Buying Shows

Twice each year, in the spring and fall, AG New England produces major buying shows. These shows give retailers the opportunity to meet face-to-face with vendor sales representatives, brokers, manufacturer representatives and members of the AG New England team.

The 2010 Spring Show, on March 10 at the Radisson Hotel Center of New Hampshire Expo Center in Manchester, has a festive Mardi Gras theme.

At over 150 exhibits, retailers have the opportunity to learn firsthand about new and seasonal items. Special show prices and buying opportunities make attending these shows very worthwhile. Sampling product and discussing merchandising opportunities outside of a retailer's own store also allow participants to fully focus on considering new ideas to increase sales and profitability.

The spring show focuses on spring- and summer-related items. The fall show is geared towards the Thanksgiving and Christmas holidays as well as Valentine and Easter candy.

The AG New England Buying Shows also include seminars and opportunities to learn more about AG New England programs and services.