In This Issue
There's a lot of "new" at NYIGF®! NYNow® previews it all for you.

TREND REPORT: IT'S NEW, OR IT'S NOT

When a city never sleeps, you have to keep up. NYIGF returns to the Big Apple August 13-18, introducing 450 new companies among its extensive line-up of 2,800+ exhibitors, 400 product categories and 100,000 lines. Highlights this August will include 250 market newcomers within New York's Newest at Pier 92, as well as 150 kitchenware resources in the debut of The Gourmet Housewares Show® at NYIGF.

Excited? Us too! Especially when we sneak a peek at these NEW products that are coming to NYIGF.

Aurora Vases
by Borealis Studios

Bird House
by The Bramble Co.

Artistica Collection
by Partnerships and Technology for Sustainability (PaTS)

Morning Light Touches
Vine Maple
by Sabo Designs

T-Rex
by Anamalz

Necktie Wallet,
Prepster Edition,
by prix-prix

Pet Bed
by Smucci Too!

Jamie Oliver Knife Block
by dkb Brands

Instant Wine Refresher & Decanter
by Ravi Solution

Bone-Shaped Stainless Steel Bowl Set
by Oré Originals

Earth's Axis, 23.4 Degrees
by Geographia

Vintage Stripes
by Matteo

Diamant Swiss Stimm
by Naef USA

Quilted Maps
by Haptic Lab

Gold Jefferson Ring
by f. is for frank

Capitol Gold Large Bowl
by Michael Wainwright

Eye Vases
by Kosoy+Bouchard

Deodorant Cream
by Soapwalla Inc.

Reindeer Cookie
by Flour Pot

See It
One of the newest shows on Broadway, SISTER ACT, is getting rave reviews, earning nominations for Tony and Outer Critics Circle awards. As part of NYIGF's popular “Night on Broadway,” all NYIGF participants can get tickets for the Tuesday, August 16, performance specially-priced at $79.50 each at www.nyigf.com/programs!

Don't Miss It

Save the date for the REA's! The 60th Annual Retailer Excellence Awards will take place on Sunday, August 14, 6:30-10:00 pm, at the Lighthouse at Chelsea Piers. Presented by Gifts & Decorative Accessories, the awards recognize excellence in several retail categories, as well as a Rising Star and Rep of the Year. Tickets are $185 per person, or $1,850 for a table of 10. To purchase, contact vengle@giftsanddec.com.

Taste It
Want to try the newest Manhattan restaurants? You can satisfy and save at the same time, with many of the eateries participating in New York Restaurant Week extending their lunch and dinner deals through Market Week! www.nycgo.com/restaurantweek

Research and make reservations through Zagat Ratings & Reviews online. NYIGF participants have free access to www.zagat.com/redeem! Enter promotion code “NYGIFT” by August 19.

You'll notice some new goings-on at NYIGF, like:

•	*The* Gourmet Housewares Show® makes its debut at NYIGF this summer, with 150 kitchenware resources conveniently presented between 200 specialty lines in *Tabletop* and 200 juried contemporary design resources in *Accent on Design®*.
•	In the new “On Trend” neighborhood in the *General Gift* division, you'll discover trend-driven, fashion-forward resources!
•	More than 30 jewelry makers new to NYIGF will be showcased in the “Artisan Jewelry Showcase” within New York's Newest at Pier 92!
•	The new NYIGF Wayfinder app for mobile devices helps you locate resources and navigate the show floor! Download it for FREE.
•	There's a new NYIGF registration process, which means qualified retailers can register for FREE online through August 11!
GLM and the New York International Gift Fair have launched a “Like for Life” fundraising campaign on Facebook, benefitting Gift for Life - the gift, stationery and home décor industries' sole charitable organization. Throughout the month of August, GLM will donate $1 to Gift for Life for each Facebook user who “Likes” the NYIGF Facebook page. A fundraising minimum of $1,000 has been established. For more information, visit www.facebook.com/nyigf.

The New York International Gift Fair® is owned and managed by George Little Management, LLC.
Register to attend, apply to exhibit or request a press badge at nyigf.