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Why Exhibit?
GLOBAL PET EXPOIs the First Pet Industry
Trade Show of the YearHas over 3,000 New Product Launches &Buyers from 50 States, over 65 Countries & 6 Continents
Once again, APPA and PIDA members captured success while exhibiting at Global Pet Expo 2011. Global Pet Expo is the only show where you can increase sales and network with thousands of pet industry professionals. BUILD & STRENGTHEN YOUR CONNECTIONS AT GLOBAL PET EXPO: - With over 800 exhibitors in the 250,000 square-foot show at the Orange County Convention Center in Orlando, Florida
- By attending one of the many educational seminars organized by APPA and PIDA
- Showcase and demonstrate your products to new customers
- Network with over 5,000 buyers from:
- Pet Product Retailers: PETCO, PetSmart, Pet Supermarket, Petland Discounts, Pet Supplies “Plus”, Chuck & Don's Pet Food Outlet, Concord Pet Foods & Supplies and hundreds more
- Key Mass Market Retailers: Big Lots, Costco Wholesale, H.E.B. Grocery Co., Meijer, Rural King, Sears Holdings Corp., Sam's Club, ShopKo, Target, Tractor Supply and Wal-Mart
- Supermarket Chains: Albertsons, Aldi Inc., Giant, Publix, Roundy's, Stop & Shop, Supervalu, Topco Associates, Wegman's and Winn-Dixie
- Non-Traditional Pet Product Retailers: Agway, Amazon, Bed Bath & Beyond, CVS, Hammacher Schlemmer, Home Shopping Network, Orscheln Home & Farm, Orvis, Ross Stores, SkyMall, TJX Companies, True Value and Tuesday Morning
- Professional National, International and Local Pet Product Retailers: aquatic stores, feed stores, mail-order catalogs, distributors, wholesalers and internet retailers
Interested in Exhibiting?If you are interested in exhibiting at the 2011 trade show, you must meet the following requirements: To exhibit as a Pet Products Manufacturer, companies must be a member of the American Pet Products Association (APPA). Click here for information on APPA membership. To exhibit as a Pet Products Distributor, companies must be a member of the Pet Industry Distributors Association (PIDA). Click here for more information on PIDA membership. Pet product buyers or suppliers of pet product manufacturers are not qualified to exhibit at Global Pet Expo. However, if you are either a pet product buyer or a supplier, please click here for more information on attending the trade show. If you are already a member of APPA or PIDA and would like to access the online booth application, visit How to Exhibit.
TOP REASONS TO EXHIBIT AT GLOBAL PET EXPO As an exhibitor at Global Pet Expo you are part of the pet industry's largest annual trade show. Here are some of the top reasons exhibitors return to Global Pet Expo year after year: The Natural Pet  | If your customers haven’t already clamored for natural pet products they will! This new section lets you see the latest in healthy, organic and environmentally friendly products. Don’t miss out on an opportunity to stay on top of the green-conscious trends. The Natural Pet section is a must see. |
The Boutique at Global Pet Expo  | Do your customers like to pamper their pets? The Boutique section is where you will find the “must have” trendy and fashion-forward products they will love. If you want to offer the latest in custom designed jewelry, captivating carriers, couture clothing, luxury pet beds or pet-spa products, run, don’t walk to The Boutique section. |
Everything Aquatic  | If you sell to the underwater species enthusiasts, this is the section where you can “get right into the swim of things” and see everything you need in one place. All the aquatic suppliers drop anchor here for your convenience. And for your enjoyment, it’s right next to the Florida Tropical Fish Farms Association (FTFFA) Aquatic Lounge. |
What’s New!  | This section makes it easy for you to find and make new connections. The What’s New! section is reserved for our first time exhibitors, making it easy for you to find them and discover the products they have to offer. |
New Products Showcase  | The New Products Showcase gives exhibitors the opportunity to highlight their newest lines while getting additional exposure for their products at Global Pet Expo. It is also an opportunity for key international and domestic buyers to see what's new and what's hot in the industry. By participating in the New Products Showcase, your company benefits from dual exposure at your booth and at the display area. We provide you with the opportunity to introduce what's new and what's hot while simultaneously maximizing sales interest in your product. |
Online Exhibitor Marketing Tools Available Here for Exhibitors. The difference between a good show and a great one is how you communicate with your buyers before, during and after the Show. The Global Pet Expo Team will help you promote your company with a variety of free and reasonably priced opportunities. These Marketing Tools will offer you many ideas designed to build on your exhibiting experience and help you capitalize on your marketing dollars. Buyer Lists APPA offers Global Pet Expo exhibitors access to the Buyer Invitation List before the Show. This list contains contact information of pet product retailers who have gone through a rigorous qualification process. After the Show, a final list of buyers that attended Global Pet Expo is available exclusively to exhibitors. Use both these lists to promote your company product line to domestic and international buyers pre- and post-show. Press Coverage Global Pet Expo attracts coverage from more than 150 members of the press, including national, local, trade and international media. Global Pet Expo exhibitors received outstanding press coverage including CBS's The Early Show with Veterinarian Correspondent Debbye Turner, Good Morning America with Dr. Marty Becker. NBC's Today Show. The Martha Stewart Show, FOX 35 Orlando, Animal Planet/Discovery Communications, CNN, MSNBC, USA Today, TIME magazine and many more.
Here’s what Buyers have to say about Global Pet Expo:92% of buyers come to Global Pet Expo looking to uncover trends 91% come to comparison shop a wide range of product 88% come to meet with current vendors 87% identify new suppliers 90% visit What’s New! 91% say they get ideas from New Products showcase 93% of buyers shopped in The Boutique at Global Pet Expo! 80% aquatic buyers visited Everything Aquatic.
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