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NY NOW Announces Seminar Lineup for Summer Show
June 7,
2017 by Jane Chero in Designer Weekly, Industry, Special Events 
NY NOW, the Market for Home, Lifestyle + Gift, has announced its seminar lineup for the summer 2017 market which will feature approximately 25 sessions covering various topics from retail tips and tricks to design trends.
The show will take place at New York City’s Jacob K. Javits Convention Center Aug. 19 - 23. The seminar program runs from Aug. 20 – 22.
With more than 2,400 exhibitors and thousands of on-trend products in all categories, attendees will be able to participate in a full range of educational programming and industry events that will provide new insights on the industry.
“The industry moves quickly and we know that between running a business, traveling and sourcing great products, it can be difficult for buyers and retailers to stay on top of all of the newest trends and resources,” said Randi Mohr, NY NOW show director and vice president, Emerald Expositions.
“This is why we are committed to providing outstanding educational resources each market, and the upcoming summer edition of NY NOW is no exception. This August, attendees will be able to attend one event to source new and on-trend products all while gaining industry insights from leading experts through our robust seminars program - all under one roof,” Mohr continued.
The show’s agenda features sessions led by industry experts including representatives from industry associations as well as leading trade and consumer publications. Seminars include:
• Sunday, Aug. 20
- 10 Fresh Tips to Reinventing Your Business
- Red Letter Days: The Ticket to Boosting Personal Care Product Sales
- Facebook 2017: What Do You Need to Know to Stay (or Get) on Top?
• Monday, Aug. 21
- Boosting Christmas Sales
- Applying Design Thinking to Artisan Products: How to Design Products with Maximum Impact
- Temporary Stores: How to Create More Revenue With Craft Fairs, Pop-Ups and Shows
• Tuesday, Aug. 22
- Amazing Merchandising: Over 100 Examples to Wow Customers
- Identify Your Customer: How to Build a Tribe of Loyal Customers and Grow Your Brand
- Look Great in the Inbox: 7 Ways to Add Punch to Your Email
NY NOW is open to members of the industry, including retailers and buyers. To register, qualified members of the trade click here. Eligible and credentialed members of the media click here to pre-register.
For more information visit nynow.com.