LA has the Gift Sources and Resources
LA, a triple venue gift market, provides buyers with plenty of Temptations, Global Style and Hospital Gift Shop options.
By Staff -- Gifts & Decorative Accessories, 12/1/2006
CALIFORNIA GIFT SHOW SOURCES LAJanuary 19–22
Los Angeles Convention Center
1201 South Figueroa St.
Los Angeles 90015
(800) 272-SHOW
Show Producer: George Little Management (GLM) on behalf of dmg world media.
Show Highlights: On Friday evening, January 19, there will be a live auction of more than 10 specially selected items to highlight the one-of-a-kind juried resources in World Style. Proceeds from the auction will benefit a charitable organization.
Show Hours: January 19–21, 9 a.m.–6 p.m. January 22, 9 a.m.–4 p.m.
Travel Arrangements: Group Travel Associates, (888) 524-7285, or
Special Event:
• Opening night cocktail reception and live World Style charity auction. Friday, January 19.
LOOK FOR: The “aList Display” is a complement to the CGS' new aList newsletter which highlights new product launches and trend information. Sources LA, which runs concurrent with the California Gift Show, is show for volume retailers, importers, distributors and wholesalers, and features more than 350 participants from around the world.
L.A. MART GIFT AND HOME FURNISHINGS MKT.January 16–23
Temporary exhibits, January 19–22
1933 S. Broadway
Los Angeles 90007
(800) LAMART-4
Show Producer: Merchandise Mart Properties Inc. (MMPI)
Show Highlights: Temptations, the new Temp section that debuted in July, presents even more fine living and sensual products designed to pamper.
Show Hours: January 16–18 and 20–23, 9 a.m.–6 p.m.; January 19,9 a.m.–8 p.m.
Travel Arrangements: Mart Travel Services, (800) 528-8700
Special Event:
• Late Night Shopping 'Til 8. Friday, January 19.
• Grand opening celebration. 5 p.m. Amscan, suite 907. Friday, January 19.
Seminars- Tuesday January 16
• Designing So That Everything Sells. 11 a.m. Speaker: Mary Ann Jacobs.
• Formulas for Success in the Gift Basket Business. 2 p.m. Speaker: Juanita Lewis.
- Friday, January 19
• Trends in Tabletop. 10 a.m. Speaker: Kriss Rossbund.
- Saturday, January 20
• Party Like the Stars with Themed Decor. 11 a.m. Speaker: Kevin Lee.
• Growing Your Business While Having Fun. 2 p.m. Speaker: Jan Boydstun.
CMC GIFT AND HOME MARKETJanuary 16–23
California Market Center
110 East 9th St.
Los Angeles 90097
(213) 630-3697
www.californiamarketcenter.com
Show Producer: Jamison Properties
Show Highlights: The Hospital Gift Shop is a new focused section. The Country Corner expands. Vera Bradley Day is January 18, highlighting Vera Bradley Designs and an appearance by Barbara Bradley Baekgaard.
Show Hours: 9 a.m.–6 p.m
Travel Arrangements: CMC Travel, www.californiamarketcenter.com.
Special Events:• Hospital Gift Shop Ribbon Cutting. Tuesday, January 16, 9 a.m. Floor 12.
• Complimentary lunch. Wednesday, January 17. Noon–1 p.m. CMA showroom, C1300
• In N Out Day. Complimentary lunch. Friday, January, 19. 11:30 a.m.–1:30 p.m. Floor 10 elevator lobby
Seminars- Tuesday, January 16
• How to Maximize Your Inventory Mix. Presenter: Marilyn Nason, Today's Hospital Gift Shop Business. 10:15–11:15 a.m. Learning Annex.
• Retailing Xcellence. Presenter: Anthony DeMasi. 2:30-3:30 p.m.
- Wednesday, January 17
• Displaying Your Merchandise in Even the Smallest Hospital Gift Shop. Presenter: Marilyn Nason. 10:15–11:15 a.m. Learning Annex.
