marketplace, and the popular Buyer’s Bucks
program returns, offering retailers the
opportunity to win $1000 to spend with
exhibitors at the show.
To break up your shopping trip, stop by
the Buyers’ Lounge to relax, enjoy a complimentary refreshment and to charge your
electronic devices.
The Fall 2014 Quebec Gift Fair will
take place August 24 to 27.
www.quebecgiftfair.org
NY NOW
A sneak peek at what’s in store
at NY Now
This August, the NY Now
show will feature 100,000
products in 400 plus categories across its four signature
collections: Home, Lifestyle,
Handmade and New!
The show’s educational program includes retailer-focused programming and
expert-led sessions including Spa-ctacular,
presented by the Day Spa Association; a
half-day Museum Store Association program and five seminars hosted by Craft
Retailers & Artists for Tomorrow.
Buyer hospitality includes daily Fresh
Start Breakfasts from 8: 30 a.m. to 9: 30 a.m.
and Happy Hour Receptions from 5 p.m.
to 6 p.m. at Pier 94.
Beyond events and education, NY
Now will feature four special product displays: Open House Display featuring four
key 2014/2015 trends, Made in USA,
SustainAbility: Design for a Better World
and New! Preview showcasing products
from exhibitors at Pier 94.
The NY Now show will take place
from August 16 to 20.
www.nynow.com
Alberta Gift Fair
Western Canada’s largest show
is ushering in fall with a bang!
Western Canada’s largest gift
show returns this August with
another excellent seminar program. The star-studded line-up
boasts presentations from Cheryll Gillespie
and Sam Shakura, the hosts of the award-winning travel adventure show Let’s Shop.
Popular buyer benefits and features
will also be back, including free parking,
free Wi-Fi, Super Tuesday specials from
70 plus exhibitors, a Margarita Party in
SDS Distributors’ booth on Tuesday and
a Wine Reception in Hall C.
New this show is a chance for buyers to
win daily draw prizes that include gift certificates for Tim Horton’s and gas vouchers.
When you get exhausted from all the
excitement, take a break in the show’s
Buyers’ Oasis Lounge. Kick up your feet,
enjoy complimentary refreshments and
recharge your batteries – along with your
electronic devices.
The Alberta Gift Fair will take place
from August 17 to 20.
www.albertagiftfair.org
Quebec Gift Fair
Show rolls out lots of new services
and features
The Quebec Gift Fair has lots
in store for buyers this August.
Topping the list is free Wi-Fi
for all attendees. Coming in at a close second is a complimentary breakfast seminar
series presented by Pierre Montpetit and
Patrick Gauthier focused on in-store selling and inspired branding techniques.
Leading fashion and décor expert, Jean
Airoldi, will kick off Tuesday Madness
with a session on the hottest trends in the
Trade Shows
Dates to remember
August
Toronto Gift Fair
August 10 to 13, 2014
Toronto, Ontario
www.torontogiftfair.org
The Mode Accessories Show
August 10 to 12, 2014
Toronto, Ontario
www.mode-accessories.com
N Y Now
August 16 to 20, 2014
New York, N. Y.
www.nynow.com
Alberta Gift Fair
August 17 to 20, 2014
Edmonton, Alberta
www.albertagiftfair.org
Quebec Gift Fair
August 24 to 27, 2014
Montreal, Quebec
www.quebecgiftfair.org
September
Maritime Gift & Craft Show
September 6 to 8, 2014
Halifax, Nova Scotia
www.maritimegiftshow.ca
Vancouver Gift Expo
September 14 to 15, 2014
Vancouver, British Columbia
www.vancouvergiftexpo.com
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