SPREE East 2006 Expo & Conference Opens In Boston; Explosive Growth of Retail Cart, Kiosk, Temporary Stores Fuels 2nd Annual Expo.HANOVER, Mass. -- Specialty Retail Report, the leading publication for retail entrepreneurs and managers of carts, kiosks and temporary in-line stores, is expanding its' conference and expo - SPREE Spree (shprā), river, c.250 mi (400 km) long, rising in the Lausitz Mts., E Central Germany, near the Czech Republic border. It flows N past Cottbus, then NW through the Spree Forest, and from there it meanders east, north, and west before passing 2006 - to include events in Boston, MA and Long Beach, CA. The Expo, which debuted in Boston last year, will be held May 4 - 6 at Boston's Hynes Convention Center The John B. Hynes Veterans Memorial Convention Center located in Boston's Back Bay has 193,000 square feet (0 m) of exhibit space and can accommodate up to four concurrent events. . Specialty Retail, a $10 billion industry, remains one of the hottest growth areas in the retail marketplace. Show organizers expect more than 1,500 attendees; from entrepreneurs exploring opportunities for their first venture into the retail marketplace to industry veterans looking for Looking for In the context of general equities, this describing a buy interest in which a dealer is asked to offer stock, often involving a capital commitment. Antithesis of in touch with. the latest hot products, retailing strategies, and locations. More than 120 exhibitors - wholesalers, distributors, mall managers and leasing agents - will be on hand to meet attendees, showcase the hottest new products and network with attendees to explore the latest trends; addressing the challenges and opportunities of this high growth industry. "Last year, SPREE was extremely successful - we had 1000-plus attendees and just under 100 exhibitors. Attendees gave us extremely positive feedback in terms of the need and value for this type of annual show. And, nearly 75% of exhibitors indicated they'd be back for 2006." states SPREE show director, Sally Miller Sally Miller can be one of the following:
The show's premier sponsor is NJD NJD New Jersey Devils Specialty Retail, Inc., the creator and manufacturer of Happy Feet and Animal Feet oversized o·ver·size n. 1. A size that is larger than usual. 2. An oversize article or object. adj. o·ver·size also o·ver·sized Larger in size than usual or necessary. plush slippers. NJD operates 190 retail locations in 40 states and three foreign countries, and also provides turnkey cart and kiosk kiosk Originally, in Islamic architecture, an open circular pavilion consisting of a roof supported by pillars. The word has been applied to a Turkish summer garden pavilion and a type of early Persian mosque. business opportunities. "SPREE attracts a great base of entrepreneurs. Tons of people come to the show - those looking to break into the retail business as well as experienced retailers searching for latest hot products. Supporting SPREE provides great visibility for our product lines," states Pat Yates, president, NJD Specialty Retail, Inc. "Our business is very strong in New England New England, name applied to the region comprising six states of the NE United States—Maine, New Hampshire, Vermont, Massachusetts, Rhode Island, and Connecticut. The region is thought to have been so named by Capt. , so it also provides us with the opportunity to see many current customers to make sure we're doing everything we can to support their businesses." SPREE offers attendees the opportunity to learn about top turnkey concepts and see fresh new products. Plus, the show offers a conference seminar series organized into three tiers - Beginner Track, Advanced Track, Leasing Manager, and Wholesaler Track - so there are educational opportunities for everyone. "Registration is only $35.00 - so it's a very cost-effective way for new entrepreneurs to get a feel for the industry, get product ideas and meet with leasing managers to find the best location for their start-up," stated Miller.
What: SPREE 2006:
Specialty Retail Report's Entrepreneur Expo & Conference
Where: Hynes Convention Center, Boston, Mass.
When: May 4 - 6, 2006
Trade Show Hours:
Thursday, May, 4, 2006 1:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m.
Friday, May 5, 2006 1:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m.
Saturday, May 6, 2006 11:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.
Seminar Hours:
Friday, June 3, 2005, 9:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.
Saturday, June 4, 2005, 9:00 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.
Cost: Expo - $35.00 per person
Seminars - $35.00 per session, 2 for $49.00
For more information or to purchase tickets, call (800) 936-6297 or email spreeinfo@specialtyretail.com. About Specialty Retail Report Pinnacle Publishing Group's Specialty Retail Report (SRR SRR Short-Range Radar SRR System Requirements Review SRR Shaped Round Robin (queuing protocol for Cisco routers) SRR Special Reconnaissance Regiment (British Army) SRR Split Ring Resonator ), www.specialtyretail.com, is the only retail trade magazine that serves the operators of carts, kiosks, temporary in-line stores, and independently-owned gift shops throughout North America North America, third largest continent (1990 est. pop. 365,000,000), c.9,400,000 sq mi (24,346,000 sq km), the northern of the two continents of the Western Hemisphere. . A quarterly magazine founded in 1997, SRR provides these retailers with editorial and information designed to promote success and profitability, including new products, retail trends, traditional and unique retail locations, and management strategies. SRR also serves as an intermediary Intermediary See: Financial intermediary intermediary See financial intermediary. , offering wholesalers, manufacturers and mall developers the opportunity to communicate with specialty retailers. The company's website is specialtyretail.com. Pinnacle also publishes Gift Shop, a new bi-monthly magazine serving independent gift shop retailers. |
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