National Association of Retail Buyers (NARB) To Host Free Seminars: NARB will once again host educational programs during the show.
Tuesday, September 11
Meeting the Challenge-Staying Competitive in the New Economic Reality Speaker: Karen Tryman, director of Retail for DNC/Yellowstone General Stores, member of Board of Directors, NARB
2:00PM-3:00PM
As consumers deal with the economic pressures facing them, we retailers need to be more creative in our retailing techniques to stay competitive in the marketplace. Learn how to use co-branding, benchmark pricing, market basket margin strategies, and creative retail merchandising to stay relevant, competitive, and stay ahead of the curve.
Living Legends Social:
Join us after the show closes on Tuesday evening, September 11, as the Living Legends Association honors one of its own. The Living Legends Association seeks to honor those whose contributions have helped the souvenir industry take shape. Its membership is comprised of souvenir reps, wholesalers, manufacturers and designers. Working together, members strive to improve and better the industry while keeping it vital and having fun along the way. Look for more information coming soon.
Wednesday, September 12
Airports Are Thriving. They’re Where You Want To Be.
9:30a.m.-10:30a.m.
Hosted by:Airport Revenue News (ARN). ARN has covered timely and pertinent issues impacting non-aviation revenues at airports for the past 15 years. The monthly magazine is primarily focused on revenue trends, strategies, noteworthy developments, emerging opportunities and legislative updates of the airport industry as well as the businesses that operate within them.
Hear from prominent airport retailers about how to get into airports, why it’s a venue that is super lucrative and the ins and outs of doing business in this unique environment.
Zoo & Aquarium Buyers Group (ZAG) Networking Events: ZAG will host a variety of networking events for its members, including hosting a hospitality suite, breakfast networking sessions and a special reception on Wednesday evening, September 12, 2012. Look for more details coming soon.
SPECIALS:
Goody Bag Giveaways: The first 100 buyers to arrive at the show on Wednesday, September 12 and Thursday, September 13 will receive a special shopping bag filled with free gifts from many of the show’s exhibitors.
3's on Thursday: Be sure to keep shopping on Thursday, September 13 when many exhibitors will be offering discounts and specials that highlight the number 3 in honor of the third day of the show! These specials will only be offered on Thursday so be sure to make plans to keep shopping!
Free Freight Friday: Soon we'll have a list available of exhibitors that will be offering free freight on orders placed at the show on Friday, September 14.
(Pictured: Top Right- Planet Zoo; Bottom Right- Tropical Island Distributors, LLC)
Hours:
Tuesday, Sept. 11:
9 am- 5 pm
Wednesday, Sept.12:
9 am - 5 pm
Thursday, Sept. 13:
9 am - 5 pm
Friday, Sept. 14:
9 am - 3 pm
Where:
Las Vegas Convention Center, Hall C 3 & 4
Las Vegas, NV
Get a first-hand look at the show's booths and products!
Exhibitors interested in tradeshow videos, contact tvongal@urban-expo.com for more information and pricing.
If you would like more information about exhibiting in the Las Vegas Souvenir & Resort Gift Show, please contact lglosson@urban-expo.com.
The Las Vegas Souvenir & Resort Gift Show's Facebook Page
The Las Vegas Souvenir & Resort Gift Show Retail Advisory Board:
- Chris Lake, Aramark
- Greg Cain, Atlanta Zoo
- Laura Provenzano, Caesars/Harrah's
- Clayann Cook,Canyon Flight Trading
- Al Shamekis, Color Inc
- Karen Tryman, DNC Parks and Resorts Yellowstone
- Michael Levy, Hudson Group
- Andy Beauchamp, El Museo del Barrio
- Karl Busche, Event Network
-- Laurel Wright, Minnesota Zoo
- David Gilbert, Paradies Shops
- Diana Borcz, Rock and Roll Hall of Fame and Museum
- Steve Fairchild, Sedgwick Zoo
- Eileen Strotz, Six Flags Corp.
- Lisa Shroyer, Space Needle LLC
- Bob Uffer, Statue of Liberty/Evelyn Hill
including hosting a hospitality suite, breakfast networking sessions and a special reception on Wednesday evening, September 12, 2012. Look for more details coming soon.
