Get Ready for Profits Ahead

THE GRAND OPENING SHOW

January 22–26

SPRING PREVIEW

March 13–15

Northeast Market Center

1000 Technology Drive

Billerica, MA 01821

(800) 435-2775 or (978) 670-6363

www.thegiftcenter.com

Show Producer: The Center Association

Show Hours: 9:30 a.m.–5:30 p.m.

Travel Arrangements: The Center Association, (800) 435-2775

BOSTON GIFT SHOW

April 2–5

Boston Convention and Exhibition Center (BCEC)

415 Summer Street

Boston 02210-1719

(800) 272-SHOW

www.bostongiftshow.com

Show Producer: George Little Management LLC (GLM)

Show Hours: April 2–4, 9:30 a.m.–6 p.m. April 5, 9:30 a.m.–4 p.m.

Travel Arrangements: Travel Planners, (800) 221-3531 or (212) 532-1660

Special Event

• Grand Opening Ribbon-cutting Ceremony. 9:15 a.m.
• BCEC guided tour. 10 a.m. Tour is free but reservations are required.

Seminars

Cost is $15 in advance, $20 on site.

Sunday, April 2

• Seven Do's for Super Sales With Gift Baskets. 10:30 a.m.–noon.
• High Impact Merchandising. 1:30–2:30 p.m.

LOOK FOR: Personal Accessories division. League of New Hampshire Craftsmen merchandise.

CAPE COD GIFT SHOW

March 20–21

Sheraton Four Points Resort

Hyannis, MA

(239) 495-7344

www.capecodgiftshow.com

Show Producer: Excel Show Mgmt.

Show Hours: March 20, 9 a.m.–5 p.m.; March 21, 9 a.m.–4 p.m.

Special Event

• Cocktail Party. March 20, 5:30 p.m.

PHILADELPHIA GIFT SHOW

January 8–11

Fort Washington Expo Center

1100 Virginia Drive

Fort Washington, PA 19034

(687) 285-3976

www.urban-expo.com

Show Producer:Urban Expositions

Show Hours: January 8–10, 9 a.m.–6 p.m.; January 11, 9 a.m.–3 p.m.

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

Seminars

Saturday, January 7

• Five Basket Designs that Boost Sales. 9:30–10:30 a.m.
• Profitable Spring and Summer Promotions. 11:30 a.m.–12:30 p.m.
• 365 Days of Selling. 2:30–3:30 p.m.

Sunday, January 8

• Free (and Nearly Free) Ways to Promote Your Store. 9:30–10:30 a.m.
• Who Let the Dogs Out? Moving Those Slow Sellers to make Room for More Inventory. 11:30 a.m.–12:30 p.m. Sponsored by eBay.

LOOK FOR: Three new sections join the show's line-up: Halloween, Paper & Party, and Gourmet.

BUYERS CASH & CARRY WHOLESALE MART

February 5–6

Valley Forge Convention Center

1200 First Avenue

King of Prussia, PA 19406

(717) 796-2377

GALLERY OF AMERICAN CRAFTSMEN

February 5–7

MARKET SQUARE TRADITIONAL WHOLESALE SHOW

February 6–8

Fort Washington Expo Ctr.

1100 Virginia Dr.

Fort Washington, PA 19034

(215) 641-4500

www.marketsquareshows.com

Show Producer: Market Square Assoc.

Show Hours:Buyers Cash & Carry: February 5, 9 a.m.–6 p.m., February 6, 9 a.m.–2 p.m. Gallery of American Craftsmen: February 5, 4–7 p.m., February 6, 9 a.m.–7 p.m.; February 7, 9 a.m.–6 p.m. Market Square: February 6, 9 a.m.–7 p.m.; February 7, 9 a.m.–6 p.m.; February 8, 9 a.m.–3 p.m.

Travel Arrangements: Priority Travel, (888) 796-9991 or (717) 796-3155

BUYERS MARKET OF AMERICAN CRAFT

February 18–21

Jewelry Preview, February 17

Pennsylvania Convention Center

1101 Arch St.

Philadelphia 19107

(800) 432-7238

www.americancraft.com

Show Producer: The Rosen Group

Show Hours: February 18–20, 10 a.m.–6 p.m. February 21, 10 a.m.–3 p.m.

Travel Arrangements: The Rosen Group, (800) 432-7238 x211 or visit www.americancraft.com

Special Events

• Buyers Market Party. Saturday, February 19. 8 p.m.– midnight.
• 2004 NICHE Awards. Sunday, February, 20. Reception begins at 6 p.m.

Seminars

Thursday, February 17

• Dazzling to Sell — Displays That WOW Customers into Buying! 2–4 p.m.

Friday, February 18

• Net Benefit — How to Use "Coopetition" to Turn Online Sales Conflicts into Internet Profits. 8–9:30 a.m. Ideas for resolving the retailer vs. direct sales dilemma.

Sunday, February 20

• The Art of the Deal: Be an Arts Community Magnet! 8–9:30 a.m.

Monday, February 21

• Ad Campaigns and Cooperative Advertisements — What Every Retailer Should Know. 8–9:30 a.m.

ACC CRAFT SHOW

February 22–24

Baltimore Convention Center

One West Pratt Street

Baltimore, MD 21201

(800) 836-3047

www.craftcouncil.com

Show Producer:American Craft Council

Show Hours:February 22–23, 10 a.m.– 6 p.m.; February 24, 10 a.m.–3 p.m.

Travel Arrangements:Travel Planners, (800) 221-3531 or (212) 532-1660

OCEAN CITY GIFT SHOW

March 13–15

Roland E. Powell Convention Ctr.

4001 Coastal Hwy.

Ocean City, MD

(410) 521-7211

Show Producer: Atlantic Coast Gift Association

Show Hours: March 14–15, 9:30 a.m.–5:30 p.m.; March 16, 9:30 a.m.– 4 p.m.

WASHINGTON GIFT SHOW

January 23–26

Dulles Expo & Conference Center

4368 Chantilly Center

Chantilly, VA 20153

(800) 272-SHOW

www.washingtongiftshow.com

Show Producer: George Little Management LLC (GLM)

Show Hours: January 23–25, 9:30 a.m.–5:30 p.m. January 26, 9:30 a.m.–3 p.m.

Travel Arrangements: Travel Planners, (800) 221-3531 or (212) 532-1660

LOOK FOR: Center for Retail Success comprised of Gift Basket Demos and Retail Coaching sessions on Sunday, January 23, and repeating on Monday. Gift Basket demos by Shirley Frazier will be at 11 a.m., 1 p.m., and 3 p.m; Retail Coaching by Barbara Crowhurst will be at noon (store design) and 2 p.m. (merchandising and store layout.). Private consultations with Ms. Crowhurst are available on Sunday and Monday. Contact (800) 272-SHOW or (914) 421-3206.