Events
Attendees and vendors reunite in-person at Smoky Mountain Gift Show
Events
Nov. 25, 2020
The 55th annual event took extra precautions to create a safe place to do business.
Philadelphia Gift Show postponed to March 2021
Events
Nov. 19, 2020
Clarion Events moves show from late January to March 28-31, 2021 based on industry feedback.
Government orders force cancellation of Ocean City Resort Gift Expo
Events
Nov. 11, 2020
Mandate issued by Maryland governor limits gatherings in state to 25 people or less.
ASD and IGES launch the Online Market
Events
Nov. 10, 2020
Virtual platform features more than 600 vendors and 19 product categories.
Surf Expo’s January 2021 moves forward with safety-focused in-person event
Kristin Ely
Events
Nov. 3, 2020
The Jan. 6-8, 2021 event in Orlando moves to the West Concourse of the Orange County Convention Center.
NY NOW cancels Winter 2021 in-person market
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Nov. 2, 2020
Organizers will focus on newly launched NY NOW Digital Market in lieu of February 2021 event.
IGES and Smoky Mountain Gift Show come together at Tennessee Market Week
Events
Oct. 16, 2020
Health and safety is top priority at the Nov. 4-7, 2020 in-person event.
Clarion’s Gift & Souvenir Marketplace launches
Kristin Ely
Events
Oct. 8, 2020
New, interactive platform was developed to connect exhibitors and retailers through February 2021.
Surf Expo Connect kicks off with positive note
Kristin Ely
Events
Sept. 17, 2020
After a rocky start to the season, beach lifestyle and boardsports retailers have a booming summer.
Clarion cancels Las Vegas Souvenir & Resort Gift Show
Events
Aug. 5, 2020
Show organizer will launch virtual Gift & Souvenir Marketplace from September 2020 to February 2021.
Surf Expo September goes virtual
Kristin Ely
Events
July 28, 2020
Citing the ongoing pandemic, show will launch virtual Surf Expo Connect, Sept. 16-18, 2020.
New show comes to Texas
Events
July 24, 2020
The Corpus Christi Souvenir & Resort Show is Sept. 30-Oct. 2.
Clarion provides safety update on Las Vegas show
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July 16, 2020
Precautions for Oct. 7-10 show include physical distancing and increased sanitation and first-aid stations.
Surf Expo provides health and safety update
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June 12, 2020
Task force created to develop on-site preparedness plan.
IMC campuses reopen with new safety procedures
Events
June 11, 2020
AmericasMart reopened June 8; High Point, World Market Center Las Vegas to reopen June 15.
An upbeat start
Kristin Ely
Events
May 12, 2020
January’s Surf Expo set the tone for a positive start for retail in 2020.
Clarion Events launches Pay It Forward Fund
Events
May 11, 2020
Industry suppliers and Clarion Events will provide travel assistance to fall and winter live events.
The shows will go on: No plans to cancel Surf Expo or Clarion’s summer and fall events
Kristin Ely
Events
March 25, 2020
Surf Expo is actively planning its Sept. 10-12, 2020 show.
Industry responding to Surf Expo cancellation
Events
Oct. 26, 2019
​Buyers and exhibitors adapt their business strategies to find new opportunities.
Seaside retailer magazine to debut during the fall show season
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Sept. 3, 2019
Show attendees can obtain a preview issue and a chance to subscribe.