Buying in the Sunny South

GRAND STRAND GIFT & RESORT MERCHANDISE SHOW

December 4–7

Myrtle Beach Convention Center

2101 N. Oak St.

Myrtle Beach, SC 29577

(678) 285-EXPO

www.urban-expo.com

Show Producer: Urban Expositions

Show Hours: December 4–6, 9 a.m.– 6 p.m. December 7, 9 a.m.–2 p.m.

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

Seminar

Sunday, December 4

• Free (or Nearly) Ways to Promote Your Store. 9:30–10:30 a.m.

AMERICASMART FLORIDA GIFT AND HOME ACCESSORIES MARKET

January 27–29, 2006

Orange County Convention Center

9800 International Dr. , Orlando, FL 32819

(404) 220-2441 or (800) 579-9256

www.americasmart.com

Show Producer: AMC Trade Shows

Show Hours: February 27–28, 10 a.m. –6 p.m.; February 29, 10 a.m.–4 p.m.

Travel Arrangements: Ambassadors Travel, (800) 241-6405 or visit www.ambassadorstechnology.com/amc

ORLANDO GIFT SHOW

JEWELRY AND ACCESSORIES SHOW

INTERNATIONAL NEW AGE TRADE SHOW EAST (INATS-EAST)

February 4–6, 2006

Orange County Convention Center

9800 International Dr.

Orlando, FL 32819

(678) 285-EXPO

www.orlandogiftshow.com

www.inats.com

Show Producer: Urban Expositions, George Little Mgmt. Universal Shows.

Show Hours: February 4–5, 9 a.m.– 6 p.m; February 6, 9 a.m.–4 p.m.

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

Special Events

• INATS will have a full line-up of daily book signings and performances.
• INATS Coalition of Visionary Resources' People's Choice Awards. February 4. 6–7 p.m. $10, in-advance/$15 on-site, includes two drink tickets.
• Orlando Gift Show Party. February 5. Metropolis Pointe Orlando. Free drinks, hors d'oeuvres, and music.
• INATS Banquet and book signings. Details not available as of press time. Call (800) 710-8859 or visit www.inats.com.

Friday, February 3

• INATS Business Builders. A full-day program of New Age-specific seminars: The Metaphysics of Retail, Increasing Sales & Excitement with Visual Merchandising, Marketing Strategies, and a Retailer Roundtable. Held in Meeting Room W232. One-fee of $50 in advance or $75 on site, covers all INATS programs. Call (800) 710-8859.

Saturday, February 4

• Gift Baskets: Everyday Elegance Made Easy. 3–4 p.m.

Sunday, February 5

• 50 Red Hot trends for 2006 in 60 Minutes. 10–11 a.m.
• Retail Tips: The Forbidden Love Affair. 1–2 p.m.

MIAMI GIFT SHOW

January 28–31, 2006

Miami International Merchandise Mart & Sheraton Centre

777 NW 72nd St.

Miami 33126

(678) 285-EXPO

www.urban-expo.com

Show Producer: Urban Expositions

Show Hours: January 28–30, 10 a.m.–6 p.m. January 31, 10 a.m.–3 p.m.

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

Saturday, January 28

• Retail Tips: The Forbidden Love Affair with Merchandise. 11 a.m.

Sunday, January 29

• Gift Basket Design School: Building Spring Baskets. 10:30–11:30 a.m.
• Gift Basket Business School: How to Sell Spring. 1:30–2:30 p.m.

Look For: Jewelry and fashion accessories Immediate Delivery section. Goody Bag Giveaway to the first 100 retailers on Sunday and Monday; Super Sunday Specials; and Free Freight Monday.

CHARLOTTE GIFT & JEWELRY SHOW

NATIONAL MOTORSPORTS MERCHANDISE SHOW

January 28-30

Charlotte Merchandise Mart

2500 East Independence Blvd.

Charlotte, NC 28205

(704) 377-5881

www.charlottegiftshow.com

Show Producer: Mahone Associates

Show Hours: January 28-29, 9 a.m.– 5 p.m. January 30, 9 a.m.–3 p.m.