We’re more than halfway through March, and 2022 is already off to a busy start for B2B sales. At MarketTime, we’ve never been the type to slow down or shy away from a challenge, and we are going the extra mile during Q2 to connect with you at various trade shows across the United States (and one in China).
MarketTime's first quarter has been filled with conferences, trade shows, and B2B wholesale networking events. The sales team has been busy traveling to meet our current and future clients face-to-face.
We attended the ASD Las Vegas show at the beginning of March, followed by the Minneapolis Mart show a week later. After that, it was on to the ToyFest West show in Las Vegas for the 60th anniversary of the event. As if that wasn’t enough, we’re currently attending the Apparel & Accessories Market + Total Home & Gift Market Kidsworld event in Dallas. It’s been a busy month!
In April, we're looking forward to attending the Seattle Mart Spring Buying Event and the New York Tabletop Show, among numerous other trade shows throughout Q2.
The industry may be changing, but trade shows are still a great way for wholesalers to learn about the latest developments in their industries and connect with new and existing customers.
Trade shows offer B2B wholesale businesses an opportunity to grow their networks and learn more about the latest advancements by sharing information about omnichannel communications tech, current wholesale trends, B2B order writing software, and more.
The list of B2B wholesale trade shows MarketTime is attending this quarter includes events from across North America and China. Check back at the end of Q2 for our updated list of summer and fall wholesale exhibits.
Dates: April 2-6 (High Point, NC)
MarketTime will be exhibiting with our furniture partners in the vast High Point Market showroom space during HPMKT, one of the East Coast’s largest trade shows for furniture vendors. We'll be primarily focused on providing demonstrations and answering questions about our B2B eCommerce platform.
Dates: April 4-5 (Seattle, WA)
You can find MarketTime at the Seattle Mart Spring Buying Event. This show offers a premier buying opportunity for retailers from the Pacific Northwest and beyond, serving as a must-attend for gift, home decor, and lifestyle buyers.
Our team will be offering information about our omnichannel B2B sales platform, while other vendors attending this exciting show will feature home and gift lines from around the world, showcasing some of each organization's favorite spring picks.
Dates: April 5-7 (Las Vegas, NV)
The National Hardware Show features thousands of exhibitors and covers over 600,000 square feet of space. It’s held at the Las Vegas Convention Center in Las Vegas, Nevada, and is a must-visit opportunity for business in the hardware sector.
Dates: April 5-8 (New York, NY)
The New York TableTop Show is a wholesale event held at 41 Madison in New York City. The show is sponsored by several industry leaders including the International Housewares Association and the American Home Furnishings Alliance. During this event, manufacturers from around the United States release new products to B2B wholesalers and retailers.
Dates: April 27-30 (Hong Kong, China)
The Hong Kong Gifts & Premium Fair is one of the largest and most popular events of its kind in Asia. The show is held annually at the Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre.
With thousands of booths and vendors showcasing gift items, home products, stationery, and fashion accessories, the Hong Kong Gifts & Premium Fair remains a leading sourcing platform for international retailers.
Dates: April 28-29 (San Francisco, CA)
The Greeting Card Association is a trade organization representing the greeting card and social expression industries. They sponsor Noted, a tradeshow and conference for greeting card publishers, taking place April 28-29 in San Francisco, CA. This specialty trade show is an opportunity to meet with the people who make greeting cards, including designers, artists, and craftspeople.
The two-day show will feature an exhibit area where vendors can display their products and services; a speaker's program on topics such as business trends, market research, and new technology applications; and a schedule of networking opportunities. There will also be designated areas for up-and-coming designers and artists to display their work.
Visit the GCA Marketplace booth to speak with members of the team to learn how to connect as a buyer and start shopping. They can also help you learn more about selling your products on the GCA Marketplace and best practices to get noticed and receive orders.
Dates: April 28-29 (San Francisco, CA)
SF NOW is a top-market West Coast exhibit for the gift and home industries. A fresh, curated atmosphere where brands, makers, retail buyers, and sales reps can forge new relationships, place orders, see what’s trending, share stories and celebrate community, the Spring 2022 SF NOW will be co-located with Noted, the Greeting Card Association's trade show happening the same weekend.
Dates: May 14-16 (New York, NY)
ICFF, the International Contemporary Furniture Fair, is North America’s foremost platform for global design. ICFF attracts thousands of people a year from every discipline of the design industry. The event showcases furniture, seating, carpet and flooring, lighting materials, wall coverings, accessories, textiles, kitchen, and bath products for residential and commercial interiors.
Dates: May 15-18 (Dallas, TX)
The Gift Sales Managers Association show is a gathering of the global gift industry. Organized by the same group of individuals who serve as volunteers on the Gift Sales Managers Association Board, the Gift Sales Managers Association show takes place in Dallas, our home city.
Dates: May 19-23 (Boston, MA)
MSA Forward is the exclusive annual show presented by the Museum Store Association, a global leader in providing resources, education, and ideas for museum store professionals. Featuring a showcase of hundreds of quality vendors and products, as well as conference programming specifically geared towards the needs of museum retailers, MSA Forward is a must-attend event for all who operate a museum store anywhere in the world.
Visit the MSA Marketplace booth to speak with members of the team to learn how to connect as a buyer and start shopping, or to discuss your brand’s presence on the MSA Marketplace. They’ll also tell you about the existing tools you can use to upload products, use categories, the best terms to use to attract buyers, and more.
Dates: June 12-15 (Long Beach, CA)
Each year, thousands of independent toy and children’s product retailers, specialty store owners, and buyers converge in Long Beach for the American Specialty Toy Retailing Association (ASTRA) Marketplace & Academy show. This event is the absolute best place to discover unique innovative children’s products from more than 400 exhibitors. It also provides education to help retailers best connect with their customers.
Dates: June 14-17 (Dallas, TX)
Dallas Apparel & Accessories is one of the largest apparel markets in the nation, providing attendees access to thousands of resources in a single location. Held three times a year, it is a great event for B2B wholesalers to find new lines, new collections, and to discover fashion trends.
Dates: June 15-18 (New York, NY)
The Fancy Food Show is among the largest specialty food industry events in the United States and serves as the most comprehensive showcase for innovation in the food industry. As the leading event for industry trends, new products, retail services, and equipment, Fancy Food is truly a can't miss experience. Industry professionals from around the globe attend to propel their business toward greater growth and success in the U.S. marketplace.
Dates: June 22-28 (Dallas, TX)
The Dallas Total Home & Gift Market is a wholesale trade show that offers buyers a wide range of product categories including furniture, lighting, lamps, decorative accessories and art, rugs, tabletop, giftware and accessories, textiles, and linens. We are excited to attend another expansive event near our headquarters in Dallas.
Dates: June 22-June 28 (Dallas, TX)
Lightovation is one of the largest residential lighting trade events in North America, held in January and June each year, attracting buyers from across the United States and around the world to source new products and trends from more than 400 exhibitors. This will be our second time attending in 2022, and we look forward to meeting new attendees during June’s exhibit.
If you plan to attend or exhibit at any of these shows and want to learn more about how MarketTime can help your business, please contact us. We’d love to meet with you in person and teach you more about our B2B eCommerce solutions.
To get a firsthand experience with our innovative B2B orderwriting and eCommerce solutions, please contact our friendly team to schedule a demo today. While we would love to meet with you in person at one of the annual events we attend, we are happy to speak with you over the phone to help you learn more about the ways MarketTime can benefit your business.