The Spring Tabletop Market at 7 W New York opened Wednesday with a ground-breaking new addition -- the Market Suites @ 7 W temporary exhibits. The entire industry was buzzing with excitement about the range of brands and lines available at market for the very first time. The Market Suites gallery-like setting really lent itself to the premier products that ranged from tableware to linens, housewares, gourmet products and decorative accessories. Exhibitors were able to create environments that reflected the individuality of their brands. Many were testing the market with plans to explore permanent showrooms in the near future or expand their presence in the Market Suites.

The permanent showrooms were also doing a brisk business with visits from a wide variety of retailers including: Macy's, Bloomingdale's, Gump's, Neiman Marcus Direct, Costco and Pottery Barn (to name just a few).

"Our tabletop market has far exceeded all expectations so far," commented Chris Collins, vice president and general manager of 7 W. "Our Market Suites initiative is off to a phenomenal start and has achieved the market-changing impact that we expected. Our attendance for the first few days has far surpassed previous shows and we have attracted a new core of buyer to this market. All of us at 7 W, our showrooms and our new Market Suites are thrilled with market and are already looking forward to raising the bar for our next market in October."

At the close of the busy first day, 7 W played host to a capacity crowd made up of exhibitors, buyers and media guests at their festive launch Gala. Guests were all discussing the day and the feedback was extremely positive, which is a great beginning to a new chapter for 7 W and the entire New York Tabletop Market.

Look for new product introductions from the show in our e-newsletter and online in the coming week.