Summer Gift & Home Accessories Show
August 18 - 24, 2010
Trends create buzz, and that’s exactly what you’ll find in Seattle. Pacific Market Center’s showrooms are filled with trend-forward, inspired, design-driven products that it make it the trade’s most desirable place to buy in America. It’s all right here!
We invite you to join us for the Market Week everyone’s talking about—the intelligent, convenient, 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.
A one-of-a-kind, idea-filled marketplace. Take in our exceptional showrooms, with thousands of leading product lines representing every major category including exclusive lines you can’t find anywhere else. With an emphasis on quality and design, this collection emphasizes the hottest consumer categories, including home and garden, gift kitchenware, sustainable/green, gourmet foods, spa and personal accessories, corporate gifts, luxury goods, toys, stationery, kids, pets and more.
A uniquely service-driven business environment. Meet conveniently with key vendors in this comfortable, boutique style market place. Talk to retail experts and team up with suppliers who are committed to your success.
Expert-led seminars designed to sharpen your competitive edge.
Learn exciting new ways to energize your business and give your store the sharper edge. Click here for more information.
Support your local market. 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.
A Sampling of exclusive Pacific Market Center events.
Events and amenities are complimentary unless otherwise noted.
- NEW: Experience fabulous Chef Demos, Food & Entertaining 101’s & Vote on Dazzling TableTop Displays - Afternoons - check back for daily schedule
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Friday Late Night Buying Until 8 pm featuring food, beverages and entertainment hosted by PMC showrooms
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Saturday Night Buyers Celebration Party 6:00 pm – 8:00 pm Don’t miss a fun night of food, drinks, giveaways and live music & dancing. FREE
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Monday Night Wine & Cheese Tasting 6:00 – 7:00pm Benefiting DIFFA - Design Industries Foundation Fighting Aids & Gift for Life ($10 suggested donation)
First-Class Amenities for Our Buyers
Plus, enjoy these added benefits when you shop during the Summer Market!
- Show specials/ manufacturer promotions/ freight and dating specials.
- Complimentary freshly brewed coffee, teas and pastries daily.
- Buyer socials with complimentary northwest wines and microbrews afternoons Thursday through Tuesday.
- Late night buying until 8:00 pm on Friday, with showroom sponsored food, drinks & entertainment.
- Free Wi-Fi, touchscreen directories and fabulous daily events.
- Complimentary afternoon ice cream treats for a sweet way to cool down
- Free Shuttle Service (Wednesday – Tuesday) between Seattle Market Week hotels, Pacific Market Center and Washington State Convention Center (Runs continuously Saturday – Tuesday)
- Free parking all seven days.
- Treat Your Taste Buds—Enjoy delicious, locally sourced breakfast, lunch and espresso at Skillet Street Food in the 1st Floor Café, Frankfurter will also be back by popular demand.
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.
