Seattle market week your source for gift, home and lifestyle.
Summer Gift & Home Accessories Show
August 19 – August 25, 2009
Experience the Sweet Taste of Buying Success
Times are tough. But Seattle Market Week is here to help you through them. The Pacific Northwest's most sophisticated buying event is chock full of tempting finds, solid strategies, rich inspiration and essential resources to help you succeed in this challenging market.
A delectable sample of everything new
Pacific Market Center’s five floors of design-driven showrooms are filled with the latest products in every category, many reflecting today’s hottest trends—green/ sustainable, affordable luxuries and gourmet in the U.S.A. Plus, you’ll see more leading edge international lines than ever before. In short, it’s a delicious assortment of everything fresh, new and trendy.
Come to your local market and fill up on what you need
Take in our exceptional showrooms, with thousands of leading product lines representing every major category. With an emphasis on quality and design, this collection emphasizes the hottest consumer categories, including home and garden, kitchenware, housewares, fair trade, sustainable, gourmet foods, spa and personal accessories, corporate gifts, luxury goods, toys, stationery, children’s and more.
Let us indulge you
Enjoy events, amenities and buyer services that will make your buying trip both pleasant and productive. Meet conveniently with key vendors in this beautiful, boutique style market place. Talk to retail experts and team up with leading suppliers who are committed to your success.
Treat yourself to new ideas and inspiration
Learn exciting new ways to energize your business and give your store the sharper edge. Stock up on Great Merchandising Ideas by visiting the Design & Merchandising Vignettes filled with awesome ideas for arranging, expanding and presenting product in your store. Don't miss the dynamite displays or the opportunity to learn from leading industry experts including Cinda Baxter, founder of the exciting 3/50 Program for independent retailers during the show.
Savor Seattle
Enjoy all the fun, culture, shopping, dining and originality that ranks Seattle in the Top Ten of Travel & Leisure magazine’s favorite cities. What’s more, planning your trip, getting here and getting around is easy, affordable and hassle-free. Click here to find out about special restaurants and attractions with discounts for summer Seattle Market Week attendees and exhibitors!
Enjoy these exclusive Pacific Market Center events
Events and amenities are complimentary unless otherwise noted.
- Friday Late Night Buying Till 8, with food, beverages and entertainment hosted by Pacific Market Center showrooms.
- Ribbon Cuttings, Special Buyer Receptions come and celebrate exciting new showrooms debuting only at the Pacific Market Center. Make personal connections with manufacturers of numerous new décor, gift, fair trade and specialty food product lines.
- Summer Backyard BBQ Party - Saturday, August 22 6:00-7:30pm. Nothing marks the arrival of summertime better than a backyard barbeque. Join us at Pacific Market Center for delicious hot dogs and hamburgers with all the fixings, refreshing lemonade, locally produced microbrews, live music and lots of fun! Free to attendees.
- Passport to Prizes - Your opportunity to win great prizes and see the hottest new products by visiting participating Pacific Market Center showrooms.
- Unexpected Items Under $25 Showcase. Exclusively at the Pacific Market Center, check-out a wide range of fabulous products to keep your customers happy and sales ringing.
First-Class Amenities for Our Buyers
Plus, enjoy these added benefits when you shop during the Winter
- Show specials/ manufacturer promotions/ freight and dating specials.
- Match making service/market planning. Click here
- Complimentary freshly brewed NW coffee, International teas and pastries each morning.
- Buyer socials each afternoon Thursday through Monday during the show, with complimentary northwest wines and microbrews.
- It's back! Enjoy complementary, delicious ice cream treats from our roving cart each show afternoon Thursday through Monday.
- Free Wi-Fi, buyer’s lounges, on-site buyer services team & more.
- Late night buying until 8:00 pm on Friday, with showroom sponsored food, drinks & entertainment
- Great hotel rates and fabulous events.
- Free continuous shuttle service between Seattle Market Week hotels during early buying days and the Washington State Convention & Trade Center Saturday through Tuesday.
- Free parking all seven days.
GREAT HOTEL RATES
Rooms sell out fast. Our new official agency for the Show is Travel Planners. You may book with them by calling 800.221.3531 or 212.532.1660 or emailing to webres@tphousing.com.
