Planning your sourcing calendar for 2026 isn’t about attending more trade shows.
It’s about choosing the right ones.

Between rising travel costs, tighter retail margins, and increasing supplier complexity, buyers can’t afford inefficient trips. The goal today isn’t browsing — it’s precision sourcing, strategic comparison, and trend validation.

Below is a curated guide to the most relevant gift, home decor, and floral trade shows taking place after February 2026, categorized by sourcing objective rather than geography alone.

How Smart Buyers Approach Trade Shows in 2026

Before diving into dates and locations, let’s reframe how trade shows should be evaluated.

A productive show must help you do at least one of the following:

• Identify reliable manufacturers
• Compare pricing structures efficiently
• Validate packaging and customization capabilities
• Understand upcoming retail trends
• Expand into new geographic markets
• Strengthen supply chain stability

If a show does not serve one of these purposes clearly, it may not justify the travel.

Q2 2026: Factory Access & Program Planning

Canton Fair (Spring) – Phase 2

Guangzhou, April 23–27, 2026

For buyers focused on direct factory engagement, this is one of the most efficient sourcing environments globally.

Phase 2 concentrates on:

• Home decor
• Seasonal decorations
• Gift products
• Promotional items
• Export-ready consumer goods

What makes this show powerful is supplier concentration. You can review multiple factories within the same product category in a single afternoon — making structured comparison realistic.

Buyers typically attend to:

• Compare MOQs across manufacturers
• Evaluate private label capabilities
• Assess packaging customization options
• Verify export compliance and documentation
• Review production timelines

We will be exhibiting during Phase 2 and showcasing our latest preserved floral gift collections, soap flower designs, and textile-based decorative flower programs tailored for retail chains and brand clients.

If you plan to attend and would like to review samples or discuss your 2026–2027 product roadmap, feel free to arrange a meeting in advance at inquiry@sweetie-group.com.

HKTDC Hong Kong Gifts & Premium Fair

Hong Kong, April 27–30, 2026

This event is particularly useful for buyers who prefer working with export-oriented suppliers that are accustomed to international compliance standards.

Compared to mainland sourcing fairs, the Hong Kong environment often feels more curated and communication-oriented.

Best suited for:

• Branded gift programs
• Mid- to high-range packaging solutions
• Retail-ready presentation concepts
• Faster negotiation cycles

May–June 2026: Retail Category Strategy & Market Expansion

Floriexpo

Fort Lauderdale, May 27–29, 2026

North America’s major B2B floral-focused show.

Ideal for:

• Supermarket floral category managers
• Buyers building seasonal programs
• Retailers seeking pre-designed retail packaging

Floriexpo emphasizes merchandising, category structure, and margin alignment more than decorative experimentation.

INDEX Dubai

Dubai, June 2–4, 2026

If you’re evaluating opportunities in the Middle East hospitality or luxury decor sector, INDEX offers valuable exposure to regional preferences.

Expect:

• High-end interior decor
• Hotel project sourcing
• Premium gifting programs

Less volume-driven, more positioning-driven.

Atlanta Market (Summer Edition)

Atlanta, June 9–14, 2026

A practical wholesale environment for buyers who need steady replenishment lines and commercially viable decor assortments.

This market is strong for:

• Regional chains
• Mid-sized retailers
• Gift shop networks

Q3 2026: Trend Forecasting & Retail Assortment Refinement

Las Vegas Market

Las Vegas, July 26–30, 2026

A balanced environment combining home decor, lifestyle products, and gift categories.

Useful for:

• West Coast retail sourcing
• Cross-category assortment building
• Lifestyle positioning

NY NOW (Summer)

New York, August 2–4, 2026

Trend-driven and design-focused.

If you operate boutique retail concepts or curated lifestyle stores, NY NOW provides exposure to differentiated product storytelling.

Not ideal for large-scale factory comparison — strong for inspiration and emerging brand discovery.

Tokyo International Gift Show (Autumn)

Tokyo, September 2–4, 2026

A refined environment known for meticulous packaging standards and presentation detail.

Highly valuable for:

• Buyers targeting Japanese or Korean markets
• Retailers focusing on presentation precision
• Companies studying premium small-format gifting trends

Autumn Fair (UK)

Birmingham, September 6–9, 2026

Commercially practical and retail-focused.

Buyers here tend to:

• Adjust Q4 assortments
• Lock replenishment orders
• Refine price-sensitive product mixes

Maison & Objet (September Edition)

Paris, September 10–14, 2026

A trend and design authority.

This show influences:

• Color forecasting
• Material selection
• Lifestyle direction

If your focus is long-term positioning rather than immediate price comparison, Maison & Objet delivers insight.

Q4 2026: Strategic Alignment & Long-Term Supplier Stability

IFPA Global Produce & Floral Show

Orlando, October 14–16, 2026

Retail-scale floral strategy.

This show helps buyers understand:

• How large supermarket chains structure floral categories
• Logistics integration
• SKU rotation strategy

Canton Fair (Autumn) – Phase 2

Guangzhou, October 23–27, 2026

Autumn Phase 2 is particularly important for:

• Pre-holiday supplier confirmation
• Pricing validation before peak season
• Planning 2027 product programs

Sweetie Gifts will again be exhibiting during this session with updated seasonal collections and new packaging developments.

If your team will attend and would like to schedule a product review session, you’re welcome to contact us at inquiry@sweetie-group.com.

IFTF & Trade Fair Aalsmeer

Netherlands, November 3–5, 2026

These two events run concurrently and are often visited together.

Best for:

• Floral importers
• European distribution partners
• Buyers expanding into cross-border floral trade

Together, they offer a comprehensive view of the European floral supply chain ecosystem.

Choosing the Right Shows Based on Your Buyer Profile

Final Takeaway: Travel with a Strategy

Trade shows are not vacations.
They are strategic tools.

Buyers who extract the most value:

• Define price targets before arrival
• Schedule meetings in advance
• Use supplier scoring sheets
• Follow up within 72 hours

Attending fewer shows with stronger preparation will always outperform attending many without structure.

If you’re building your 2026 sourcing plan and would like insight on product categories such as preserved floral gifts, soap flower programs, textile decorative flowers, or retail-ready gift packaging, feel free to reach out at inquiry@sweetie-group.com.

Annie Zhang, CEO of Sweetie Group