Buying Time in LA-La-land

July 22–25

Los Angeles Convention Center

1201 South Figueroa St.

Los Angeles 90015

(800) 272-SHOW

www.californiagiftshow.com

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

Show Hours: July 22–24, 9 a.m.– 6 p.m. July 25, 9 a.m.–4 p.m.

Travel Arrangements: Group Travel Associates, (888) 524-7285, fax (805) 496-1291, www.gtameetings.com

Special Event

• Outstanding Booth Display Awards Presentation and Reception. Saturday, July 23. 6–7 p.m. Petree Patio. Free.

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

Friday, July 22

• New Buyer Orientation Tour. 8:30–9:30 a.m. Departs, Room 406.
• Cashing in on Holiday Trends. 12:30–1:30 p.m.

Saturday, July 23

• Importing 101. 8:30–9:30 a.m.
• Avoid Buying Mistakes to Increase Your Bottom Line. 12:30–1:30 p.m.

Sunday, July 24

• Outshine Your Gift Basket Competition. 9:30–10:30 a.m.
• Increase Sales and Excitement with Visual Merchandising. 12:30–2 p.m.

LOOK FOR: California Gift Show Mural by artist Rob Padilla to be executed during the show.

July 19–26

July 22–25, Temporaries

1933 S. Broadway

Los Angeles 90007

(800) LAMART-4

www.lamart.com

Show Producer: Merchandise Mart Properties Inc. (MMPI)

Show Hours: July 19–21, 23–26, 9 a.m.–6 p.m. July 22, 9 a.m.–8 p.m.

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

Special Events:

• Tapas & Spirits. Friday, July 22. 2–4 p.m. Temporaries.
• Late Nite Shopping. Friday, July 22. Shop late and enjoy food, cocktails, and live entertainment.
• Fiesta Brunch. Saturday, July 23. 10 a.m.–noon. Continental breakfast and margaritas. Temporaries.
• Takin' It to the Beach: Gift for Life/amfAR Fundraiser Party. Saturday, July 23. 6–10 p.m. Live dance music, food, and cocktails. Silent auction to raise funds for Gift for Life.
• Mimosa Brunch. Sunday, July 24. 10 a.m.–noon. Temporaries.
• Wine & Cheese. Monday, July 25. 2–4 p.m. Temporaries.

Tuesday July 19

• Gift Baskets: Presentation, Promotion, Profits. 10 a.m. Speaker: Shirley Frazier.
• Marketing Christmas in July. 11:30 a.m. Speaker: Julie Taylor.
• Corporate Accounts: How to Get, How to Keep, and What They Really Need. 1 p.m. Speaker: Vivian Shiffman.

Thursday, July 21

• Take Back Sales You've Been Losing to Your Internet Competition. 1 p.m. Speaker: Adam Jackson.
• Make Your Business Soar With Feng Shui. 2:30 p.m. Speaker: Anita Rosenberg.

Friday, July 22

• Merchandising and Display: Principles for Creating an Inspiring Environment. 10 a.m. Speaker: Elaine Strawbridge.

Saturday, July 23

• Gone With the Window. 10 a.m. Presenter: Tony DeMasi.
• Chichi's Tabletalk. 1 p.m. Speaker: Lynn Chichi.

LOOK FOR: Contests. Free parking. Complimentary snack stations and morning coffee and pastries. Free shuttle services. Free taxi from Union Station. Internet café. Buyers'/Designers' lounges.

July 19–26

California Market Center

110 East 9th St.

Los Angeles 90097

(866) SHOP-CMC

www.californiamarketcenter.com

Show Producer: CMC

Show Hours: 9 a.m.–6 p.m

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

Special Events:

• Complimentary continental breakfast. Daily. 8:30–10 a.m. Palm Court, suite C1121
• Happy Hour. Saturday, July 23. 3:30–5:30 p.m. Gift & Home building floors.

Seminars are $10 in advance; $15 on site.

Thursday, July 21

• Ring Up Holiday Sales: Yuletide Tips for Merry Profits. 11 a.m. Speaker: Susan Wagner.
• Growing Big Profits from Tots, Tykes and Tweens. 2 p.m. Speaker: Claire Weingarden.

Friday, July 22

• From the North Pole to Your Picket: Successful Holiday Selling on the Web. 11 a.m. Speaker: Mary Liz Curtin.
• Promoting Your Store Like A Pro: Easy, Effective, Money-Making Promotions and Publicity Techniques. 2 p.m. Speaker: Susan Wagner.

Saturday, July 23

• Holiday Floral Design Extravaganza! 2:30–4 p.m. Moderator: Carolyn Howard.

LOOK FOR: Free parking and shuttle service between the shows.