Shop Around the West

PORTLAND GIFT & ACCESSORIES SHOW

June 5–8

Oregon Convention Center

777 Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd.

Portland, OR 97232

(415) 346-0168

www.portlandgift.com

Show Producer: Western Exhibitors

Show Hours: June 5–7, 9 a.m.–6 p.m. June 8, 9 a.m.–1 p.m.

Travel Arrangements: Group Travel, (800) 821-0339; (805) 496-1251

SEATTLE GIFT SHOW

August 21–25

Washington State Convention & Trade Center

800 Convention Place

Seattle, WA 98109

(415) 346-0168

www.seattlegift.com

Show Producers: Western Exhibitors and George Little Management

Show Hours: August 21–24, 9 a.m.– 6 p.m. August 25, 9 a.m.–noon.

Travel Arrangements: Group Travel, (800) 821-0339 or (805) 496-1251

Special Events:

• Wine Tasting. August 22, 6:30–8 p.m. Crowne Plaza Hotel.
• Buyer/Exhibitor Reception. August 23. 6–7 p.m. WSC&TC, 4th floor Sky Bridge; North Hall Lobby.

Seminars

Seminars are held at WSC&TC, rm. 616. Unless noted, seminars are $15 in advance, $20 on site. For reservations, contact (415) 346-6666.

Friday, August 20

• Make Your Store More Profitable With Financial Savvy. All day program. 9 a.m.–4 p.m. Speaker: Andrew Andoniadis. $99; $79 each additional from same store.

Saturday, August 21

• Teach the Teacher Workshop: That's a Wrap, Gift Wrapping Ideas for the Holidays and Beyond. 9:30– 10:30 a.m. Launching Pad.
• Growing Your Profits in Cyberspace. 11:30 a.m.–1 p.m. Speaker: Philippa Gamse, Web strategist.
• Teach the Teacher Workshop: Tie One On, Beautiful Bows for Discerning Retailers. 1:30–2:30 p.m. Launching Pad.

Sunday, August 22

• Teach the Teacher Workshop: Scrapbooking. 9:30–10:30 a.m. Launching Pad.
• Trends That Sell: Product Trends and Design Directions for the Holidays and Beyond. 11:30 a.m.–1 p.m. Speaker: Joyce Washnik.
• Teach the Teacher Workshop: Scrapbooking. 1:30–2:30 p.m. Launching Pad.
• Visual Presentation Workshop: Low Cost Visual Design with High Profit Impact. 2:30–4:30 p.m. Speakers: Linda Cahan, Sue Kirby, and Debi Ward Kennedy. $30; $35 on site.

Monday, August 23

• Teach the Teacher Workshop: Fabulous Festoons, Wreaths & Garlands. 9:30–10:30 a.m. Launching Pad.
• Maximizing Your Store's Square Footage for Maximum Profits. 11:30 a.m.–1 p.m. Speaker: Linda Cahan.
• Teach the Teacher Workshop: A Tisket, A Tasket, Create Profit Making Baskets. 1:30–2:30 p.m. Launching Pad.
• Building Blocks of Your Store's Profitability: Increase Your Customer Traffic and Cash Flow. 2:30–4 p.m. Speaker: Joanne Stone-Geier.

Tuesday, August 24

Cost for both seminars: $25 in advance, $30 on site. Breakfast and box lunch included.

• Become a Profit Prophet: Five Easy Ways to Predict Your Profitability. 9-10:30 a.m. Speaker: Rick Segal. Sponsored by Microsoft Business Solutions.
• It's a Numbers Game: Four Ways to Enhance Profitability. Noon– 1:30 p.m. Speaker: Andrew Andoniadis.

LOOK FOR: Consultations with experts Andrew Andoniadis, Philippa Gamse, Joanne Stone-Geier, and Linda Cahan, are $95 for a 50 minutes. Call Stacey Heiss, (415) 447-3237, for appointments.

GIFT & HOME ACCESSORIES SHOW

August 19–25

Seattle Gift Center

6100 Fourth Avenue South

Seattle, WA 98108

(800) 433-1014

www.seattlegiftcenter.com

Show Producer: The Independent Sales Association

Show Hours: August 194, 9 a.m.– 6 p.m. August 20, 9 a.m.–8 p.m. August 21–24, 9 a.m.–5 p.m., August 25, 9 a.m.–3 p.m.

Special Event

• Buyer Appreciation Italian Wine and Cheese. August 23, 6–7:30 p.m. Enter to win a trip for two to Las Vegas.

INATS WEST

June 26–28

Denver Merchandise Mart

451 E. 58th Avenue

Denver, CO 80216

(800) 362-1212

www.inats.com

Show Producer: New Age & Gift Ventures, co-owned by George Little Mgmt., Universal Shows, and Urban Expositions

Show Hours: June 26, 9 a.m.–6 p.m.; June 27, 10 a.m.–6 p.m.; June 28, 9 a.m.– 4 p.m.

Travel Arrangements: INATS-West Housing, PGI/HRT Housing Bureau, (800) 929-9056 or (630) 268-6580.

Special Events

• COVR Opening Breakfast. Saturday, June 26. 8–9 a.m.
• Lunch with an Author. Saturday, June 26. Noon–1:30. Tickets per lunch: $15 in advance; $20 on site. Seating limited.
• INATS banquet & COVR Visionary Awards. Saturday, June 26. 6–9 p.m. Mart Plaza. $10 in advance; $15 on site; $70, table of eight.
• Authors Breakfast. Sunday, June 27. 8–10 a.m. Mart Plaza. $25 in advance; $30 on site.
• The Great Stupa. Tuesday, June 29. 8:30 a.m.–6 p.m. Shambhala Mountain Center. $50 in advance, includes admission, lunch, and transportation.

Seminars

Tickets for the seminar series are $50 in advance/$75 on site. One fee covers all. To register: (415) 447-3220.

Friday, June 25

• Setting Yourself Apart. 9:30–10:30 a.m. Forum Meeting Room 3 (#3)
• Building Your Brand on the Web. 11 a.m.–12:30 p.m. Forum Meeting Room 1 (#1)
• Controlling Inventory for Profits. 1:30–2:30 p.m. #3.
• Trends: What's In-store for Holiday Buying & Beyond. 3–4 p.m. #1

Saturday, June 26

• Buyer Orientation. 9–10 a.m. #3
• Finance Fundamentals. 11 a.m.– noon. #1
• Portrait of a Purchaser: Who's Buying Now. 1:30–2:30 p.m. #3
• Inspiring Displays for Magical Gifts. 3:30–5 p.m. #1

Sunday, June 29

• Functional Finance. 10:30–11:30 a.m. #3
• Retailer Roundtable. 12:30–2 p.m. #1
• Psychic Services: Ethics, Statutes, and Profits. 3–4 p.m. #3

Monday, June 30

• Communicating with Customers. 9:30–11:30 a.m. #3

DENVER MERCHANDISE MART GIFT, JEWELRY, & RESORT SHOW

August 26–27, pre-show

August 28–31

Denver Merchandise Mart

451 E. 58th Avenue

Denver, CO 80216

(800) 289-6278

www.denvermart.com

Show Producer: Denver Merch. Mart

Show Hours: August 26, 9 a.m.–5 p.m. Showrooms only. August 27, 9 a.m.–6:30 p.m. Mart Building only. August 28–30, 9 a.m.–6 p.m. August 31, 9 a.m.–4 p.m.

Special Events:

• Buyer Appreciation Reception. August 27, 6:30–8 p.m. Plaza at the Mart.
• Non-denominational Church Service. 8–8:30 a.m. Forum Meeting Room 2.
• Sunday Night Extravaganza. August 29. 6–8 p.m. Plaza at the Mart.
• Monday Night Party. August 30. 6–8 p.m. Plaza at the Mart.

Seminars

Friday, August 27

• Getting the Work Out. 8:30–9:30 a.m. Forum Meeting Room 1 (#1). Speaker: JoAnne Stone-Geier.
• Buyer Information Session. 10– 10:30 a.m. Forum Meeting Room 2. (#2) Speaker: Barbara Robertson.
• Cashing in on Corporate Gifts. 3:30–4:30 p.m. #1. Speaker: JoAnne Stone-Geier.

Saturday, August 28

• Jazzed about Customers and Increasing Profits. 8:30–9:30 a.m. #1. Speaker: Barbara Wold.
• Buyer Information Session. 10–10:30 a.m. #2.
• Trade Secrets of the Retail Stars. 3:30– 4:30 p.m. #1. Speaker: Barbara Wold.

Sunday, August 29

• Competition 2004: Powerful Trends That are Changing What, How, and Where People Buy. 8:30–9:30 a.m. #1. Speaker: George Whalin.
• Stop, Look, Touch and Buy: The Dynamics of Merchandising. 3–4 p.m. Forum Meeting Room 1. Speaker: George Whalin.

LOOK FOR: New Cash and Carry section of the Expo building.

OASIS GIFT SHOW

August 13–15

Phoenix Civic Center

225 E. Adams

Phoenix, AZ 85004

(800) 424-9519

www.oasis.org

Show Producers: Organization of Associated Salespeople in the Southwest. (OASIS)

Show Hours: August 13–14, 9 a.m.–6 p.m. August 15, 9 a.m.–4 p.m.

Travel Arrangements: Hyatt Hotels and Resorts, (800) 233-1234

Seminars

Seminar information was not available at press time.

LAS VEGAS GIFT EXPO

August 10–14

Las Vegas Convention Center

3150 Paradise Road

Las Vegas, NV 89109

(800) 421-4511

www.merchandisegroup.com

Show Producer: ASD/AMD Trade Shows