Feb 2, 2016

Winter 2016 Seattle Gift Show spotlights regional specialties, handcrafted styles

Held January 22-25, 2016 at the Washington State Convention Center, the winter 2016 Seattle Gift Show delighted retailers with a versatile selection of regional best sellers and handcrafted styles across all categories.  Joining the show’s popular Makers’ Market section, the new Urban Craft Uprising pavilion offered retailers even more unique, hand-styled designs to shop with more than 30 artisans from Seattle’s largest indie craft show featured.

During the show, Urban Expositions announced the summer 2016 Seattle Gift Show schedule at the Washington State Convention Center, slated for August 19-22, 2016.

“The Pacific Northwest market is unique and we understand the specialized needs of the region’s retailers and their clientele. We’ve worked hard to assemble a selection of product in every category from a wide range of exhibitors and manufacturers that truly reflects the regional interests, eclectic tastes  and discerning needs of the marketplace,” said Donna Guess, vice president souvenir, SF Market, Seattle, Urban Expositions.  “The introduction of the Urban Craft Uprising pavilion is another way we’ve tried to stay true to the Pacific Northwest retailer by offering even more handcrafted and artisan goods and we’re so pleased to hear how happy our attendees were with the addition.”

Among the show highlights, Urban Craft Uprising hosted a roundtable discussion focusing on Indie Crafts that joined the full educational seminar line-up at the show, which also included a conservation-focused seminar led by Tommy Brown of the Saint Louis Zoo.  Retailers also had the chance to win prizes ranging from $100 cash giveaways to exhibitor-sponsored gift baskets. The show also asked for retailers’ input in voting for their favorite product on display in the Maker’s Market section, choosing Lucky Horses the Seattle Gift Show’s “Best Maker.”