WHITE PLAINS, NY. (May 19, 2021) – NY NOW®, the modern wholesale market for retailers and specialty buyers seeking diversity and discovery, announced today it will be the first event hosted at the newly expanded Javits Center upon reopening this Summer. NY NOW® will run at the Javits Center on August 8-11, 2021. The event will be operated in accordance with capacity and safety protocols established by the New York State Department of Health.
“NY NOW is delighted to be the first event back in-person at the Javits Center this August. Our role has always been to support our community of small businesses in coming together, and that role has never been more important than now,” said Tim Hart, SVP of NY NOW. “This is such an exciting time for New York City as it reopens and all of us have a role to play in its cultural and economic resurgence. We know buyers are ready to meet in-person and we cannot wait to gather at the Javits Center this August for a safe and productive market.”
The Javits Center, which recently completed a historic $1.5 billion expansion, is among the safest venues in the country and has received Global Biorisk Advisory Council (GBAC) accreditation, implementing the industry’s highest standards for cleaning and disinfection. With an additional 1.2 million square feet of event space enhanced with state-of-the art equipment and technology, the Javits Center has also installed hospital grade High Efficiency Particulate Air (HEPA) filters to improve air filtration and ventilation. In fact, the entire volume of air within the building is completely exchanged five times per day. Additional information on the Javits Center’s health and safety guidelines can be found here.
“NY NOW has always been one of the most successful biannual events at the Javits Center, and we are thrilled it will return as our first major event since the pandemic,” said Alan Steel, President and CEO of the Javits Center. “This has been such a challenging year for our industry, but as our city and state begin to reopen, meeting in-person has never been more valued. We look forward to leading New York’s economic resurgence with the exhibitors and organizers of NY NOW. See you in August!”
To inquire about exhibiting at the upcoming NY NOW Summer 2021 market, please contact Emma Smith at emma.smith@nynow.com.
To register visit www.nynow.com
NY NOW Media Contact:
Beth Cowperthwaite | Beth.cowperthwaite@emeraldx.com
The Consultancy PR | NYNOW@theconsultancypr.com
About NY NOW:
NY NOW, is the modern wholesale market for retailers and specialty buyers seeking diversity and discovery. Gathering twice a year in America’s design capital, New York City, and building community year-round through its 365 Digital Market, it’s where buyers and designers unearth a refreshed and dedicated collection of eclectic lifestyle products. NY NOW features ten comprehensive sections –Accent on Design, Accessories, Artisan Resource, Baby + Child, Gift + Stationery, Handmade Designer Maker, Handmade Global Design, Home Design + Tabletop, Luxury Lifestyle, and Wellness– that encompass tens of thousands of products in hundreds of product categories and now offers a 365 platform for discovery of new products, brands + makers, lead generation, education, and community networking with the NY NOW Digital Market. www.nynow.com
About Emerald:
Emerald is a leader in building dynamic, market-driven business-to-business platforms that integrate live events with a broad array of industry insights, digital tools, and data-focused solutions to create uniquely rich experiences. As true partners, we at Emerald strive to build our customers’ businesses by creating opportunities that inspire, amaze, and deliver breakthrough results. With over 140 events each year, our teams are creators and connectors who are thoroughly immersed in the industries we serve and committed to supporting the communities in which we operate. For more information, please visit www.emeraldx.com