Sea the Possibilities at This Gift & Resort Expo

If your business is located in a beach town, this is the show for you. As the largest coastal souvenir trade show in the nation, the Grand Strand Gift & Resort Merchandise Show attracts the top-selling brands in the coastal souvenir and resort business from proven gift and resort manufacturers as well as breaking new product introductions that are tailored to your customer’s interests.

Taking place December 4-7, 2022 at the Myrtle Beach Convention Center, buyers can explore a tremendous selection in a relaxed and convenient show setting. Perfectly timed so you can plan and buy during the off-season, you will see the best selection of established lines, top sellers, and breaking new product introductions from proven gift and resort manufacturers and sales representatives in the following categories:

Coastal & Nautical Theme Products
Home Accessories
Tabletop
Souvenirs
Beach Items
Resort Wear
T-shirts

Logo Products
Gourmet
General Giftware
Fashion Accessories
Shell Items
Toys & Games
And more!

9 Tips for a Successful Buying Experience

Whether this is your first trade show or you are an experienced buyer, here are a few tips to help you make the most of the event:

Take advantage of express registration.
Make sure you are registered for the show and have printed out your email confirmation to gain quick and easy entrance into the show. Retailers can register here.
Book your hotel early and save with low rates.
Book your hotel stay using Clarion Events’ housing partner, Connections. They have teamed up with Connections Housing to offer attendees deeply discounted hotel rates. See what is available here.
Pre-plan your purchases.
Be sure to visit the website to view the online product preview guide, exhibitor listings, show specials, show features, and more so you can be fully prepared.
Set appointments with specific vendors prior to the show.
View the different companies who will be exhibiting at the show, and schedule appointments with them through their new Match program.
Set aside time to walk the entire show floor.
You never know what you will find, so be sure to visit every booth. That one unique item just may be your next best-seller.
Eat, drink, shop, repeat.
Drink plenty of fluids and make sure to take breaks to eat or enjoy a quick snack.
Bring plenty of business cards, along with your credit sheet.
The only way exhibitors will be able to connect and remember you is by giving them your business cards. They make it easy for formal introductions.
Bring a notepad and pen to take notes.
After you have viewed products and talked with the vendor, be sure to jot down some notes to reference at a later date.
Network with other buyers to see what is trending in their stores.
Speak to fellow retailers about what is and what is not working in their store. From trending products to management techniques, you can always help each other out.

Find New Vendors Efficiently

MATCH! is the Grand Strand Gift & Resort Merchandise Show’s new, highly interactive, and unique meeting format that brings together the right decision-makers and suppliers to create a productive and collaborative networking during the show. As a retailer, you will be required to complete a buyer profile providing specific details of your company and product interest. You can find out more information here.