Which retailer will host the annual sale that is such a big part of the show's draw, replacing the recently-departed Ski Market? That is not yet decided, though BEWI is doing its due diligence on potential successors and plans to announce the new partner soon. "We anticipate a smooth transition of this most vital component of the expo," says company chief Bernie Weichsel.
With the move downtown, and with opening day being a holiday (Veterans Day), BEWI is expanding the show's operating hours: noon until 10p.m. Thursday; Friday, 3 p.m. to 10 p.m.; Saturday and Sunday's hours remain the same as in past years, 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. and 10 a.m. to 6 p.m., respectively.