LA's Your Source for Gifts

January 21–24

Los Angeles Convention Center

1201 South Figueroa St.

Los Angeles 90015

(800) 272-SHOW

www.californiagiftshow.com

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

Show Highlights: A new, high-end Boutique juried focus area and an “Eye on Trend” presentation spotlighting teen spending will launch. The first Sources LA, a show for volume-oriented buyers, will run alongside the California Gift Show, January 21–24

Show Hours: January 21–23, 9 a.m.– 6 p.m. January 24, 9 a.m.–5 p.m.

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

Special Event:

• Best in LA Retail Tour. Friday, January 20. 10:30 a.m.–3:30 p.m. Includes box lunch. $35, advance; $40, on site. Departs South Hall lobby.

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

Saturday, January 21

• New Buyer Orientation Tour. 8:30–9:30 a.m. Tickets are free, but you must register in advance.
• Living with Change: What's Impacting Your Business. 12:30–1:30 p.m. Learn tips, tools and techniques to anticipate and plan for market changes.

Sunday, January 22

• Importing 101. 8 a.m.–9:30 a.m. A step-by-step walk through the nuts and bolts of importing from non-U.S. based manufacturers for volume retailers.
• Teen Talkback: What Teen Girls Really Buy and Why. 10:30 a.m.– noon. Meet the CGS Teen Talkback Advisory Panel. Find out how they buy, what influences their purchasing decisions, and how to reach them, with an emphasis on the $5 billion fashion and accessories market.
• Collecting Customers — Secrets of Service Success. 1 p.m.–2:30 p.m. Learn how fifteen special tools can boost your customer base, and keep them coming back for the exceptional customer service that is specialty retail's hallmark.

Monday, January 23

• Gift Basket Make-Over Magic. 9:30 a.m.–10:30 a.m. Get the secrets to wrap wizardry, reducing time with new techniques, and fluffing up perceived value through basket packaging.

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

January 17–24

Temporary exhibits, January 20–23

1933 S. Broadway

Los Angeles 90007

(800) LAMART-4

www.lamart.com

Show Producer: Merchandise Mart Properties Inc. (MMPI)

Show Hours: January 17–19 and 21–24, 9 a.m.–6 p.m.; January 20, 9 a.m.–8 p.m.

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

Special Events:

• Late Night Shopping 'Til 8. Friday, January 20.
• Parties on the Second Floor. Temporaries @ L.A. Mart. January 20–23 at 2 p.m.

Tuesday, January 17

• The Wrap on Gift Baskets. 11 a.m.–noon. Speaker: Shirley Frazier. Learn how to close baskets with cellophane, bags, shrink wrap, and more.
• Gift Basket Marketing Strategies. 2 p.m.–3 p.m. Speaker: Mary Ann Jacobs. Learn the two best ways to increase your profits and the three words that will help you to lose sales.

Wednesday, January 18

• How to Entertain & Excite Your Customers. 11 a.m.–noon. Speaker: Patricia Papp. Covers basic maintenance, inspired gatherings, and visual tips to pass on to customers.
• Six E's of the Internet. 2–3 p.m. Speaker: Mary Liz Curtin.

Thursday, January 19

• Survey for Styles & Trends. 11 a.m.–noon. Speaker: Jim Carper. What's hot and what's next in home decor colors, styles, and materials.

• How to Use the Baby Market to Boost Your Bottom Line. 2–3 p.m. Speaker: Claire Weingarden.

Friday, January 20

• Solving the Mysteries of the Media: Effective, Inexpensive, Promotional, Publicity, and Advertising Ideas. 11 a.m.–noon. Speaker: Carolyn Howard-Johnson
• Color Designs in the Near & Far Future. 2 p.m.–3 p.m. Speaker: Margaret Walch. Colors and trends from 2006 to 2008.

Saturday, January 21

• 100 Display Ideas Under $100. 11 a.m.–noon. Speaker: Linda Cahan, contributing editor to Gifts & Decorative Accessories.
• Taming Technology & Creating a Windfall of Sales. 2 p.m.–3 p.m. Speaker: JoAnne Stone-Geier. How to incorporate technology into business basics.

Sunday, January 22

• Building a Brand: The 411 on Marketing. 11 a.m.–noon. Speaker: Lloyd Princeton. Marketing, PR, and sales for the design professional. Buffet brunch to follow.

LOOK FOR: New wireless Internet access on the first and second floors. Plus, complimentary snack stations and morning coffee and pastries. Free parking, shuttle services, and tote bags. Internet café. Buyers'/Designers' lounges. Complimentary luggage and coat check, concierge service, and VIB program.

January 19–22

California Market Center

Penthouse, Floor 13

110 East 9th St.

Los Angeles 90097

(213) 630-3697

www.californiamarketcenter.com

Show Highlights: The second GLOW show features temporary exhibitors who cross-promote gifts, accessories, home decor and fashion merchandise.

Show Producer: Jamison Properties

Show Hours: 9 a.m.–6 p.m.

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

January 17–24

California Market Center

110 East 9th St.

Los Angeles 90097

(213) 630-3697

www.californiamarketcenter.com

Show Producer: Jamison Properties

Show Hours: January 17–19 and 21–24, 9 a.m.–6 p.m.; January 20, 9 a.m.–8 p.m.

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

Special Events:

• Opening Night Party for GLOW. January 19. 6 p.m. Free. Penthouse.
• Open 'Til 8. January 20. Showrooms open until 8 p.m.

All seminars take place in the 13B Wing of the Penthouse Floor.

Thursday, January 19

• Million Dollar Marketing on a Shoestring Budget. 12:30 p.m. Speaker: Barbara Wold. Refreshments and snacks will be served.
• How to Compete With the Retail Goliath. 2:30 p.m. Speaker: Barbara Wold.

Friday, January 20

• Fall/Winter 2006 Color & Trend. Time to be announced. Speakers: Fran and Arnold Sude.

LOOK FOR: Free Retailer Breakfast Basics every morning. Free parking and shuttle service.