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INDEPENDENTRETAILER.com OCTOBER OCT 5-7, Gem, Jewelry & Lapidary Trade Show
Embassy Suites/Lovinia/Novi - Detroit, MI 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 5-7, Great American Gem Show “InterGem”
Santa Monica Civic Audiotorium - Santa Monica, CA 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 informa- tion: 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, Minneapolis Mart Home & Gift Show
Minneapolis Mart - Minneapolis, MN Home, Gift & Accessories Show. For further information: Jeff Walton, General Manager, Minneapolis 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 7-10, International textiles Expo
The Source at Bally’s - Las Vegas, NV Serving the needs of retail fabric, craft and quilting stores, as well as designers and manufacturers in the apparel, accessories, home fur- nishings and gift industries, we are your source. The Shows provide a market place for Products, professional development opportunities and trend forecasting for the upcoming season. The International Textiles Expo is where contacts and professional relationships are made and developed. For further information: Pat Kobishyn, Director, International Textiles Expo, P.P. Box 594, 80 Melrose Ave, Lynbrook, NY 11563. Telephone: 516-596-3937; Fax: 516-596-3941; Email:
textileshow@earthlink.net; Website: www.
textileshows.com.
OCT 8-10, The NACS Show
Las Vegas Convention Center - Las Vegas, NV 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 international trade association has over 2,300 retail and 1,700 supplier members. For further information: Bob Hughes, National Association of Convenience 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 10, The Heritage Cash & Carry Wholesale
Market Aladdin Shrine Complex - Columbus, OH 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 12-13, Gem, Jewelry & Lapidary Trade
Show Eastern States Exposition - West Springfi eld, MA 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 12-14, Great American Gem Show “Inter-
Gem” Austin Convention Center - Austin, TX 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 informa- tion: 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 13-15, Galveston Gift & Resort Merchan-
dise Show Galveston Island Convention Center - Galveston Island,
TX Perfectly timed regional show to help the region’s retailers restock
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before the busy holiday and tourist seasons. For further information: Jeannie Dorchak, Urban Expositions, 1690 Roberto Blvd., Suite 111, Kennesaw, GA 30144. Telephone: 800-318-2238; Fax: 678-285-7469; Email:
jdorchak@urban-expo.com; Website:
www.galvestongiftshow. com.
OCT 15-18, L.A. Market Week Women’s, Junior & Contemporary Women’s Apparel Department
Stores California Market Center - Los Angeles, CA Five seasons a year, retailers from around the globe converge at the CMC for Los Angeles Fashion Market, featuring thousands of the industry’s best established brands and emerging designers for apparel, footwear, accessories, gift & lifestyle product. Located in hundreds of showrooms and several specialty tradeshows on various fl oors of the CMC. 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@califor-
niamarketcenter.com; Website:
www.californiamarketcenter.com.
OCT 15-18, Los Angeles Shoe Show
California Market Center - Los Angeles, CA Showcases hundreds of premier footwear collections from burgeon- ing 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@californiamarketcenter.com; Website: www.
californiamarketcenter.com.
OCT 17, The Heritage Cash & Carry Wholesale
Market Eisenhower Inn Allstar Complex - Gettysburg, PA 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 19-21, Great American Gem Show “Inter-
Gem” Dallas Market Hall - Dallas, TX 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 informa- tion: 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 19-21, Seattle Cash & Carry
Washington State Convention Center - Seattle, WA The Seattle Gift Show is open to the retail buying trade only. Throughout the 12 product divisions At Home; Cash & Carry; Food- Focus; GardenStyle; Gift & Collectibles; Handmade®; The jewelry Vauyltsm; Northwest Directions; Personal Style; Gift/Stationery & Trend; Village Arts; and The Vintage Collection. The Seattle Gift Show sill feature a variety of giftware, decorative accessories, personal care and fashion accessories, home decor,one-of-a-kind handmade merchandise, antiques and collectibles, prepackaged gourmet foods and confections, tableware and fi ne jewelry. For further information: Mike Dean, President, Western Exhibitors, LLC, 2818 Greenwich St., San Francisco, CA 94123. Telephone: 800-346-1212, 415-346-6666; Fax: 415-346-4965; Email:
showinfo@weshows.com; Website: www.
weshows.com.
OCT 19-22, Great American Gem Show “Inter-
Gem” WestWorld of Scottsdale - Scottsdale, AZ 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 informa- tion: 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 20-22, Gulf Coast Gift & Resort Show
Edgewater Beach & Golf Resort - Panama City, FL 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 retailers from the Florida Panhandle and surround- ing 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 22-24, Midwest Market Days Chicago
Regent Showroom, 8999 Palmer St. - River Grove, IL The Midwest Market Days trade show is conveniently located in the Midwest only 10 minutes from Chicago’s O’Hare International Airport. Buyers from independent retailers, mass merchants and
wholesale distributors enjoy the concise, comfortable, casual buying atmosphere. View thousands of closeout and direct import general merchandise items across a wide variety of product categories. Spend more time with vendors buying and viewing product rather than walk- ing endlessly, in a huge convention center. We provide complimentary breakfast and buffet lunch to all buyers and shuttle transportation to other participating showroom locations just minutes away. For further information: Joanna Kastle, Trade Show Manager, Regent Products Corp., 8999 Palmer St., River Grove, IL 60171. Telephone: 916-376- 9437; Fax: 916-376-9471; Email:
jkastle@midwestmarketdays.com; Website:
www.midwestmarketdays.com.
OCT 23-24, Gem, Jewelry & Lapidary Trade
Show Asheville Civic Center - Asheville, NC 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 24-24, Market Square’s Buyers Cash &
Carry Greater Philadelphia Expo Center - Oaks, PA Featuring companies with the very best in new trends and unique one-of-a-kind fi nds while still offering the convenience of immediate delivery without the expensive shipping costs. For further informa- tion: Kathy Goodrich, Market Square Traditional Wholesale Shows, Inc., P.O. Box 899, Mechanicsburg, PA 17055. Telephone: 717-796- 2377; Fax: 717-796-2384; Email:
mktsqr@epix.net; Website: www.
marketsquareshows.com.
OCT 25-28, Dallas Apparel & Accessories
Dallas Market Center - Dallas, TX A showcase for some 14,000 lines of women’s and children’s apparel and accessories. For further information: Ashley Banks, Dallas Mar- ket Center, 2100 Stemmons Freeway, Dallas, TX 75207. Telephone: 214-655-6183, 800-325-6587; Fax: 214-655-6105; Email: info@
dmcmail.com; Website:
www.dallasmarketcenter.com.
OCT 25-28, TransWorld’s Jewelry, Fashion &
Accessories (JF&A) Donald E. Stephens Convention Center - Rosemont, IL Show features all types of jewelry including gold, platinum, silver, diamonds and gemstones. Fashion including sportswear, furs, leather apparel 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 Exhibits, 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.
OCT 26-28, Gem, Jewelry & Lapidary Trade
Show Osceola Heritage Park - Orlando, FL 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 26-28, Great American Gem Show “Inter-
Gem” Reliant Arena at Reliant Park - Houston, TX 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 informa- tion: 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 27-30, Ocean City Resort Gift Expo
Roland Powell Convention Center - Ocean City, MD Gift & Resort Merchandise Show. For further information: Marjorie Richardson, Show Manager, Urban Expositions, 1690 Roberts Blvd., Suite 111, Kennesaw, GA 30144. Telephone: 678-370-0342; Fax: 678-285-7469; Email:
mrichardson@urban-expo.com; Website: www.
oceancitygiftshow.com.
OCT 28-30, Northstar Fashion Exhibitors
Hyatt Regency - 1300 Nicollet Mall - Minneapolis, MN Manufacturer’s reps in the men’s, women’s and children’s apparel fi eld and related accessories will be on hand to display their lines and take orders. For further information: Debbie Higgins, Northstar Fashion Exhibitors, 3001 Hyatt Merchandise Mart, 1300 Nicollet Mall, Min- neapolis, MN 55403. Telephone: 800-272-6972, 612-333-5219; Fax: 612-333-5226; Email:
northstarfashion@aol.com; Website: www.
northstarfashion.com.
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