Le Bon Temps Rouler in SF
Good buying times will roll in San Francisco, along with a Mardi Gras celebration to relax and network
By Staff -- Gifts & Decorative Accessories, 1/1/2007
SAN FRANCISCO INTERNATIONAL GIFT FAIR
February 17–21
Moscone Convention Center
747 Howard St.
San Francisco 94103
(800) 346-1212
Pre-Fair, February 14–16
February 17–21
San Francisco Giftcenter and Jewelrymart
888 Brannan St.
San Francisco 94103
(415) 861-7733
Show Producer: George Little Management, Western Exhibitors, San Francisco Giftcenter & Jewelrymart
Show Hours: Moscone South Hall, Saturday –Tuesday, February 17–20, 9 a.m.–6 p.m.; Wednesday, February 21, 9 a.m.–noon. Moscone North Hall, Saturday–Monday, February 17–19, 9 a.m.–6 p.m.; Tuesday, February 20, 9 a.m.–4 p.m. Giftcenter & Jewelrymart, 9 a.m.–6 p.m.
Travel Arrangements: Group Travel, (800) 821-0339, or gtameetings.com
Show Highlights: Staggered closing hours. FoodFocus demos by renowned Bay Area chefs; PetStyle Canine Fashion Show of the latest doggie couture.
Special Events:
- Mardi Gras Buyer/Exhibitor Reception. February 17. 6:15–8:30 p.m. Giftcenter & Jewelrymart. Free. Donations support Hurricane Katrina charities.
Seminars
Pre-registration is recommended. Call Special Events, (415) 346-6666. Unless otherwise noted, seminars cost $15 in advance or $20 on site and will be held at the Moscone Center South rooms 252–256.
Friday, February 16: Road to Financial Security Day
- Use An Easy, Money-Saving Merchandise Buying Plan: Open To Buy. And Retail Tour. 9 a.m.–4 p.m. Speaker Andrew Andoniadis. $79 first registrant, $59 additional from same store.
Saturday, February 17: Prospering in Retail Day
- Color Trends: Capturing the Consumer's Eyes. 10:30 a.m.–noon. Speaker: Leatrice Eiseman, Pantone Color Institute.
- Do More Business: The On-Line Solution ... The Five Step Formula For Small Business Success. 1:30–3 p.m. Speaker: Rick Segel.
Sunday, February 18: Inside Consumer Trends Day
- Predict Your Profitable Future: Consumer Trends And Lifestyle Inspiration Forecasting. 10:30 a.m.–noon. Speaker: Marieke van der Poel, Peclers Paris.
- Prospering In A Big Box World: 5 Easy Ways To Improve Selling Techniques. 1:30–3:30 p.m. Speaker: Roy Prevost.
Monday, February 19: Changing the World of Retail Day
- Websites That Win The Challenge. 10:30 a.m.–noon. Speaker: Philippa Gamse.
- The Changing World Of Retail-Change Your Ways Now! 1:30–3 p.m. Speaker: Lynn Switanowski.
Tuesday, February 20: eBay Day — Sponsored by eBay.
- A Shopkeepers' Guide To Selling On eBay. 8:30–9:30 a.m. Speaker: Mary Liz Curtin. Free but reservations required.
- Selling At Full Retail On eBay. 11:30 a.m.–12:30 p.m. Speaker: Mary Liz Curtin. Free but reservations required.
LOOK FOR: Daily de-monstrations on the show floor. Consult with retail expert Andrew Andoniadis or Lynn Switanowski in 50-minute sessions for a nominal fee of $95; contact Stacey Heiss for an appointment, (415) 447-3237 or Stacey@weshows.com.
