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INDEPENDENTRETAILER.com OCTOBER OCT 1-4, The NACS Show
Chicago, IL - McCormick Place The convenience store industry’s biggest event, the NACS show features workshops, world- class speakers in general sessions and a 320,000 net square foot exposition that features special pavilions highlighting technology, food service & QSR, petroleum and candy, as well as a “Cool New Products” showcase. The National Associa- tion of Convenience Stores represents the $269 billion convenience store industry. The interna- tional trade association has over 2,300 retail and 1,700 supplier members. For further information: Bob Hughes, National Association of Conve- nience Stores, 1600 Duke St., Alexandria, VA 22314. Telephone: 703-684-3600, 877-684-3600; Fax: 703-836-4564; Email: show@nacsonline. com; Website:
www.nacsonline.com.
OCT 2-4, Minneapolis Mart Home & Gift Show
Minneapolis, MN - Minneapolis Mart Home, Gift & Accessories Show. For further in- formation: Jeff Walton, General Manager, Minne- apolis Mart, 10301 Bren Rd. West, Minneapolis, MN 55343. Telephone: 800-626-1298, 952-932- 7200; Fax: 952-932-0847; Email: jeff.walton@
mplsmart.com; Website:
www.mplsmart.com.
OCT 7-8, Gem, Jewelry & Lapidary Trade Show West Springfi eld, MA - Eastern States
Exposition This show specializes in gems, jewelry, lapidary equipment and specimens. **** ALL G&LW SHOWS ARE WHOLESALE ONLY - COPY OF BUSINESS OR RESALE CERTIFICATE REQUIRED - DATES ARE SUBJECT TO CHANGE **** For further information: Gem & Lapidary Wholesalers, Inc., P.O. Box 98, Flora, MS 39071-0098. Telephone: 601-879-8832; Fax: 601-879-3282; Email:
info@glwshows.com; Website:
www.glwshows.com.
OCT 7-9, Great American Gem Show “InterGem”
Buffalo, NY - Western New York Event Centre Many beautiful and exotic gems, beads and jewelry, can be found among the rows and rows of exhibitors at each show. Engagement rings, anniversary gifts, birthstones, healing gem- stones, heirlooms, possessions of movie stars and international celebrities, multiplies in value as gifts for friends, family or oneself. For further information: International Gem & Jewelry Show, Inc., 120 Derwood Circle, Rockville, MD 20850. Telephone: 301-294-1640; Fax: 301-294-0034; Email:
info@intergem.net; Website: www.
intergem.net.
OCT 7-9, Great American Gem Show “InterGem” Santa Monica, CA - Santa Monica Civic
Audiotorium Many beautiful and exotic gems, beads and jewelry, can be found among the rows and rows of exhibitors at each show. Engagement rings, anniversary gifts, birthstones, healing gemstones, heirlooms, possessions of movie stars and inter- national celebrities, multiplies in value as gifts for friends, family or oneself. For further information: International Gem & Jewelry Show, Inc., 120 Derwood Circle, Rockville, MD 20850. Telephone: 301-294-1640; Fax: 301-294-0034; Email: info@
intergem.net; Website:
www.intergem.net.
102 October 2011 TRADESHOW CALENDAR OCT 10-12, Los Angeles Shoe Show
Los Angeles, CA - California Market Center Showcases hundreds of premier footwear col- lections from burgeoning labels and established brands. For further information: Chelsea Matthews, Senior Tradeshow Manager, Cali- fornia Mart, 110 E. 9th St., Los Angeles, CA 90079. Telephone: 800-cal-mart (225-6278), 213-630-3737; Fax: 213-630-3708; Email:
cmatthews@californiamarketcenter.com; Website:
www.californiamarketcenter.com.
OCT 12-12, The Heritage Cash & Carry Wholesale Market
Columbus, OH - Aladdin Shrine Complex Traditional and new ideas for the home & gar- den from America’s Finest Craftsman. For fur- ther information: Heritage Markets, P.O. Box 389, Carlisle, PA 17013. Telephone: 717-249- 9404; Fax: 717-258-0265; Email: hertmarket@
aol.com; Website:
www.heritagemarkets.com.
OCT 14-16, Atlanta Fall Gift & Accessories Market and Atlanta Gourmet Market
Atlanta, GA - AmericasMart*Atlanta Wholesale order-writing show with General Gift, Home Accents, Garden, Children’s, jewelry and fashion accessories, bath and body, etc. Jewelry cash & carry also. Atlanta Gourmet Market is gourmet and related prod- ucts. For further information: Gift & Home Furnishings-Mary Ellen Jackson / Gourmet-Eva Kotylak, AmericasMart Atlanta, 240 Peachtree St. NW, Ste. 2200, Atlanta, GA 30303. Tele- phone: 404-220-2234 - Mary Ellen Jackson / 404-220-2262 - Eva Kotylak; Fax: 404-220- 2299; Email:
mjackson@americasmart.com; Website:
www.americasmart.com.
OCT 14-16, Great American Gem Show “InterGem” KIng of Prussia, PA - Valley Forge
Convention Center Many beautiful and exotic gems, beads and jewelry, can be found among the rows and rows of exhibitors at each show. Engagement rings, anniversary gifts, birthstones, healing gemstones, heirlooms, possessions of movie stars and international celebrities, multiplies in value as gifts for friends, family or oneself. For further information: International Gem & Jewelry Show, Inc., 120 Derwood Circle, Rock- ville, MD 20850. Telephone: 301-294-1640; Fax: 301-294-0034; Email:
info@intergem.net; Website:
www.intergem.net.
OCT 14-16, Great American Gem Show “InterGem” San Mateo, CA - San Mateo County Event
Center Many beautiful and exotic gems, beads and jewelry, can be found among the rows and rows of exhibitors at each show. Engagement rings, anniversary gifts, birthstones, healing gemstones, heirlooms, possessions of movie stars and international celebrities, multiplies in value as gifts for friends, family or oneself. For further information: International Gem & Jewelry Show, Inc., 120 Derwood Circle, Rock- ville, MD 20850. Telephone: 301-294-1640; Fax: 301-294-0034; Email:
info@intergem.net; Website:
www.intergem.net.
OCT 16-18, Gulf Coast East Gift & Resort Show Ft. Walton Beach, FL - Emerald Coast Con-
ference Center Retailers will now fi nd a great selection of resort and tourist merchandise, souvenirs, beach items, resort wear, T-shirts, general giftware, logo products, fashion accessories, shell items, coastal and nautical themed products, toy and games and much more. This show is designed to give retail- ers from the Florida Panhandle and surrounding areas to New Orleans the ideal chance to buy last- minute holiday merchandise and plan their spring and summer resort seasons without the hassle and cost of traveling away from their businesses. For further information: Russ Turner, Urban Expositions, 1690 Roberts Blvd. NW, Suite 111, Kennesaw, GA30144. Telephone: 678-285-3976; Fax: 678-285-7469; Email: rturner@urban-expo. com; Website:
www.emeraldcoastgiftshow.com.
OCT 16-18, Northstar Fashion Exhibitors Minneapolis, MN - Hyatt Regency - 1300
Nicollet Mall Manufacturer’s reps in the men’s, women’s and children’s apparel fi eld and related accesso- ries will be on hand to display their lines and take orders. For further information: Deb- bie Higgins, Northstar Fashion Exhibitors, 3001 Hyatt Merchandise Mart, 1300 Nicollet Mall, Minneapolis, MN 55403. Telephone: 800-272-6972, 612-333-5219; Fax: 612-333- 5226; Email:
northstarfashion@aol.com; Website:
www.northstarfashion.com.
OCT 17-20, L.A. Market Week Women’s, Junior & Contemporary Women’s Apparel Department Stores
Los Angeles, CA - California Market Center Women’s, junior & contemporary depart- ment store markets. For further information: Chelsea Matthews, Senior Tradeshow Manager, California Mart, 110 E. 9th St., Los Angeles, CA 90079. Telephone: 800-cal-mart (225-6278), 213-630-3737; Fax: 213-630-3708; Email:
cmatthews@californiamarketcenter.com; Website:
www.californiamarketcenter.com.
OCT 19, The Heritage Cash & Carry Wholesale Market Gettysburg, PA - Eisenhower Inn
Allstar Complex Traditional and new ideas for the home & garden from America’s Finest Craftsman. For further information: Heritage Markets, P.O. Box 389, Carlisle, PA 17013. Telephone: 717-249-9404; Fax: 717-258-0265; Email:
hertmarket@aol.com; Website:
www.heritagemarkets.com.
OCT 20-23, TransWorld’s Jewelry, Fashion & Accessories (JF&A) Fall Chicago, IL - Donald E. Stephens
Convention Center Show features all types of jewelry including gold, platinum, silver, diamonds and gemstones. Fashion including sportswear, furs, leather ap- parel and neckwear. Accessories such as belts, scarves, handbags, sunglasses, wallets, watches and eye wear. Home decor including giftware, cookware, housewares and gourmet food. Pre- registration is FREE. On-site registration is $5. For further information: TransWorld Exhib- its, Inc., 1850 Oak St., Northfi eld, IL 60093. Telephone: 847-446-8434, 800-323-5462; Fax: 847-446-3523; Email:
info@tweshows.com; Website:
www.tweshows.com.
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