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Sunday, April 7, 2019

13 Favorite Flea Markets to Visit this Spring

The antiques experts at Kovels.com have compiled a list of spring flea markets that are well worth a trip. Spring is a busy time for flea markets. It's the best time to find antiques and collectibles that dealers discovered during the winter. And it's a great time to get out and enjoy the bustling hunt for vintage furniture, clothing and jewelry. Each of the markets is renowned for its variety of items, negotiable prices, popularity among both vendors and shoppers across the U.S. and great food. Thirteen of Kovels' perennial favorites are listed below, with details on each.

1. Original Round Top Antiques Fair – Spring Antique Week
Monday, April 1 through Saturday, April 6, 2019
4036 Texas Hwy., Round Top, Texas 18954
Hurry to Round Top and you can still get in on some of the fun currently underway! Everything is bigger in Texas and its premier flea market is no exception. Spring and Fall Antiques Fairs are held during the week that ends on the first Saturdays of April and October each year. It's a giant marketplace with 100 percent antique and vintage merchandise, attracting thousands of dealers and buyers from around the world. There are four locations in Round Top and more than 50 other shows that run at the same time in neighboring communities. Admission is $10, $20 for a VIP early shopping pass. Parking is free.

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2. Kane County Flea Market
April 6 & 7, May 4 & 5, and June 1 & 2, 2019
525 S. Randall Road, St. Charles, Illinois
Saturday 12 p.m. to 5 p.m., Sunday 7 a.m. to 4 p.m.
A great place to shop in Chicagoland, Kane County Flea Market is held on the first Sunday of each month and the Saturday before from March to December about an hour west of Chicago. With 600+ dealers inside, outside and under sheds, antiques, refurbished furniture, vinyl records, sports collectibles, shoppers love Kane. Admission is $5, children under 12 are free. Parking is free, too.

3. Elephant's Trunk Country Flea Market
Every Sunday beginning April 7, 2019, through mid-December, including the Sundays on holiday weekends.
490 Danbury Rd. (Rte. 7 / 202), New Milford, Conn.
The Elephant's Trunk Country Flea Market season opens their 2019 season on April 7. Treasure hunters, antiques collectors, up-cyclers, farmers and foodies have been flocking to "The Trunk" since 1976, and it's become a New England tradition. Typical Sundays feature over 500 vendors and an ever-changing mixture of food trucks from all over the east coast. Visitors love its Americana treasures, art, vintage furnishings and cold watermelon sold by the slice. "Regular buyers" are admitted at 7:00 a.m. for a $2 admission fee, "early buyers" at 5:45 a.m. for $20, and super-early buyers at 4:45 a.m. for $40.

4. Alameda Point Antiques Faire
2900 Navy Way (at Main St.), Alameda, California
April 7, May 5, June 2 and July 7, 2019
California's largest antique show, the show is called the "Brimfield of the West." This is the place to shop for vintage, retro and antique home decorations, clothing, furniture, jewelry, art, pottery, books and collectibles. All items are 20 years old or older. Open 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., admission $5; early buyer admission 6 a.m. to 9 a.m., $10. There is free parking and a shuttle.

5. Springfield Antique Show & Flea Market
April 13 & 14, May 17, 18 & 19 Extravaganza, and June 15 & 16, 2019
Clark County Fairgrounds, Springfield, Ohio
Saturday 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., Sunday 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.
The Springfield Antiques Show and Flea Market has been called "One of America's Best" by top publications. Held 9 times a year at the Clark County Fairgrounds in Springfield, Ohio, it is known for a vast selection of antique and vintage items, as well as midcentury modern pieces. In addition to regular shows, there are Extravaganza weekends in May and September that feature over 2,000 vendors, 20,000 customers and lots and lots of food. They pride themselves on a unique mix, saying to "expect the unexpected" vintage, antique, re- & up-cycled, artisanal goods and locally sourced producers.

6. Nashville Flea Market
Nashville Expo Center, Tennessee State Fairgrounds, 625 Smith Avenue, Nashville, Tennessee
April Bash: April 26 to 28, 2019
A Day in the Sun: May 24 to 26, 2019
Summer Vibe: June 21 to 23, 2019
Friday 8 a.m. to 5p.m., Saturday 7 a.m. to 6 p.m., Sunday 7 a.m. to 4 p.m.
The Nashville Flea Market is considered by many to be one of the top ten flea markets in the country. It's been operating for almost 60 years. With an average of 2,000 booths, dealers and vendors from 30 states offer items every month. It advertises a huge and unique selection of antique furniture, dishware, clothing, rugs, jewelry, leather goods, more, as well as specialty foods. One thing that sets the Nashville Flea Market apart from other flea markets is its monthly themes. Admission is free.

7. Rose Bowl Flea Market
Yep, THE Rose Bowl, Pasadena, California
Second Sunday of every month: April 14, May 12, and June 9, 2019
This gathering on the second Sunday of every month is considered one of the best on the West Coast. It attracts as many as 2,500 vendors and 20,000 shoppers. Find clothes, shoes, jewelry, sunglasses, ceramics, glass, furniture, pictures, crafts, keepsakes, art, fabric, bikes, costumes, music — every imaginable type of merchandise. It's open rain or shine. Admission: Special preview VIP admission from 5 a.m. – 7 a.m. at $20.00 per person; early admission from 7 a.m. – 8 a.m. at $15.00; and regular admission at 9 a.m. is $9.00. Children under 12 are free. No admission after 3 p.m. and no credit cards. Free parking, lots of food from cheeseburgers to sushi, and even celebrity sightings.

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8. Long Beach Antique Flea Market
Long Beach Veterans Stadium, 4901 E. Conant St., Long Beach, California
Third Sunday of every month: April 21, May 12, and June 9, 2019
The Long Beach Antique Market calls itself "The Flea Market with Style." Over 800 sellers feature a huge selection of antiques, collectibles and everything chic, cheap, unique and vintage, all at bargain prices. Find collectibles, home decor, jewelry, furniture, vintage clothing and more. The sale is spread out, rain or shine, over 20 acres at the Veterans Stadium in Long Beach. Admission 6:30 until 2:30 is $6.00; early admission from 5:30 to 6:30 a.m., $12; children under 12 are free. There's food and free parking, too.

9. Renninger's Kutztown Antique and Collector's Extravaganza
April 25 to 27, 2018 and June 27 to 29, 2019
740 Noble St., Kutztown, Pennsylvania
8 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Renninger's Kutztown hosts a flea market extravaganza three times a year, April, June and September. The extravaganza is set up behind Renninger's Antique & Farmer's Market, with exhibitors outside, under tents and in two 350-foot long pavilions. The Indoor Antique Market and the Indoor Farmer's Market are also open during the Extravaganza. Admission is $10 on Thursday, $6 on Friday and $4 on Saturday. Dress for all weather; the show runs rain or shine.

10. 43rd Annual Spring Antique Collectors Sale
Spokane Fair Expo Center, 404 N. Havana St. Spokane, Washington
April 26 to 28, 2019
Friday 4 p.m. – 9 p.m.; Saturday 10 a.m. – 6 p.m.; Sunday 10 a.m. – 4 p.m.
This event is the largest indoor antique and collectors' sale of its kind in the Inland Northwest with 200 dealers participating from all over the west coast. Shop among thousands of vintage treasures rare to retro, including kitchenware, industrial, estate and costume jewelry, furniture, primitives, rustic garden, elegant glass, shabby chic, prints, and more. Find antiques in all price ranges for the discriminating collector to the treasure hunter. Read news here.

11. Rocky Mountain Antique Festival
Douglas County Fairgrounds, 500 Fairgrounds Dr., Castle Rock, Colorado
April 26, 27 & 28, 2019
Enjoy quality authentic antique and vintage shopping featuring dealers from 15 states. There will be dealers selling jewelry, postcards, primitives, 1950s dinettes, furniture, western, art pottery, art glass, comic books, Native American, vintage clothing, toys, lighting, cameras and much more. Early Buyer's Day is Friday, April 26, 10 a.m. – 5 p.m. Admission is $10 for adults and it includes admission all weekend. Regular festival days are Saturday 9 a.m. – 5 p.m. and Sunday 10 a.m. – 4 p.m. Admission is $6 for adults; $3 for children ages 9-12; ages 8 and under are free. Free parking.

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12. D.C. Big Flea & Antiques Market
May 4 & 5, 2019
Dulles Expo Center, Chantilly, Virginia
Sat. 9 a.m. to 6 p.m., Sun. 11 a.m. to 5 p.m.
The D.C. Flea is the mid-Atlantic's largest indoor antiques and collectibles flea market. Shop for anything from fine antiques to vintage clothing and accessories at over 700 booths in two huge halls. Dealers showcase a wide variety of merchandise including porcelain, glass, silver, jewelry, collectibles from all eras, art and lots of midcentury modern. Admission is $10, valid for the whole weekend.

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13. Brimfield Antiques and Collectibles Show
May 14 to 19, 2019
Brimfield Town Hall, 23 Main St., Brimfield, Massachusetts
Hours vary but most are from early morning to late afternoon
Make your way to central Massachusetts to visit the market that attracts over 50,000 people three times a year. The six-day Brimfield Flea Market hosts Tuesday-through-Sunday shows each year in May, July, and September. Over twenty independent fields of dealers make up the market, and they have a staggered opening and closing schedule. Some fields have an admission fee of about $5 but most are free. This large market, stretched along a mile on both sides of Route 20, is an exciting tradition that attracts visitors from many states and countries.

Spring flea markets await thousands of antique enthusiasts and collectors – be sure to plan your visit soon. Kovels.com has more information and tips on navigating flea markets, negotiating smart deals and identifying original objects. Kovels' booklet, Flea Market Strategies: How to Shop, Buy, and Bargain the 21st-Century Way, has tips on what to wear, what to bring along and how to negotiate. Also included, tips on spotting fakes, advice on how to pay for purchases, and a list of the latest smartphone apps to help buyers shop, share and ship. Available at KovelsOnlineStore.com. Read all the related news.

About Kovels.com
Kovels.com, created by Terry Kovel and her daughter, Kim Kovel, provides collectors and researchers with up-to-date and accurate information on antiques and collectibles. The company was founded in 1953 by Terry Kovel and her late husband, Ralph. Since then, the Kovels have written more than 100 books and hundreds of articles about antiques, including the best-selling annual Kovels' Antiques & Collectibles Price Guide. Their nationally syndicated antiques and collectibles column is distributed by King Features Syndicate to many newspapers nationwide. Terry and Ralph starred in television series on PBS, the Discovery Channel, and the Home & Garden Television (HGTV). The website, Kovels.com, has been online since 1998. It offers more than a million free prices, and includes a free weekly email called "Kovels Komments," giving readers a bird's-eye view of the market through the latest news, auction reports, a Marks Dictionary, readers' questions and answers and much more.

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Saturday, April 6, 2019

Crowned Free’s Fashion Show Event To Benefit Human Trafficking Survivors

Crowned Free is excited to announce its Fashion Show on Wednesday, April 12, 2019 at 6:00 pm at Clearwater Place in downtown Grand Rapids.

Cost of tickets for the Fashion Show start at $20. A portion of all ticket sales will go to help support the Pillow Program, a sewing program that runs through Crowned Free's partnership with Wedgwood Christian Services that teaches local human trafficking survivors the trade of sewing.

In addition to giving back to organizations, Crowned Free supports survivors by creating employment opportunities for rescued women. Forty-five percent of Crowned Free's products are made and signed by survivors from all over the world, including jewelry, women's tank tops, children's t-shirts, pillows and accessories.

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"We truly believe this event will not only spread awareness but provide a catalyst to come together and make a difference! We are creating a movement that's making a difference in those who have been trafficked," said Crowned Free's Founder, Heidi VanderWal.

Guest speaker, Theresa Flores, is a human trafficking survivor. As a 15-year-old girl in a well-to-do white suburban neighborhood in Detroit, Theresa survived two years of being trafficked to men in their 20's and 30's. She was given as a reward to men in this criminal ring when they did a good job. She was an avid track runner, an older sister to three younger brothers, and looked like an all-American girl. No one, not even her parents, knew she was being trafficked for sex. Twenty years later, Theresa is speaking out on the reality of human trafficking in the U.S. She is the author of The Slave Across the Street, a USA Today and Wall Street Journal best seller, and The Sacred Bath. Theresa has been invited as a guest on The 700 Club, The Today Show, and, MSNBC's Sex Slaves — The Teen Trade. She has also been featured on Nightline, America's Most Wanted, and For the Record as a sex slave survivor. Her book, The Slave Across the Street has been on the Wall Street Journal and USA Today's Best Selling List several times.

Crowned Free is a women's direct sales clothing, jewelry and accessory company whose mission is to change the lives of those who have been rescued from human trafficking. Crowned Free employs survivors who create approximately 45% of their products both here in the US and throughout the world. They also invest 15% of their profits into organizations that focus on restoring and rebuilding those who have been rescued from human trafficking. Crowned Free provides women the opportunity to sell amazing products that will make them feel confident, empowered, beautiful and FREE!

For more information about Crowned Free, please visit: https://crownedfree.com/

Barcode Scanner pic2shop Marks 10 Years on the App Store with New Partner

Vision Smarts celebrates today the ten-year anniversary of their barcode scanner app pic2shop. The app was the first to show that scanning barcodes with the iPhone camera was possible. Now the latest version of Vision Smarts' barcode and QR readers powers the apps made by new partner XPAND K.K. to read signage in large public spaces.

"For 10 years our clients have kept coming up with innovative ways to use our apps and SDKs. Each one was an opportunity to add new functionality or to make our barcode scanner faster, more versatile, and more robust. XPAND is the perfect example: reading signage from afar is a new application for us, yet they were able to use several of our products, and it turned out to be a great fit!" said Benoit Maison, CEO of Vision Smarts.

"Our latest app features the high-performance scanning engine of pic2shop. If it did not exist, we would not have been able to launch a business. The Vision Smarts barcode scanner will continue to be key to connecting the real and the net. Happy Tenth Anniversary!" added Toworu Nanmoku, CEO of XPAND.

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Vision Smarts started 10 years ago with pic2shop, the original barcode scanner for iPhone. With no official camera API and no video capture pic2shop managed to read the blurry UPC and EAN barcodes captured by the first iPhones. Real-time scanning, many more barcode formats, and Android and Windows Phone apps soon followed.

Vision Smarts now offers a range of mobile apps and Software Development Kits (SDKs) that can be easily leveraged by end-users, hobbyists, startups and large corporations.

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The story of XPAND.CODE's development illustrates the flexibility of Vision Smarts' product offering. Initially, XPAND leveraged the free app "pic2shop" to explore proofs of concept. Next, they moved on to the customizable "pic2shop pro" for prototyping. Then they considered using the app publishing service "Barcode Shell" to quickly establish their presence on the App Store. Finally, XPAND decided to build their own iOS and Android apps incorporating Vision Smarts' native SDKs. Continue reading.

XPAND codes augment public signs with unobtrusive barcodes that provide free links to indoor mapping, navigation and additional information. Because they are meant to be read from a large distance (over 50 meters), XPAND codes test the limits of smartphone cameras and barcode reading algorithms. Originally designed for reading blurry barcodes, Vision Smarts' software is uniquely suited to that task. Click here.

More information about Vision Smarts and XPAND K.K. products and services is available on their respective web sites.

About Vision Smarts
Vision Smarts SPRL is a Belgian computer vision company that develops, distributes, and supports software libraries for image recognition and real-time video analysis. The company offers several mobile barcode scanning apps and licenses barcode scanner SDKs. Vision Smarts' clients range from local retailers and startups to global brands.

See more at: http://www.visionsmarts.com/

About XPAND
XPAND K.K. offers "XPAND.CODES", the barcode solution for signs. XPAND Code links with your smartphone even from far away distances without ruining the design of the sign or scenery. XPAND offers innovative services to increase convenience for users of space such as public facilities, public transportation and commercial facilities.
XPAND.CODES has undergone trademark, design, and utility model registration in Japan, and the international registration of the XPAND.CODES to the WIPO (World Intellectual Property Organization) as a trademark.

See more at: https://xpand.codes/en/

Taiwan Matsu Festival & Islands of Joseph Rosendo’s Travelscope Nominated for Emmy Awards

Taiwan Tourism Bureau partnered with Public Broadcasting Service's (PBS) popular travel series "Joseph Rosendo's Travelscope" to produce "Taiwan Matsu Festival and Islands." Just days before Taiwan's annual Mazu Pilgrimage begins its procession, the travel series is nominated for the 46th Daytime Creative Arts Emmy Award's Outstanding Directing for a Single Camera Lifestyle, Culinary, Travel or Educational and Informational Program. Following "Taiwan Lantern Festival," "Iron Pathways to Adventure" and "Taiwan's Penghu Islands," this is yet another wonderful production that showcases Taiwan tourism on an international scale.

Joseph Rosendo's Travelscope came to Taiwan in 2017 to participate in the Mazu Pilgrimage and incense ritual. Through his interview with Folk Studies Professor Mao-Hsin Lin and exploring Mazu culture in the Matsu Islands, Rosendo explores the relationship between Taiwan's folk religion of Mazu and Matsu Island, inventively connecting the Dajia Mazu Pilgrimage and Mazu in the episode. The journey to Matsu Island highlights the Statue of the Goddess Mazu, Qinbi Village, Tunnel 88, battlefield scenery, and local delicacies. The episode has been broadcast in North America and Canada since April 2018. Read here.

Rosendo enthusiastically recalls experiencing the Dajia Mazu Pilgrimage for the very first time, joining the remarkable sight of performance troupes (dintao), the announcer (baomazai), Maitreya Brigade, Prince Brigade, Guards, and hundreds of thousands of Mazu devotees in escorting Mazu along Taiwan's coastal towns and villages. The powerful sight of unity among the Taiwanese is propelled by Mazu's charms. Only by witnessing can one deeply experience the kindness, hospitality, and warmth of the people. "Mazu is inside, outside; Mazu is pretty much everywhere in Taiwan," the host concluded towards the end of the episode. When presented with news of an Emmy nomination right before the Dajia Mazu Pilgrimage sets out, the Travelscope team ecstatically expressed, "Let's welcome Mazu to join us at the Emmy ceremony."

The Director General of Taiwan Tourism Bureau, Dr. Yung-hui Chou expressed, "We are honored that Taiwan can be nominated with the travel series Joseph Rosendo's Travelscope at the 46th Daytime Creative Arts Awards. It means that our direction and efforts on Tourism 2020: A Sustainable Tourism Development Strategy are positively recognized." The Director General of Taipei Economic and Cultural Office in Los Angeles, Ambassador Abraham Wen-Shang Chu added, "Taiwan has a rich natural and cultural landscape, as well as warm hospitality with the spirit of altruism. This nomination is Taiwan's best global recognition."

Moreover, "Taiwan Naturally" has also aired as part of season 10 of the PBS travel series Joseph Rosendo's Travelscope since April 2018. This episode features Taiwan's successful sustainable tourism and its devotion to conservation of mountains, forests and birds as well as farm to table dining. The director of Taiwan Tourism Bureau's Los Angeles office, Brad Shih expressed, "Currently, we have partnered with well-known tour operators to develop a variety of special interest itineraries such as bird tours, hiking tours, island tours, gourmet tours, and many more. Thus, American audiences who love the Travelscope series can have the opportunity to visit Taiwan and explore in-depth." With Matsu's supernatural power in the mix, the Travelscope team also expects to hit a new milestone and bring home its seventh Emmy Award. Read latest news here.

myLAB Box Promotes STD Awareness Month with “Safe is Sexy” Health Tips

April is STD Awareness Month, and now more than ever, STDs are preventable. There are steps each of us can take to minimize the long-term consequences of these infections, but vigilance is key. Recent CDC data for three nationally-reported STDs—chlamydia, gonorrhea, and syphilis—show alarming numbers, with cases of all three diseases increasing for the first time since 2006. Read news here.

To help educate consumers on the realities of STDs, myLAB Box, the first at-home sexually transmitted disease (STD) testing service, today offers up the realities of STDs and tips to help curb the spread of STDs and STIs.

State of STDs Today

Young people ages 15–24, and gay, bisexual, and other men who have sex with men continue to be at greatest risk for infection. Environmental, social, and cultural factors, including high numbers of STD cases in these populations and difficulty accessing quality health care, contribute to the higher STD burden.

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All STDs can be managed, but they can't be managed until they are diagnosed. And the first step to detection is regular testing. That is why during STD Awareness Month, we're asking our readers to spread the word. Please share this message with your friends and family.

Beyond getting tested, the most important way to combat STDs is knowledge. Unfortunately, a lot of misinformation has gotten in the way of protecting our health. And if there's one thing for certain, it's that you can't rely on gossip and hearsay when your life is on the line.

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Where Can You Get Tested for STDs?

Thankfully, there are more quick and efficient options for getting tested than ever before. At-Home Testing Kits offer the security of a testing center, while completely protecting your privacy. If you would like to get tested in private for STIs such as Chlamydia, Gonorrhea, or HIV, testing kits such as myLAB Box offer a reliable testing experience. Be alert to the latest news.

myLAB Box offers direct-to-consumer STD test packages for every lifestyle, discreet packaging and free shipping, easy five-minute tests, lab-certified results, and free physician treatment consultations for those with positive results. And unlike other at-home testing solutions, myLAB Box allows for extragenital testing (screening of the rectum and throat in addition to genital-only examination) and is also the first and only to offer fully nationwide free treatment support.

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That last bit is critical. It's an area where myLAB Box is ahead of many traditional testing clinics. Typical STD exams from a clinic will only check the genital area, but ignoring rectal and oral screening leaves a major portion of the population untested. Current public health guidelines dictate that doctors only recommend screening for the so-called "at-risk" population (gay men and HIV-positive individuals). And even then, the additional testing is only offered upon the admission of personal details or request.

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Testing Tips

To stay healthy, be sure to remember:

Throughout STD Awareness Month, spread the word! Share these tips and help your loved ones realize how important testing is to their overall sexual health.

About myLAB Box
Founded in 2013, myLAB Box is the first company to offer a nationwide at-home screening platform for STDs. All myLAB Box tests are validated by fully licensed CLIA-certified myLAB Box lab affiliates with extensive experience in testing for infectious diseases. By offering testing, screening or testing services directly to consumers, myLAB Box is able to offer exceptional service at half the cost of conventional lab tests. From affordable screening to complementary physician consultations for positives, every aspect of the myLAB Box service is designed to be safe, effective and efficient. Headquartered in Los Angeles, California. For more information, visit: http://www.mylabbox.com.

Record Number of Buyers, Booths and Exhibitors Reported at The 15th Annual Global Pet Expo

Andrew Darmohraj, executive vice president and COO of the American Pet Products Association (APPA) is proud to announce Global Pet Expo successfully wrapped its 15th Show with record-setting numbers during the three-day Premier Industry Event. Global Pet Expo, presented by APPA and the Pet Industry Distributors Association (PIDA), boasted a Show Floor spanning 360,400 net square feet of exhibit space. In total 17,207 attendees took part in this year's tremendous event.

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Global Pet Expo 2019, dubbed The One Show to Attend, experienced remarkable growth across the board with total buyer attendance up an impressive 8 percent from the 2018 Show at 7,029 and up an astonishing 61 percent from the inaugural 2005 Show. International buyers made up 29 percent of the buyer attendance, a 4 percent increase over last year, representing 81 countries. And nearly half or 3,565 buyers attended Global Pet Expo for the first time. The number of exhibiting companies came in at 1,174, with 295 first-time exhibitors making their debut at the Show, an 8 percent increase over 2018. Additionally, Global Pet Expo had 304 international exhibitors representing 35 countries at the Show. The Show Floor also expanded with 3,604 booths, a 2.3 percent increase over last year's Show.

Global Pet Expo featured more than 1,000 entries in the massive 45,000 square-foot New Products Showcase, which was a notable 15,000 square feet larger than the showcase at the 2018 Show. Now in its ninth year, the New Products Showcase "Best in Show" awards ceremony took place on the Show Floor where awards were handed out to Best in Show, Second and Third place winners across nine categories. Ethical Products took home the top prize in the Cat category with their new "Gone Fishin' Cat Toys" and My Pet Pail by Pet Partners Worldwide took home top Dog category award with their new "My Pet Pail." With more entrants and more votes cast than ever, buyers narrowed down top picks to determine the winners. Visit the press center on GlobalPetExpo.org for a full list of the New Products Showcase winners.

"The level of innovation we continue to see each and every year at Global Pet Expo is truly remarkable and is a key factor in the continued growth we have experienced," said Darmohraj. "The record numbers we have reported across the board exceeded our expectations and we're thrilled to announce plans to further expand the Show Floor in 2020 to accommodate our growing number of exhibiting companies and booths. We are grateful to our loyal attendees who have played an integral role in making this the Industry's Premier Event."

The 2019 Global Pet Expo Academy was also a huge success attracting nearly 1,700 attendees. The Academy, managed by PIDA, featured 12 speakers offering 37 hours of free retailer education on topics such as marketing, merchandising, customer service and the hottest topics on using social media and embracing social responsibility.

"We are proud to be serving an important need in the pet industry by offering free access to best-known and most-admired authorities in the pet industry at the Global Pet Expo Academy," commented PIDA president Celeste Powers. "We look forward to the opportunity to continue assisting our members by providing valuable education for their customers that can help mean success in their future business endeavors."

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Social media engagement was also at an all-time high, as the Show employed the latest trends to reach thousands of users. Hundreds of attendees took to Twitter retweeting, mentioning and hash-tagging about Global Pet Expo 2019. And the #GlobalPetExpo hashtag has now been used 15,000 times on Instagram. The Global Pet Expo Instagram account saw a 31 percent increase in followers since the 2018 Show, in addition to the 27,000 thousand views received on the Show's Instagram Stories. New this year, Global Pet Expo took advantage of the growing popularity of Facebook photo frames and offered a custom frame to highlight Facebook users' participation at the Show. And, Global Pet Expo's custom Snapchat filter was seen by more than 5,400 people.

Global Pet Expo also garnered national media attention from outlets eager to share the latest trends and products with their pet-owning audience. From representatives covering for NBC, CBS, Fox, Univision, Florida Today/USA Today, Parade Magazine, industry trade and consumer publications and more, Global Pet Expo provided fun and exciting content on endless amounts of pet product and ownership information, and caught the attention of such notable outlets as BuzzFeed, the Huffington Post and Bustle. And, more social media influencers than ever before took part in this year's Show, garnering thousands of impressions for Global Pet Expo amongst their large fan bases on social media.

During Global Pet Expo, APPA released its annual pet industry spending figures- announcing a record-breaking $72.56 billion in pet spending for 2018, up from $69.51 billion in 2017. Estimated spending for this year is $75.38 billion; a 3.9 percent growth. Also released at the Show were initial findings from APPA's 2019-2020 National Pet Owners Survey. The Survey revealed that 67 percent of U.S. households own at least one pet; an estimated 84.9 million homes. Millennials represent the largest segment of pet owners for all pet types owned, especially bird owners, small animal owners, and saltwater fish owners. And for the first time, The Survey assessed members of the emerging Generation Z (Gen Z). The releases can be found in their entirety in the Association's press center at http://www.americanpetproducts.org.

"There has never been such an exciting time to be a part of this industry," said APPA CEO Steve King. "The continued success and impressive growth of Global Pet Expo and the entire pet industry further solidifies the importance pets play in our lives and that we truly value them as important members of our families." He added, "I have no doubt the 2020 Show will continue to inspire both newcomers to the industry as well as those of us who have been involved for many years. The level of ingenuity in products never ceases to amaze me." Read this for more information.

Global Pet Expo is open to independent retailers, distributors, mass-market buyers, and other qualified professionals. It is not open to the general public. The 2020 Global Pet Expo will take place Wednesday – Friday, February 26-28, 2020 in Orlando, FL, at the Orange County Convention Center. For details, visit http://www.globalpetexpo.org. For more information, interview opportunities or hi-res images from the Show photo gallery, please contact Liz Thomas at 775-322-4022 or liz(at)theimpetusagency.com. Be alert to the latest news.

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Global Pet Expo, the pet industry's largest annual trade show, is presented by the American Pet Products Association (APPA) and Pet Industry Distributors Association (PIDA). The 2019 Show featured 1,174 exhibitors, 3,604 booths and more than 3,000 new product launches. Additionally, 7,029 pet product buyers from around the world attended. Global Pet Expo is open to independent retailers, distributors, mass-market buyers, and other qualified professionals. The 2020 Show will take place February 26-28, in Orlando, FL at the Orange County Convention Center. For more information, visit http://www.globalpetexpo.org.
The American Pet Products Association (APPA) is the leading trade association serving the interests of the pet products industry since 1958. APPA membership includes more than 1,300 pet product manufacturers, their representatives, importers and livestock suppliers representing both large corporations and growing business enterprises. APPA's mission is to promote, develop and advance pet ownership and the pet product industry and to provide the services necessary to help its members prosper. APPA is also proud to grow and support the industry through the following initiatives: Pets Add Life (PAL), Tony La Russa's Animal Rescue Foundation (ARF) Pets for Vets Program, the Human Animal Bond Research Institute (HABRI), The Pet Leadership Council (PLC), the Pet Industry Joint Advisory Council (PIJAC), Bird Enjoyment and Advantage Koalition (BEAK), and the Pet Care Trust. Visit http://www.americanpetproducts.org for more information.

Pet Industry Distributors Association (PIDA) is the premier trade association representing the interests of pet product distributors since 1968. The mission of PIDA is to enhance the well-being of the wholesaler-distributor, to promote partnerships with their suppliers and customers and to work cooperatively with other organizations in fostering the human-companion animal bond. PIDA is also proud to grow and support the industry through the following initiatives: the Human Animal Bond Research Institute (HABRI), The Pet Leadership Council (PLC), the Pet Industry Joint Advisory Council (PIJAC), Bird Enjoyment and Advantage Koalition (BEAK), and the Pet Care Trust. Visit http://www.pida.org for more information. Read related news here.

Friday, April 5, 2019

GSI Will Be Hosting 8 Educational Sessions at Collaborate 19

GSI is pleased to announce it will be exhibiting in Booth 445 at Collaborate 19, which is being held this year at the Henry B. González Convention Center in San Antonio, Texas on April 7-11. GSI will be hosting eight (8) JD Edwards educational sessions at the conference.

GSI's educational sessions:

For more details on GSI's sessions, times and locations, please visit GSI Collaborate 19 Schedule or stop by the GSI booth – 445.

"GSI is delighted to participate in the Collaborate 19 Conference, and like in years past, we will be focusing our efforts on educating decision makers and users on how to get the most out of JD Edwards and the Cloud. GSI will be providing expert resources in our booth and throughout the conference to address questions from the JD Edwards community", said Kevin R. Herrig, President and CEO of GSI, Inc.

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About GSI, Inc.

GSI, Inc. (GetGSI.com) specializes in providing a broad spectrum of business, functional, and technical consulting services for Oracle JD Edwards, Oracle NetSuite, Oracle Cloud, Salesforce, ServiceNow, BMC and other enterprise applications. They also offer an extensive array of cloud/hosting solutions for Oracle Cloud, Amazon Web Services (AWS), Microsoft Azure and JDE Cloud9. GSI's comprehensive suite of solutions include AppCare, a 24/7 managed service; GENIUS AI, an Application Intelligence Platform (AIP) for creating application health and user experience monitors; GENISYS, a solution for optimizing system performance; gShield, a comprehensive security solution; RapidReconciler®, its inventory reconciliation software; and RapidApproval®, a Salesforce AppExchange solution for streamlining the approval request process. GSI consulting services are backed by its signature 100 percent guarantee. Founded in 2004, the rapidly growing company is headquartered in Atlanta with locations nationwide. GSI, Inc. has been named to Inc. Magazine's Inc.5000 list of fastest growing companies for two consecutive years.

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