A Roundup of Winter Shows

Spotlighting shows from Seattle to New York and from Las Vegas to San Francisco and Denver

Staff -- Gifts and Dec, 1/1/2010 12:00:00 AM

Seattle

WINTER GIFT & HOME ACCESSORIES SHOW

January 20–26

Pacific Market Ctr.

(800) 433-1014

www.pacificmarketcenter.com

Show Producer: The Benaroya Companies

Show Hours: January 20–21 and 23–25, 9 a.m.–6 p.m.; January 22, 9 a.m.–8 p.m.; January 26, 9 a.m.–4 p.m.

Travel Arrangements: For hotel reservations: Connections at www.giftshowhotels.com or (800) 262-9974.

Special Events:

• Late Night Buying. Friday, January 22, until 8 p.m.

• Saturday Night Buyers Celebration and Dance Party. Saturday, January 23, 6–7:30 p.m.

Seminars

• Wednesday, January 20

  • Creative Service — How small and large companies are using innovative service ideas to drive sales and stand out from the competition. 9 a.m.

• Thursday, January 21

  • Big Events in Small Spaces. 9 a.m.

• Friday, January 22

  • Color and Design Trends: De-Mystifying Future Forecasts. 9 a.m. Presenter: Leatrice Eiseman, Pantone

• Monday, January 25

  • Strategic Buying for Today's Economy. 9 a.m. Interactive forum.

SEATTLE GIFT SHOW

January 23–26

Washington State Convention & Trade Ctr.

(678) 28-EXPO (3976)

www.seattlegiftshow.com

Show Producer: Urban Expositions

Show Hours: January 23–25, 9 a.m.–6 p.m.; January 26, 9 a.m.–3 p.m.

Travel Arrangements: Connections, call (800) 262-9974 or visit www.giftshowhotels.com

Seminars

• Saturday, January 23

  • What's New for the New Decade: Product Trends and Retailing Concepts to Engage Customers and Stimulate Sales. 1 p.m. Presenter: Caroline Kennedy, Gifts & Decorative Accessories

• Sunday, January 24

  • What is Social Media? How Can You Use It to Increase Business? 1 p.m.

  • Advanced Social Media: Strategies for Using Facebook, Twitter and Blogging For Your Retail Business. 3:30 p.m.

• Monday January 25

  • Five Things You Can Do Right Now to Enhance Your Life and Business. 1 p.m. Presenter: Linda Cahan, contributing editor, G&DA

  • Feng Shui For Retail. 3:30 p.m.

New York

NEW YORK INTL. GIFT FAIR (NYIGF)

January 31–February 4

Jacob K. Javits Convention Center

Passenger Ship Terminal Pier 94

(800) 272-SHOW

www.nyigf.com

Show Producer: GLM, a dmg world media company

Show Hours: NYIGF: Handmade, Pier 94: At Home, January 30–February 2, 9 a.m.–6 p.m.; Pier 94, February 3, 9 a.m.–3 p.m, Javits Handmade, February 3, 9 a.m.–5 p.m. Javits, January 31–February 3, 9 a.m.–6 p.m., February 4, 9 a.m.–noon. Javits: Licensing Gallery, January 31–February 3, 9 a.m.–6 p.m.

Travel Arrangements: Travel Planners, (800) 221-3531 or (212) 532-1660; email webres@tphousing.com or visit www.myGLMtravel.com

Market Highlights:

• Gift for Life fund-raising party.

• Sustainability: Design for a Better World curated exhibit returns.

• Home Textiles Market Week runs concurrent with NYIGF.

• The Licensing Gallery @ NYIGF, a new business-to-business resource connecting surface designers, artists and licensing agents with manufacturers debuts in partnership with LIMA.

• NYC Restaurant Week presents three-course, pre-fixe lunch ($24.07) and dinner ($35) menus at more than 200 restaurants, January 25–February 7. Visit www.nycgo.com/restaurantweek.

Special Events:

• Free Market Week admission to New Museum of Contemporary Art, 235 Bowery, between Stanton and Rivington Streets

• Handmade Networking Breakfast. Saturday, January 30. 8:30 a.m.

• At Home Welcome Reception. Saturday, January 30. 5 p.m. Pier 94

• Booksigning: Margot Datz, author of A Survival Guide for Landlocked Mermaids. Sunday–Monday, January 31–February 1. 1–3 p.m. TLM Associates, Booth #2063-2065

• Gift For Life Kings and Queens Casino Night. Sunday, January 31. 6–10 p.m. La.Venue at Terminal Stores in West Chelsea. An evening of gambling, food, drink, music and dancing. All proceeds benefit DIFFA (Design Industries Foundation Fighting AIDS), Gift For Life's sole charity partner. Tickets $150. Contact Steven Williams at swilliams@diffa.org, or (212) 727-3100

• Museum Buyer Networking Breakfast. Monday, February 1. 8:30 a.m.

• Speed Networking & Sourcing with the Gift and Home Trade Association (GHTA). Monday, February 1. 5:30 p.m.

• A Night on Broadway: Hair. Tuesday, February 2.7 p.m. Al Hirschfeld Theatre. Tickets are offered by the NYIGF at a reduced rate of $85. Payment must accompany reservation.

• 2010 Housewares Design Awards Gala & Ceremony. Wednesday, February 3. 11:30 a.m. Marriott Marquis, Times Square. Tickets, $75, are available through Judy Colitz, at (847) 692-0126, or jcolitz@housewares.org.

Seminars

All seminars are $20 in advance, $25 on site, and are held in room 1A02-03. New Buyer Orientation is held daily in 1E04 at 8:30 a.m.

• Sunday, January 31

  • 2010 Retailer Excellence Awards Application Workshop. 8:30 a.m. Presenter: Caroline Kennedy, Gifts & Decorative Accessories. Free.

  • Social Media 1.0 — A Beginner's Guide to Social Media. Noon. Presenters: Jenny Heinzen York, Home Accents Today, and Caroline Kennedy. $20 in advance, $25 on site or $30/$35 for both social media.

  • Social Media 2.0 — Using Online Technologies to Build Your Business. 1:30 p.m. Moderators: Jenny Heinzen York and Caroline Kennedy. $20/$25, or $30/$35 for both.

  • Buying Basics, presented by GHTA Retail Advisory Board. 3:30 p.m. Presenters: Carol Schroeder, contributing editor/blogger, G&DA and Benno Duenkelsbueler.

• Monday, February 1

  • Color Pulse 2011. 9 a.m. Sponsored by IFDA. $30/IFDA members/$45 for guests. Visit www.ifda.com, or to register, call (212) 686-6020, or email ifdanyny@verizon.net.

  • It's Easy Being Green — A Conversation with "Green Guru" Scot Case. Noon.

  • E-marketing 1.0 — Untangle the Web: Website Basics. 3 p.m. $20 in advance, $25 on site or $30/$35 for both E-marketing.

  • E-marketing 2.0 — Business-Boosting E-marketing Strategies. 4:30 p.m. $20/$25 or $30/$35 for both E-marketing.

• Tuesday, February 2

  • Matchmaking: Keys To Finding The Right Licensing Partner. 8 a.m.

  • The Beauty of Green. Sponsored by the Day Spa Assn. 9 a.m. $25, Day Spa Assn. members/$40, guests.

  • Retail Math Seminar. Noon.

  • Position Your Store for Recovery. 3:30 p.m.

• Wednesday, February 3

  • Wholesaler Seminar — Straight from the Source. 11 a.m. Presenter: Aid to Artisans.

LOOK FOR: Created in France exhibitors in Accent on Design and General Gift showcasing French manufacturers. Sponsored by Ateliers d'Art de France.

NEW YORK GIFT WEEK

NEW YORK HOME TEXTILES MARKET WEEK

January 30–February 4

NY BABY & KIDS FAIR

January 30–February 1

7W New York

(800) 235-3512

www.7wnewyork.com

Show Producer: Merchandise Mart Properties Inc.

Show Hours: January 29, 9 a.m.–5 p.m; January 30, 9 a.m.–7 p.m. (NY Baby & Kids Fair, 11 a.m.–7 p.m.); January 31, 9 a.m.–6 p.m. (NY Baby & Kids Fair, 11 a.m.–6 p.m.); February 1, 9 a.m.–8 p.m. (NY Baby & Kids Fair, 11 a.m.–8 p.m.); February 2–3, 9 a.m.–6 p.m.; and February 4, 9 a.m.–5 p.m.

Travel Arrangements: For hotel accommodations with Club Quarters, visit clubquarters.com, using 7 West as the password, or call (212) 575-0006 and ask for the 7 W New York rate. For 7 flight discounts on American Airlines, log on www.aa.com or call (800) 433-1790 and use code: A4210AN. For a discount on AmTrak call (800) USA-RAIL and reference fair code X02A - 974.

Market Highlights

• NYC Baby & Kid Fair, a new component of the show. 11th floor.

• International Buyer Day. January 29.

Special Events:

• Saturday Night at 7W. Late shopping evening. Saturday, January 30. 5–7 p.m.

• NYC Baby & Kids Fair Opening Night Party. Saturday, January 30. 5–7 p.m. 11th floor.

• Gift for Life KINGS and QUEENS Casino Night, benefitting DIFFA. Sunday, January 31. 6–10 p.m. LaVenue.

• Late shopping evening. Monday, February 1. Until 8 p.m.

• Sock Hop @ 7 W. Monday, February 1.5–8 p.m. 11th Floor.

Seminars

Held in the 11th floor event space.

• Saturday, January 30

  • Kids' Keynote Presentation: Trends from Tots to Tweens. 1 p.m. Presenter: Jenny Heinzen York, Kids Today.

• Sunday, January 31

  • Kids' Keynote Presentation: Out of the Mouth of Babes' Moms. 1 p.m.

• Monday, February 1

  • Kids' Keynote: Presentation: Social Media Marketing to Moms. 1 p.m.

NEW YORK GIFT SHOW

January 30–February 4

41 Madison Avenue

(212) 686-1203

www.41madison.com

Market Highlights

• 30 permanent showrooms will be open, including new tenant Prouna, Waterford, Wedgwood, Royal Doulton, Lenox, Fitz and Floyd, Pickard China and Certified International.

• Lobby displays highlight gifts and accessories from nine showrooms.

NEW YORK GIFT WEEK

NEW YORK HOME TEXTILES MARKET WEEK

January 30–February 4

New York Marketcenter

230 Fifth Ave.

(800) 698-5617

www.230fifthave.com

Travel Arrangements: Lois Lane Travel, (888) 212-8966 or visit www.loislanetravel.com/230. For reservations at Club Quarters, Midtown contact Member Services, (212) 575-0006. Mention 230 Fifth Avenue to get a special rate.

Market Highlights

New lines launching in several showrooms: Colomba Living in lobby suite 10, home textiles; Empress Home, suite 1800, luxury blankets and throws; Famous Home Fashions, suite 1312, Biarritz collection; Greenhorn Trading Company in lobby suite 10, Scottish Cashmere Collection, and baby, bedding, kitchen, bath and tabletop products; Manhattan Kids, suite 1216, Luxury Plush Baby Blankets; Stanley Roberts, suite 1615, Giaretti Cookware fry pans, stir fry pans and frocks — a hybrid of the fry pan and wok.

Special Event

• Free Market Week Admission to the New Museum of Contemporary Art.

Las Vegas

LAS VEGAS MARKET

February 1–5

INSPIRED DESIGN

February 1–3

World Market Center

888-WMC-SHOW (962-7469)

www.lasvegasmarket.com

Show Producer: World Market Center

Show Hours: February 1–4, 9 a.m.–6 p.m. February 5, 9 a.m.–4 p.m.

Travel Arrangements: Book hotels online at www.lasvegasmarket.com. Airfare discounts references are available on the show's website. For more information, please call (866) 229-3574 or (301) 644-4981.

Market Highlights

• One Good World, a new program on eco-friendly practices will equip retailers with the insights, information and strategies to respond to the rising consumer demand for sustainable furnishings and reducing one's carbon footprint. Includes One Good Guide, a new sustainable product locator.

• Inspired Design debuts for buyers in the hospitality industry.

• Excellence in Design Awards Reception. WMCLC and Interior Design magazine. Tuesday, February 2.5 p.m. Building C, 3rd floor. With Cindy Allen, editor-in-chief, Interior Design.

Seminars

World Market Center presents an extensive series of programming. For the full list of offerings, visit www.lasvegasmarket.com.

• Tuesday, February 2

  • The New Language of Marketing. 10 a.m. Panel Discussion. Building B, 16th floor, World Forum

  • Las Vegas Market Retail Roundtable. 11 a.m. Moderated by moderated by Susan Dickenson, Kids Today and Jenny Heinzen, Home Accents Today. Building C , 8th floor

• Wednesday, February 3

  • New Trends Meet Real Life. 10 a.m Building B, 16th floor, World Forum. Presenters: Rebecca Orlov and Abby Stone, Apartment Therapy

  • Engaging Shoppers with Newsworthy Retail Events. 10 a.m. Building C, 8th floor.

San Francisco

SAN FRANCISCO INTL. GIFT FAIR

February 6–9

Moscone Convention Center

(800) 346-1212

www.sfigf.com

888 Brannan St.

(415) 861-7733

www.888Brannan.com

Show Producer: Urban Expositions 888 Brannan

Show Hours: Moscone Ctr., February 6–8, 9 a.m.–6 p.m.; February 9, 9 a.m.–3 p.m. 888 Brannan, 9 a.m.–6 p.m.

Travel Arrangements: For hotel rates contact Connections at (800) 262-9974 or visit www.giftshowhotels.com.

Show Highlights: Terrific Tuesday, February 9, a day of show specials. Parking Rebate Program benefitting the San Francisco Food Bank: bring three non-perishable food items to the Parking Rebate Desk and receive a $5 transportation credit. Buyers unable to bring food items will receive a $3 transportation credit.

Seminars

• Saturday, February 6

  • Social Media: What You Should Know? Why You Should Care About it For Your Retail Business? Noon.

  • What's New for the New Decade: Product Trends and Retailing Concepts to Engage Customers and Stimulate Sales. 3 p.m. Presenter: Caroline Kennedy, Gifts & Decorative Accessories

• Sunday, February 7

  • Facebook & Twitter — Web 2.0 Isn't Just for Kids Anymore! Noon.

• Monday, February 8

  • Get Back in the Game — Are you Prepared for the Turnaround in 2010? Noon. Presenter: Jenny Heinzen York, Home Accents Today

Denver

GIFT, HOME, JEWELRY AND RESORT SHOW

February 27–March 2

Denver Merchandise Mart

(800) 289-6278

www.denvermart.com

Show Producer: Denver Merchandise Mart

Show Hours: Permanent showrooms only: February 25. 9 a.m.–5 p.m.; February 26, 9 a.m.–6:30 p.m., with some showrooms open until 8 p.m. Permanent showrooms and temps: February 27–March 1, 9 a.m.–6 p.m.; March 2, 9 a.m.–4 p.m., showrooms; 9 a.m.–2 p.m., temps.

Travel Arrangements: For airline reservations contact Carlson Wagonlit Travel, (800) 448-8596 x2536 and mention the Denver Merchandise Mart Group or email cwtscgroups@carlsonwagonlit.com. For a listing of hotels visit www.denvermart.com

Special Events

• Buyer Appreciation Party. Saturday, February, 27. 6–7:30 p.m.

• Sunday Night Extravaganze. Sunday, February 28, 6–8 p.m.

Seminars

Buyer information sessions are held February 26 and 27 at 10 a.m.

• Saturday, February 27

  • Preparing for the Future — The Customer of 2010–2015. 8 a.m.

  • Social Networking 2010: Yapping On Yelp, Babbling On Blogs, And Finding Fans On Facebook For Your Business — Now What? 3p.m.

• Sunday, February 28

  • The 3/50 Project: Inspire Customers to Come Back Home. 8:30 a.m. Presenter: Cinda Baxter, contributing editor, G&DA.

  • Going Green: How Green Business Practices can Color your Bottom Line Green. 3 p.m.