13th Annual ABC Kids Expo

13th Annual
ABC Kids Expo
October 18-21, 2015
Las Vegas Convention Center
Las Vegas, NV
The world of
juvenile products—
all in one place.
Call the ABC office at: (210) 691-4848
If your company name begins with:
0-9, A-F
Contact: David Rice - Ext. 112
E-Mail: [email protected]
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Contact: Teresa Bryson - Ext. 108
E-Mail: [email protected]
P-Z
Contact: Becky Alarcon - Ext. 101
E-Mail: [email protected]
International Pavilions & Exhibitor Registrations with Asian Addresses
Contact: Taylor Hamman - Ext. 116
E-Mail: [email protected]
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EXHIBITOR PROSPECTUS
Explore.
Exhibit.
Engage.
Explore the benefits of attending the 2015 ABC Kids Expo®, the world’s premier juvenile
products trade show, as we return to Las Vegas for our 13th annual trade show.
Exhibit among the industry elite, with virtually every significant manufacturer or
distributor of products for infants and children presenting their newest, most innovative
products and services in over 1 million square feet of exhibit space.
Engage with international buyers, media and fellow suppliers, when nearly 1,000
exhibitors and over 12,000 attendees are expected to converge at this private trade event.
Experience the best this industry has to offer, both on the show floor and through a
variety of networking events.
EXHIBITOR
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Kids Expo® exhibitor promotion.
• Extensive direct mail campaign by show
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• Frequent print and electronic communication
between show management and our large
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• Ranked in “Gold 100” trade shows
(2008 – 2013) Currently #57
• Fastest 50 Growing Trade Shows in
North America (2010 – 2013)
• Winner, Fastest & Most Dynamic Growth
of a Trade Show in America (2008)
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• First Annual Event Excellence Award for
Best Performance by a Trade Show (2010)
• Ranked 12th in Top 20 Fastest Growing
Trade Shows in Attendance (2010)
• Ranked 20th in Fastest Growing Trade
Shows in Net Square Footage (2010)
Call the ABC office
at (210) 691-4848
or visit
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the 13th Annual
ABC Kids
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• Winner, Outstanding Achievement in
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President/Show Manager Larry Schur, named “Show Manager
of the Year” by trade show industry peers in 2008, leads a team
of highly trained show management professionals, many of
whom have either earned or are in the process of completing
their Certification in Exposition Management (CEM).
to register.
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• Fastest 50 Growing Trade Shows in
North America (2005 – 2009)
• Winner, Top Trade Show (2005 & 2009)
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ABC Kids Expo® Show Profile*
All the Right People in One Place
5,339
Sales Representatives:
561
Retail Stores:
2,188
Exhibitors:
969
Exhibit Booths:
3,232
Media:
300
Show Schedule
Media Companies:
124
Government/Special Services/Other:
345
Exhibitor Setup**
Total Attendance:
12,462
Oct. 15 - 17
Buyer Countries Represented: 65
Buyers:
2015
With Room for More (included in total numbers for the year)
First Time Exhibitors:
First Time Exhibitor Booths:
New Product
Showcase Reception for Media and
Specialty Stores
245
309
*2014 final attendance figures
Oct. 17
Trade Show
Oct. 18 - 21
Industry Reception
(No charge to registered attendees)
Oct. 18
Dismantle**
A B O U T ALL BABY & C H I L D / AB C K I D S EX P O
All Baby & Child Corporation (ABC), parent company of ABC Kids Expo®, is a non-profit public benefit corporation
that was founded in March 2003. It is a historic partnership between independent specialty stores and the manufacturers who support them. Our united goal is to promote the continued growth and prosperity of independent
retailers and manufacturers in the juvenile products industry.
Its objective is to produce trade shows and events that enable ABC to fund critical needs in the industry, provide
educational opportunities to industry constituents and grant assistance to worthy charitable organizations, while
always protecting the financial health of the trade show.
Since 2003, ABC and its exhibitor partners have contributed millions of dollars in funding and in-kind product
donations to charities that work for the health and welfare of children. We are major supporters of First Candle,
Kids in Distressed Situations (K.I.D.S.), and Cribs for Kids, among others. In recognition of its support, commitment
and partnership within the philanthropic community, ABC was named the 2010 First Candle Honoree.
Oct. 21 - 23
** Please note that no children under
age 16 are not permitted in the Las Vegas
Convention Center exhibit and concourse
areas during setup and dismantle times.
Please plan to make arrangements for
childcare away from the convention center.
The ABC Kids Expo® and ABC Spring Educational Conference & Trade Show are private trade events and not open
to the general public. For more information about the organization, its charitable giving, and its conference and
trade shows, contact Larry Schur, Show Manager, ABC Kids Expo, PO Box 780847, San Antonio, TX 78278 USA.
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All the
Right
Products
in One Place
Major Exhibitor
Product Categories
•A
pparel/
Layette/Gift
•B
aby Care/
Safety Products
Exhibitor Product Subcategories
• Baby Gear
Activity / Play Mats
Apparel
• Furniture
Car Seats
Audio / Video
Products
• Maternity Square
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• Modern Child®
Back Packs /
Carriers
• Naturally Kids®
Bassinets / Baskets
Banks
Bath / Baby Care
Products
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oom Décor/
Bedding
Bedding - Crib /
Cradle
• Service Providers
Bibs / Burp Cloths
Bikes / Trikes /
Scooters
• Nursing/Feeding
Birth
Announcements /
Shower Invitations
/ Stationary /
Photo Albums
•T
oys/Games/
Books/AV
Blankets
Bouncers / Walkers
Breast Feeding /
Nursing Products
2001
100 Booths
Exhibitor
wait list
swells to
over 300
exhibitors
NINFRA resigns
from partnership
with A.I.S.S. and
forms All Baby &
Child (aka ABC)
2002
200 Booths
2,000 Total attendance
ABC Kids Expo Timeline
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First industry
reception —
Top of the
Riviera
2003
High Chairs / Infant
Seats
Room Décor &
Accessories
Rugs
Jewelry
Safety Products
Changing Tables
Layette
Service Provider
Lighting / Lamps
Skincare Products
Maternity Products
Strollers / Carriages
Mattresses
Sun Protection
Cradles / Portable
Cribs
Mirrors
Swings
Cribs
Mobiles
Table / Chair Sets
Night Lights
Toilet Training
Products
Computer
Software / Retailer
Automation
Desks
Nursing Pillows /
Shawls
Diaper Bags /
Travel Products
Diapers and Wipes
Educational
Products
Feeding Products
Footwear
Glider Rockers
ABC launches
“Retailers Reward
Program” for
participating
specialty retailers
2004
500 Exhibitors
1,100 Booths
634 Exhibitors
1,417 Booths
4,500 Total attendance
5,941 Total attendance
Charitable
Donations
$100,000
Feed the Children
Toys
Pads and Covers
Underwear /
Hoisery
Pictures / Picture
Frames / Wall
Hangings
Playards
Retail Store
Packaging
ABC Team wins its first of many
prestigious awards — 1st Place
Trade Show Week Fastest 50
award for the growth of a trade
show (see page 2)
2005
736 Exhibitors
1,593 Booths
3,553 Retail attendance
7,644 Total attendance
$178,500 Feed the
Children, American Red
Cross, United Jewish
Communities, K.I.D.S.
Window / Wall
Décor
Youth / Teen
Bedding
Preemie Items
Gift Sets
Toy Chests
Organic Products
Plush
Head Supports /
Support Cushions
At that time,
the largest event
ever held in the
juvenile products
industry
Headwear
Case Goods /
Dressers
Gates
Books and Tapes
Association of Independent
Stores (A.I.S.S.) debuts with
4-way partnership of NINFRA,
USA Baby, Baby Furniture Plus
Assn. and Baby News
Car Seat / Stroller
Accessories
Youth / Teen
Furniture
ABC launches New
Product Showcase
and Modern Child®
Pavilion
ABC launches
Early & Often
program 2006
Introduction of
The ABC Trolley
and Money Vault
for retailers
2007
1,817 Booths
4,174 Retail attendance
8,909 Total attendance
1,012 Exhibitors
3,035 Booths
5,072 Retail attendance
12,857 Total attendance
$150,000 K.I.D.S.
$150,000 K.I.D.S.
Savor the Spotlight
New Product Showcase
Naturally Kids® Pavilion
Located in the upper level hall near the
registration desk for maximum exposure,
our extremely popular New Product Showcase offers manufacturers a platform to
introduce their hottest new products for the
coming year to the industry.
The Naturally Kids
exhibitor pavilion
showcases manufacturers of environmentally friendly
products that are
healthy for both
families and young
children and demonstrate a responsibility to our planet and its
natural resources.
We host a reception in this pavilion the
evening before the show officially starts.
This event is open exclusively to independent specialty retailers and members of the
media, allowing many of these products to
receive international online publicity before
the expo even begins.
This juried section of the show includes
a comprehensive collection of manufacturers from a number of different product
categories.
Applications are available through our web
site under the Learn More > Exhibitor tab.
Submissions for this year’s showcase will
be accepted through August 28, 2015 or
until the showcase is filled, whichever
comes first. For more information, contact
Sarah at (210) 691-4848, extension 111, or
[email protected].
You can get an application for this year’s
pavilion through our web site under the
Learn More > Exhibitor tab or by contacting Jessica at (210) 691-4848, ext. 102, or
[email protected].
Modern Child® Pavilion
Made in the USA Showcase
Our Modern Child Pavilion features
juvenile product manufacturers that focus
on contemporary design and high functionality. This juried section of the show
represents the most innovative designs
within numerous product categories.
Located inside the lower level exhibit hall
entrance, the Made in the USA showcase
features products that are proudly made
and manufactured here in the USA by our
participating manufacturers. Much like the
New Product Showcase, Made in the USA,
provides space for manufacturers to display
their products in a separate showcase.
Emphasis is placed on originality, creativity,
innovation and authenticity, as well as functionality in addressing and solving the needs
of today’s parent and child.
Applications are available through our
web site under the Learn More > Exhibitor
tab. Submissions for this year’s showcase
will be accepted through August 28, 2015
or until the showcase is filled, whichever
comes first. For more information, contact
Amanda at (210) 691-4848, extension 113,
or [email protected].
ABC launches
the Naturally
Kids® Pavilion
Event opens to
non-specialty
retailers for the
first time
2008
1,114 Exhibitors
3,569 Booths
ABC launches the
Baby Product Experts
program to replace
“Early & Often”
2009
A l l
13,721 Total attendance
6,275 Retail attendance
An all-time high
$210,000 K.I.D.S.,
First Candle
$150,000 K.I.D.S.,
First Candle
ABC Invention Connection returns after its
successful debut at our 2013 show. Located
inside the lower level exhibit hall entrance,
this enclosed pavilion features inventors
and their products, which are in either a
conceptual or prototype stage.
Inventors seeking manufacturers to produce
and/or license their products, as well as
those interested in getting feedback about
their products from retailers and the press,
may contact Taylor at (210) 691-4848, ext.
116, or [email protected]. Deadline for
submissions: August 7, 2015.
Maternity Square®
Showcase & Runway
Maternity Square features manufacturers
of maternity clothing & lingerie, as well as
fashion and accessory items such as diaper
bags, nursing slings and nursing covers.
The 2015 Runway Show – The Live Event!
will be held on October 19th at 2:00 p.m.
Get more information under the Learn
More > Exhibitor tab on our web site or by
contacting David at (210) 691-4848, ext. 112,
or [email protected]. Deadline for
submissions: August 28, 2015.
You can get an application for this year’s
pavilion through our web site under the
Learn More > Exhibitor tab or by contacting
Sarah at (210) 691-4848, ext. 111, or sarah@
theabcshow.com.
ABC launches
Maternity
Square® Pavilion
with inaugural
runway event
B a b y
The Invention Connection
&
2010
International
attendance from
66 countries —
an all time record
C h i l d
3,670 Booths
ABC/JPMA reach partnership
agreement, whereby ABC
would provide JPMA with
$1.2M for 3 years beginning
in 2012 to fund critical
industry initiatives
E d u c a t i o n a l
2011
3,528 Booths
14,655 Total attendance
$175,000 K.I.D.S.,
First Candle
$320,000 K.I.D.S.,
First Candle, Various
Brixy is formed
as a new retail
specialty
organization
C o n f e r e n c e
2012
3,000 Booths
4,300 Retail attendance
$225,000 K.I.D.S.,
First Candle,
Cribs for Kids
ABC went
international with
North American
Pavilions at CBME
(Shanghai) and
Harrogate (UK)
a n d
ABC debuted
Invention
Connection
featuring inventors
newly designed and
prototype product
T r a d e
2013
1,050 Exhibitors
3,510 Booths
5,963 Retail attendance
14,123 Total attendance
$125,000 K.I.D.S.,
First Candle,
Cribs for Kids
S h o w
International
attendance from
65 countries ­—
ABC introduces
Made in USA
Showcase
2014
3,232 Booths
$185,000 K.I.D.S.,
First Candle,
Cribs for Kids,
Our Military Kids
Exhibit Space
RATE S
Information on exhibit booth costs and configurations is available on our web site under the
Learn More / Exhibitor tab.
SP E C I F ICAT IONS
Single Booth: Back Drape: Side Drapes: Carpet: 10’ X 10’
8’ high
3’ high
Included (No pad)
The general exposition area and each of the pavilions have their own color-coordinated
carpeting and drapes. These are subject to change from year to year and can be found in the
Booth Specs > Pricing section under the Learn More > Exhibitor tab on our web site.
Booth sizes do not apply to the Showcase areas, where products are featured on platforms, slat
wall displays, mannequins, or in lighted display cases.
A black & white booth sign measuring 7” tall x 42” wide (which must be ordered prior to the
show) and a carpet sticker with your booth number, along with the pipe, drape and carpet, are
included at no additional cost.
BOOTH A S S IGNMENT S
ABC Kids Expo® assigns booth space locations using a variety of predetermined factors.
Requests for placement on corners, end caps or other booth configurations, or to be near or
next to other exhibitors, will be considered but cannot be guaranteed. Prior participation at
ABC shows is not a factor in booth placement, and we do not use a point system in the booth
assignment process.
ABC Kids Expo® reserves the right to change the floor plan, including but not limited to aisle
space, and booth assignments without notice to provide a more satisfactory, attractive and
successful exposition.
Assignments will be made approximately 90 days prior to the show and are not confirmed until
payment is received in full.
The 2015 floor plan and exhibitor list will be available approximately 90 days prior to the show.
To view the 2014 floor plan and get more information about reserving your exhibit space,
look under the Learn More > Exhibitor tab on our web site.
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Advertising & Sponsorship Opportunities
M E D I A C ENTE R
The Media Center is a private
press room where trade and
consumer media can access
material you provide about your
latest product offerings. It is
open during show hours and is a
free-of-charge service to all our
exhibiting manufacturers.
Stand out from the crowd with our
budget-friendly advertising and
sponsorship opportunities.
A D V E R T I S I N G — We offer three advertising categories. Reach your show goals
by reaching your targeted buyers/retailers with these budget-friendly options. Choose
from a single category or maximize your exposure by combining two or three. Bundling
discounts available!
For details about each of these advertising opportunities, visit the Advertising section
under the Learn More > Exhibitor tab on our web site. Open to our exhibitors and media
partners only.
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Virtual Listing Enhancements
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Targeted Event Action Mailer
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Announcements
P L AC E
YO UR O R D ER
All advertising and
sponsorship opportunities
are available on a
first-come first-served basis.
For availability and to reserve
your space, contact DeAnna at
(210) 691-4848, ext. 103, or
[email protected].
AT-SHOW MA RKET ING
• Show Directory Ads
• A
ddendum Ads
• Floor Plan Map Ads
• ABCtv Commercial Opportunities
• “The Center” Media Carousel
• Tote Bag Inserts
• Floor Logo Adhesives
• Window & Door Clings
P OST-S H OW MA RKET ING
• The Virtual Show - Virtual Listing Enhancements
• Attendee “Wrap Up” e-Newsletter Announcements
M AJOR S PONS ORS H IPS — If you’re looking to make an even bigger impact, several
major sponsorship opportunities are available. For details, visit the Sponsorships section under
the Learn More > Exhibitor tab on our web site.
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Explore.
Exhibit.
Engage.
13th Annual
ABC Kids Expo
October 18-21, 2015
“ABC is one of the best shows for
us anywhere in the world. They
consistently deliver the buyers and
target market we are looking for.
Furthermore, their team is an absolute
pleasure to work with, which makes
it very easy for brands to represent
ourselves to our full potential.”
—Keith Hyams, Cake Lingerie
“We have presented in the Maternity
Square Pavilion for the past couple of
seasons with great success! We find
that being positioned around other
maternity products helps buyers
understand the trend direction and
merchandising potential of this
growing market segment.”
—Kristal Gaston, UpSpring Baby
“The ABC show consistently delivers
12,462 attendees
great customers and has helped our
company grow in the U.S. and abroad.
look forward to the show every
65 countries We
year and all the future possibilities.
ABC always delivers!”
—Loretta Schneider, Larrivo
3,232 booths
Nearly 1,000,000 sq. ft.
3 themed pavilions – international pavilions – 2 specialty showcases
*2014 final attendance figures.
ABC Kids Expo®
Call the ABC office at: (210) 691-4848 • Fax: (210) 691-4849 • Email: [email protected] • Web: www.theabcshow.com