A Virtual Event
The Live portion of our 2021 Spring Summer Virtual Seasonal Show was August 25th-26th 2020.
The live virtual seasonal show has passed, but you can still access videos on trends and featured products and submit seasonal orders online! To access the virtual seasonal show site and create an order, please contact Imperial Customer Service at CSteam@imperialdistributors.com or 508-713-6550.
The Show Must Go On and You’re Invited to Join…
Our Virtual Spring and Summer 2021 Seasonal Show is a new experience and benefit for Imperial customers. You can join our show from your computer to explore products and join our experts in a zoom room or on chat as we show you how to grow sales with the latest must-have seasonal items.
Watch videos and demos of the latest trends, monthly promotions and proven sellers. With hundreds of new items on display, we offer compelling promotional buys, food-related events, and explosive closeout opportunities. Imperial’s first ever virtual event was created to bring your next seasonal assortment straight to your desktop.
Seasonal Show:
When: August 25th – 26th 2020
Where: Virtual Seasonal Spring Summer 2021 Show is anywhere you are. This event will be accessible through any web browser. Once registered you will be provided with a login to explore products, meet with the Imperial team, and place orders for your seasonal 2021 items.
What to Expect: Discover a broad selection of spring-summer seasonal merchandise curated by our category experts. The Imperial team will be available on video, in Zoom rooms, and through chat to guide you through the latest trends and products. The team will chat with you once signed in to say hi and answer any questions.
Engagement Hours:
Order Deadlines:
Vendor Sessions
The following sessions will be featured throughout the show as noted below.
Tuesday, August 25th
| 9:00 AM | 15 Minutes | Summer Toys & Covid 19 | Jamie Alter from Zuru, producer of Bunch-O-Balloons and other summer toys, will review how Covid-19 has affected trends in summer toys. |
| 9:30 AM | 15 Minutes | Summer Toys | Jason Engle from Little Kids will present Fubble Bubbles and other summer toys with live demonstration. |
| 10:00 AM | 15 Minutes | Whats Trending in Citronella | Jeff Geddes from Lamplight Farms, maker of Tiki torches, citronella candles and fuel, will present on what is trending in citronella. |
| 10:30 AM | 15 Minutes | Fun in the Sun | Angela Ensslen from RIO Beach will present on beach chairs, umbrellas and accessories. |
| 10:45 AM | 15 Minutes | Maple Origins | Reviewing the Maple Origins product line and available in-store execution strategies |
| 11:00 AM | 15 Minutes | Pet Overview & Covid 19 Effects | Carter Vasquez from Hartz will provide an overview of the effects of Covid-19 on the pet category. |
| 11:15 AM | 15 Minutes | Cooking with the Rock | Manon Carbonneau from Starfrit will present features and benefits of cooking with the Rock Cookware. |
| 11:30 AM | 15 Minutes | Trends in Outdoor Grilling | Jeff Geddes from Char-Broil will present on trends in gas and charcoal grills. |
| 1:00 PM | 30 Minutes | All Good Products | Misty Lister from All Good Products will talk about the importance of natural ingredients in suncare and skincare. |
| 1:30 PM | 15 Minutes | Keep it Cool | Susanne Barker from Igloo will present on soft and hard-sided coolers. |
| 1:45 PM | 15 Minutes | Perfecting the Griddle | Nathan Lippy from Blackstone will present on key elements of the ideal outdoor gas griddle. |
| 2:00 PM | 30 Minutes | Party Goods Trends | Rich Hawley from Creative Converting will share sales and trends in party goods and table top categories across all channels with emphasis on grocery. |
| 2:30 PM | 15 Minutes | Cooking with the Rock | Manon Carbonneau from Starfrit will present features and benefits of cooking with the Rock Cookware. |
| 3:00 PM | 30 Minutes | Bare Republic | Aaron Krotine from Bare Republic will talk about keeping reefs and the environment clean & healthy while protecting yourself and your family from sun damage. |
| 3:30 PM | 15 Minutes | Whats Trending in Citronella | Jeff Geddes from Lamplight Farms, maker of Tiki torches, citronella candles and fuel, will present on what is trending in citronella. |
Wednesday, August 26th
| 9:00 AM | 15 Minutes | Summer Toys & Covid 19 | Jamie Alter from Zuru, producer of Bunch-O-Balloons and other summer toys, will review how Covid-19 has affected trends in summer toys. |
| 9:30 AM | 15 Minutes | Summer Toys | Jason Engle from Little Kids will present Fubble Bubbles and other summer toys with live demonstration. |
| 10:00 AM | 15 Minutes | Whats Trending in Citronella | Jeff Geddes from Lamplight Farms, maker of Tiki torches, citronella candles and fuel, will present on what is trending in citronella. |
| 10:30 AM | 15 Minutes | Fun in the Sun | Angela Ensslen from RIO Beach will present on beach chairs, umbrellas and accessories. |
| 10:45 AM | 15 Minutes | Maple Origins | Reviewing the Maple Origins product line and available in-store execution strategies |
| 11:00 AM | 15 Minutes | Pet Overview & Covid 19 Effects | Carter Vasquez from Hartz will provide an overview of the effects of Covid-19 on the pet category. |
| 11:15 AM | 15 Minutes | Cooking with the Rock | Manon Carbonneau from Starfrit will present features and benefits of cooking with the Rock Cookware. |
| 11:30 AM | 15 Minutes | Trends in Outdoor Grilling | Jeff Geddes from Char-Broil will present on trends in gas and charcoal grills. |
| 1:00 PM | 30 Minutes | All Good Products | Misty Lister from All Good Products will talk about the importance of natural ingredients in suncare and skincare. |
| 1:30 PM | 15 Minutes | Keep it Cool | Susanne Barker from Igloo will present on soft and hard-sided coolers. |
| 1:45 PM | 15 Minutes | Perfecting the Griddle | Nathan Lippy from Blackstone will present on key elements of the ideal outdoor gas griddle. |
| 2:00 PM | 30 Minutes | Party Goods Trends | Rich Hawley from Creative Converting will share sales and trends in party goods and table top categories across all channels with emphasis on grocery. |
| 2:30 PM | 15 Minutes | Cooking with the Rock | Manon Carbonneau from Starfrit will present features and benefits of cooking with the Rock Cookware. |
| 3:00 PM | 30 Minutes | Bare Republic | Aaron Krotine from Bare Republic will talk about keeping reefs and the environment clean & healthy while protecting yourself and your family from sun damage. |
| 3:30 PM | 15 Minutes | Whats Trending in Citronella | Jeff Geddes from Lamplight Farms, maker of Tiki torches, citronella candles and fuel, will present on what is trending in citronella. |
EXPLORE
Seasonal merchandise across categories to complement food business.
SHOP
Browse products and categories for your seasonal merchandise – including closeout deals!
CART
Add products to your cart, collect showbucks, edit as needed and set your ship dates.
MEET
The Imperial team is available to you through zoom and chat during the show. We’ll check in and say hi to answer any questions you have.
ENGAGE
Watch product trends and demos for the Spring Summer 2021 seasonal merchandise. Join a zoom room if you have any questions.
ORDER
Once your order is ready, you can submit through your cart and our team will confirm the details!
A Message from Michael Sleeper, CEO of Imperial Distributors:
Please join us for our first Virtual Imperial Spring & Summer 2021 Seasonal Show.
At Imperial Distributors, we understand the shift in supermarket merchandising and distribution for the 2021 season. We’ve taken great care to create a virtual event to serve all your needs in an online experience for your safety. Imperial is your ideal partner for growing seasonal sales next season. From proven best sellers to the hottest new items for 2021, our Category Managers have selected over 2000 of the latest and greatest spring-summer offerings for your stores. Let us help you make the most of the 2021 spring-summer sales season.