Boston Gift Show highlights New England’s newest products

Custom-tailored to the local and tourist New England retail market, the Boston Gift Show returns to the Boston Convention & Exhibition Center April 2-5, 2016 with a versatile selection of brand new designs, including giftware, home accessories, gourmet, artisan crafts, souvenir and resort resources for the region’s retail buying ordering needs. “The Boston Gift Show is the sourcing answer for any New England retailer seeking fresh new finds to differentiate their store, attract attention and sales,” said Dirk von Gal, industry vice president of gift, Urban Expositions. “That’s because we’ve worked to create a one-stop resource for brand new designs, artisan crafts and unique styles – all carefully curated to reflect the interests of the New England consumer. Our buyers know they’ll find everything they need, so close to home.”

New England retailers will have the opportunity to explore hundreds of lines conveniently organized into five product sectors on the show floor, including: Gifts Etc., Souvenir Source, Makers’ Market, Made In New England and Treasures to Go (immediate delivery).

Among the highlights for the April 2016 Boston Gift Show:

New Expresspass Registration and parking rebate: Registration and entry as easy as possible, while also ensuring the wholesale integrity of the event, the Boston Gift Show is offering a new, easy ExpressPass registration. Rather than receiving a badge in advance by mail, retailers can receive an ExpressPass via email to scan with onsite readers and quickly print out badge(s) when they arrive at the show. Retailers who pre-register online for the new ExpressPass can also take advantage of a special parking rebate. To redeem it, they need to present their ExpressPass, buyer badge and parking receipt at the show information desk onsite to receive a rebate of up to $5.

New resources: The Boston Gift Show is attracting a number of new, first-time exhibitors, including Darice, Global Printing & Packaging, Goldmax Int’l Pvt.Ltd., Greenwich Bay Trading Co., Kristy Jane, Life Ponderings, NuAmerican, Odomap & Historical Posters, Pretzel & Monkey LLC, Stylish Accents LLC, The World’s Best Box, and Whimsy Collages. This is an early sampling of new exhibitors and attendees are encouraged to check the website for an updated listing.

Makers’ Market: Bringing together artisans and designers showcasing hand-styled crafts in all media and across all categories, the Makers’ Market product section will connect retailers looking for unique designs and artisans who make them. Retailers will find a selection of domestic and international designs, including tabletop, ceramics, textiles, home decor, jewelry and more. Buyers are invited to vote for the show’s new “Best Maker” and explore special spotlight on American-made designs.

Souvenir Source: The Boston Gift Show is the perfect one-stop-shop for retailers seeking the New England souvenir and resource resources.  The show’s Souvenir Source section includes a versatile selection of destination, resort and tourist merchandise, souvenirs, t-shirts, coastal and nautical, logo products, shell items, jewelry/fashion accessories, toys/games and more.

Treasures to Go: Treasures to Go will feature a vast selection of jewelry, fashion accessories and other treasures available for immediate delivery to the trade.

Onsite buyer services: The Boston Gift Show offers a full roster of buyer services and amenities including:

Goody bag giveaways – The first 100 stores to arrive at the show on Saturday, April 2 and Sunday, April 3 will receive a special tote bag filled with product from many of the show’s exhibitors.

Specials and new product displays – Retailers will have a chance to save on their show orders with participating exhibitors. Many exhibitors will offer various savings on their lines and other discounts during the show. Attendees can also visit the new exhibitor product preview area to discover brand new lines on the show floor.