Make sure you stop by the product preview area at the show. The display area will be filled with the newest designs and creative ideas for your store.
Free Business- Building Seminars:
Take advantage of free business-building seminars hosted by a wide range of industry experts.
Patti Brio
Chris Lake
Saturday, August 17
Get in with the Pin-Crowd! Using Pinterest to Grow Your Business and Connect With Your Customers
Presenter: Patti Brio, principal, Patti Brio and Associates
1:00 p.m.- 2:00 p.m.
Are your customers” pinning”? If your customers are primarily female, shop at stores like West Elm, Whole Foods and Nordstrom, they are probably part of Pinterest’s 11.6 million registered participants. Pinterest drives more traffic than Google+, LinkedIn and MySpace combined. So can you use it for marketing? You bet! The visual nature of retail products, displays and shoppers makes Pinterest the perfect vehicle to connect with your customers. This class will take you through the basics of using Pinterest for marketing and will have you connecting with your customers in a visual and social conversation that produces benefits. Brand identity, customer loyalty and retention? It’s all possible with Pinterest!
Real Americana: How to Build, Market and Sell Your Made in the USA Assortment Presenter: Chris Lake, Retail Director, ARAMARK Parks and Destinations
2:30 p.m. - 3:30 p.m.
Learn how to not only build a winning collection of Made in the USA product, but also how to market, display and sell those products to your customers. Learn how customer engagement and interpretive messaging can help sell even more!
Skip McGrath
Christopher Gaona
Sunday, August 18
Taking Your Retail Business Online to eBay, Amazon and Other Selling Venues Speaker: Skip McGrath, author, speaker and veteran eBay and Amazon seller
11:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
More and more retailers are finding success and additional profits by adding online selling venues such as eBay and Amazon. Veteran eBay and Amazon seller, Skip McGrath, will show you how you can easily expand your retail business by selling your merchandise online. A typical retail store has a marketplace radius of 25 miles, whereas eBay, Amazon and other online venues can expand your marketplace to the whole world and expose your products to tens of millions of customers. Skip will explain how these venues work, how you can access them and where you can find help taking your business online for minimal investment.
Retail Store Design: Creating An Inviting Space That Drives More Sales Speaker: Christopher Gaona, Principal, Christopher Gaona Design Studio
1:00 p.m.- 2:00 p.m.
Want to create a retail space that draws customers in and enhances their experience while shopping at your store? Then join Christopher Gaona of Christopher Gaona Design Studio as he details the design process including innovative store lighting and space planning to make your store stand out among the competition.
Visual Merchandising and Trendspotting: Telling Your Story Through Merchandising. Speaker: Christopher Gaona, Principal, Christopher Gaona Design Studio
2:30 p.m. – 3:30 p.m.
Learn how to create a narrative with your product that draws customer's attention and increases your sales. Plus, hear Christopher's take on keeping your creative sensors attuned to trends so you can keep both your product and displays current and fresh!
Bruce Baker
Monday, August 19
Top Ways To Improve Your Sales & Customer Service Techniques To Make Your Register Ring! Speaker: Bruce Baker
1:00 p.m.- 2:00 p.m.
The best thing any business can do to increase sales is to teach the front line staff top-notch sales and customer service skills. From body language and an effective greeting, to creating loyal buyers through customer service, learn proven tips and techniques to get your customers to buy now and come back again and again.
Low-Cost, Easy Promotional Tools To Boost Your Business Speaker, Bruce Baker
2:30 p.m. - 3:30 p.m.
Want to learn how to drive more traffic to your store without spending a small fortune on marketing and advertising? Then attend this informative seminar focusing on quick and easy promotions that you can start doing today! Hear success stories on what has worked for others to boost their sales, including utilizing the latest technology advances from apps, QR codes and more.
ADDITIONAL BUYER SERVICES:
Free Coffee Each Morning Buyers are welcome to have a cup of coffee each morning starting at 9AM.
Popcorn Social More information coming soon.
Show Specials: View a list of specials offered by exhibitors at the Seattle Gift Show as it becomes available
Earth Conscious Options (ECO):
Check back to download this special listing of exhibitors with products that fall under the Green, Sustainable, Organic and Recycled category as the list becomes available.
Onsite Buyer Services Representative:
We will have an onsite buyer representative to help you with your buying trip.
World Class Dining Options:
Don't miss the world class dining options just steps away from the center, as well as a variety of restaurants and food service areas inside the center.
Questions on any buyer services? Contact Jhana Jordan for questions.
SEATTLE GIFT SHOW August 17-20, 2013
Washington State Convention Center
Hours:
Sat. Aug. 17: 9am-6pm
Sun. Aug. 18: 9am-6pm
Mon. Aug. 19: 9am-6pm
Tues. Aug. 20: 9am-3pm
Where:
Washington State Convention Center
800 Convention Place
Seattle, WA 98101-2350
PACIFIC MARKET CENTER August 14-20, 2013 Summer Gift & Home Accessories Show
Hours:
Aug. 14-15: 9am- 6pm
Aug. 16: 9am- 8pm
Aug.17-19: 9am- 6pm
Aug. 20: 9am- 4pm
Where:
6100 4th Ave South
Seattle, WA 98108
SHOW CONTACTS: For inquires or questions pertaining to the Seattle Gift Show, please call Urban Expositions at 1.800.318.2238 or
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