Be inspired
By the West Coast’s leading marketplace
Seattle market week your source for gift, home and lifestyle.
Winter Gift & Home Accessories Show
January 20 – January 26, 2010
Proven bestsellers and the hottest new lines are here.
Bursting with new products and thousands of in-demand national and international lines in the hottest categories, Pacific Market Center’s permanent showrooms are filled with the latest products in every category!
We invite you to join us for the Market Week everyone’s talking about—the intelligent, sophisticated, boutique-style buying event that’s starting trends, making news and creating excitement throughout the industry. This is your perfect opportunity to discover how Pacific Market Center has risen to become the leading market on the west coast for home furnishings, accessories, gifts and more.
Treat yourself to a fabulous market experience here
An inspired marketplace. 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.
An efficient, service-focused business environment. 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.
Free Expert-led seminars designed to sharpen your competitive edge.
Learn exciting new ways to energize your business and give your store the sharper edge. Don’t miss the opportunity to learn from Mary Liz Curtin – award winning retailer and nationally recognized columnist, Leatrice Eiseman - Executive Director of the Pantone Color Institute and other leading industry experts during mornings of the winter show.
Buy Local and Support Your Market. Enjoy all the fun, culture, shopping, dining and originality that ranks Seattle in the Top Ten of Travel & Leisure’s favorite cities while reducing your carbon footprint, keeping money in your regional economy and support your local sales reps who work hard for your business.
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.
- Saturday Night Buyers Celebration and Dance Party at Pacific Market Center. Join us for a special night of fun, great food, drinks and music after your day of buying. January 23, 6:00 pm – 7:30 pm. (Extended free shuttle service provided)
- 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
- Daily Giveaways and Showroom Events don’t miss your chance to win fabulous items provided by Pacific Market Center showrooms and special events only found here.
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, with complimentary northwest wines and microbrews.
- Enjoy free fresh baked cookies every afternoon.
- Free Wi-Fi, buyer’s lounges, onsite 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 and the Washington State Convention & Trade Center – Thursday through Tuesday (note, no shuttle service on Wednesday).
- Free parking all seven days.
- Treat Your Taste Buds with delectable locally sourced food at Skillet Street Food in our 1st Floor Café, serving Breakfast, Lunch and Espresso drink items every day during the show. Frankfurter will be by popular demand back too!
GREAT HOTEL RATES
Rooms sell out fast. Our new official agency for the Show is CONNECTIONS. Visit www.giftshowhotels.com for online reservations 24/7. You may also book with them by calling 800-262-9974 or emailing tamara@connectionshousing.com.
