NY NOW® 2024 Summer Market to Showcase the Latest Innovations & Global Design Trends
2024年7月31日 - 1:31AM
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Leading industry trade show to return to the
Javits Center to showcase diverse exhibitors, immersive
experiences, and exclusive activations.
The NY NOW 2024 Summer Market is set to make its highly
anticipated return to the Jacob Javits Center in New York City from
August 4 to 7, 2024, showcasing an exciting array of global
exhibitors and engaging experiences. Renowned as the premier gift,
home, and accessories wholesale show, this year’s Summer Market is
a powerful reflection of NY NOW’s unwavering commitment to
showcasing brands with diverse perspectives, as well as a wide
range of values and cultural backgrounds.
The Summer Market will showcase dynamic brands across gifts,
accessories, global and home design, luxury lifestyle, toys, and
stationery, emphasizing the cultural richness and industry
excellence that define the event. The show floor will feature an
impressive range of exhibitors, each bringing unique perspectives
and innovative designs. Attendees can explore a robust mix of
domestic and international exhibitors, highlighting the world's
diverse cultures and design philosophies.
“NY NOW is proud to provide a platform where diversity is not
just represented but celebrated,” says Kim Mancuso-Telford, General
Manager of NY NOW. “Our commitment to showcasing brands that align
with our core values of diversity, equity, and inclusion is
unwavering. We’re thrilled to feature a wide spectrum of brands
that identify with 16 different values, including Black-owned,
disability-owned, LGBTQ-Owned, AAPI-owned, and more.”
Continuing its celebration of a century of excellence, the
Summer Market will offer a wealth of educational opportunities
including insightful panels, interactive workshops, and the
industry's most innovative products and latest trends uniquely
translated into inspiring onsite installations. These resources are
designed to help industry professionals and brands stay relevant,
on-trend, and informed about the latest developments in the retail
sector.
The Summer Market will include exciting activations and
educational opportunities such as:
- Enlightening Panels Sessions & Workshops: Attendees
can deep dive into the evolving retail and commerce landscapes
through engaging discussions and interactive workshops. Topics
include “Unleash the AI Advantage: Ignite Your Retail Brand's
Digital Success with ChatGPT” and “Differentiating Online &
In-store Experiences.” Participants can also connect in-person with
leading industry partners, such as Crystal Media, Mostest, Seguno,
Shopify, With Kelly Bennett and more, who will offer solutions and
insights to drive business growth.
- Interactive Demonstrations & Tours: NY NOW invites
its attendees to engage in interactive demonstrations and tours
covering global trends, social impact, and sustainability. These
expert-guided show tours offer multiple opportunities for
engagement and learning, allowing attendees to gain valuable
insights and deepen their understanding of industry issues.
Additionally, attendees won't want to miss our Spring/Summer 2025
Trend Presentation by NellyRodi, a leading consulting agency and
forecasting expert for the creative industries. This presentation
will guide buyers through upcoming trends and is complemented by
our correlating Trend Gallery, which features products from
exhibiting brands that align with the macro trends highlighted in
the presentation.
- Onsite Activations: Attendees can participate in
celebratory events that commemorate the show’s 100th anniversary
and enjoy unique experiences including live podcast tapings and
immersive lounges. Highlights include a Pickleball Court, the INKED
by Dani Tattoo Bar, Ad-N-Art’s bottle engraving, PENCIL ONE’s
networking lounge, and more, all designed to create a vibrant and
unforgettable experience. Additionally, data from the onsite
podcast interviews will be compiled into a post-market report on
retailer resilience, offering unique community-based research. For
these activations as well as our panels, tours, and other market
happenings, learn more and sign up for onsite SMS notifications
here.
- Market Destinations: Thoughtfully curated to provide
attendees with seamless wayfinding and a rich onsite experience, NY
NOW's Market Destinations cater to diverse buying values and
foster a strong sense of community. Discover emerging talent,
international brands, and the finest in luxury, along with the
latest advancements in design, innovation, and sustainability
through NY NOW’s Rising Artisans, Luxury Lifestyle, the Incubator
Program, and International Pavilions.
- A Showcase of Emerging Brands: In addition to NY NOW’s
Incubator Program, the Summer Market will also introduce CURATED at
Luxury Lifestyle, an expansion of the Emerging Fine Jewelry
Designer Incubator that debuted at the Winter 2024 Market. This
segment will showcase the work of talented fine jewelry creatives,
providing a platform for emerging jewelry brands.
- Exclusive Giveaways and VIP Events: NY NOW is excited to
partner with Shopify to host a VIP breakfast and “Meet the Shopify
Team” event where attendees can stop by a pop-up Shopify lounge,
enjoy exclusive giveaways, and gain insights on all things
e-commerce. Additionally, our VIP Gifting Suite offers a unique
opportunity for buyers to engage with brands in a fun and
interactive setting, ensuring exposure to a diverse range of
offerings.
- Hybrid Shopping Experience: As the Summer Market
approaches, attendees can explore exhibitors and products on NY
NOW Online, the integrated wholesale platform powered by
Bulletin. Retailers, buyers, and attendees can download the
exhibitor list (so long as they have an active Bulletin retailer
account) and use buyer tools to promote their attendance with
custom assets. Last week, Bulletin also announced their brand new
Shopify app, allowing exhibitors (and all brands selling on the
online marketplace) to seamlessly sync products, inventory, and
orders between Shopify and Bulletin.
The Summer Market will return to the Jacob Javits Center from
August 4 to 7, 2024. To ensure a seamless and enjoyable experience,
please pre-register and review the schedule of events at
nynow.com.
About NY NOW:
NY NOW is the leading gift, home, and accessories wholesale
trade show in New York City, where brands, buyers, and designers
come twice per year to make the game-changing connections that
supercharge their businesses. NY NOW and online wholesale
marketplace partner, Bulletin, connect 5,000+ independent brands
with 50,000+ U.S. and international buyers from independent stores,
museums, department stores, bookstores, galleries, general gift
shop, art & entertainment venues and many more.
With 3 core sections across 35+ product categories, NY NOW
encompasses home décor and tableware, gifts, accessories, jewelry,
and so much more. Attendees can explore an extensive range of
offerings, from stationery, eclectic gifts, and trending home décor
to aromatherapy and fragrance, skincare, wellness, and fine
jewelry, and even emerging categories such as sexual wellness and
cannabis and psychedelics. The show promises the unrivaled thrill
of in-person connection and endless discovery, and NY NOW Online,
the integrated wholesale platform, makes ordering a breeze for
thousands of buyers in attendance. It’s a true hybrid wholesale
experience.
About Emerald:
Emerald’s talented and experienced team grows our customers’
businesses 365 days a year through connections, content, and
commerce. We expand connections that drive new business
opportunities, product discovery, and relationships with over 140
annual events, matchmaking, and lead-gen services. We create
content to ensure that our customers are on the cutting edge of
their industries and are continually developing their skills. And
we power commerce through efficient year-round buying and selling.
We do all this by seamlessly integrating in-person and digital
platforms and channels. Emerald is immersed in the industries we
serve and committed to supporting the communities in which we
operate. As true partners, we create experiences that inspire,
amaze, and deliver breakthrough results. For more:
http://www.emeraldx.com/.
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