Las Vegas Market Section

Getting Gift Merchandise (From page 141)

Helping Customers

Staff at the Morse Museum Shop are very familiar and knowledgeable with both the museum’s collection and the shop’s merchandise. When a customer is looking for a gift, staff ask some questions about the recipient. Is it for a special occasion? The shop offers complimentary gift wrap using paper designed from Tiffany’s wisteria windows. “A gift from the Morse is a beauty before it’s unwrapped to reveal its contents,” Maxwell said.

When looking to help customers find the right gift, Danneffel asks guests who they are shopping for, how old they are, and if they have a favorite car. From there, she can help them pick out the perfect gift.

Changes in Merchandise

Over the last two years, museum shops have experienced some changes, most notably due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Maxwell’s 1,600-square-foot shop has added face coverings and hand sanitizer merchandise. These items are custom pieces bearing images of Tiffany’s works of art. “We have increased our stock of custom puzzles and have slightly decreased quantities of personal accessories such as jewelry, scarves, and shawls, due to the temporary re- strictions of handling items during the pandemic,” Maxwell said. Although Danneffel just started her job at the museum in August 2020, she has turned over about 60 percent of the 800-squarefoot store. “I brought in less expensive items, souvenir items, and newer items that will appeal to all ages,” she said. “We had a lot of higher-end items previously, which we still have, but I wanted to make sure that there was a price point for everyone. We’ve also added a lot more kidfriendly items for parents and grandparents to buy for that age group. We didn’t have much in ladies apparel either, so I added more which already has been proven to sell very well.”

Merchandise at Turner’s 1,700-square-foot shop has changed to better incorporate local artists in the Driftless region and share their mission. “We’re growing our relationships with local artisans and craftspeople and featuring beautiful handcrafted items such as pottery and exclusive artwork inspired by the beauty of the Driftless and Taliesin,” she said. “Many items are exclusive to our shop.” ❖

Las Vegas Market Partners with HD Expo + Conference and ASD Three Trade Events to Overlap for First Time in August 2021

International Market Centers (IMC) and Emerald have announced a partnership between IMC’s Summer 2021 Las Vegas Market and Emeralds’ HD Expo + Conference and ASD Market Week, offering buyers and suppliers crosscategory exposure and opportunities across all three B2B events in Las Vegas this August.

The three trade events will intersect in Las Vegas this August due to each market’s COVID-related date changes. Show dates and hours for each of the three markets is as follows:

ASD Market Week

August 22 – 25, 2021 – (Sunday-Wednesday)

Las Vegas Convention Center https://asdonline.com

Las Vegas Market

August 22 – Aug. 26, 2021 – (Sunday-Thursday)

World Market Center Las Vegas and The Expo at World Market Center Las Vegas www.lasvegasmarket.com

HD Expo + Conference

August 24 – 25, 2021 (Tuesday-Wednesday)

Mandalay Bay, Las Vegas https://hdexpo.hospitalitydesign.com