Triple Buying Treat in Los Angeles

January 22–25

Los Angeles Convention Center

1201 South Figueroa St.

Los Angeles 90015

(800) 272-SHOW

www.californiagiftshow.com

Show Producer: George Little Management (GLM) for DMG World Media.

Show Highlights: Expanded L.A. Contemporary and Fashion Accents divisions and a more-than-doubled Beaders' Gallery returns.

Show Hours: January 22–24, 9 a.m.– 6 p.m. January 25, 9 a.m.–5 p.m.

Travel Arrangements: Group Travel, (888) 524-7285, www.gtameetings.com.

Special Events

• Daily demonstrations will be held in the Demonstration Theatre located in the Stationery Etc. section of the hall and in the World Style section of Kentia Hall. Check your directory for a list of programs and times.
• Best in LA Retail Tour. Friday, January 21. 10:30 a.m.–3:30 p.m. Includes box lunch. $35, advance; $40, on-site. Departs South Hall lobby.
• Opening Night Reception. January 22. 6–7:30 p.m.

Seminars

Seminars are in Room 406 and $10 or $15 on-site unless otherwise noted.

Saturday, January 22

• New Buyer Orientation Tour. 8:30–9:30 a.m. Tickets are free, but you must register in advance.
• Tried & True Secrets of Growing Your Gift Basket Business. 12:30–1:30 p.m. A three-step approach to developing customer loyalty.

Sunday, January 23

• Communicating with Customers. 9:30–11 a.m. Six principles of successful retail communication to build connections with customers and coach staff to ask for the sale.
• Help or Hassle? Getting the Most from Sales Reps. 12:30–1:30 p.m. What to expect; what not to. How to ask for what you need.

Monday, January 24

• Home Color & Lifestyle Trends for 2005 & Beyond. 9:30–10:30 a.m. An in-depth look from Peclers Paris and a sneak preview of 2006.
• Effective E-Mail Marketing. 12:30–2 p.m. An interactive session with tools, tips, and tricks.

LOOK FOR: Free shuttle service from the Convention Center, California Market Center, L.A. Mart, and downtown hotels.

January 18–25

Temporary exhibits: January 21–24

1933 S. Broadway

Los Angeles 90007

(800) LAMART-4

www.lamart.com

Show Producer: Merchandise Mart Properties Inc. (MMPI)

Show Hours: January 18–20 and 22–25, 9 a.m.–6 p.m.; January 21, 9 a.m.–8 p.m.

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

Special Event

• Late Night Shopping 'Til 8. Friday, January 21. Complimentary food and cocktails in the permanent showrooms.
• Parties on the Second Floor. Temporaries @ L.A. Mart. January 21, 2–4 p.m.; January 22–23, 10 a.m.– noon; January 24, 2–4 p.m.

Seminars

Tuesday January 18

• Gift Basket Marketing Strategies. 10–11 a.m. Speaker: Shirley Frazier.
• Gifts on a Shoestring/Budget Basket with Flair. 1–2 p.m. Speaker: Vivian Shiffman.

Wednesday, January 19

• How Much Should I Buy? 10–11:30 a.m. Speaker: Mort Haaz. Repeats on Sunday, 10 a.m.
• Imagination-Innovation and Ideas for Dining by Design. 2–3 p.m. Speaker: Olga Krasnoff.

Thursday, January 20

• Styles & Trends in Home Decor. 11 a.m.–noon. Speaker: Jim Carper.
• Feng Shui for Better Business. 2–3 p.m. Speaker: Anita Rosenberg.

Friday, January 21

• Using Your Business Plan as a Successful Marketing Map. 10–11 a.m.
• Trends in Housewares, Tableware, Giftware, the Economy & Beyond! 11 a.m.–noon.

Saturday, January 22

• Growing Pains. 2–3 p.m. Growing your gift basket business with a minimum of pain and problem. Speaker: Tami Clark-Alexander.

Sunday, January 23

• How Much Should I Buy? 10–11:30 a.m.

LOOK FOR: Complimentary snack stations and morning coffee and pastries. Free parking, shuttle services, and tote bags. Internet Cafe. Buyers'/Designers' Lounges.

January 18–25

California Market Center

110 East 9th St.

Los Angeles 90097

(866) SHOP-CMC

www.californiamarketcenter.com

Show Producer: CMC, on behalf of DMG World Media.

Show Hours: January 18–20 and 23–25, 9 a.m.–6 p.m.; January 21–22, 9 a.m.–8 p.m.

Travel Arrangements: Group Travel, (888) 524-7285 or visit gtameetings.com.

Special Events

• Happy Hour Cocktails. Thursday, January 20. 3–5 p.m. Margaritas, Munchies & Mariachis on floors 7C–13C.
• Open 'Til 8. Friday and Saturday, January 21–22. Showrooms remain open until 8 p.m.
• Lines 'N Wines. Friday, January 21. 4–7 p.m. Showrooms remain open until 8 p.m.
• Saturday Night Party. Saturday, January 22. 6–9 p.m. Details to be announced.

Seminars

All seminars take place in the CMC's Palm Court, 11th floor, suite C1121. Refreshments served.

Thursday, January 20

• Sell What's Selling…Productive New Strategies to Make Registers Ring! 11 a.m. Speaker: Rick Segel.
• Stylish Sales: Dress Up Your Profits with Fashion Accessories. 2 p.m. Speaker: Caroline Kennedy, executive editor of Gifts & Decorative Accessories.

Friday, January 21

• Who Let the Dogs Out? — Expert Tips for Selling Slow-moving Merchandise. 11 a.m. Speaker: Mary Liz Curtin.
• Trend Watch! Home, Garden, Color & Lifestyle Directions for 2005. 2 p.m. Speaker: Becky Boswell Smith.

Saturday, January 22

• Practical, Professional Techniques for Effective, Eye-Catching Displays. 11 a.m. Speaker: David deRussy.
• Spring Floral Design Extravaganza! 2 p.m. Learn all the professional techniques from an expert floral designer. Speaker: Terry August.

LOOK FOR: New showrooms including: Vera Bradley Designs, The Madden Corporation, Ohio Wholesale, The Crystal Group, and Faith Knight. Buyer Basic Breakfasts every morning, 9–10 a.m. Free parking and shuttle service.