California Showin'

July 17–20

Los Angeles Convention Center

1201 South Figueroa St.

Los Angeles, CA 90015

(800) 272-SHOW

www.californiagiftshow.com

Show Producer: George Little Management (GLM) on behalf of DMG World Media.

Show Hours: July 17–19, 9 a.m.–6 p.m. July 20, 9 a.m.–5 p.m.

Travel Arrangements: Group Travel Associates, (888) 524-7285 or (805) 496-1251

Special Events

• Best in LA Retail Tour. Friday, July 16, 11:30 a.m.–4 p.m. Experience world-famous Ventura Blvd. Boxed lunch included. $35 in advance/$40 on-site. Buses depart from the California Market Center.
• Opening Night Reception. Saturday, July 17, 6–7:30 p.m. Complimentary cocktails, hors d'oeuvres, and musical entertainment in the South Hall Lobby courtyard.

Seminars

All seminars will be held in Room 406 and, unless otherwise noted, are $10 in advance/$15 on-site.

Saturday, July 17

• New Buyer Orientation Tour. 8:30–9:30 a.m. Departs from Room 406. Free.
• Staying Ahead of "The Trend Curve." 12:30–2 p.m. Color and design trends for 2005.

Sunday, July 18

• Nuts & Bolts of Website Design. 9:30–11 a.m.
• Retail Relevance: Selling to the New Majority/Pertinencia de Venta al Por Menor: Vendiendo a la Nueva Mayoria. 12:30–2 p.m. Focusing on the growing Latino consumer market.

Monday, July 19

• Display — Your Store's Identity. 9:30–10:30 a.m.
• What's in the Basket: Guidelines for Better Gift Selection. 12:30–1:30 p.m.

LOOK FOR: New Beader's Gallery, adjacent to the Handmade, debuting as a resource for handmade and commercial beads, jewelry-making components, finished handmade jewelry, and on-site demonstrations. A refocused At Home division presents new upscale resources, including luxury tabletop and bed linens. New international resources include exhibitors from Canada and Israel. World Style Artisan's Showcase at the rear of Kentia Hall features musical performances and product demonstrations. In the Resort, Souvenir, and Licensing division there will be multimedia performances showcasing product trends and cross-merchandising techniques, Saturday–Monday, 11:30 a.m., and 2:30 and 4:30 p.m. Free shuttle service from the Convention Center, California Market Center, L.A. Mart, and downtown hotels.

July 13–20

July 16–19, Temporaries

1933 S. Broadway

Los Angeles, CA 90007

(800) LAMART-4

www.lamart.com

Show Producer: Merchandise Mart Properties Inc. (MMPI)

Show Hours: July 13–15, 17–20, 9 a.m.–6 p.m. July 16, 9 a.m.–8 p.m.

Travel Arrangements: Mart Travel Services, (800) 528-8700

Special Events:

• Late Nite Shopping — Festival de Monte Carlo. Shop late and enjoy food, cocktails, and live entertainment.
• Takin' It to the Strip: An Evening in 1960s Las Vegas: Gift for Life/amfAR Fundraiser Party. Saturday, July 17. 6–10 p.m. Live dance music, food, and cocktails. Silent auction to raise funds for Gift for Life. Tickets: $20.

Seminars

Tuesday July 13

• Gift Baskets — Design Inspiration. 10 a.m. Speaker: Terry August.
• Marketing Gift Baskets That Sell. 2 p.m. Speaker: Kendra King,.
• Anatomy of the Hospital Gift Shop: A Successful Operation. 9 a.m.–1 p.m. Half-day workshop. Sponsored and presented by: Marilyn Nason. Registration by July 8 required. Call (828) 298-1322. Fees range from $45–$65 per person.

Wednesday, July 14

• Toys & Trends: Is Your Store Making the Most of the Children's Market. 2 p.m. Speaker: Carol Robinson.

Thursday, July 15

• Inside Out. 2 p.m. Home accents for use both indoors and out. Speaker: Becky Boswell Smith, Home Accents Today.

Friday, July 16

• Motivate People to Think Out of the Basket. 10 a.m. Speaker: Eddie Zaratsian.
• Visual Arts: Creative Ways to Use Them to Your Advantage. 2 p.m. Speaker: Sylvia White.

Saturday, July 17

• Gift Basket Christmas Trees, a Hand-on Workshop. 10 a.m. Presenter: Peter Bedard, designer. $25 supply fee, payable upon registration. Registration is mandatory by July 6. Call (213) 763-5788 for reservations.
• Building Business Relationships That Last. 2 p.m. Speaker: Jill Hobbs, corporate training manager, Yamaha Motor Corp.

Sunday, July 18

• Big Results on a Little Budget: How to Promote Your Business Effectively. 1 p.m. Speaker: John Saxtan.

LOOK FOR: Late shopping, Friday July 18, 6–8 p.m. Free parking. Complimentary snacks, coffee, and pastries. Free shuttles. Free taxi from Union Station.

July 13–20

California Market Center

110 East 9th St.

Los Angeles, CA 90097

(866) SHOP-CMC

www.californiamarketcenter.com

Show Producer: CMC, managed by George Little Management on behalf of DMG World Media

Show Hours: July 13–15 and July 18–20, 9 a.m.–6 p.m.; July 16–17, 9 a.m.–8 p.m.

Travel Arrangements: Group Travel, (888) 524-7285

Special Events:

• Late til' Eight. Thursday and Friday, July 17–18. Showrooms remain open for shopping until 8 p.m.
• Complimentary Cocktails. July 15, 3:30–5:30 p.m.; July 16–17, 5:30–7:30 p.m. Gift & Home building floors.

Seminars

All seminars are each $10 in advance; $15 on site.

Thursday, July 15

• The Penny Pinching Retailer: How to Keep More of the Money You Make. 11 a.m. Speaker: Mary Liz Curtain.
• Holiday Promotions for Profit: Successful Ways to Stimulate Sales. 2 p.m. Speaker: Mary Liz Curtain.

Friday, July 16

• Turning Trends into Sales; Creating Profit Opportunities from Consumer Buying Patterns. 11 a.m. Speaker: Kathy Lamancusa.
• Easy, Effective Extraordinary Holiday Display Techniques. 2 p.m. Speaker: Kathy Lamancusa.
• Future Trends: Cotton Incorporated Forecasts: Color, Fabric and Lifestyle Directions for 2006 and Beyond!

4 p.m. Speaker: Dana Poor, Cotton Inc.

Saturday, July 17

• Holiday Floral Design and Trends Extravaganza! 2:30–4 p.m. Speaker: Becky Boswell Smith, Home Accents Today, leads a panel of floral experts.

LOOK FOR: Free parking and shuttle service to the other market venues. Free breakfast and coffee stations in the morning.