Company News
Mon 14
August Off-Price Specialist Show delivers sold out exhibition of Values, Brands
More New Buyers, More New Exhibitors and Solid Order-Writing are indicative of off price market that continues to serve challenged retailers in search of solutions...
Company News
Wed 03
New Exhibitors and New Looks Make for More Excitement at August Show
20 New Exhibitors (!), plus the return of some old favorites, make this August Off Price Show a CAN'T MISS!
Industry News
Wed 03
Move Over Project Runway. UsTrendy Is Where the Next Fashion Lives!
UsTrendy.com has launched a Runway Competition for up and coming designers to compete for a chance of a lifetime to have their very own runway show in Las Vegas Fashion Week.
Wed 03
The "Off-Pricing" of boutiques and specialty retailers
The opening of a third Nordstrom Rack in Denver, strong Q1 sales results for Chic Outlet Shopping (R) in Europe and other examples on both sides of the pond give evidence to the growing trend in price and value awareness.
Company News
Mon 09
Enjoy February 2009 Off Price Show Video by Corp Shorts!!
The Off Price Specialist Center is pleased to show the latest offering of Off Price TV, provided by our strategic partners at LA-based Corp Shorts.
Mon 09
February Off Price Specialist Show Brings it Home!
Exhibitors and Satisfied Buyers Report Heavy Buying Activity; Big Presence from New Boutique Customers, Internet Retailers & International Buyers
Industry News
Mon 09
Survey indicates that Off Price Show becomes more important with every season
Buyers want to see even more accessories, footwear and designer lines; plus more home & gift and general merchandise. Pre-registered no-shows will also have an opportunity to give feedback on what they want to see from Off Price in the future.
Mon 09
This is Off Price... @ HOME!
As part of our ongoing commitment to help buyers add more excitement to their stores, the Off Price Show is proud to introduce "HOME" a new salon of exhibitors carrying exciting new home & gift options, as well as other new categories to spice up your product mix.
Company News
Mon 02
Free Pictures for Off Price Show Buyers and Exhibiting Staff
Free pictures will be available from 8:00 AM - 11:00 Noon on Tuesday, February 17th in the 4100 Ballrooms on Level 4.
Mon 02
NEW SELF-BADGING PROCESS AT OFF PRICE SHOW GETS YOU ON THE FLOOR QUICKER!
Just like at the airport, buyers and exhibitors alike can now skip the registration line and print out their own badges to get into the show much quicker.
Industry News
Mon 02
Off-Price Specialist Show Boasts an Increase in Pre-Registrations for Feb Show
Over 1,100 First-Time Buyers from all sectors of Retail are coming for the greater values that only the Off Price Show can provide.
Mon 02
Jobber News Reports New Exhibitors and Great Deals on 4 Levels at February Show
New Exhibitors, new product introductions and the best deals in the apparel industry will be on display at the February Show. Bring your dancing shoes to find 4 levels of hidden treasures at the Venetian Grand Ballrooms.
Company News
Tue 06
Dignity U Wear (DUW) to Display at the February 2009 Off Price Show
As a result of the strong response from our special interview on philanthropist and Holocaust survivor Henri Landwirth from our last issue (2009 Resource Guide), the Off Price Show is proud to report that Dignity U Wear (DUW), the Jacksonville, Florida -based charity that collects brand new clothes for poor and needy children and families - will have a display at our next show.
Tue 06
Buyer Tours are Back
Get your dancing shoes on because we're back in the ballrooms, which means there's a real opportunity to find new vendors who you may have missed at the Sands shows. The Off Price Show is planning a webinar in early February to help buyers navigate the show through the four levels...
Industry News
Tue 06
Outsize Apparel Market Expands
The United States Department of Commerce estimates that the outsize apparel market, which focuses on petite, plus-sized and tall customers, has grown in sales volume in 2008.
Tue 06
Retailers Seek Free Online Marketing + Cost-Effective Video to Promote Stores
Retailers starting groups on Facebook to gain viral marketing mileage. Plus, Off Price TV inspires others to build brand through online video.
Company News
Tue 02
Take Advantage of Excellent Rates on Hotels and Airfare for February 2009 Off Pr
All Off Price participants are encouraged to cash in on the great travel bargains for the upcoming Off Price Show (February 15-18, 2009) at the Venetian Grand Ballrooms in Las Vegas before the prices go up in the new year.
Tue 02
OffPriceShow.com's New Interactive Floor Plan has facility overview & Other News
OffPriceShow.com's new interactive Floor Plan now has a Facility Overview which gives viewers a user-friendly lay-out of the multi-level February (15-18) 2009 Off Price Specialist Show in the Venetian Grand Ballrooms. Also, check out our NEW OFF PRICE SHOW TV, our growing Off Price Apparel Retail Group on LinkedIn plus the newest member of our Off Price Sales Team
Industry News
Tue 02
Outerwear Report
Our new Outerwear Report contains testimonials from our vendors on what's selling in outerwear, and what retailers should look for at the February Show.
Industry News
Tue 04
Newly Re-Designed “This is Off Price” Magazine Features Charitable Partnership
New Show-focused magazine gives you the real hard news from the industry – the Deals. In our inaugural issue – the 2009 Resource Guide, there is a special interview with Dignity U Wear founder and Holocaust survivor Henri Landwirth on how to profit from clever public relations and charitable partnerships.
Company News
Tue 07
August Post-Show Survey Reveals Great Buys, Active Participation from Buyers
Buyers want to see more accessories, handbags and jewelry, and getting great buys in a wide range of categories. A majority of buyers are also spending 2 or more days at the show, and walking the entire exhibition to cash in on hidden treasures.
Tue 07
New Online Registration Center Now Open for February 2009 Off Price Show
Opened on October 2nd, the new online registration center has already signed up over 540 new buyers! Retailers can also sign up for the Buyer Tours through our new online registration.
Industry News
Tue 07
Bermo Enterprises to open new Max 10 Store on October 9th in Flint, Michigan
A new Max 10 discount clothing store is scheduled to open October 9 in the Hallwood Plaza, 2609 West Pierson Road, in Flint, Michigan. The retail concept is owned by Off Price Show exhibitor Bermo Enterprises.
Tue 07
The Beatles Love by Cirque du Soleil inspires New Mens Store Beatles Shops at al
Bloomingdales' has created a partnership with Apple Corps and The Beatles Love Cirque du Soleil (The hottest show in Las Vegas for the past two years). The collection includes shirts, ties, scarves, jackets, pocket squares, and more.
Company News
Tue 16
Off Price Show To Announce 2009 Campaign Theme: “This is Off Price”
*_Re-Designed Magazine, plus Educational Outreach, part of the plan_* The Off Price Specialist Show unveiled its creative concept – This is Off Price – for its 2009 Marketing Campaign at the Show last August in Las Vegas. Located in front of the exhibit hall entrance, the meter board displayed the new look and feel of a brand who aims to reach all sectors of apparel and merchandising retail.
Tue 16
Off-Price Specialist Show Delivers Highly Successful August Event with Increased
An Influx of New Buyers, International and Traditional Retailers Came to Off Price to Create New Buzz in their Stores The recent Off Price Specialist Show (August 23-26, Sands Expo & Convention Center, Las Vegas) lived up to its billing as _the_ marketplace for the best deals in the apparel retail industry. The weak retail market and the anticipation of this show curbed buyers’ normal pattern of earlier purchasing.
Industry News
Tue 16
Retail Sales Down in August, but Off Price Sector Remains Strong
With the financial markets in an upheaval, buying merchandise has become even more crucial for retailers in every sector, reports the Off Price Specialist Center.
Tue 16
Man of the Year Honoring Peter Hayes of Variety Wholesalers Aids Worthy Causes
*_St. Jude Children’s Hospital, Building Found for Wake County Hospice and Brain Center of New Seabury, Massachusetts Benefit Tremendously from Off Price sector_* Over $250 million was distributed to three cancer-related charities in the name of a survivor and accomplished merchandiser, Peter Hayes of Variety Wholesalers, at the Off Price Apparel Association’s 2008 Man of the Year Gala in Las Vegas last August.
Company News
Wed 06
New Interactive Floor Plan for Off Price Helps Buyers and Exhibitors Connect Bef
Exciting new interactive floor plan on offpriceshow.com to help buyers more effectively plan their shopping experience at the show.
Wed 06
2 Opening Days at the Off Price Specialist Show
The Off Price Show team is promoting a 2nd Opening Day on Sunday, August 24th, in honor of our 60+ religious observers whose booths will be closed on Saturday, August 23rd. See also Show Schedule and Special Offers for buyers at the show.
Industry News
Wed 06
Industry News
NRDC Equity Partners, a retail developer who owns Lord & Taylor stores, recently bought Hudson's Bay Company, the Canadian department store chain. See other industry news from our August Show Pre-Planner edition of _Off Price Apparel._
Wed 06
Jobber News - Aisle by Aisle
Get a sneak peak at what our exhibitors are bringing to the show, as well as the latest news on their businesses.
Wed 06
Pulse of the Off Price Show
Buyers, Exhibitors and Show Management give us the word from the street in different parts of the country as to what’s going on in the market and what we can expect to see at the upcoming August Show.
Company News
Wed 09
Come Together: New Interactive Floor Plan for Off Price Helps Buyers and Exhibit
The Off Price Show has introduced an exciting new interactive floor plan on offpriceshow.com to help buyers more effectively plan their shopping experience at the show. The new interactive floor plan and MyShow agenda planner give both the exhibitor and attendee the ability to connect with each other, to learn more about each other and start developing a relationship long before the show starts.
Wed 09
Buyer Tours at Off Price Show - Not Just for New Buyers
Sign up for the Buyer Tours at the August Show. They are not just for new buyers. Find out how much you really know about the largest Off Price Show in the apparel industry. Share ideas and gain valuable wisdom from tour guide and veteran buyer David Abbate of Lady Rose Shops in New York.
Industry News
Wed 09
Dollar Tree surprises Wall Street with better-than-expected earnings
Thanks to the weakening of the dollar and the rising gas prices, some of the top dollar stores have experienced some recent increases in net income. One of them is Dollar Tree, whose cost control and retail strategies have managed to surprise Wall Street with strong quarterly earnings.
Wed 09
Join Off Price Apparel Retail Group on Linkedin
The most popular business to business networking site has an “Apparel and Fashion” category with thousands of professionals. Accordingly, the Off Price Show has started the “Off Price Apparel Retail Group on Linkedin. Joining will enable professionals to find and contact each other on Linkedin.
Company News
Tue 03
Take Flight with Off-Price Discounts
Don't pass up these Off-Price discounted rates when booking your airline travel to Las Vegas in August!
Tue 03
The Luxury of Las Vegas at Off-Price Rates
At Off-Price, we know what a commitment it is to bring you and your buyers out to Las Vegas for the most important buying events of the year. That’s why we search high and low for the best hotel rates available both on and off the strip…to make the trip that much easier.
Industry News
Tue 03
Now More than Ever, Trade Shows are Still Vital
With the retail market and the rest of the economy continuing to struggle, one would think that the trade show industry would also be adversely impacted. But hard evidence from several event industry resources, as well as positive indicators from within the apparel trade show sector, suggest that the opposite is true.
Tue 03
Smart Retailers Using MySpace to Promote their Businesses - especially to young
The Off Price Specialist Show management has always considered its retail buyer-visitors as smarter than their competitors due to the great below wholesale values at our shows.
Company News
Mon 12
Off-Price May Retail Summit & Expo Brings Quality
The Off Price Retail Summit & Expo has just wrapped up it’s successful three day event with over 675 buyers.
Industry News
Mon 12
J.C. Penney Adds Three Teen-Focused Clothing Lines
J.C. Penney recently announced the launch of several new apparel lines for teens.
Mon 12
Accessories Gaining Interest in 2008
Among the top ten most searched items since the start of the New Year, accessories are knocking off such items as urban wear in the process, according to TopTenWholesale's index trends site.
Feature of the month
Goods on the Floor Now!
The Off Price Newsletter is proud to list HOT ITEMS that our exhibitors have in their current inventories. Look for our "Goods on the Floor Now!" as an ongoing effort by the Off Price Show team to better support our buyer community.more
Make Your Website STAND OUT with these simple SEO tips
As more and more retailing moves online, don't make the mistake of letting your website go unseen!more
Army/Navy Military Surplus Expo Co-locates with Off-Price at the August Show
"Show within a show" to attract more niche military and outdoor retail buyers.more
