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has a special identifi cation mark alerting the TSA and other airport security agencies that they can open this lock without destroy- ing it,” explains Naftali. “Each of these locks has a special code, which is used by the TSA and other security agencies to know which tool to use to open the lock.” Every security screening location at all U.S. airports, and now many international airports, is able to open the lock and then relock it after inspection. These products, as well as
luggage straps, pillows, luggage tags, chargers and more, are
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JAN 14-14, The Heritage Cash & Carry Whole- sale Market
Columbus, OH - The Aladdin Shrine 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.
JAN 14-17, Seattle Gift Show
Seattle, WA - Washington State Convention Center The Seattle Gift Show is the place to see new products and proven bestsellers that cater to the eclectic tastes of the dis- cerning Pacifi c Northwest consumer. Featuring a wide range of products throughout all the show’s categories including: Food Focus, Gift & Collectibles, Handcrafted, Home & Garden, Northwest Directions, Personal Style, Treasures To Go (Cash & Carry) and Vintage collection. Get Ready to shop a wide variety of giftware, decorative accessories, personal care and fashion, antiques and collectibles, gourmet foods, jewelry and more, For further information: Lisa Glossan, Urban Exposi- tions, 1690 Roberts Blvd, Suite 111, Kennesaw, GA 30144. Telephone: 678-285-3976; Fax: 678-285-7469; Email: lglos-
san@urban-expo.com; Website:
www.seattlegiftshow.com.
JAN 14-17, Seattle Gift Show featuring Bird- watch America West
Seattle, WA - Washington State Convention Center The Pacifi c Northwest’s premier gift and resort event is the destination event for the region’s independent and specialty retailers, national chain stores and corporate buyers. Offering a tremendous selection, the show features nine categories, in- cluding Food Focus, Gifts & Collectibles, Handcrafted, Home & Garden, Northwest Directions, Personal Style, Treasures To Go, Vintage Collection and Birdwatch America West. For further information: Jhana Jordan and Cece Lee, Urban
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available for a broad range of re- tail stores, including travel shops, luggage stores, gift shops and pharmacies. With the two-sided fl oor display, featuring an LCD screen for product video, wheels for easy transportation, and two sides to hold the hottest selling merchandise, retailers who want to begin carrying travel acces- sories can do it with one single
purchase. Available for $1,600 wholesale, the fi xture promises a return of $3,500 to $4,000 retail. “It is durable, attractive and can easily be replenished after all the merchandise has sold,” notes Naftali. “A PDF catalog is available on the web- site to browse, and while our customers are there, retailers, wholesalers and distributors alike should feel free to use the online shopping cart to make their wholesale purchases.” ■
For more information: Naftali Inc. 20432 NE 16th Pl North Miami Beach, FL 33719 Tel.: 305-653-1335 Fax: 305-653-1338 Email: Use online form Website:
www.naftaliinc.com
TRADESHOW CALENDAR
Expositions, 1690 Roberts Blvd, Suite 111, Kennesaw, GA 30144. Telephone: 678-285-3976; Fax: 678-285-7469; Email:
jjordan@urban-expo.com,
clee@urban-expo.com; Website:
www.seattlegiftshow.com.
JAN 15-18, National Retail Federation’s Annual Convention & Expo
New York, NY - Jacob K. Javits Convention Center This is the only show where you can reach thousands of decision-making retail executives from around the world. It is the undisputed “must attend” event for retailers and the place you need to be to meet face-to-face with retailers planning for growth. For further information: Susan Newman, Nation Retail Federation, 325 7th St NW 1100, Washington DC 20004. Tele- phone: 202-626-8154; Fax: 877-534-8679; Email: newmans@
nrf.com; Website:
www.nrf.com/events.
JAN 16-19, Los Angeles Shoe Show
Los Angeles, CA - California Market Center Showcases hundreds of premier footwear collections from bur- geoning labels and established brands. For further information: Audrey Okulick, California Mart, 110 E. 9th St., Los Angeles, CA 90079. Telephone: 800-cal-mart (225-6278), 213-630- 3737; Fax: 213-630-3708; Email: aokulick@californiamarket-
center.com; Website:
www.californiamarketcenter.com.
JAN 17-23, Los Angeles Gift & Home Market
Los Angeles, CA - California Market Center The showroom facilities’ top fi ve fl oors featured gifts, home décor, decorative accessories, furniture, rugs, garden accessories, fl oral, tabletop, toys, books, frames, candles, aromatherapy, cards, games, holiday, specialty and seasonal items. For further information: Audrey Okulick, California Mart, 110 E. 9th St., Los Angeles, CA 90079. Telephone: 800-cal-mart (225-6278), 213-630-3737; Fax: 213-630-3708; Email:
aokulick@californiamarketcenter.com; Website: www.
californiamarketcenter.com.
JAN 19-25, Beckman Handcrafted Show Chicago
Chicago, IL - Merchandise Mart Handcrafted gift and artisan product at wholesale prices. For further information: Sara Hall, Buyer Relations Manager,
Chicago Merchandise Mart, 200 World Trade Center, Ste. 470, Chicago, IL 60654. Telephone: 312-527-6448; Fax: 312-379- 6033; Email:
shall@mmart.com; Website:
www.beckmans. com.
JAN 19-25, Chicago Market: Living & Giving
Chicago, IL - Merchandise Mart The Midwest resource for gift, home accents, fl oral, stationery, and gourmet products. For further information: Megy Kardes, Managing Director of Marketing, Chicago Merchandise Mart, 200 World Trade Center, Ste. 470, Chicago, IL 60654. Tele- phone: 312-527-7772; Fax: 312-379-6025; Email: mkarydes@
mmart.com; Website:
www.merchandisemart.com.
JAN 20-30, Mode Accessories Toronto Toronto, Canada, ON - Doubletree by Hilton,
Toronto Airport Trade Show For The Fashion & Fashion Accessories Industry For further information: Alice Chee-Chow, Two Plus One Group Inc., 220 Duncan Mill Rd., Ste. 618, Toronto, ON, Canada M3B 3J5. Telephone: 416-510-0114; Fax: 416-510- 0165; Email:
twoplusone@mode-accessories.com; Website:
www.mode-accessories.com.
JAN 21-23, Orlando Gift Show & Orlando Cash & Carry Show
Orlando, FL - Orange County Convention Center Offering a large product selection featuring the best-selling designs and newest product introductions in general giftware, home and garden accents, gourmet gifts, party and paper goods, tabletop, holiday/seasonal collectibles, souvenir/ resort merchandise, bed, bath and linen, fashion accessories and much more. Offering a wide selection of jewelry, gifts and home accents available for immediate delivery to the trade, the Orlando Cash & Carry Show offers a great way to restock too. Conveniently located in the center of the state, the Orlando Gift Show and Orlando Cash & Carry Show is easily accessible for retailers from Central and Northern Florida and the Panhandle retailers. For further information: Katie McCracken, Urban Expositions, 1690 Roberts Blvd, Suite 111, Kennesaw, GA 30144. Telephone: 678-285-3976; Fax: 678-285- 7469; Email:
kmccracken@urban-expo.com; Website: www.
orlandogiftshow.com.
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