Gift, Jewelry & Resort Show
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The Denver Gift, Jewelry & Resort Show – February 2008
The Denver Merchandise Mart
holds its Gift, Jewelry and Resort Show on February 23–28, with permanent showrooms open February 23–28 and temporary exhibits showing February 25–28.
THURSDAY, FEB 23 / permanent showrooms
9 am to 5 pm Permanent Showrooms open, Mart Building only.
FRIDAY, FEB 24 / permanent showrooms
9 am to 6:30 pm Permanent Showrooms open, Mart Building only.
10 to 10:30 am, Forum Meeting Room 2
Buyer Information Session
Evonne Eiseman, Buyer Services Manager, explains the Show Directory, building layouts, available merchandise lines. She will provide tips to help you find what you’re looking for quickly, and answer questions.
6:30 – 8 pm, Mart Building – Voluntary extended permanent showroom hours; many of the showrooms offer food and beverage and extended hours for your buying or browsing convenience.
SATURDAY, FEB 25/ permanent showrooms & temporary exhibitors
9 am to 6 pm Show open, all buildings.
8:30 – 9:30 a.m., Seminar – Forum Meeting Room 1
Lynn Switanowski: Smart Retail 2012 : Connecting with Customers & Improving Efficiency in the Palm of your Hand
1 in 2 consumers will have a smartphone by Christmas 2012. These consumers understand the time saving benefits that a smartphone can deliver. But do retailers looking to connect with these wired consumers understand the same thing for their retail business? In this seminar you will learn how smartphone technology can improve the performance of your business in a variety of ways.
Lynn Switanowski is the Founder and President of Creative Business Consulting Group. Find Lynn at www.cbc-group.net , www.facebook.com/cbcgroup and http://cbcgretailreport.blogspot.com
10:30 to 11:00 a.m, Forum Meeting Room 2
Buyer Information Session
Evonne Eiseman, Buyer Services Manager, explains the Show Directory, building layouts, available merchandise lines. She will provide tips to help you find what you’re looking for quickly, and answer questions.
2:30 – 3:30 p.m. Seminar – Forum Room 1
Lynn Switanowski: The Right Stuff: How Much is Too Much When It Comes to Inventory? Do you love coming to market and finding fantastic new products? Do you imagine how they will sell as soon as they are unpacked? This seminar helps you translate “the perfect item” on the show floor to a profitable product that flies off your shelf. Learn how to propel your store profits with a strategic merchandise plan from start to finish.
6:00 – 7:30 p.m., Plaza at the Mart
Buyer Appreciation Party
This is a special evening to say thank you to buyers for attending the Show. Complimentary hors d’oeuvres, cocktails and live background music. Come and enjoy a relaxing evening and network with other buyers.
SUNDAY, FEB 26 / permanent showrooms & temporary exhibitors
9 am to 6 pm, Show open, all buildings.
8 to 8:30 am, Non-Denominational Church Service, Forum Meeting Room 2
8:30 to 9:30 am, Seminar – Forum Meeting Room 1
Susan Wagner: Beyond Displays: How to Really Engage Your Customers
A well-designed display will certainly attract many shoppers, but you should go beyond that to grab the attention, and the pocketbook, of nearly every customer. Learn ways to use clever signage, social marketing and today’s technology to really engage your customers, connect with your products, and increase your sales.
Susan Wagner is the Editor of Smart Business (formerly Country Business)
Find Susan at www.smart-retailer.com and www.country-business.com
2:30 – 3:30 p.m. Seminar – Forum Room 1
Susan Wagner: Move That Merchandise!
Stale merchandise can stall profits in no time. Learn how to move more merchandise by using suggestive-selling techniques, incorporating proven display tricks, pricing tactics and more. Discover clever ways to ditch the dogs to free up more floor space.
6 to 8 pm Sunday Night Extravaganza, Plaza at the Mart
A fun evening for buyers and exhibitors. Enjoy a scrumptious complimentary buffet dinner, free beer and soft drinks and cash bar, along with an evening of entertainment you won't want to miss.
MONDAY, FEB 27 / permanent showrooms & temporary exhibitors
9 am to 6 pm Show open, all buildings.
TUESDAY, FEB 28 / permanent showrooms & temporary exhibitors
9 am to 4 pm Permanent Showrooms open, Mart Building.
9 am to 2 pm Temporary Exhibits open, Pavilion and Expo buildings.
WEDNESDAY, FEB 29
9 am to 4 pm Many Mart Permanent Showrooms remain open for buying.
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