PORTLAND GIFT & ACCESSORIES SHOW
OREGON CONVENTION CENTER
January 7-10, 2006Pre-Show Report
San Francisco : The 149th semi-annual Portland Gift & Accessories Show®, which takes place January 7-10, 2006, is the first gift market of the winter buying season. This January, the Portland show will feature many manufacturers and artisans that will use the market to launch their product to the wholesale trade in a completely reformatted floorplan. In addition, there will be a major emphasis on resort and souvenir products as well as personal accessories, one-of-a-kind handcrafted merchandise, spa products and indoor/outdoor living accessories. The upcoming event will feature approximately 500 booths and 3,000 lines as well as all new educational programming featuring a new speaker, a retailers’ networking roundtable and the popular Demonstration Theater.
The Market
The Portland market will include 300 exhibiting companies, encompassing 48,000 net square feet of exhibit space at the Oregon Convention Center. The Portland Gift & Accessories Show® will feature a variety of giftware, decorative accessories, personal and fashion accessories, home décor, garden & outdoor product, one-of-a-kind, handmade merchandise, antiques and collectibles, tableware and fine jewelry. Nearly 5,000 buyers are expected to attend the show.
“The January 7-10, 2006 Portland market, allows retailers an opportunity to restock their inventory after the busy fourth quarter buying season. Many of the exhibitors guarantee early shipping and delivery dates to accommodate their accounts in this region. As the economic climate in the Northwest has shown an increase in consumer confidence, attendees will be looking for the latest trends to fill their shelves and satisfy their clientele. In addition, the management team has gone to great lengths to assist independent storeowners in their success by providing a forum for them to network and discuss their trials and triumphs in business today,” said David Gilfoyle, Show Manager of the Portland Gift & Accessories Show, Western Exhibitors, Inc.
Portland Gift & Accessories StatisticsAnticipated Number of Booths: 500
Anticipated Net Square Footage: 48,000
Anticipated Buyer Attendance: 5,000Programs
The Portland Gift & Accessories Show® will feature a completely new educational programming. These programs are specifically designed to educate retailers in increasing their profit margins and refresh their business for success. Please view the At-A-Glance information for complete details. Additionally, two Retailer Networking Roundtables are scheduled on Saturday and Sunday at 3:00 pm, and a buyer and exhibitor reception will be held on Monday, January 9, 2006, 6:00 pm-7:00 pm. This reception gives buyers and exhibitors an opportunity to relax, network and enjoy hors d’oeuvres, cocktails, live entertainment and wine tasting from several Oregon vineyards at no charge—the wine tasting begins at 4:30 pm.
Seminars
Reservations for seminars and events taking place at the Portland Gift & Accessories Show® can be made by phone, fax, on-line at www.portlandgift.com or mail. Many events sell out in advance and most offer a 25 percent price discount for pre-registration—reservations are required for the Monday sessions. Checks, Visa, Mastercard are accepted and cash is acceptable on-site. For additional information, visit the Portland Gift & Accessories Show® web site at www.portlandgift.com or call Customer Service at 415.346.6666 or fax inquiries to 415.346.4965. The pre-registration deadline is Wednesday, January 5, 2006.
Seminar Reservations
Reservations for seminars and events taking place at the Portland Gift & Accessories Show® can be made by phone, fax, on-line at www.portlandgift.com or mail. Many events sell out in advance and most offer a 25 percent price discount for pre-registration—reservations are required for the Monday sessions. Checks, Visa, Mastercard are accepted and cash is acceptable on-site. Mail requests to: Portland Gift & Accessories Show Special Events,
Western Exhibitors, Inc, 2181 Greenwich Street, San Francisco, CA 94123. For additional information, visit the Portland Gift & Accessories Show® web site at www.portlandgift.com or call Customer Service at 415.346.6666 or fax inquiries to 415.346.4965. The pre-registration deadline is Wednesday, January 5, 2005.Buyer Amenities
Discount Day—Monday, June 6, 2005 is a bargain for buyers. Seminars are at a reduced rate and multiple seminars are at a discount.
Demonstration Theater—Back by popular demand, Demonstration Theater will feature free daily workshops held on the show floor. Exhibitors will demonstrate a host of different ways their products can be sold, displayed or combined to obtain the highest profit margins.
Retailer Networking Round Table—New to the Portland Gift & Accessories Show, seasoned and novice retailers will an opportunity to relate their personal experiences in business today. Led and moderated by independent retailers, Audrey Perino and Ken Kane of Woodbloom in Portland, these free sessions will open the floor to a host of issues storeowners face everyday.
“Only In Portland” Show Specials—Many exhibiting companies will be offering specials that can only be found on-site at the Portland Gift & Accessories Show®. Retailers wanting to take advantage of these cost-effective incentives will receive a preliminary listing with their badges and a complete listing on-site.
Three buyers will have an opportunity to win $500 cash for orders in daily drawings Saturday-Monday. Attendees will obtain their game cards at the Launching Pad located in the registration lobby, and after having their cards stamped by various exhibitors; they can then be entered into the drawing. Winners need not be present.
Parking Rebates—Retailers can receive up to $6 for their parking at specific lots by presenting the coupon located in the badge mailer at the show office. Parking will be available at the recently completed underground garage at the Oregon Convention Center. Log onto www.portlandgift.com or www.oregoncc.org for complete, updated parking information.
Product Categories
Artisans Avenue, Gift & Collectibles, Stationery and Trend Merchandise, Multi-Cultural Merchandise, Personal Care Products, Personal/Fashion Accessories, Garden & Outdoor Living Products, Housewares and Gourmet Products, Home Décor and Accessories,The Jewelry Vaultsm—featuring fine and fashion jewelry, semi-precious stones, precious stones, gold, silver, beads, multi-cultural accessories, watches and FoodFocus—pre-packaged, gourmet food items, The Vintage Collection—antiques and found objects.
Travel Information
Travel arrangements can be made through Group Travel Associates, the official travel agent for the Portland Gift & Accessories Show®. To make reservations, call 800.821.0339 (outside California) or 805.496.1251 (Continental U.S.). Reservations also can be made on line at www.gtameetings.com. FAX 805.496.1291.
Exhibitor/Attendee Information
For exhibitor information regarding the Portland Gift & Accessories Show®, contact David Gilfoyle at 415.447.3232. Fax: 415.346.4965. E-mail: david@weshows.com. Additional information can be found by visiting Western Exhibitors’ web site at www.portlandgift.com.
For buyer information, contact Western Exhibitors, LLC, 2181 Greenwich Street, San Francisco, CA 94123. Phone: 800.346.1212 (outside Bay Area); 415.346.0168 (within San Francisco Bay Area). Fax: 415.346.4965. E-mail: showinfo@weshows.com. Additional information can be found by visiting Western Exhibitors’ web site at www.portlandgift.com.
Portland Show Dates and Hours
Saturday, January 7 - Monday, January 9 9:00 am-6:00 pm
Tuesday, January 10 9:00 am-1:00 pmThe Portland Gift & Accessories Show® is managed and produced by Western Exhibitors, Inc., San Francisco, California. The Portland Gift & Accessories Show® and The Jewelry Vaultsm are registered trademarks of Western Exhibitors, Inc., San Francisco, California USA
Press Contact:
Stacey L. Heiss
Director of Marketing
415.447.3237
415.346.4965 (FAX)
stacey@weshows.com (e-mail)