November 17, 2008
EX•TRACTS® IS SOLD OUT FOR WINTER 2009
- Continued Development at NYIGF Offers Depth & Breadth of Resources -
WHITE PLAINS, NY, November 17, 2008...All available exhibit space within EX•TRACTS ® is sold out for the winter 2009 edition of the New York International Gift Fair® (NYIGF®), Sunday, January 25, through Thursday, January 29, 2009, at New York City’s Jacob K. Javits Convention Center. Since the show’s integration into NYIGF in February 2008, it has continued to evolve by coalescing innovative and emerging personal care resources alongside thousands of complementary product lines.
November 12, 2008
2009 WINTER HOME TEXTILES MARKET WEEK® INTRODUCES NEW & EXPANDED RESOURCES TO NEW YORK
- Seminar Series and Industry Events Planned at Multiple Locations -
WHITE PLAINS, NY, November 12, 2008...Expanded resources, extended lines, and a myriad of new products await buyers attending Home Textiles Market Week®, Friday, January 23, through Thursday, January 29, 2009, in New York City. The semi-annual market for mid-to-high-end home textiles includes locations at the New York International Gift Fair® (NYIGF®) at the Jacob K. Javits Convention Center and Passenger Ship Terminal Piers 90, 92 and 94, 230 Fifth Avenue and 7 W New York. Industry-specific events, including dynamic seminars and special events, have been included in the schedule as added value for winter market participants.
November 6, 2008
FRESH NEW COMPANIES INTEGRATED INTO WINTER NYIGF
- Product Breadth and Depth in All Nine Divisions Intensifies -
WHITE PLAINS, NY, November 6, 2008…Buyers will be introduced to scores of new companies and new introductions from established brands as they search for fresh resources at the 156th semi-annual New York International Gift Fair® (NYIGF®), which runs Sunday, January 25, through Thursday, January 29, 2009, at the Jacob K. Javits Convention Center and Passenger Ship Terminal Piers 90, 92 and 94.
November 6, 2008
“SUSTAINABILITY” PROGRAM EVOLVES AT WINTER 2009 NYIGF
-- Special Product Exhibit and Seminars Focus on the Newest “Green” Issues --
WHITE PLAINS, NY, November 6, 2008…Taking “green” product design further into the mainstream is the focus of SustainAbility: design for a better world™, a special curated exhibit and three-part educational program returning to the 156th semi-annual New York International Gift Fair® (NYIGF®), January 25-29, 2009. This signature program will enter its third year providing gift and home retailers information and inspiration about balancing environmental responsibility with stylish product design and profitable business practices.
November 5, 2008
WINTER 2009 NYIGF OFFERS FULL SLATE OF EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMS & SPECIAL EVENTS
- Seminars Emphasize Strategies for Challenging Economic Times -
WHITE PLAINS, NY, November 5, 2008…A comprehensive series of educational sessions covering business issues pertinent to retailers will be among highlights of the 156th semi-annual New York International Gift Fair® (NYIGF®), Sunday, January 25, through Thursday, January 29, 2009, at the Jacob K. Javits Convention Center and Passenger Ship Terminal Piers 90, 92 and 94. Exciting special events, displays and buyer promotions also will enhance the market experience for buyers and exhibitors. (NOTE: A full seminar and event schedule follows.)
November 3, 2008
GLM AND WHEREOWARE EXPAND ONLINE CATALOG GALLERY
- Strong Debut at NYIGF Leads to Additional Shows -
WHITE PLAINS, NY, November 3, 2008 …GLM®, a dmg world media business and Whereoware have expanded the Online Catalog Gallery – a visual product finder – to websites for the National Stationery Show®, The Gourmet Housewares Show®, The Supply Side® and the West Coast Gift Shows in Los Angeles, Portland, San Francisco and Seattle, effective immediately. The Catalog Gallery program launched in spring 2008, on the New York International Gift Fair® (NYIGF®) website, and generated more than 6,000 leads and received more than 3.5 million catalog page views.
October 3, 2008
ONLINE REGISTRATION NOW OPEN FOR JANUARY 2009 NYIGF
- NYIGF.com Offers Advance Planning Tools, Hotel & Travel Discounts -
WHITE PLAINS, NY, October 3, 2008…With one quick visit to www.nyigf.com, retailers can now register online for the winter edition of the New York International Gift Fair® (NYIGF®), January 25-29, 2009. The NYIGF website is also designed to help attendees set their shopping strategy and plan their visit to New York with sophisticated advance planning tools, such as an Online Catalog Gallery, Directory Search and Hotel & Travel discounts.
October 2, 2008
NYIGF ACCEPTING APPLICATIONS THROUGH NOVEMBER 15 FOR "A+: THE YOUNG DESIGNERS' PLATFORM"
WHITE PLAINS, NY, October 1, 2008…Young designers - including students, recent graduates, or new companies in business for one year or less - are invited to participate in "A+: The Young Designer's Platform", an "incubator" exhibit area within Accent on Design® at the New York International Gift Fair® (NYIGF®). Applications to participate in the winter market are available online and will be accepted through Saturday, November 15, 2008.
September 5, 2008
CALENDAR ALERT: NYIGF WINTER 2009 – DATE AND LOCATION CHANGE
All NYIGF Divisions and Locations Will Run Sunday to Thursday; New York’s Newest Division Moves to Pier 90
WHITE PLAINS, NY, August 21, 2008… George Little Management, LLC (GLM®) has announced that the winter 2009 edition of the New York International Gift Fair® (NYIGF®) will run Sunday, January 25, through Thursday, January 29, 2009, at New York City’s Jacob K. Javits Convention Center, and Passenger Ship Terminal Piers 90, 92 and 94.
September 4, 2008
HOME TEXTILES MARKET WEEK® DEFIES CHALLENGING ECONOMY
- International Buyers Integral to Solid Order-Writing-
WHITE PLAINS, NY, September 4, 2008… Solid and consistent order-writing by retailers unified the Summer 2008 Home Textiles Market Week® across New York with an unexpected level of energy, despite current economic realities. The semi-annual market for mid-to-high-end home textiles ran August 15-21, at the New York International Gift Fair® (NYIGF®) (at the Jacob K. Javits Convention Center, Metropolitan Pavilion and Passenger Ship Terminal Piers), 230 Fifth Avenue and 7 West 34th Street.
September 2, 2008
FIRST SUMMER EXTRACTS® AT JAVITS EXCEEDS EXPECTATIONS
- Established & Emerging Companies Enjoy Increased Buyer Activity -
WHITE PLAINS, NY, September 2, 2008… For nearly 100 exhibitors in EX•TRACTS®: New discoveries in beauty and wellness, the first summer edition following its integration into the New York International Gift Fair® (NYIGF®) at the Jacob K. Javits Convention Center proved to be a profitable success. During its five-day run, August 17-21, NYIGF attracted 36,000 trade attendees including some 6,000 spa, salon and specialty retailers.
August 29, 2008
BUYERS ACTIVE AT NEW YORK INTERNATIONAL GIFT FAIR®
Category Refinement & New Products Strengthen End of Season Buying
WHITE PLAINS, NY, August 29, 2008… A considerable selection of new merchandise, strategically categorized among nine product divisions, lured 36,000 attendees to the summer edition of the New York International Gift Fair® (NYIGF®) at the Jacob K. Javits Convention Center; Passenger Ship Terminal Piers 92 and 94 and Metropolitan Pavilion. Participants in the show’s 155th semi-annual edition included buyers from all 50 states and more than 75 countries, as well as over 2,900 exhibitors, 400 of which were first-time participants in the Fair.
August 18, 2008
NEW YORK HOME TEXTILES MARKET WEEK ANNOUNCES SUMMER 2008 BEST NEW PRODUCT AWARDS
Andrew Morgan Collection’s Palace Gates Knitted Blanket Named "Best of Market"
NEW YORK, NY, August 18, 2008... Andrew Morgan Collection’s Palace Gates knitted blanket received the “Best of Market” award today in the New York Home Textiles Market Week® Best New Product Awards. Awards also were presented in four product-specific categories — Bed, Bath, Dining and Home Accessories — to winners and finalists selected by a prestigious panel of trade and consumer editors. Criteria included innovation in design, creative use of materials/construction and new fiber, material or technology.
August 18, 2008
EX•TRACTS ANNOUNCES SUMMER 2008 BEST NEW PRODUCT AWARD WINNERS
- Sohum's Royale Collection Bon Bon Packaging Named 'Best of Show' -
NEW YORK, NY, August 18, 2008… Sohum’s Royale Collection Bon Bon Packaging claimed the “Best of Show” title today in the Best New Product Awards at EX•TRACTS®: New discoveries in beauty and wellness. Awards were also presented in five product-specific categories – Bath & Body, Beauty Accessory, Cosmetic & Fragrance, Natural/Organic and Packaging – with winners and finalists selected by a panel of trade and consumer editors. Criteria included innovative design, creative use of materials/construction and use of new materials/technology.
August 18, 2008
ACCENT ON DESIGN® AWARDS RECOGNIZE DESIGN EXCELLENCE
- Four Winners Announced Today at NYIGF -
NEW YORK, NY, August 17, 2008… Four exhibitors in the juried Accent on Design® division were recognized today for design creativity and ingenuity. The awards were presented at the New York International Gift Fair® (NYIGF®), where Accent on Design runs through Thursday, August 21.
August 15, 2008
NEW WEBSITE SUPPORTS AND PROMOTES NY MARKET
New York, NY, August 15, 2008 … The “New York Market: Built for Business” partners – GLM®, a dmg world media business, 7 W New York, 41 Madison and 230 Fifth Avenue – have announced the launch of www.nymarketweek.com.
June 24, 2008
GLM ANNOUNCES NYIGF PERSONNEL CHANGES
NEW YORK, NY June 24, 2008…George Little Management, LLC (GLM®), a dmg world media business, has announced a series of management-level personnel changes for the New York International Gift Fair® (NYIGF®).
