2013 PLUSH Exceeds All Expectations

The PLUSH Show, held on June 7-9 at the Hyatt Regency Century Plaza in Los Angeles, CA, was a tremendous success for consumers and retailers alike. The three-day baby and toddler trade show was dedicated to all posh and eco-conscious retailers and parents who are always setting the next big trend. Unlike other juvenile shows in the industry, PLUSH was able to set itself apart by being one step ahead, and selecting vendors that were all worth the time to visit. With endless research on what today’s modern parents are looking for, PLUSH had the best, most innovative, eco-friendly, and luxurious products on the market, and placed them all in one location for retailers, consumers and media. 

Here's what some of the attendees had to say about their experience: 

"The show was original, fun and had many new innovative products. We are developing an entirely unique approach in networking between vendors and retailers by sharing information, concerns and new ideas in a smaller venue. Retailers and vendors seemed to be intrigued with this new concept and ready to move forward together to build the relationship and combine resources. It is nice to have a choice in our industry!" -Barbara Hill, Store Owner, Kids Pointe in Tallahassee, FL. 

"Expectations for the 2013 PLUSH Show were on a high note this year. These expectations were met and praises were heard everywhere at the end of the three day event. The PLUSH Show, for the last 2 years, has accomplished an amazing job as a consumer only event. This was the first year PLUSH opened their doors to retailers. The size of the show gave me the opportunity to meet and spend time at every booth at the show. I found new products for my store and made new friends. On the last day of the show, I had a chance to be out on the floor with more than 800 consumers and saw firsthand what their needs and requirements were. The PLUSH Show is for the independent juvenile specialty stores." –Zora Sawyer, Closic's Baby & Teen Furniture, Wilmington, DE.

After months of planning and research, the overall response exceeded any and all expectations. From the positive outcome we're even more excited about our partnership with the International Market Center in October. -Jina Park, President and CEO, Plush, LLC.

At the Wubbanub booth - Barbara Hill from Kids Pointe in Tallahassee, FL, CJ LeJeune from Brousse's A Child’s World in Lake Charles, LA & Beaumont, TX, Zora Sawyer from Closic's Baby & Teen Furniture in Wilmington, DE, and Beth Jarabek, Executive Director of BFPA and the newly announced JRA.

Casino Night Party with Yvonne LeJeune from Brousse's A Child’s World in Lake Charles, LA & Beaumont, TX, Zora Sawyer from Closic's Baby & Teen Furniture in Wilmington, DE, and Yaluan Tejada from Macro Baby in Orlando, FL.

The PLUSH logo in the lobby.

The U.S. launch of Jané Strollers at the PLUSH show with Chris Shipferling.

2013 Plush Show Reveals Business and Consumer Day Speakers

Jina Park, CEO and Founder of PLUSH, heightens the unprecedented growing success of the 2013 PLUSH Show by revealing guest speakers Jennifer Sbranti and Jason Okuma. New hire Jonathan Walton joins the PLUSH team as their Logistics Director to further the success of the annual PLUSH luxury baby and toddler trade and consumer show upcoming June 7th-9th, 2013 at the Hyatt Regency Century Plaza, in Los Angeles, CA.

"PLUSH exudes a level of incomparable exhibitors and sponsors, and in terms of our capabilities and resources, it was absolutely necessary to feature guest speakers of the similar stature," said Jina Park, CEO and Founder of PLUSH.

Jennifer Sbranti, of Hostess with the Mostess, will add exceptional insight on planning unique and contemporary parties to attendees on PLUSH's consumer show day.

"I'm really looking forward to participating in PLUSH this year, and can't wait to share some of my favorite party styling ideas and DIY projects with all of the moms and moms-to-be," said Jennifer Sbranti. "Motherhood presents so many opportunities for imagination and creativity… especially when it comes to celebrating!"

SPEAKER SCHEDULE 
JASON OKUMA: JUNE 8th, 2013 - BUSINESS TO BUSINESS DAY - Simplifying Social Media Marketing for Small Business 

 
JENNIFER SBRANTI: JUNE 9th, 2013 CONSUMER DAY - Creative Ideas & Clever Techniques to Make Any Party POP

PLUSH 2013 Announces Exhibitors for Upcoming Show In Los Angeles

Jina Park, CEO and Founder of PLUSH, is proud to announce their PLUSH 2013 exhibitors for the upcoming luxury baby and trade show June 7th - 9th, 2013 at the Hyatt Regency Century Plaza, Los Angeles, CA. PLUSH Show 2013 exhibitors include Natart, Maclaren, Baby Jogger, Bugaboo, Britax, Inglesina, Babyhome, Ergobaby, Orbit Baby, Nuna, PetitNest, Boon, MAM, JJ Cole, Munchkin, Zoli, Moby Wrap, Amy Michelle, Dapple, DaddyScrubs, Happy Family, Ubbi, Puj, and Itzy Ritzy to name a few.

"I am extremely excited to see the manufacturers that recognize PLUSH as "THE" show in the industry to attend. We at PLUSH are committed to bringing the best of the best to the event and I'm very excited to see this goal coming to fruition," said Jina Park. "Our team is more than ready to welcome the industry retail stores to PLUSH, and look forward to seeing them walk our show floor, build relationships with our manufactures, and recognize the quality of manufactures that attend PLUSH."

Past PLUSH show's participants continue their enthusiasm for previous shows and have offered the following: "PLUSH was the perfect venue for us to meet new expectant mothers and fathers that are entering the baby world for the first time and show them all the products we offer. A great opportunity to build your brand and your customer base." - Tiffany Harris, Owner/Co-Founder of Layla Grayce

"As a buyer I love being part of this amazing event because we get direct feedback from expectant and new moms as to what products they like and would be willing to purchase. The one-to-one connection of manufacturer to consumer also helps the manufacturers to further develop products based on the true needs of these consumers. In addition to this, the event offers a variety of vendors with high quality standards, beautiful design and a commitment to work with retailer to deliver products that best fit their consumer." - Cheryl Petran, CEO of The Pump Station & Nursery. "PLUSH provided a fabulous upscale venue to promote our line of LUXURY furniture! The PLUSH staff was amazing to work with." - Lonni Paul, Designer and Owner of PetitNest

"We are providing a wonderful three-day show dedicated to making retailers feel welcomed, productive at work, and having fun on vacation," continues Jina Park. "Luxury hotel, champagne, fun receptions, and the best manufacturers that the industry has to offer, this is one trade show they'll be delighted to have attended. This is going to be the Juvenile Industry's Show of the Year!"