Trade Show Directory

Trade shows are ideal opportunities to view a wide variety of products first hand, to network with your peers, to get advice from experts, and to celebrate what you do.

Following is New Age Retailer's list of selected trade shows for 2010. Please note these dates are subject to change; always check the website or call to confirm show information before making plans. If there’s a trade show that should be included on this list, please email the details to us.

May 2010

International Fashion Jewelry & Accessory Show (IFJAG)
May 2-5, New York, N.Y.
401/295-4564 , www.jewelrytradeshows.com
Manufacturers, importers, and sales representatives in the fashion jewelry, accessory, and gift industries. More than 200 lines exhibited.

Heritage Cash & Carry Wholesale Market
May 11, Fort Wayne, Ind.
717/249-9404 , www.heritagemarkets.com
Traditional American handcrafts and select imports specializing in new and innovative products for the home and garden.

Heritage Cash & Carry Wholesale Market
May 13, Medina, Ohio
717/249-9404 , www.heritagemarkets.com
Traditional American handcrafts and select imports specializing in new and innovative products for the home and garden.

West Coast Gem & Mineral Show
May 14-16, Costa Mesa, Calif.
www.mzexpos.com
Dealers from India, China, Brazil, Russia, and more. 100 exhibitors.

NARM Convention and Trade Show
May 14-17, Chicago, Ill.
856/596-2221 , www.narm.com
Members-only show. The National Association of Recording Merchandisers (NARM) annual convention brings together all the key industries that affect the music business, including retailers, record labels, artists and content providers, as well as mobile, digital, and technology companies.

International Jewelry Fair/General Merchandise Show
May 15-18, New Orleans, La.
630/241-9865 , www.gift2jewelry.com
This southern market was established in 1985 and has grown to be recognized as one of the largest shows of its kind. More than 24,000 buyers and 800 booths.

National Stationery Show
May 16-19, New York, N.Y.
800/272-7469 , www.nationalstationeryshow.com
The only show in North America that focuses comprehensively on this industry segment. Products include includes greeting cards, giftwrap/ribbons, stationery, bridal accessories, customized/personalized products, decorative home office products, luxury leather goods, frames, journals, calendars, specialty giftware, and more. 12,000 attendees, 900 exhibitors.

BookExpo America
May 25-27, New York, N.Y.
800/840-5614 , www.bookexpoamerica.com
Largest event in North America serving the book industry for more than 100 years. Showcases books in all formats, gift merchandise, and other non-book products, technology, and services for retailers and publishers. Educational offerings May 25. 29,000 attendees, 1,500 exhibitors.

Las Vegas Gem and Jewelry Show
May 31-June 3, Las Vegas, Nev.
702/818-5760 , www.glda.com
Held in the 90,000 sq. ft. Mirage Events Center, the show will feature more than 600 exhibitors, including many foreign direct source dealers and groups as well as a large selection of fine U.S. Gem & Jewelry companies. Customers will have a choice of taking immediate delivery of goods or making factory orders.