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DALLAS MARKET J UNE 2012HomeAccentsToday.com
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Aidan Gray, Classic Concepts open new showrooms
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THE DALLAS MARKET CENTER will offer attendees of the Dallas International Lighting Market the opportunity to learn from technology experts at its new Tech-Know Spot.
Located in Loft 3 at the Trade Mart, 3rd floor, on Thursday and Friday from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., Tech-Know Spot will include experts from Constant Contact, Point-Burst, ReachLocal, Splash Media, XOLights, and digital marketing consultant John Arnold, all of whom will be available for 20-minute, per-sonalized consultations on subjects such as social media management, digital marketing, website optimiza-
tion, in-store tools, and more. Group seminars will also be held.
Tech-Know Spot is a more than 2,100-sq.-ft. high-tech lounge area with modern features consisting of several pods with individual worksta-tions for private consultations and group sessions.
The group seminar schedule is as follows:
“Marketing Locally on the Internet” presented by John Arnold on Thursday at 10 a.m. in Loft 3, TM 3rd floor;
“Three Keys of Email Market-ing” presented by Constant Contact on Thursday at 2 p.m. in Loft 3, TM
3rd floor; “Monetize Your Facebook
Page” presented by John Arnold on Friday at 10 a.m. in Loft 3, TM 3rd floor.
Attendees are encouraged to book one-on-one appointments online at www.bookedin.net/mcmc or visit Tech-Know Spot during market to schedule sessions with the experts of their choice.
To celebrate the launch, 20 iPads will be given away to buyers during market — one each hour during the Tech-Know Spot event, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. To enter, submit the entry form at the registration to Tech-Know Spot.
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Lighting showrooms look ahead
The lighting category overall and the lighting showroom channel in particular have suffered mightily in the wake of the economic downturn and the crash of the housing market. But, surviving showrooms continue to look ahead to a brighter future and are already showing signs of regrowth. Turn to page 36 for more.
Tech-Know Spot debuts during lighting show
AIDAN GRAY AND Classic Con-cepts are unveiling new showrooms here this week.
Aidan Gray, manufacturer of home décor, furniture and lighting, opens its first corporate showroom in World Trade Center 5-523, a more than 3,100-sq.-ft. space.
“We feel like we are coming back to our roots, since we launched nine years ago in a temporary booth in Dallas,” said Derrick Ricketts,
national sales manager, Aidan Gray. “Our new flagship corporate show-room will bring together all the best of Aidan Gray in the strongest presentation nationwide, allowing our retailers a better understanding of what the Aidan Gray lifestyle is all about.”
Classic Concepts is opening a 9,000-sq.-ft. showroom this week in World Trade Center 5-530.
Classic Concepts manufacturers
and distributes reclaimed and eco-friendly solid wood furniture, decora-tive pillows, bedding and rugs.
“Expanding to Dallas Market Center is a logical next step for our company,” said David Moses, president, Classic Concepts. “Our sales continue to grow in our other markets and we feel this is a perfect time to open this showroom and are excited about introducing our great products to Dallas.”
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HOMEACCENTSTODAY.COM JUNE 2012 DALLAS MARKET
Dallas Market Seminars and EventsJune 20-26, 2012
DAILY
9 a.m. – Market Orientation Tour. Meet at WTC 156A for a tour of the Dal-las Market Center and orientation on Mar-ket services guided by a DMC representa-tive. New Business Room, 156A WTC
WEDNESDAY, JUNE 20
9:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m. — InStore LIVE! and Kizer & Bender present: A “Retail Adventures in the REAL World” Boot Camp. Presented by Rich Kizer and Georganne Bender. This day long Boot Camp will show you how to differentiate your store from your competi-tion, build a buzz about town, and thrill your customers all at the same time. Semi-nar Suite WTC 554
THURSDAY, JUNE 21
8:15-9 a.m. — A Perfect Match: Integrating Social Media & Email Marketing to Increase Foot Traffic. Find out how to catch casual browsers’ eyes and make the connection that could lead to you gaining a lifelong customer. Presented by Crystal Vilkaitis, Snapretail. Onecoast Café WTC 2 9–10 a.m. — The Art & Science of Shopping: Help Your Product Sell Itself. Presented by Rich Kizer and Geor-ganne Bender. Learn about the most popu-lar, productive store layouts, how to choose interior colors and décor elements, how to choose exterior signing; key elements of in-store lighting; how to properly identify your store’s decompression zone; how to use speed bump displays, strike zone mer-chandising, power walls, and merchandise outposts; where to place your checkout counter and how to use cross-merchandis-ing, vertical merchandising, color ribboning and more. Seminar Suite WTC 554
10-11 a.m. — Walking Show & Tell: Small Gifts Guaranteed to Sell (& Sell Again!). Join expert Rawlins Gilliland as he shows you specific items and lines in the Trade Mart that assure margin-building and re-orders. Front Escalators TM 1
10:30 a.m.-2:30 p.m. — Consulta-tions: Troubleshooting with Kizer & Bender. Bring your display challenges, pho-tos, and/or blueprint of your store for a free one-on-one customer designer store consulta-tion with Rich Kizer and Georgeanne Bender. To make a 20-minute appointment, call 214-583-8792 or e-mail [email protected] Seminar Suite WTC 554
Noon-1 p.m. — Getting Ready for the Rebound. Presented by Mary Liz Curtin. A veteran retailer, Curtin will share tips for better buying to raise margins, effective merchandising and lowering your costs, essential information whether your store weathered the storm or you are a new merchant just setting sail. Box lunches available for $5. Seminar Suite WTC 554
3-4 p.m. — Walking Show & Tell: Decorative Items That Make Smart Gifts. Presented by Rawlins Gilliland. Retail expert Gilliland has scouted all the home accent and gift sources in the World Trade Center to prepare for this tour. Meet by the fountain, WTC 1, Hall of Nations
FRIDAY, JUNE 22
8-9:30 a.m. — How to Sell and Design a Low-Voltage and LED Landscape Lighting System. Present-ed by Joe Rey-Barreau, AIA, IES. Seminar counts for 1.5 CLC hours, and costs $20. ALA Suite WTC 345, World Trade Center 10th Floor
8:15-9 a.m. — What the (bleep) do I Say on Facebook? Presented by Crys-tal Vilkaitis, SnapRetail. In this webinar, you’ll learn what content to post and the best time to post it in order to get the most engagement on your page. Also, time-sav-ing tips to fit Facebook management in your busy schedule. Onecoast Café WTC 2
9:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. — Consulta-tions: Troubleshooting with Mary Liz Curtin. Curtin can offer advice on marketing, merchandising, store promo-tions, branding, store finances or other issues of concern. Advanced appointments required for these 20-minute consulta-tions. Call 214-583-8792 or email [email protected]. Seminar Suite WTC 554
10-11 a.m. — Walking Show & Tell: Here Today/Sold Tomorrow. Join Rawlins Gilliland as he showcases excit-ing lines and items in the exclusive Home & Hill Country FINDS area on the 6th floor of the World Trade Center. Meet at 6th Floor Escalators near FINDS. FINDS WTC 6
Noon-1 p.m. — Creating Magical Events with Flair to Spare with Todd Fiscus. Presented by Todd Fiscus, Todd Events. Go behind the scenes as Fis-cus explains the challenges and triumphs in this pictorial review of his portfolio of posh parties produced for a client roster that includes Christian Louboutin, The Dal-las Cowboys, Audi, Neiman Marcus and many others. Seasons Gallery, International Trade Plaza, Seminar Suite WTC 554
2-3 p.m. — 2012 Great Display
Challenge. Sponsored by Smart Retailer Magazine and Dallas Market Center. Three audience members will be paired with a pro-fessional designer to create an on-the-spot display in this fun and exciting challenge. Those participating in the challenge receive free merchandise, and the winner receives an additional $1,200 toward more mer-chandise. World Trade Center, Atrium 12th Floor
4-5:30 p.m. — What’s Hot and What’s Not - Lighting Design Styles and Trends. Presented by Joe Rey-Barreau, AIA, IES. Seminar completion receives 1.5 CLC hours credit and costs $20. ALA Suite WTC 345
5-5:30 p.m. — 30-Minute Color Trend Report. Presented by J Schwanke, AIFD, PFCI, AAF. Join Color Expert J Schwanke for an afternoon snack and a quick overview of color trends. 1F423 Plaza
SATURDAY, JUNE 23
8-9:30 a.m. — How to Expand Your Sales in Non-Residential Lighting Markets. Presented by Joe Rey-Barreau, AIA, IES. Seminar completion receives 1.5 CLC hours credit and costs $20. ALA Suite WTC 345
8:15-9 a.m. — Selling Online: 6 Tips for Getting Started. Presented by Ted Teele, CEO of SnapRetail. Less than half of retailers have a social commerce strategy. This seminar will review the pros and cons of various social and ecommerce options and review best practices for selling successfully online. Onecoast Café WTC 2
9-9:30 a.m. — Digital Workshop Seminar: 5 Ways to Make Your Store Marketing More Pinteresting. Presented by Crystal Vilkaitis, SnapRetail. Pinterest is a fun way to organize ideas and products you find interesting, but did you know it’s also a great way to drive traffic to your website and show customers your store’s personality? Learn easy ways to profit from Pinterest and engage your customers in a fun and social new way. Expo Area WTC 1
10-10:30 a.m. — Digital Workshop Seminar: Social Media Fundamen-tals. Presented by Mark Roos, Splash Media. Learn ways to demystify, simplify and justify your online time and how to leverage social media marketing through platforms like Facebook Twitter, LinkedIn to build more brand awareness. Expo Area WTC 1
11-11:30 a.m. — Digital Workshop Seminar: How Effective is Your Social Media Marketing? Presented by Mark Roos, Splash Media. Learn how to monitor and engage with customers, promote your brand’s positive story and
build a community of evangelists to spread the word about your product, service or brand. Splash Media will explain how you should be using social media marketing effectively and provide you with a full array of ways to analyze the power of your social networking. Expo Area WTC 1
11 a.m.-Noon — Tour: J’s Top Ten Picks for Home Décor. Presented by J Schwanke AIFD, PFCI, AAF. Join J Schwanke on his tour of the trendiest home décor merchandise in the International Trade Plaza. 1F423 Plaza
Noon-12:30 p.m. — Digital Work-shop Seminar: The Three Keys of Email Marketing. Presented by Tarsha Polk, small business marketing coach, Con-stant Contact. Reaching customers directly via email is one of the most powerful marketing tools available. Learn the most important skills for email marketing in this informative session. Expo Area WTC 1
Noon-1 p.m. — Seminar Taking Displays from Dull to Dazzling. Pre-sented by Susan Wagner, editor of Smart Retailing. A good display is an important selling tool for any retailer. Learn the tricks and added elements that turn displays into selling superstars. $5 box lunch available. Seasons Gallery, International Trade Plaza
Noon-1:30 p.m. — How to Design a Lighting Plan for a Dining Room or Foyer. Presented by Joe Rey-Barreau, AIA, IES. Seminar completion receives 1.5 CLC hours credit and costs $20. ALA Suite WTC 345
1-1:30 p.m. — Digital Workshop Seminar: Making Your Website More Competitive. Presented by Ryan Plesko, Extra Sauce. Get a guided tour of some of the best retail sites and learn sev-eral tricks and tools to make your website more competitive. Expo Area WTC 1
3 p.m. — The Next Big Thing Win-ner Announcement. See the three final-ists of the “The Next Big Thing” product search contest in FINDS. These contestants were selected from a worldwide search of entrepreneurs, product developers and inventors who presented the most innova-tive products. The winner will win a prize package worth more than $12,500 includ-ing a $2,500 cash prize, exhibit space at the January 2013 Dallas Total Home & Gift Market, a profile in one of Dallas Market Center’s custom publications, consultations from leading industry experts regarding branding, public relations, visual mer-chandising and more. World Trade Center Atrium 12th Floor
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From the vision of Robert Jones comes Sage & Co.—a new brand that will excite you and inspire you.
See Spring introductions at our Dallas & Atlanta showrooms,or visit www.sagefgh.com to find the Sage & Co. rep nearest you.
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