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Connect with MarketTime at These 4th Quarter Wholesale Trade Shows

Written by Sarah Harris | 9/13/22 1:00 PM

Although summer is the peak season for wholesale industry trade shows, there are some great events slated for the 4th quarter of 2022. Salespeople from all around the country will be gathering to gear up for 2023 and move closer to their growth goals.

As part of our efforts to share the benefits of our innovative B2B wholesale technology, MarketTime will proudly be attending several of these trade shows. Our B2B order writing solution is perfect for sales agencies as well as any brands/manufacturers/suppliers that manage a B2B website. 

If you are in the Dallas-Fort Worth area and don’t want to wait to see our B2B eCommerce technology in action, feel free to book a meeting at our office. We are located at 2050 N. Stemmons Freeway, Suite 139, Dallas, TX 75207, in the Dallas Market Center. 

Otherwise, connect with us at any of these upcoming trade shows:

Charlotte Children’s Market

The first trade show on our Q3/Q4 slate is the Charlotte Children’s Market. This annual event is held in Fort Mill, South Carolina. The 2022 show is being held between September 9th and 11th. Event hours for all three days are 8:30 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.

In addition to hosting MarketTime, the event center will be filled with more than 30 different sales reps. These professionals will be showcasing children’s gifts, accessories, apparel, and more. 

National Retail Hobby Stores Association

The National Retail Hobby Stores Association (NRHSA) is the largest such organization in the nation. The 2022 NRHSA convention provides excellent networking opportunities to sales agencies operating within the space. This year, the convention will be paired with the table-top expo, which features countless table-top toys and hobby items.

NRHSA 2022 will be held September 11th through 14th in Las Vegas. The event is being hosted in The Orleans Hotel Convention Center. The event kicks off on Sunday, September 11th, at 5:00 p.m. with an official welcome reception. During the remaining three days, the convention opens up at 8:00 a.m. and has events running until at least 5:00 p.m.

Toy Association Holiday Market DMC

Just six days after wrapping up at the NRHSA, MarketTime will be making our way to a show much closer to home. The Toy Association Holiday Market is being held this yea at Dallas Market Center, just a few steps away from our office in Dallas, TX. This three-day event kicks off on September 20th and runs until the 22nd. 

The Toy Association Holiday Market gives sales agents the perfect opportunity to identify hot ticket items for the upcoming holiday season. Vendors will be displaying dynamic new toy lines, revamped classics, and other eye-catching products that will both entertain and intrigue visitors. 

Las Vegas Souvenir

As part of the MarketTime team makes their way back home for the Toy Association Holiday Market, another group will be returning to Vegas for the second time in September. This go round, we will be setting up shop at the Las Vegas Souvenir Show.

The Las Vegas Souvenir Show boasts over 1,300 booths. It runs from September 20th to the 23rd. The items on display at this show are designed specifically for businesses operating in the souvenir and resort sales sectors. This makes it the perfect spot to showcase MarketTime’s innovative tech.

Gift Home Trade Association

The Gift Home Trade Association expo rounds out MarketTime’s September stops. Located in Tampa, Florida, the Gift Home Trade Association event provides a great opportunity for networking and brushing up on the latest products in the home gift sector.

If you are in Central Florida between September 21st and 23rd, stop in and see us. We can demo our product, provide more information about our B2B order writing software, and answer any questions you may have about this dynamic technology. Arieh Lowenstein, our EVP of Corporate Development, will also be hosting a session on Wednesday afternoon regarding inventory and planning for 2023. 

International Home Furnishings/HPMKT

Twice per year, High Point Market Authority and International Home Furnishings host one of the most popular home furnishings conferences in the nation. The fall session is slated for October 22nd through 26th and is held in Highpoint, North Carolina. 

The High Point Market Authority conference features numerous showrooms that display the latest design trends. It also provides attendees with multiple educational resources that they can use to up their sales game. This fall, the conference will be hosting MarketTime as well. 

Gem & Lapidary Trade Show

MarketTime is rounding out our October schedule with the High Point Market Authority conference and kicking off our November slate by heading back to North Carolina. This time, MarketTime will be attending the Gem & Lapidary Trade Show in Asheville, NC.

The Gem & Lapidary Trade Show is a two-day event that takes place on November 1st and 2nd. The show will be attended by dozens of mineral and gem buyers looking to make meaningful business connections. 

International Gift Expo of the Smokies

On November 8th, 2022, we’re making our way to Sevierville, Tennessee, for the International Gift Expo of the Smokies. IGES is a huge, five-day event that is held across three locations and features hundreds of vendors.

The first two legs of the event are held in Sevierville and Pigeon Forge. The Sevierville expo starts on the morning of November 8th and lasts until November 10th. The Pigeon Forge segment begins a day later and runs until November 12th. MarketTime will have team members at both locations, so stop in and see us.

Smoky Mountain Gift Show

The third segment of the IGES is the Smoky Mountain Gift Show. This event is held in Gatlinburg, TN, and it mirrors the dates of the Pigeon Forge IGES expo.

If you stop in at the Smoky Mountain Gift Show, you will encounter some of the best brands in the tourism, resort, and souvenir industries. You will also have a chance to connect with MarketTime and witness the power of our B2B eCommerce solution. 

Grand Strand Gift & Resort Merchandise Show

MarketTime is closing out our year by attending the Grand Strand Gift & Resort Merchandise Show in Myrtle Beach, South Carolina. This show starts on December 5th, 2022, and it runs until December 8th. Many of the vendors attending this event will be showcasing coastal-themed souvenir items.

Schedule Your Demo Today

As you can see, you will have plenty of chances to connect with the MarketTime staff during Q4 of 2022. However, if you simply cannot make it to any of these great trade shows, you can book a private demo. 

To get started, simply follow this link or contact MarketTime directly. We look forward to helping you take your B2B order writing to the next level.