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Denver Apparel & Accessory Market

Denver Apparel & Accessory Market
Friday, August 15 – Monday, August 18

Held at the same time as the Denver Merchandise Mart Gift, Home, Jewelry & Resort Show, this market offers thousands of lines of merchandise. Come find more of your must have spring merchandise and sensational holiday merchandise. A great opportunity to do business, see the lines you need and work with Rocky Mountain Regional representatives. More Fashion. More Events. More Amenities.

market hours

fri 9 am – 6:30 pm | sat/sun 9 am – 6 pm | mon 9 am – 4 pm

Additional Gift Show Information and Show Dates

market events


GALA FASHION SHOW

Saturday, August 16, PLAZA AT THE MART 6–8 pm
Complimentary Hors d'oeuvres 6:oo pm Show starts at 6:30 pm

THE NEWEST FASHIONS at the market. See what’s hot and find new resources for your store. See the exciting fashions for Spring as well as some items you need for Fall selling. A perfect opportunity to spend an enjoyable evening networking with other buyers as you survey the latest fashions.

Designer Spotlight
The Saturday Evening Gala Fashion Show features designs from Libra. Libra is an eleven year old Canadian ladies’ wear manufacturer that specializes in affordable novelty tops, dresses and related separates for the contemporary/missy woman.

“Spring 2009 is bursting with color. We are featuring garden florals, water-colors, earthy tribals, vibrant tropicals, and of course black & white. These bold prints and colors will appear in such pieces as our easy to wear sundresses, tunics, and novelty tops.” Spring 2009 line presented by Avner Monk–President of Libra


Five Retailers Seminars

FRIDAY, AUGUST 15
8:30 to 9:30 am, Forum Meeting Room 1

Lisa Duncan – “Service with a Smile – Using the Golden Rule for Superior Customer Service”
In today’s fast-paced society of extreme technology there are many reasons why customer service has gone by the wayside. Lisa Duncan, national retail consultant, reveals her Service Success™ formula for superior customer service—15 tools for success.

SATURDAY, AUGUST 16
8:30 to 9:30 am, Forum Meeting Room 1

Rick Segel – “How to Thrive During a Slowing Economy”
Businesses can thrive during economic downturns if they know the right strategies to use. Learn how to restructure your marketing, focus on retention, reinvent yourself,  uncover new distribution channels and market to the eight key customer types.

SATURDAY, AUGUST 16 
2:30 to 3:30 pm, Forum Meeting Room 1

Rick Segel – “A Gift Store Website Review”
Ecommerce is growing and changing by the hour. What worked last year is
old fashioned today. You will leave this seminar with a list of things to take
to your webmaster to keep you up to date in this brave new world.

SUNDAY, AUGUST 17
8:30 to 10:00 am, Forum Meeting Room 1

Barbara Crowhurst – “Retail Store Design and Product Placement”
Retail Makeover Specialist, Barbara Crowhurst, will teach you the importance of store design and product placement and how they impact retail sales. Get your store in tiptop shape with easy to implement ideas. Four lucky winners will receive a free 15-minute Mini Retail Makeover.

SUNDAY, AUGUST 17
2:30 to 3:30 pm, Forum Meeting Room 1

Barbara Crowhurst – “Positioning Your Business for the New Market Challenge”
This seminar will teach you how to be a Specialty Retailer, to define your marketplace, determine who your competition really is, and how to keep customers coming through your door month after month.


New Buyer Information Sessions 

Join Evonne Eiseman, Buyer Services Manager, as she explains the Show Directory, available merchandise lines and building layouts. She will provide tips to help you find what you’re looking for quickly, and answer questions.

FRIDAY, AUGUST 15
10 to 10:30 am, Forum Meeting Room 2

SATURDAY, AUGUST 16
10 to 10:30 am, Forum Meeting Room 2


Buyer and Exhibitor Parties

FRIDAY, AUGUST 15

Buyer Appreciation Party
6:30 to 8 pm, Terrace Gardens, Main Mart Building
A special evening to say thanks to buyers for attending the Show. Complimentary hors d’oeuvres, cocktails and live music set the scene for a relaxing evening.

ALSO ON FRIDAY EVENING
Extended Permanent Showroom Hours 6:30 to 8 pm

Voluntary extended permanent showroom hours; many of the showrooms offer food and beverage and extended hours for your buying or browsing convenience.

SUNDAY, AUGUST 17
Sunday Night Extravaganza

6 to 8 pm, Plaza at the Mart
An evening of entertainment you won’t want to miss. Complimentary buffet dinner, beer and soft drinks, and cash bar for buyers and exhibitors.


Afternoon Diversions

All in the Third Floor Exhibit Hall–3790

Friday, Saturday and Sunday

Stop by for your free Margarita Snow Cone (or Cherry and Grape)
2-4 p.m.

Sunday and Monday
Pick up Popcorn (personal size)
2-4 p.m.


Buyers Lounge

Third Floor Exhibit Hall–3790
Coffee, tea, juice, rolls and snacks available every day of market. Relax...and catch your breath in the buyers lounge.

Win $100!
Buyers drop your entry form for a chance to win $100 in the Purple box located at the third floor exhibit hall.


Reflect

SUNDAY, AUGUST 17
8 to 8:30 am, Forum Meeting Room 2
Non-Denominational Church Service
Join us this morning for a half-hour of worship and reflection.


Discover

More merchandise categories THAN EVER! Apparel & Accessories PLUS everything from body lotions to gourmet foods—to jewelry and boutique gift items.

More Fashion. More Events. More Amenities.
DISCOVER MORE AT THE MART!


Apparel & Accessory Market Exhibitor Information: info@denvermart.com
Apparel & Accessory Market Buyer Info: Buyer_Reg@denvermart.com

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