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TOBACCO OUTLET BUSINESS
JANUARY/FEBRUARY 2013
The Tobacco Plus Expo opens in Las
Vegas on Wednesday, January 30—
welcoming thousands of exhibitors and
attendees to this must-see business
event.
Every year, buyers, retailers, and
industry experts travel from near
and far to meet in Las Vegas for one
of the industry’s leading business
opportunities—the Tobacco Plus
Expo. Known as the trade show where
business gets done,TPE 2013 is where
industry executives make connections
by meeting face-to-face—a rarity in
today’s increasingly virtual world.
In just two days, a savvy attendee
can meet with dozens of potential
business partners and see hundreds of
innovative new products that represent
profit-boosting opportunities.
In addition to an immense
exhibit floor showcasing tobacco
products and accessories, including
the offerings of many international
exhibitors and dozens of show
specials, this two-day event will
feature:
It’s Showtime!
Interactive Marketing Session
This session will give participants the opportunity to use handheld mobile devices
to confidentially respond to survey questions and see the analysis of the resulting
data just moments later.
Roundtable Discussion Groups
This brand-new show feature enables retailers and exhibitors to participate in
lively, expert-moderated discussions on industry issues and product trends,
including electronic cigarettes, cigars, OTP, nontobacco products, operations
management, marketing strategies in China, and more.
Gala Opening Night Reception
This tickets-only event will take place in the 15,000-square-foot Verona Sky Villa
on the 29th floor of the Las Vegas Hotel, the largest suite in Las Vegas and
a former home of Elvis Presley. From marble floors and hand-painted murals
of angels on the walls and ceilings to opulent chandeliers and a grand piano,
the Verona has many spectacular features but is best known for its expansive
living area and private outdoor pool and gardens. Private elevators will begin
transporting ticket holders to the suite at 5:30 p.m. on the show’s opening day.
TPE 2013 Keynote
This presentation by TOB’s Ed O’Connor will look at how the tobacco retail
business has evolved, presenting new, never-before-published research on key
product trends for the next 18 months.
2013
These two days are packed with opportunities for companies of all sizes to quickly and
efficiently do business, as well as meet with industry peers for invaluable knowledge
and idea sharing—and have some fun.Make the most of your time at TPE 2013!
For information on plans for TPE’s
opening night gala, see page 36.