07182014 LV Market Parties

Feizy Rugs will entertain Las Vegas market attendees with a nightly happy hour from 4 p.m. to 7 p.m., and will offer customers incentives for qualifying orders placed during market.

Feizy Rugs
C-399
www.feizy.com  

Feizy Rugs will host an Arabian nights-themed party from 3 p.m. to 7 p.m. The event will include henna tattoo artists, a belly dancer, themed cocktails and hors d’oeuvres.  
 

WORLD MARKET CENTER
SEMINARS AND EVENTS: 

Sunday, July 27

9 a.m. to 9:45 a.m.
Building C, LVDC Seminar Room, C-174

First Time Buyer Orientation

10 a.m. to 11 a.m.
Building B, 16^th Floor, WorldView Ballroom

FIRST LOOK: Home Furnishings

Presented by: Ron Woodson and Jaime Rummerfield, Woodson & Rummerfield’s House of Design and Julie Smith Vincenti, Nine Muses Media

Design duo Woodson and Rummerfield will share with home editor Vincenti about Summer Market’s best new products in furniture, area rugs, lighting, textiles plus share trend insights for the year ahead. (0.1 CEU)

11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.
Building C, LVDC Seminar Room, C-174

Should You Open an Online Storefront, Sponsored by Surya

Presented by: Suzy Teele, SnapRetail

This session will outline the key issues to consider from a technology, business, marketing and sales perspective. (0.1 CEU)

1 p.m. to 2 p.m.
Building B, 16^th Floor, WorldView Ballroom

Future of Technology and Innovation and Its Impact on the Retail Industry

Presented by: Michael Tchong, Social Revolution

Attendees will learn the trends impacting retailing—from millennials to design to brand innovation.

3 p.m. to 4 p.m.
Building B, 16^th Floor, WorldView Ballroom

The Big Picture: Marketing your store to get the most from the biggest shopping days of the year

Presented by: Becky Tyre, Gift Shop magazine

Explore vital retail marketing and merchandising ideas to maximize store traffic and increase sales for the final few months of the year. (0.1 CEU)

Monday, July 28

Up on 10 Gala Charity
C-1052

Las Vegas Market will host its 4^th annual gala charity event benefiting Gift for Life.  This year’s “Las Vegas experience” silent auction will feature a variety of Vegas-themed items that can be redeemed during the Winter 2015 Market. Items will include hotel stays; restaurant vouchers; VIP services at top nightclubs; a helicopter ride over the Grand Canyon; tickets on the High Roller, the new Las Vegas observation wheel; horseback riding or rock climbing lessons in Red Rock Canyon; spa packages and many more. Tickets for the benefit cost $25. To purchase online, click here or tickets may be purchased at specially-designated kiosks onsite during Las Vegas Market.

9 a.m. to 9:15 a.m.
Building C, LVDC Seminar Room, C174

First Time Buyer Orientation

10 a.m. to 11 a.m.
Building B, 16^th Floor, WorldView Ballroom

FIRST LOOK: Tabletop & Gifts

Presented by: Joy Cho, Oh Joy! and Julie Smith Vincenti, Nine Muses Media

This program will highlight the best-of-show in giftware, tabletop, textiles, and decorative objects. Vincenti will be joined by designer, author and lifestyle blogger, Joy Cho of Oh Joy!, to dish on the season’s best new home décor and gift products at Las Vegas Market as well as forecast what’s on-trend for the year ahead.

11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.
Building C, LVDC Seminar Room, C-174

Be an “Undercover Boss”: Clues to create a team of super heroes, Sponsored by Surya

Presented by: Anne Obarski, Merchandise Concepts

Learn “why” employees quit leaders—not companies. (0.1 CEU)

1 p.m. to 2 p.m.
Building B, 16^th Floor, WorldView Ballroom

Sherwin-Williams 2015 Colormix Color Forecast

Presented by: Laurie E. Clark, The Sherwin Williams Company

Clark will discuss the wide spectrum of hues during the Sherwin-Williams 2015 Colormix color forecast. (0.1 CEU)

3 p.m. to 4:30 p.m.
Building B, 16^th Floor, WorldView Ballroom

Behind the Design of “American Dream Builders”

Moderated by celebrity designer and show host Monica Pedersen

Presented by show winner Lukas Machnik, joined by contestants Dann Foley, Erinn Valencich and Nancy Hadley

Go behind the scenes of NBC’s reality series, “American Dream Builders” with winner Lukas Machnik and fellow contestants, Dann Foley, Erinn Valencich, and Nancy Hadley, and celebrity host Monica Pedersen. Panel will discuss breaking into TV and maintaining creativity under the spotlight.

Tuesday, July 29

10 a.m to 11:30 a.m.
Building B, 16^th Floor, WorldView Ballroom

Ahead of the Curve

Moderated by Susanna Salk

Presented by: Thom Filicia, Michelle Naussbaumer, and Timothy Corrigan

These all-star designers will scour Las Vegas Market to share their best finds during a live panel discussion, plus their take on trends in the year ahead. A meet and greet with panelists and book signing will follow. (0.2 CEU)

10 a.m. to 2 p.m.

Museum Store Association: Retail Boot Camp

Presented by: Joan Doyle, Doyle + Associates

Created for retailers from museum institutions, zoos, aquariums, hospital gift shops, specialty independent gift and lifestyle stores, Boot Camp will inspire attendees and focus on operating a successful store, including industry best practices. Register at www.museumstoreassociation.org.

11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.
Building C, LVDC Seminar Room, C-174

Enduring Loyalty - Providing Service that Builds Customers for Life & Drives Sales Long Term, Sponsored by Surya

Presented by: Louis Roden, Inspire Consulting Group

How to build a deep, lasting service culture with your team and how your team brings that culture to life with your customers will be shared at this must-attend panel for business owners.

11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m.
Safavieh’s showroom A-101
www.safavieh.com

Meet & Greet and Book Signing with Thom Filicia, Timothy Corrigan and Susanna Salk

Meet the 2014 Ahead of the Curve designers following their presentation. Guests will enjoy lunch and conversation, along with book signings by Thom Filicia, Timothy Corrigan and Susanna Salk.

3 p.m. to 4 p.m.
Building C, LVDC Seminar Room, C-174

Anatomy of Antiques: An Insider’s Guide to Trends in Vintage & Antiques, Sourcing Secrets Locally and Abroad, and Must-Knows of Style

Presented by: Toma Clark Haines, The Antiques Diva & Co European Tours

Attendees will get a crash course in the latest antique trends in Europe, what designers and dealers are sourcing abroad, forecast what's on the horizon, plus a cheat sheet on style guidelines. (0.1 CEU)

Wednesday, July 30

10 a.m. to 11 a.m.
Building C, LVDC Seminar Room, C-174

Driving Sales with the Secrets of Social Sharing, Sponsored by Surya

Presented by: Suzy Teele, SnapRetail

Learn the secrets of social sharing to expand a customer base. (0.1 CEU)

11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.
Building C, LVDC Seminar Room, C-174

Contagious Service! 6 Steps to Training Retail Superstars, Sponsored by Surya

Presented by: Anne Obarski, Merchandise Concepts

Discover who your target customer really is and creating a sales team of stars.

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