The NY NOW 2024 Summer Market is set to make its highly anticipated return to the Jacob Javits Center in New York City from August 4 to 7, 2024, showcasing an exciting array of global exhibitors and engaging experiences.
Renowned as the premier gift, home, and accessories wholesale show, this year’s Summer Market is a powerful reflection of NY NOW’s unwavering commitment to showcasing brands with diverse perspectives, as well as a wide range of values and cultural backgrounds.
The Summer Market will showcase dynamic brands across gifts, accessories, global and home design, luxury lifestyle, toys, and stationery, emphasizing the cultural richness and industry excellence that define the event.
The show floor will feature an impressive range of exhibitors, each bringing unique perspectives and innovative designs. Attendees can explore a robust mix of domestic and international exhibitors, highlighting the world’s diverse cultures and design philosophies.
NY NOW is proud to provide a platform where diversity is not just represented but celebrated,” says Kim Mancuso-Telford, General Manager of NY NOW.
“Our commitment to showcasing brands that align with our core values of diversity, equity, and inclusion is unwavering. We’re thrilled to feature a wide spectrum of brands that identify with 16 different values, including Black-owned, disability-owned, LGBTQ-Owned, AAPI-owned, and more.”
Continuing its celebration of a century of excellence, the Summer Market will offer a wealth of educational opportunities including insightful panels, interactive workshops, and the industry’s most innovative products and latest trends uniquely translated into inspiring onsite installations.
These resources are designed to help industry professionals and brands stay relevant, on-trend, and informed about the latest developments in the retail sector.
The Summer Market will include exciting activations and educational opportunities such as:
Enlightening Panels Sessions & Workshops: Attendees can deep dive into the evolving retail and commerce landscapes through engaging discussions and interactive workshops. Topics include “Unleash the AI Advantage: Ignite Your Retail Brand’s Digital Success with ChatGPT” and “Differentiating Online & In-store Experiences.” Participants can also connect in-person with leading industry partners, such as Crystal Media, Mostest, Seguno, Shopify, With Kelly Bennett and more, who will offer solutions and insights to drive business growth.
Interactive Demonstrations & Tours: NY NOW invites its attendees to engage in interactive demonstrations and tours covering global trends, social impact, and sustainability. These expert-guided show tours offer multiple opportunities for engagement and learning, allowing attendees to gain valuable insights and deepen their understanding of industry issues.
Additionally, attendees won’t want to miss our Spring/Summer 2025 Trend Presentation by NellyRodi, a leading consulting agency and forecasting expert for the creative industries. This presentation will guide buyers through upcoming trends and is complemented by our correlating Trend Gallery, which features products from exhibiting brands that align with the macro trends highlighted in the presentation.
Onsite Activations: Attendees can participate in celebratory events that commemorate the show’s 100th anniversary and enjoy unique experiences including live podcast tapings and immersive lounges. Highlights include a Pickleball Court, the INKED by Dani Tattoo Bar, Ad-N-Art’s bottle engraving, PENCIL ONE’s networking lounge, and more, all designed to create a vibrant and unforgettable experience.
Additionally, data from the onsite podcast interviews will be compiled into a post-market report on retailer resilience, offering unique community-based research. For these activations as well as our panels, tours, and other market happenings, learn more and sign up for onsite SMS notifications here.
Market Destinations: Thoughtfully curated to provide attendees with seamless wayfinding and a rich onsite experience, NY NOW’s Market Destinations cater to diverse buying values and foster a strong sense of community.
Discover emerging talent, international brands, and the finest in luxury, along with the latest advancements in design, innovation, and sustainability through NY NOW’s Rising Artisans, Luxury Lifestyle, the Incubator Program, and International Pavilions.
A Showcase of Emerging Brands: In addition to NY NOW’s Incubator Program, the Summer Market will also introduce CURATED at Luxury Lifestyle, an expansion of the Emerging Fine Jewelry Designer Incubator that debuted at the Winter 2024 Market. This segment will showcase the work of talented fine jewelry creatives, providing a platform for emerging jewelry brands.
Exclusive Giveaways and VIP Events: NY NOW is excited to partner with Shopify to host a VIP breakfast and “Meet the Shopify Team” event where attendees can stop by a pop-up Shopify lounge, enjoy exclusive giveaways, and gain insights on all things e-commerce.
Additionally, our VIP Gifting Suite offers a unique opportunity for buyers to engage with brands in a fun and interactive setting, ensuring exposure to a diverse range of offerings.
Hybrid Shopping Experience: As the Summer Market approaches, attendees can explore exhibitors and products on NY NOW Online, the integrated wholesale platform powered by Bulletin. Retailers, buyers, and attendees can download the exhibitor list (so long as they have an active Bulletin retailer account) and use buyer tools to promote their attendance with custom assets.
Last week, Bulletin also announced their brand new Shopify app, allowing exhibitors (and all brands selling on the online marketplace) to seamlessly sync products, inventory, and orders between Shopify and Bulletin.
About NY NOW: NY NOW is the leading gift, home, and accessories wholesale trade show in New York City, where brands, buyers, and designers come twice per year to make the game-changing connections that supercharge their businesses.
NY NOW and online wholesale marketplace partner, Bulletin, connect 5,000+ independent brands with 50,000+ U.S. and international buyers from independent stores, museums, department stores, bookstores, galleries, general gift shop, art & entertainment venues and many more.
With 3 core sections across 35+ product categories, NY NOW encompasses home décor and tableware, gifts, accessories, jewelry, and so much more. Attendees can explore an extensive range of offerings, from stationery, eclectic gifts, and trending home décor to aromatherapy and fragrance, skincare, wellness, and fine jewelry, and even emerging categories such as sexual wellness and cannabis and psychedelics.
The show promises the unrivaled thrill of in-person connection and endless discovery, and NY NOW Online, the integrated wholesale platform, makes ordering a breeze for thousands of buyers in attendance. It’s a true hybrid wholesale experience.
It was a well-attended show, thousands of people in attendance from all over the world, many new products making their debuts at NY NOW Market 2024, See exclusive coverage of some of the vendors we met and interviewed in our World Liberty TV, in our Gift and Housewares channels by clicking here.
Pound-for-pound great and Mexican superstar Canelo Álvarez and undefeated Puerto Rican knockout artist Edgar Berlanga went face-to-face Monday at a press conference in New York to preview their upcoming showdown as Canelo Promotions presents a Mexican Independence Day weekend extravaganza headlining a PBC Pay-Per-View event available on Prime Video taking place Saturday, Sept. 14 from T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas.
The press conference also featured Cuban star and reigning WBA Middleweight World Champion Erislandy “The American Dream” Lara and hard-hitting two-division world champion and Puerto Rican star Danny “Swift” García as preview their 12-round co-main event between two of this era’s most accomplished fighters.
The pay-per-view will also see former super middleweight world champion Caleb Plant take on undefeated contender Trevor McCumby for the Interim WBA Super Middleweight Title, while the former 140-pound world champion Rolando “Rolly” Romero steps into the ring against the hard-hitting Manuel Jaimes in a 10-round bout opening the pay-per-view at 8 p.m. ET/5 p.m. PT.
Additionally, former unified WBC and WBO World Champion at 122-pounds Stephen Fulton Jr. was in attendance on Monday to announce his upcoming September 14 bout that headlines PBC on Prime Video action leading into the pay-per-view as he faces hard-charging contender Carlos Castro in a 10-round featherweight bout.
The main event showdown will deliver the latest chapter in the long boxing rivalry between Mexico and Puerto Rico with the fighting pride of Mexico in Canelo Álvarez defending his unified WBC, WBA and WBO Super Middleweight World Titles against Puerto Rico’s Edgar Berlanga, the WBA’s No. 1-Ranked Mandatory Contender.
Highlighted by numerous historic matchups including Salvador Sánchez vs. Wilfredo Gómez and Julio César Chávez Sr. vs. Héctor Camacho, Canelo is no stranger to this heated rivalry, having defeated Puerto Rican Hall of Famer Miguel Cotto in one of the biggest Mexico vs. Puerto Rico fights in recent memory.
For the Brooklyn-born Berlanga, who was joined on stage Monday by hip-hop legend Fat Joe, September 14 offers him a chance to honor his Puerto Rican heritage with a career-defining victory.
In addition to the PPV being available for purchase on Prime Video, regardless of Prime membership, fans will also be able to purchase the PPV via DAZN.com.
ABOUT CANELO VS. BERLANGA : Canelo vs. Berlanga will deliver the latest installment of the historic Mexico vs. Puerto Rico rivalry as Canelo Promotions presents pound-for-pound great and Mexican superstar Canelo Álvarez putting his unified WBC, WBA and WBO Super Middleweight World Titles on the line against undefeated WBA No. 1-Ranked Mandatory Contender Edgar Berlanga headlining a Mexican Independence Day weekend extravaganza topping a PBC Pay-Per-View event available on Prime Video taking place Saturday, Sept. 14 from T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas.
The star-studded co-main event will feature Cuban star and reigning WBA Middleweight World Champion Erislandy “The American Dream” Lara taking on hard-hitting two-division world champion and Puerto Rican star Danny “Swift” García in a 12-round showdown between two of this era’s most accomplished fighters.
Plus, former super middleweight world champion Caleb Plant will take on undefeated contender Trevor McCumby for the Interim WBA Super Middleweight Title, while the former 140-pound world champion Rolando “Rolly” Romero steps into the ring against the hard-hitting Manuel Jaimes in a 10-round bout opening the pay-per-view at 8 p.m. ET/5 p.m. PT.
In addition to the PPV being available for purchase on Prime Video, regardless of Prime membership, fans will also be able to purchase the PPV via DAZN.com. Additionally, fans can purchase the PPV at PPV.com. On top of those options, fans will continue to be able to access the telecast through traditional cable and satellite outlets.
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FLOYD MAYWEATHER JR. RETURNS TO THE RING FOR THE JOHN GOTTI III REMATCH AUGUST 24 LIVE ON DAZN.
Legendary fighter Floyd ‘Money’ Mayweather Jr. will return to the ring at Arena CDMX, Mexico City, to fight former foe John Gotti III live on DAZN PPV August 24 .
DAZN to broadcast the card globally including the UK and US, excluding Mexico.
DAZN, the world’s leading sports entertainment platform, today announces that undefeated, 12-time, five division boxing superstar Floyd Mayweather Jr. will return to the ring to fight John Gotti III.
A veritable superstar, Mayweather will return to the ring On August 24 where fans at the Arena Ciudad de México will bear witness to a dramatic rematch between ‘Money’ and Gotti III.
Promoted by Music Vibe, this landmark event will be broadcast live and worldwide on DAZN, offering fans unparalleled access to all the action from what promises to be a gripping night of boxing.
DAZN is the Global Home of Boxing with over 150+ fight cards a year and will be the natural destination for fans across the globe.
Floyd ‘Money’ Mayweather Jr is considered one of the greatest boxers of all time, with a record of 50 wins and no losses, including 27 knockouts.
He has fought and beaten some of the biggest names in boxing history from Canelo Alvarez to Manny Pacquiao, Oscar de la Hoya to Miguel Cotto.
Known for his unmatched skill and defensive prowess, this fight marks a significant return to the ring as he seeks to add another chapter to his storied career.
In the other corner of the ring will be 31-year-old Gotti III who made his name as a pro MMA fighter before making the switch over the boxing following his first MMA loss to Nick Alley in a massive upset in 2020. Gotti is now 2-0 in his pro boxing career, including a first-round knockout victory in January 2023.
Mayweather and Gotti previously faced each other in June 2023 but the fight was stopped and declared a no-contest.
Now, Gotti is ready to battle Mayweather for a second time. Fans can look forward to tense and thrilling affair on August 24.
Jared Kass, SVP North America DAZN, said “Floyd Mayweather is synonymous with boxing and when fans think of these massive fights, they know they will be broadcast on DAZN.
With an unprecedented number of top-tier fights every year of DAZN, we are pleased to be adding this blockbuster rematch to the schedule and look forward to fans enjoying the card and all the behind-the-scenes on the platform.”
With the eyes of the boxing world on Mexico, this historic event promises to deliver an unforgettable night of action. An undercard announcement will follow shortly. For more information and updates on the Mayweather vs. Gotti III PPV, visit DAZN’s official website dazn.com.
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BY: Adal Hussain, Chief Editor for World Liberty TV, @ 37th Ave & 69th St Jackson Heights Queens NY, Sun July 28th 2024
The International Peruvian Festival and Peruvian Parade brings family and friends to enjoy this celebration of Peruvian cultural heritage and civic engagement.
The parade included creatively decorated parade floats as well as performances showcasing traditional Peruvian dance and music.
Beginning at 69th St on 37th Ave Jackson Heights Queens New York, the parade proceeded to 89th Street 37th Avenue, Jackson Heights Queens, New York.
Mayor of New York city Eric Adams, was the Grand Marshall of the event, Queens Borough President Donovan Richards, Manuel Castro, Commissioner for the NYC Mayor’s Office of Immigrant Affairs (MOIA).
Assemblywoman Jenifer Raj Kumar, Rafael Castellano, President of Colombian Day parade, Miguel Flores, President Queens Hispanic day parade and many more dignitaries, marched in the parade.
Some of the Organizations, included: Asociation De Vetranos, Latin NYPD Officers, Latin FDNY Officers, Queens Las America’s Lion’s Club.
International Peruvian Festival and parade team, Centro Cultural Colombian International, Cruz Roja Americana, La Victoria Foundation, Queens Borough President’s office, and many more.
Immerse yourself in the vibrant sounds of traditional Peruvian music, with live performances by renowned musicians. Let the rhythmic beats of the cajon and the haunting melodies of the quena transport you to the heart of Peru.
Discover the rich tapestry of Peruvian art with stunning exhibitions of colorful textiles, intricate ceramics and captivating paintings.
Take a look at the country’s ancient history and witness the artistic talents that have been passed down from generation to generation, community.
Let’s stand tall, shoulder to shoulder, and show the world the strength and beauty of our unity. Together, we are unstoppable!
There were hundreds of people lined up 37th Ave, not only from Peru but from all cultures, watching and supporting the Six Annual Peruvian Parade and Festival Jackson Heights NY -2024.
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BY: Adal Hussain, Chief Editor for World Liberty TV, @ Northern Boulevard Queens NY, Sun July 21st 2024
Jackson Heights come alive with Colombia’s vibrant colors, sounds, and spirit on Sunday, July 21, 2024.
The Colombian Day Parade marches along Northern Blvd from 69th Street in Jackson Heights to 89th Street in Corona.
This annual celebration marks Colombian Independence Day was filled with cultural pride and community festivities.
Hundreds of Colombian Americans danced through the streets of Jackson Heights, Queens on Sunday for the annual Colombian Independence Day Parade.
It’s a celebration of more than 200 years of independence from Spanish rule., “Celebrate the freedom of Colombia. Our people are really happy,” Jackson Heights, NY. resident Jose Suarez told WLTV.
The roots of Colombian Independence Day trace back to a pivotal moment in history. Amidst colonial rule, Latin America, including Colombia, faced oppression under a strict caste system imposed by Spanish rulers.
The struggle for independence gained momentum in the early 19th century, fueled by events like Napoleon’s invasion of Spain and the imprisonment of King Ferdinand VII.
Leaders like Simón Bolívar rallied the people in their fight for freedom, culminating in the historic Battle of Boyacá in 1819.
The Colombian flag, with its bold yellow, blue, and red colors, symbolizes the nation’s rich resources, seas, rivers, and the blood shed by patriots in the quest for independence.
The Colombian community in Jackson Heights and Corona embraces their heritage while looking towards a future of inclusivity and progress, echoing Bolívar’s belief that freedom is for all people, regardless of race, origin, or status.
Hundreds marched in the Colombian day parade, many political leaders were on hand, which included: Queens Borough President Donovan Richards, Senator Jessica Ramos, New York Assembly Member, Jessica González-Rojas, was the Madrina of the parade.
Other policical leaders in attendance included: Assemblywoman Catalina Cruz, Hiram Monserrate, Democratic District Leader Assembly District 35 and Ismael Malave candidate for New York City Comptroller.
NYPD Marching band, played the music, NYPD Latin Society Members were in attendance, Salsa Organizations and so many more. Close to 100,000 people lined up the streets of the parade.
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We traveled to Bangkok, Thailand in July-2024, We took gifts for close to 100 children. As we spoke to the person in charge of the orphanage.
Her name was Bussaba, who has worked with many of the children, we asked her what was the main reason, for a lot of the children given up for adoption and living in the Orphanage.
She went on to tell us, that the men were getting a lot of the women, pregnant, at a very young age and then running away.
Then the young woman is left with the child and she is not working and cannot support them, her parents tell here to give the child to orphanage who can take care of him. While they have no money and cannot take care of the children.
When asked what percentage of the Children that are in the orphanage, do when they get older, Bussaba, went on to say a very small percentage of them, find a job or do something in life.
A lot of the girls get involved in the Sex trade, when they get a little older. Since they come from broken families and don’t have the Love of a mother or Father, they eventually get involved in something that is not good.
I told Bussaba, we were so sorry to hear, this, we gave gifts to close to 100 Children, who just attended school and were getting ready to head back to the Orphanage.
We also gave her money to buy additional gifts for an additional 100 Children who were part of the orphanage.
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