Bonanza in Dallas

January 10–17, 2002

8 a.m.–6 p.m.

Dallas Market Center

2100 Stemmons Fwy., Dallas 75207

(800) DAL-MKTS, (914) 421-3200

www.dallasmarketcenter.com

www.glmshows.com

DMC Markets Presented: International Gift and Home Accessories Market, January 10–17; International Lighting and Accessories Market, January 11–15; Gourmet Food Show, January 11–15; Furniture Market, January 12–15.

George Little Management Temporary Sections, January 12–15: General Gift, At Home, Garden & Floral Accents, Just Kidstuff, Personal Style, Country Classics, Handmade, Cash N' Carry

Special Events: The 13th Annual ARTS Awards Gala, presented by the DMC and the Accessories Resource Team, will take place January 12, at 6:30 p.m. in the Great Hall of the International Apparel Mart. Tickets are $95 each ($85 for ARTS members), or $760 ($680 for ARTS members) for a table of eight. Call (214) 672-8420 to purchase tickets.

Seminars

Friday, January 11

• "Trends: What's Now, What's New, What's Next." 11 a.m.–noon, room 9055, World Trade Center (WTC). Speaker: Laurie Karzen.
• "Winning Back Lost Customers." 1–2:30 p.m., suite 600, WTC. Speaker: Jill Griffin.
• "Building a Successful Work Team." 2:30–3:45 p.m., suite 600, WTC. Speaker: Carl Younberg.
• DMC Lecture Series, "Lessons From a Retail Tycoon." 5–6:30 p.m., room 680, WTC. Speaker: Garrett Boone, chairman and co-founder of The Container Store. The presentation will be preceded by a wine and cheese reception. Admission is free, but reservations are required. Call (214) 672-8420.

Saturday, January 12

• "Million $ Marketing on a Shoestring Budget." 9–10 a.m., room 9055 WTC. Speaker: Barbara Wold.
• Soapbox Demonstrations. 11 a.m.–4 p.m., Trade Mart Atrium. Speaker Mary Liz Curtin will present 20-minute seminars with the themes Top Props, Fun and Fabulous, Try It Then Buy It, Frames, and What's Hot in Candles.
• "Trend Forces and the Jekyll-and-Hyde Economy." 10:30–11:30 a.m., room 600, WTC.
• "Shopper Stoppers." Noon–1:30 p.m., room 9055, WTC. Speaker: Lynne Schwabe. $5 fee includes a boxed lunch.
• "Creating Add-On Sales with Decorative Accessories and Collectibles." 1–2 p.m., Seasons Gallery, IFDC. Speaker: Jim Ganger.
• "Spring Designs to Make Your Gift Basket Business Boom." 3–4 p.m., Gourmet Market, WTC. Speaker: Tammy Shapiro.

Sunday, January 13

• "Customer Service in a Diverse Society." 11 a.m.–noon, room 9055, WTC. Speaker: Barbara Wold.
• "Growing Your Garden Sales." Noon–1 p.m., suite 600, WTC. Speaker: Mary Liz Curtin. $5 fee includes boxed lunch.
• "Out-Foxing the Big Boxes." 1–2 p.m., room 9055, WTC. Speaker: Lynne Schwabe.
• "Expanding Your Basket Business into the Wedding Market." 3–4 p.m., Gourmet Market, WTC. Speaker: Tammy Shapiro.

Look For: GROW Nebraska, the marketing and training program for Nebraska artisans, returns to Market Hall

Main for the second consecutive market, featuring a wide range of handcrafted products from the Heartland.

January 12–15

8 a.m.–6 p.m.

Dallas Market Center

2100 Stemmons Fwy., Dallas 75207

(800) DAL-MKTS

www.dallasmarketcenter.com

Show Producer: Dallas Market Center

Special Events

• Opening Night Reception. 6–7:30 p.m., January 12, in the IFDC front lobby, featuring complimentary refreshments and live entertainment.
• American Flower Importers Association Industry Forum. 5:30–6:30 p.m., January 13, at Seasons Gallery, IFDC

Seminars

Conclave, a daylong educational conference on trends and business information for retailers, will take place January 11 at the International Floral and Design Center and suite 600 of the Dallas World Trade Center. The tuition of $135 covers all seminars, as well as continental breakfast, luncheon, and workbooks.

• 8–8:30 a.m. Registration and breakfast.
• 8:30–9:30 a.m. "Beauty at Any Price." Seasons Gallery. Speaker: Joe Smith
• 9:45–10:45 a.m. "Design Trends with Holiday Style." Seasons Gallery. Speakers: Frances Dudley and David Coake.
• 11a.m.–noon "Autumn's Bounty." Seasons Gallery. Speaker: Marc Bass
• Noon–1 p.m. "Make Your Own Centerpiece" luncheon. Café Botanica.

Design Track

• 1:15–2:15 p.m. "Home for the Holidays." Seasons Gallery. Speaker: Ty Leslie
• 2:30–3:30 p.m. "Merchandising: Bright Ideas" Seasons Gallery. Speakers: Julie Poeltler and J. Schwanke
• 3:30–4:30 p.m.Refreshment break and Book fair

Business Track

• 1–2:30 p.m. "Winning Back Customers." Suite 600, WTC. Speaker: Jill Griffin
• 2:30–3:45 p.m."Building a Successful Work Team." Suite 600, WTC. Speaker: Carl Youngberg

Program Conclusion (All)

• 4–5:15 p.m. "A World of Color." Seasons Gallery. Speaker: Keith White

Holiday Expo will also feature a series of 20-minute soapbox demonstrations offering retailing tips, January 12–14, on the 13th floor of the WTC, and at IFDC.