement, the RCAP’s Philadelphia National Candy, Gift & Gourmet Show (Jan. 9-11), formerly held in Atlantic City, moves to the Greater Philadelphia Expo Center in Oaks, Pennsylvania, to run alongside Urban Expositions’ Philadelphia Gift Show (Jan. 8-11).

Urban and the RCAP will each operate its respective show independently — utilizing one cohesive floor plan at the Greater Philadelphia Expo Center to ensure seamless access between each event. In addition, each event will honor the other’s badges for optimum convenience.

Held semi-annually at the Greater Philadelphia Expo Center, the all-category Philadelphia Gift Show attracts gift retailers from throughout the Mid-Atlantic and tri-state regions who come to explore the latest introductions and best-selling designs from the region’s leading sales agencies, top name manufacturers, emerging companies and local artisans. These exhibitors showcase everything from giftware, souvenirs and novelties to home décor, fashion accessories, garden products and more.

As the nation’s largest show dedicated to the retail confectioner, the semi-annual Philadelphia National Candy, Gift and Gourmet Show attracts specialty retailers, wholesalers and manufacturers seeking the latest offerings in the category, including candy, chocolate and gourmet specialties to candy-making equipment, packaging and plush items.

“Co-locating with the Philadelphia Candy, Gourmet & Gift Show promises to add a new level of excitement to the Philadelphia Gift Show,” said Dean Russo, director of the Philadelphia Gift Show. “Buyers from both events will appreciate the opportunity to explore an expanded selection that definitely offers ways to refresh and enhance their own store mix and exhibitors will certainly welcome the chance to reach new retail audiences. It’s definitely a win-win.”

For more information about the Philadelphia Gift Show, visit www.philadelphiagiftshow.com. For information on the Philadelphia National Candy, Gift & Gourmet Show, visit www.phillycandyshow.com.