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Six Trending Swag Ideas from PPAI 2025: Exploding Cakes, Traceable Wear

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Were seeing hospitality brands, airlines, retail brands and universities ordering these towels seasonally and year-round, said exhibitor Jordan Ettien with Pop! Recycling and Upcycling Many suppliers featured options billed as sustainable. and retail-grade quality of products. Promotions. Another hot item is pickleball paddles.

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Cast Study: How Instacart Leveled Up Booth Engagement with Gamification

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“We announced new gamification features on our AI-powered Caper Carts at the event this year, so the playful elements of our booth, from the walk-through refrigerator doors to the custom Plinko game, weren’t just for entertainment—they embodied our approach to retail innovation.” Want us to cover your booth?

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Outdoor Retailer Teases New Trade Show Format and Events Coming in 2024

Event Marketer

Sean Smith, Show Director, Outdoor Retailer OR’s 2024 format will include a Hosted Buyer program, Design + Innovation Show and Outdoor Adventure X festival. 2024 is set to be a year of growth for Outdoor Retailer (OR). You have to meet the consumer where they’re at and let them be part of that process.”

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Provocative Sets, Mirrors and Community Building at MAGIC / Project Shows

Event Marketer

In fact, very few exhibits had solid walls that prevented attendees from seeing inside, and those that did used that real estate wisely to make bold visual statements with unique textures, such as rose blossoms at De Blossom Collection and retail-style displays for Hidden Denim. Want us to cover your booth?

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Kimpton Rowan Merges Hospitality and High-end Retail with a Curated Showroom in Palm Springs

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So with myriad hotels to compete with and new post-pandemic lifestyles to consider, Kimpton Rowan Palm Springs transformed its property into a destination within a destination at the intersection of hospitality and high-end retail. Agency : A Non-Agency (campaign platform, event execution).

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Outdoor Retailer Summer’s Redesigned Show Floor Encourages Community and Connection

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was one of the questions asked during registration for Outdoor Retailer Summer (OR), which brought together outdoor brands, retailers and designers to the Salt Palace Convention Center in Salt Lake City, June 19-21. “Are you bringing your dog?”

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What is Event Marketing: Key Concepts, Proven Strategies, Examples and Tips

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Lets be honest: planning an event can feel like a big risk. You book the venue, organize speakers, send out tons of invitationsand then sit back, wondering, What is event marketing really doing for my brand? In this post, Ill break event marketing down into simple steps so you can plan successful events that get great results.