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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 2009. 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
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 This new section is the answer for buyers who are clamoring for the latest in natural pet products. This area is for vendors with the latest in healthy, organic and environmentally friendly products for their “friends”. If you are growing your green-conscious business, this is definitely the place for you. The Boutique at Global Pet Expo
 | Do your products cater to the pampered pet? The Boutique section is definitely the magnet for buyers looking for trendy and fashion-forward products. If you have the latest in custom designed jewelry, captivating carriers, couture clothing, luxury pet beds or pet-spa products, here’s where you will want to put on the “Glitz”. |
Everything Aquatic  This section attracts buyers who want to “get into the swim of things”. If you specialize in supplying the aquatic retailers you’ll want to drop anchor here. Right next to the Aquatic Lounge, you can just reel them in. What’s New!  For first-time exhibitors only, this exhibit section puts new vendors “up front” at the show, allowing them to introduce themselves and their products to the marketplace. If you are new to Global Pet Expo, don’t miss this opportunity to get ahead! New Products Showcase  | Launching a new product? You will want to showcase it here. The New Products Showcase is where new product launches can skyrocket to the top. Statistics tell us that this area is certain to attract buyers, the media and anyone looking for the next “hot” item. Is it yours? Entries can be submitted online starting October 15, 2009. |
Online Exhibitor Marketing Tools 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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