HOME TEXTILES MARKET WEEK January 2009 New York International Gift Fair
SEMINAR, EVENT & PROMOTION SCHEDULE
For attendee information, event registration and tickets, contact GLM’s Customer Relations Department at 1-800-272-SHOW (7469), or
(603) 665-7524, or visit www.nyhometextilesmarketweek.com.
Friday, January 23
Exhibits open at 7 West
International Buyer Appreciation Days
Showroom specials and pre-show tours for international buyers.
Complimentary Buyers’ Lunch
12:00 - 2:00 PM
7 West 34th Street
Saturday, January 24
Exhibits open at 7 West
International Buyer Appreciation Days
7 West 34th Street
Showroom specials and pre-show tours for international buyers.
Soft Home @ 7 W
7 West 34th Street
A full day of in-suite events focusing on the softer side of life, with special product launches, receptions and personal appearances at CMC (Suite 624), Tozai Home (Suite 2), and Gallery On Six (Suite 604).
Complimentary Buyers’ Lunch
12:00 - 2:00 PM
7 West 34th Street
One of a Kind Meet the Artists Morning Coffee Kickoff
10:00 AM
11th Floor Market Suites, 7 West 34th Street
In honor of the opening of the One of a Kind Wholesale, visitors can meet the One of a Kind artists, artisans and designers showcasing their unique products.
NY Market On The Town: Museum of Art & Design (MAD)
4:00 - 6:00 PM
2 Columbus Circle
Market Week participants are invited to visit the museum in its new location, compliments of NYIGF, 7 West New York, 41 Madison and 230 Fifth Avenue. In addition to this evening gathering, MAD admission is free for all buyers and suppliers throughout Home Textiles Market Week.
Saturday Night at 7 W
5:00 - 7:00 PM
7 West 34th Street
Buyers can enjoy beer, wine and snacks throughout the building while taking advantage of additional shopping hours.
One of a Kind Opening Night Party
5:00 - 7:00 PM
11th Floor Market Suites, 7 West 34th Street
Social event celebrating the opening of One of a Kind Wholesale, with refreshments and hors d’oeuvres.
Sunday, January 25
Exhibits open at 7 West, NYIGF (Javits Center and Piers 90, 92 & 94) and 230 Fifth Avenue
One of a Kind Bloody Mary Brunch
11:00 AM - 1:00 PM
11th Floor Market Suites, 7 West 34th Street
Bloody Marys and breakfast fare will be available as buyers shop One of a Kind Wholesale.
Home Trends: What’s Now? What’s Next?
12:00 - 1:30 PM
Javits Center, 1A02-03
HomeWorld Business Editor-in-Chief Peter Giannetti and executives of Design Research Reports will lead in-depth exploration of research findings and future projections from the HomeWorld Monitor, a new empirical and quantifiable trend reporting and forecasting study for the home goods and housewares markets. Exclusive research provides key insights into home trends – from colors, materials and styles, to patterns, product forms and pricing. Speakers include Janine Finkle, VP of Market Intelligence at Design Research and Gwen Toma, of Gwen Toma Home Holiday. Tickets are $20 in advance and $25 onsite.
Retailer to Retailer: How to Thrive in a Changing Economy, sponsored by Gift & Home Trade Association
3:00 - 4:30 PM
Javits Center, 1A02-03
Veteran retailers - all members of the GH&TA Retail Advisory Board - will offer sharp insights on the state of retailing today, as well as suggestions for ways for retailers to survive and thrive despite challenging economic conditions. Tickets are $20 in advance and $25 onsite.
Gift For Life Stakes Are High Casino
6:00 - 10:00 PM
La.Venue at Terminal Stores in West Chelsea, 608 West 28th Street
Market participants are invited to Gift For Life’s Stakes are High Casino event for gambling, food, drink, music and dancing. An array of prizes, from trinkets to trips, will be awarded. All proceeds benefit DIFFA (Design Industries Foundation Fighting AIDS) one of the largest funders of HIV/AIDS service and education programs in the U.S., and Gift For Life’s sole charity partner. Tickets are $150, with sponsorships available from $500 through $25,000. For details, contact Julia Dexter at jdexter@diffa.org, or (212) 727-3100.
Monday, January 26
Exhibits open at 7 West, NYIGF (Javits Center and Piers 90, 92 & 94) and 230 Fifth Avenue
Home for the Holidays @ 7 W
7 West 34th Street
Displays of holiday and every day décor & entertainment, featuring launches, special appearances and receptions are scheduled in the following suites: D. King Irwin (Suite739), Vance Kitira International (Suite 813), RAZ Imports (Suite 1015), Barreveld/DK Living (Suite 507) and Kurt S. Adler, Inc. (Suite C100) .
Color Pulse 2010, sponsored by IFDA
9:00 - 10:30 AM, with continental breakfast and networking starting at 8:30 AM
Javits Center, 1A02-03
The International Furnishings & Design Association (IFDA) will provide a panoramic view of color direction. Doty Horn, director of color and design, will present Benjamin Moore’s Color Pulse 2010, “Authenticity,” offering a peek at trends ahead and corresponding color palettes. Design & Décor and Home Fashion Forecast editorial director, Julie M. Smith, will present a power point on how color trends are being used in interiors.
Tickets are $25 for IFDA members or $40 for non-members. For information, visit www.ifda.com, or to register, call 212-686-6020, or email ifdanyny@verizon.net.
Complimentary Breakfast & Beverages
9:00 - 11:30 AM
230 Fifth Avenue’s Antique Café at rear lobby
Free Spa Massage at 230 Fifth Avenue
10:00 AM - 2:00 PM
230 Fifth Avenue rear lobby
Massages are compliments of 230 Fifth Avenue and are provided by Galaxy Day Spa & Nails with a massage coupon. Coupon are available at front lobby registration desk by dropping off a business card.
Complimentary Afternoon Snacks & Beverages
12:00 - 5:00 PM
230 Fifth Avenue’s Antique Café at rear lobby
It’s Easy Being, Building, Buying & Selling Green
12:00 - 1:30 PM
Javits Center, 1A02-03
This lively one-on-one interview with a leading environmentalist and Susan Szenasy, editor-in-chief of Metropolis Magazine, explores how passion for great green projects and products guides commitment to environmental issues and opportunities. With detailed how-to information, the session will demonstrate exactly why and how anyone and everyone can make the commitment to go green. Tickets are $20 in advance and $25 onsite.
Retail Strategies: Using Public Relations to Build Your Business
3:00 - 4:00 PM
Javits Center, 1A02-03
Leading trade editors - Jenny Heinzen York, editor in chief of Home Accents Today, and Caroline Kennedy, editor in chief of Gifts & Decorative Accessories - and a panel of PR-savvy retailers will share their secrets for getting maximum coverage in the press. Tickets are $20 in advance and $25 onsite.
Mardi Gras at 7 W
5:00 - 8:00 PM
7 West 34th Street
Guests will be treated to New Orleans jazz in the lobby with festive cocktails and hors d’oeuvres served throughout the building. Attendees will also be able to enter a contest to win a Mardi Gras vacation for two, retailing for $2,500.
Tuesday, January 27
Exhibits open at 7 West, NYIGF (Javits Center and Piers 90, 92 & 94) and 230 Fifth Avenue
The Color of Money… Adopting Green Business Practices for Higher Profits
8:30 - 10:00 AM
Javits Center, 1A02-03
Mark McMenamin, senior editor of Interior Design, will explore business practices - from production processes through consumer marketing strategies - that can help businesses compete and succeed in today’s green marketplace. A panel of global environmental business leaders will discuss clear communication and positioning methods and explore sustainable purchasing and business practices. Tickets are $20 in advance and $25 onsite.
Complimentary Breakfast & Beverages
9:00 - 11:30 AM
230 Fifth Avenue’s Antique Café at rear lobby
Free Spa Massage at 230 Fifth Avenue
10:00 AM - 2:00 PM
230 Fifth Avenue rear lobby
Massages are compliments of 230 Fifth Avenue and are provided by Galaxy Day Spa & Nails with a massage coupon. Obtain a massage coupon at front lobby registration desk by dropping off a business card.
Complimentary Buyers’ Lunc
12:00 - 2:00 PM
7 West 34th Street
Complimentary Afternoon Snacks & Beverages
12:00 - 5:00 PM
230 Fifth Avenue’s Antique Café at rear lobby
Get Real…Green Verification and Certification
12:00 - 1:30 PM
Javits Center, 1A02-03
This informative seminar will help retailers make successful choices and avoid the frauds by teaching how to distinguish “green” from “greenwash.” The discussion, led by Patricia Norins, publisher of Green Retailer and Gift Shop magazines, will cover market research, as well as environmental certification standards. Tickets are $20 in advance and $25 onsite.
New York Home Textiles Market Week Best New Products Awards Announced
3:00 PM
Javits Center
Select exhibitors will be recognized for excellence in five categories - Bath, Bed, Dining, Home Accessories and Home Apparel - along with one overall “Best of Market” distinction. Winners and finalists are selected by a panel of editors based on innovative design, product solution, aesthetic appeal, creativity and new material or technology.
A Night on Broadway, featuring BILLY ELLIOT
7:00 - 9:50 PM
Imperial Theatre, 249 West 45th Street
All market participants are invited to a specially-priced performance of Billy Elliot, a funny, heart-warming celebration of one young boy’s dream in a gripping tale of triumph over adversity. This powerful new Elton John-scored musical is the story of a boy who discovers he has a special talent for dance, while the boys all around him are more interested in boxing. Tickets, normally priced at $114, are just $85 for NY Market participants, with the difference being absorbed by NYIGF.
Wednesday, January 28
Exhibits open at 7 West, NYIGF (Javits Center and Piers 90, 92 & 94) and 230 Fifth Avenue
Complimentary Breakfast & Beverages
9:00 - 11:30 AM
230 Fifth Avenue’s Antique Café at rear lobby
Complimentary Afternoon Snacks & Beverages
12:00 - 5:00 PM
230 Fifth Avenue’s Antique Café at rear lobby
Complimentary Buyers’ Lunch
12:00 - 2:00 PM
7 West 34th Street
Thursday, January 29
Exhibits open at 7 West, NYIGF (Javits Center and Piers 90, 92 & 94) and 230 Fifth Avenue
No programming on Thursday, January 29
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