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The Toronto Gift + Home Market: January 26-30, 2020

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The Toronto Gift + Home Market is bringing a new level of excitement and adventure to the show floor for this 5-day, trade-only event! The market will be hosted exclusively at the Toronto Congress Centre and includes an incredible list of must-have products and once-in-a-lifetime seminars.

For the first-time ever, the Canadian Gift Association is hosting a sold-out presentation by Dragons’ Den personality, entrepreneur and marketing communications expert Arlene Dickinson. This show will also include an inspiring breakfast seminar and lunch & learn sessions that will leave retailers feeling empowered to take new strides in their businesses.

With a focus on products and trends for 2020, Market Ambassador and Designer, Andrew Pike will be executing brand-new merchandising tours of his fantastic display areas in the North Lobby. From cost saving shortcuts to innovative merchandising ideas, Andrew will open retailers’ eyes to new and inventive ways to merchandise their stores.

ANDREW PIKE. PHOTO: TORONTO GIFT + HOME MARKET

A new and exciting addition to the spring market is the Live Lab! The Canadian Gift Association has joined forced with Sheridan College Merchandising students along with Professor and CanGift Retail Coach Karen Kritzer to create two themed window displays in this feature area and presentation space. Catch these budding merchandisers live in action as they build displays focused on Children’s Products and Fashion.

For retailers searching for the latest merchandise representing the tourist and resort industry, TRIPS East is returning this January and caters to destination markets such as resorts, attractions, seasonal businesses, souvenir shops, galleries, museums and gift stores.

With more than 600 exhibitors and millions of products to source, The Canadian Gift Association invites qualified buyers to attend, January 26-30, 2020 at the Toronto Congress Centre.

For more information visit: togifthomemarket.ca

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