Know Before You Go

Here’s a checklist to streamline your visit

ATTENDEE

 

  • Confirm that your registration is complete! Once you’ve done so, print or take a screenshot of your registration confirmation email. You’ll need that handy QR code when you check in at the Registration Desk at Javits.
  • Target exciting brands you want to meet ahead of market: set up appointments via your Attendee Console.
  • Create your retailer account on Bulletin Wholesale for the full NY NOW experience. This will allow you to not only discover best-in-class brands in person at market, but also online, 365 days a year. 
  • Stock up on business cards.
  • You’ll likely get a NY NOW tote bag at the event, but make sure to bring your own bag regardless, so you can easily carry any catalogs, handouts, and samples. 
  • Review market layout and map out each day.

EXHIBITOR

 

  • Complete your exhibitor badge registration for you and your team via the Exhibitor Hub. 
  • Order General Liability Insurance here.
  • Print or take a screenshot your registration confirmation email. You’ll need that handy QR code when you check in at the Registration Desk at Javits.
  • Verify your assigned move-in date and time here.  COMING SOON!
  • Target exciting brands you want to meet ahead of market: use the Connect tool in your Exhibitor Console to set up appointments. 
  • Create business cards and/or sales materials to make it easy for buyers to contact you and place orders after the show. Pro tip: use a free QR code generator to create a QR code that links to your wholesale website, and make sure that’s on your printed materials! Also, many brands forget to include their email address on these materials: don’t let that be you! 
  • Consider renting a scanner to capture leads at your booth for post-show follow-up. Access the order form here. 
  • In addition to bringing your own refillable water bottle and snacks, it also can’t hurt to buy some extra candy or small shelf-stable snacks to offer buyers who stop by your booth. A hungry buyer is never a good thing! 
  • Apply to be a brand on Bulletin Wholesales curated online marketplace, where retailers go to discover, shop, and meet best-in-class brands. Brands at NY NOW who are also on Bulletin not only gain in-person exposure, but are also marketed to 26,000+ premium distribution partners who can shop their wares 365 days a year online. 

      REMINDERS FOR ALL

       

      • Wear (and bring!) comfortable shoes. We recommend 3 pairs: a comfy shoe (like a sneaker), an elevated flat shoe (like a loafer), and/or maybe a heel if you’re planning to go out in the evening when you leave Javits. 
      • Bring a refillable water bottle and snacks – you won’t be sorry.
      • Review the market layout and map each day. 
      • Take advantage of our bus shuttle! Check out the shuttle schedule here. 
      • Familiarize yourself with this list of nearby COVID testing sites, so that you’ll be prepared should you need to visit one.