Registration is officially open for NY Now. Retailers, buyers and members of the press are invited to register now and secure their spot. Qualified members of the trade can start the registration process, while members of the media can apply for press credentials.

Taking place February 4-8, 2017 at New York City’s Jacob K. Javits Convention Center, the market will continue its tradition of featuring a staggered opening: The Handmade Designer Maker and Handmade Global Design sections of the Handmade Collection will open on Saturday, February 4 and close on Tuesday, February 7, 2017. The Home and Lifestyle Collections, and the Artisan Resource section of the Handmade Collection, will open on Sunday, February 5, 2017, and close on Wednesday, February 8, 2017.

“There’s no better time than February for buyers to discover new and emerging trends,” said Randi Mohr, Vice President and NY NOW Co-Director. “With thousands of new products debuting at the winter market, NY NOW gives retailers an opportunity to zero in on the products and trends with the most sell-through potential as they re-stock their stores for the Spring.”

“So many of our exhibitors attend the market and tell us afterwards what an amazing experience it was and how they had the opportunity to reach new buyers and expand their brand’s presence both domestically and internationally,” said Scott Kramer, Vice President and NY NOW Co-Director. “Each year, we look forward to hosting new exhibitors as well as those that are returning, and to shine a spotlight on the industry’s latest and greatest trends.”

“So many of our exhibitors attend the market and tell us afterwards what an amazing experience it was and how they had the opportunity to reach new buyers and expand their brand’s presence both domestically and internationally,” said Scott Kramer, Vice President and NY NOW Co-Director. “Each year, we look forward to hosting new exhibitors as well as those that are returning, and to shine a spotlight on the industry’s latest and greatest trends.”

In addition, NY NOW will deliver a number of special “Only in New York” activities, including the popular “A Night On Broadway” outing and special promotions.

NY NOW’s online registration system provides access to hotel and travel reservations. In addition, credentialed attendees will have access to NY NOW’s Market Planner, which will enable them to explore the exhibitor directory, view product images and information, access press materials, contact exhibitors and schedule onsite appointments.

Qualified members of the trade may register and upload their credentials online for free through January 24, 2017. After that, members of the trade may still register online through February 3, 2017, however required credentials must be presented on-site to complete the registration process.

All eligible and credentialed members of the media can pre-register. Editors, reporters, writers, television and radio producers, and broadcast/Internet reporters from approved media outlets will receive editorial press badges, while publishers and advertising and sales representatives from approved media outlets will receive advertising press badges.

(Source: giftsanddec.com)