NYIGF--Market Preview

Jenny Heinzen York -- Home Accents Today, 8/14/2008 7:38:00 AM

Sneak Preview! HGTV Viewer Survey Results

Sunday, August 17, 12:00PM – 1:00PM

How, when, where and why do consumers buy home products? Join Jenny Heinzen York, editor of Home Accents Today, for a sneak preview of an HGTV viewer survey about shopping habits, style and design preferences and more. Get a jump on your competition with this exclusive preview of consumer research results to be published in Home Accents Today’s September issue. York will host a panel of consumers to share their thoughts about decorating their homes and how they make their purchasing decisions. To register, visit www.nyigf.com/programs.

Uttermost returns to New York

Home decor and furnishings producer Uttermost is returning to the NYIGF this week.

The new location is a six-booth end-cap showroom at Pier 94.

“We’re proud to be back at the New York show in a much bigger, better space than before,” said Mac Cooper, president and CEO. “While we have a solid customer base in the region, we’re missing some of the smaller retailers who only shop New York.”

GHTA offering consultations at NYIGF

The Gift and Home Trade Association feature free consultations, Aug. 17-19 through an exclusive new partnership with the New York International Gift Fair.

The invitation is extended to retailers, vendors, sales agencies and sales associates to come and receive free advice from industry experts. Thirty-minute consultations will offer advice on a wide range of topics including technology and Web site queries, merchandising, marketing, promotions and public relations.

"This 'only in New York' offering gives retailers, manufacturers and sales representatives one more compelling reason to attend NYIGF this summer, said Dorothy Belshaw, NYIGF director. "We're delighted to be partners with GHTA on this exclusive industry benefit."

Consultations will be held from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., Sunday Aug. 17 to Tuesday, Aug. 19 at the Jacob K. Javits Convention Center, meeting room 1E01. Reservations will be made on a first-come, first-served basis and are by appointment only. Interested companies should contact the GHTA office toll free at 877-600-4872 and ask to speak with Diane Carnevale Jones, GHTA interim executive director.

NYIGF expands tabletop and housewares division

An increased number of luxury tabletop and home entertaining lines and some 25 new and returning companies, will be among highlights in Tabletop & Housewares at the summer 2008 New York International Gift Fair. In total, some 200 companies will showcase a comprehensive collection of products for kitchen and table including tabletop, glassware, bake ware, kitchen gadgets, cutlery/flatware, kitchen textiles, table linens, barware and wine accessories.

Richard Cohen to offer Natori collection

7 W New York tenant Richard Cohen has signed a new distribution partnership with Natori beginning this month. Natori’s line of decorative pillows and throws will be on display in Suite 907.

“We are pleased to announce our partnership with Richard Cohen to represent The Natori Gift Collection for the Home at 7 West New York and the Northeast,” said James Booth, Natori SVP of marketing, public relations and licensing. “It is the perfect partnership to achieve Natori’s objective of reaching and better serving the smaller, independent boutique retailer.”

This is the first collection Natori has designed for the home and gift segment. It is a natural extension of the brand as “Natori has always been about lifestyle and gift giving,” said Josie Natori, company president and CEO. “I believe in glamour and luxury as the great rewards in life. They’re present in every element of the home, whether it’s a precious antique or a new fascination fresh out of the box.” Natori’s belief that “sensuality is simply being and feeling yourself” seems like the all-pervasive theme of her creations. This debut collection ensures that the art of Natori will continue to serve as a catalyst for a well-lived life.

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