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eginning in November 2005, EX•TRACTS® will be collocated with the International Hotel/Motel and Restaurant Show®, and reenergized by targeting the ever-growing spa and travel industries, according to a press statement from GLM. In line with this change, the fall 2005 edition will introduce new “essentials for spa, home and travel” tagline and format, with three full days of exhibits preceded by a full-day conference at New York City’s Jacob K. Javits Convention Center.

“Spas and spa products are center stage in the personal care boom and the resort/travel resurgence. The juxtaposition of these two shows will capitalize on the trend, and drive business for both hospitality and wellness market participants,” said Rita Malek, EX·TRACTS show manager, in the statement. “We are confident about the synergistic potential of this collocation, and look forward to taking the fall edition of EX·TRACTS in a new and exciting direction.”

An influx of new companies and the debut of new awards for product excellence, drove retail traffic to the GLM Temporaries at the Dallas International Gift and Home Accessories Market, Jan. 14-17, 2005, at the Dallas Market Center, according to a press statement from GLM.

“We’ve continued to expand synergy between the GLM Temporaries and the permanent showrooms through the introduction of new companies and lines, as well as through activities like the D.I.C.E. Awards which recognize product excellence,” said John Erich, show manager, in the statement. “These activities give retailers additional incentives to shop Dallas.”

A total of 640 exhibitors showcased products spanning the gift and home spectrum during the four-day event. With an influx of 200 companies new to Dallas – and, in some cases, new to the gift and home industry overall – the GLM Temporaries featured a wealth of new resources for retailers. In addition, the Cash ‘n Carry division in Market Hall continued its rapid growth with 244 exhibitors offering a diverse range of products for immediate delivery.

The new D.I.C.E. (Design, Innovation, Creativity and Excellence) Awards recognized seven exhibitors for product excellence. Winners of the first semiannual D.I.C.E. Awards were: Regina Andrews, At Home; Deborah Lewis, Fine Design; Marketing Methods, General Gift; Faithful Gifts, Handmade®; Alma’s Designs, Just Kidstuff®; Lamp Aire, Mind, Body and Spirit; and Beehive Jewelry Co., Personal Style.

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Unique to this show will be opportunities for retailers to win over $30,000 in cash and prizes. With each order placed at the show, the retailer will receive an entry form for daily drawings of cash. All entries will then be added to the drawing for the grand prize: an entire store of free merchandise. Irish hospitality will be featured after the show on Sunday and Monday nights, when complimentary dinner parties and concerts will be held. And parking is free.

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“We are delighted to host NALED and this important awards banquet at the Chicago Gift and Home Market,” said Joan Ulrich, vice president of leasing and marketing, gift industry, Merchandise Mart Properties, Inc., in the statement. “By hosting the event at The Merchandise Mart, we not only add another exciting element to our show, but we also get an opportunity to honor these industry leaders whose presence at our markets has helped to make the Chicago Gift and Home Market such a great success.”

This year’s award ceremony will include new awards, encompassing more of the varying categories that make up the gift and specialty industries. Manufacturers, retailers and sales organizations will nominate and vote on the winners in a variety of categories.

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“By positioning the new Philadelphia International Handcrafted Expo alongside the wellestablished Philadelphia Gift Show, we hope to increase business and cross-marketing opportunities for exhibitors and attendees of both events and strengthen the Philadelphia Gift Show’s position as the most important gift and home accents show between New York and Atlanta,” said Doug Miller, president, Urban Expositions, in the statement.

The July 2005 Philadelphia International Handcrafted Expo is expected to feature: 75 artisans and designers showcasing fine and fashion jewelry; wood, metal, ceramic and glass designs; fashion accessories; home furnishings and accessories; prints and other handmade items. The event is also anticipated to further expand the show’s strong buyer base to include more art and craft galleries and independent specialty retailers that seek out unique designs.

There will also be a demonstration area and free educational programming.