The Expert

The Specialty Retail Expert, Patricia is the leading authority in the industry and the founder and publisher of Specialty Retail Report and GIFT SHOP magazines. More about me or join the email list.

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Join Me

• Denver Gift, Home, Jewelry & Resort Show
  February 25 - March 2, 2010
  Denver, CO
• Halloween, Costume & Party Show
  March 25-28, 2010
  St Louis, MO
• Specialty Retail Entrepreneur Expo and Conference (SPREE)
  April 13-15, 2010
  Las Vegas, NV
• TransWorld’s Variety & General Merchandise Show
  July 9-10, 2010
  St Louis, MO
• The Atlanta International Gift & Home Furnishings Market
  July 16-20, 2010
  Atlanta, GA
• New York International Gift Fair
  August 2010
  New York, NY

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