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The Coastal Lifestyles Collection, in an almost 6,000 square foot area, will feature furniture and décor with a coastal flair. Housed in AMERICASMART, floor 2 — in the former home of Pampered Pets - Coastal Lifestyles is conveniently situated adjacent to High Country Lodge, Distinctly American and the Gardens.

Also new for January 2007 is the expansion of Pampered Pets, a burgeoning and increasingly popular category, which moves from its previous home in AMERICASMART, floor 2, to its new and larger, stand-alone home in AMERICASMART ·, floor 3, the statement said.

A sophisticated new design and moniker sets in motion Phase I of a makeover, slated for a January 2007 completion, that will transform the look of AmericasMart’s floors 14 and 15. Newly christened THE GARDENS® — OUTDOOR LIFESTYLE & HOME DÉCOR, the center embraces the product advances and ongoing lifestyle trend that blurs the lines between products and home furnishings historically appropriate for outdoors and those utilized inside.

Dallas Market Center

Jim Lugannani has been promoted to Vice President of Trade Shows and will oversee the F!NDS temporary show in addition to leasing responsibilities for the International Floral and Gift Center.

Eileen Lunning has been promoted to Vice President of Leasing and will oversee the Gift industry - the largest merchandise sector at Dallas Market Center.

Mindy Lowack has been promoted to Director of Leasing with responsibility for the home accent industry.

Denver Merchandise Mart

The show is also a major market for the souvenir and resort industry and offers a variety of products, featuring regional lines as well as gourmet, decorative accessories, collectibles, stationery, home furnishings, jewelry, resort apparel, toys and many traditional upscale gifts and handicrafts.

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“What a great show,” said Lori Kisner, show director, in the release. “In addition to being our highest attended show ever, this was the best September show we’ve produced. The events were great, and the retailer had a great year so the buying on the floor was strong and our exhibitors left with paper.”

The success of September’s show leads Surf Expo right into planning the January 2007 installment, which will be a four-day show, January 11-14.

Eastern Canadian Gift Shows

TRIPS has tens of thousands of products from which to choose, and buyers appreciate the ease of sourcing products designed specifically for them. The show offers a large collection of products specifically designed for gift shops in historical sites, provincial parks, galleries and museums, art galleries, zoos, aquariums and botanical gardens.

Located in the heart of downtown Toronto at the Metro Toronto Convention Centre, the show allows buyers to experience the great restaurants and live theatre for which Toronto is world renowned, the release said.

George Little Management LLC (GLM)

“We’re excited by the number of companies introducing new lines and launching unique products at this edition of EX·TRACTS®,” said Rita Malek, show manager, in the release. “Buyers sourcing for their specialty stores, boutiques or gift shops are assured a dynamic marketplace covering every aspect of the personal care industry.”

The New York International Gift Fair® has announced a date pattern change for the winter 2007 market, according to a press statement from GLM. All fair divisions will run Sunday, Jan. 28 through Thursday, Feb. 1, at the Jacob K. Javits Convention Center and Passenger Ship Terminal Piers 92 and 94. The fair will return it its customary staggered division openings and closings for the summer 2007 market, scheduled to run August 11-16.

The Supply Side® will move to the same floor at the Jacob Javits Center in New York as the National Stationery Show® beginning in 2007, according to a press release from GLM. The new site will allow easier access for qualified attendees to enter the show as well as new purchasing opportunities. Running May 22-23, The Supply Side is a business-to-business exposition with nearly 80 exhibitors.

GLM has extended its use of outside consultants with industry-specific expertise and reoriented its Public Relations Department.

After 18 years with GLM, Cathy Steel has formed her own agency, Steel Associates, a full service marketing, communications and public relations firm. GLM is contracting with Steel to handle public relations and marketing consulting for several of its shows. Also, Beth Dickstein Enterprises in New York City has been hired to handle public relations for a GLM show, according to a press release from GLM.

In a related matter, Cate Salvatore has been promoted to the position of Public Relations Director and will lead GLM’s corporate and show specific PR activities.

Kentucky Crafted: The Market 2007

This show features over 300 exhibitors of contemporary and traditional craft, two-dimensional visual art, books, musical recordings, and “Kentucky Proud” food products.

“The anniversary celebration gives us a time to reflect on the market’s many accomplishments over its 25-year history and those that have been part of its success,” said Fran Redmon, KCMP Director, in the release. “It is also a time to recognize the tremendous asset it has become for our state, one that enhances Kentucky’s image and is something that any Kentuckian can be proud to claim as their own.”

L.A. Mart®

Gift for Life has chosen to recognize Sampson for his leadership in raising funds and awareness for Gift for Life on the West Coast. Since 2003, Sampson has produced four Gift for Life benefits as part of the L.A. Mart’s July Gift & Home Furnishings Market™.

Market Square

There will be 225 businesses at the Cash and Carry Show beginning Wednesday, Jan. 31, at the Valley Forge Convention Center on both the main and lower levels. On Thursday, Feb. 1, the Gallery of American Craftsmen and Jewelry and Accessories Market will be located in the Radisson ballrooms and will be open through Sunday, Feb. 4. On the Mezzanine level, buyers will have the opportunity to visit the industry leaders in an intimate showroom setting at 1 p.m. on Thursday, Feb. 1. The Mezzanine level will be open through Monday, Feb. 5.

Featuring over 800 businesses, throughout the main, lower and mezzanine levels of the Valley Forge Convention Center, The Market Square Order Writing Show begins Friday, Feb. 2, at 3 p.m. by hosting an opening night reception, featuring the presentation of awards. The show will continue through Monday, Feb. 5, ending at 2 p.m., the release said.

New Market Souvenir & Gift Show

This year there will be over 45 exhibitors showing over 200 different product lines, ranging from souvenirs and apparel to handicrafts, civil war material, and better gift items. Many of the product lines have been exhibiting in this show from its inception in the mid 1950s. There has also been a continuing rotation of new and unique items added to the show year after year. This variety of merchandise makes the show the perfect buying venue for all types of retail shops such as resort attractions, gift shops, themed locations, state parks, antique shops, and others, according to a press release.

At the show, buyers get to meet and work closely with their individual reps in a casual atmosphere, while enjoying the benefits of attending a regional show aimed at their merchandise requirements. While attending the show, buyers are treated to complimentary coffee and donuts each morning, a complimentary lunch each day, and a cocktail party on Monday evening with an open bar and free hors d’oeuvres. The show is easy to get to by interstate highway and the Quality Inn has plenty of rooms for those who wish to spend multiple days doing their buying.

The OASIS Gift Show

Many new and exciting changes are taking place at OASIS. There is a new weekday schedule, Thursday through Saturday, free parking including oversize vehicles, free hotel shuttle service to the show site from contracted hotels, and an improved layout for better visibility and a better shopping experience. On Thursday, January 25, OASIS will be hosting the “First Thursday Reception” to promote and announce their new weekday schedule. One lucky attendee present at the reception will walk away with two 2008 Super Bowl tickets and surprise giveaways will be provided along with drawings for themed gift baskets. OASIS has contracted dates for Cardinals Stadium through 2011.

Urban Expositions

Following its successful relocation to the Miami Beach Convention Center for the August 2006 edition, the Miami Beach Gift Show returns to its new and improved site for the January 4-7, 2007 winter show. The 2007 edition provides retailers from throughout South Florida and the islands with the ideal opportunity to restock after the holidays and get a jump on product planning for the coming year.

The Orlando Gift Show returns to the Orange County Convention Center for the winter edition, February 3-5, 2007 (North Concourse- Hall B.) Perfectly timed to help central Florida retailers restock after the busy holiday and tourist season, the February show runs concurrently with the International New Age Trade Show ® - East (INATS ®- East) and the Jewelry and Accessories Expo to provide one comprehensive product resource with tremendous cross-market buying opportunities, according to a press release.

The Philadelphia Gift Show will return to the new Greater Reading Expo Center in Reading, Pa., for the January 6-9, 2007 edition. Comprised of more than 1,200 booths showcasing thousands of lines from national manufacturers and leading regional sales representatives, the show offers an expansive product selection in a relaxed hasslefree environment, according to a press release. The Handcrafted Section in the January edition will further expand the show’s offerings providing retailers with more new resources than ever before.

Designed to meet the specialized buying needs of retailers from Eastern North Carolina to Delaware, the new Virginia Beach Gift Show is set to debut March 4-6, 2007. Held at the brand new Virginia Beach Convention Center, the new annual show will offer retailers a cost-effective resource for their restocking and new merchandise needs.

“From its easily accessible location and strong economy to the new state-of-the-art convention center, Virginia Beach offers the ideal location for a gift and resort merchandise show,” said Doug Miller, president, Urban Expositions, in a press release. “We plan to build upon our well established relationships with the industry’s leading national and regional retailers, manufacturers and representatives to bring the same successful show environment to Virginia Beach that our customers have come to expect from an Urban Exposition.”

Western Exhibitors, Inc.

The Portland market will include 300 exhibiting companies, encompassing 48,000 net square feet of exhibit space at the Oregon Convention Center. Nearly 5,000 buyers are expected to attend the show.

The 153rd semi-annual Seattle Gift Show®, the largest gift, home and lifestyle event in the Pacific Northwest, will become a part of a special cooperative effort with the Pacific Market Center and Seattle Market Week. Retailers attending the market January 27-30, 2007 will have unprecedented access to more than 10,000 product lines at the Washington State Convention and Trade Center and the permanent showrooms of the Pacific Market Center, which opens for Early Buying Days Jan. 24-26, and continues through the duration of the week. Each location is connected by free shuttle service allowing attendees easy access to both venues, according to a press release.

The 12 distinct product divisions featured at the Washington State Convention and Trade Center enable buyers to discover a new combination of style, sophistication and innovation. The winter market promises to energize business owners into keeping their stores fresh with cutting edge trends and the nation’s top sellers. The Seattle market features over 800 exhibiting companies, encompassing 129,000 net square feet of exhibit space, the press release said.

Gail Morrison has been appointed Divisional Manager of the FoodFocus division of the San Francisco International Gift Fair, according to a press release from Western Exhibitors, Inc.

“In an effort to grow the FoodFocus division and deliver exceptional customer service to our clientele, we felt it appropriate to dedicate one person to this specialized section. With Gail’s diverse experience working with small, independent manufacturers and artisans, we know that she can best deliver on the SFIGF’s demand for the pre-packaged, gourmet food sector,” said Mike Dean, Western’s president, in the release.