California Gift Show® Spotlights New Trends For 2006 Market
WHITE PLAINS, NY, July 13, 2006. Exciting new industry trends will emerge at the California Gift Show® this summer, representing ethnic, spirituality, well-being and tropical themes, among others. New products from all price points will be seen throughout each of the Show's 11 divisions. In total, the Show will feature 1,400 exhibitors and attract some 30,000 attendees, July 28-31, 2006, at the Los Angeles Convention Center.
"The California Gift Show® continues to be an ideal venue for companies to make their industry debut and launch new products," said Aubin Wilson show director. "Buyers will find inspiration in the variety of new lines being introduced this summer."
Ethnic Products
Our planet is getting smaller - not bigger. International trade, travel and the digital age have made it easier to explore our neighbor's amazing ethno-centric creations. A sample of companies introducing products from around the globe includes:
ANTZ Imports (World Style) - high quality ceramics, apparel, accessories and home decor
Dunitz & Company (Fashion Accessories and World Style) - hand-beaded jewelry of Czech glass and Japanese Miyuki beads
Indika (World Style) - handmade and fairly traded gifts and furnishings from India
Leakey Collection-Zulugrass (World Style) - unique and versatile grass and glass beads strung on elastic
Mbare, Ltd. (World Style) - contemporary art, sculpture for the home and garden; tableware from Southern Africa
Spirituality and Well-Being
Participants will discover that 2006 is the year of detox, healthy aging and day spas. The following exhibitors will present new products that will help consumers take stress of out of their daily lives and create an at home sanctuary:
Hay House Lifestyles (Spiritual and Wellbeing - Gifts, Etc.) - books, tarot, angel and meditation card decks, jewelry, stationery, candles and CDs that nourish body, mind and spirit
K. Hall (LA Contemporary) - room diffusers made with only the highest quality essential oils
Lollia (EX•TRACTS®) - candles and candle accessories
Royal Palm Botanicals (EX•TRACTS®) - handcrafted tropical-scented gifts, pillows, sachets, skin care and spa therapy
Plank (LA Contemporary) - sophisticated line of beautifully designed yoga mats and totes
Island Fever Goes Mainland
Whether it's large floral prints, bright colors or tiki-themed products, a variety of tropical-themed merchandise will be represented in full force at the upcoming California Gift Show®. The Show's diverse selection, contained mainly in the Resort, Souvenir & Licensing division, will appeal to a wide range of retailers - from specialty boutiques to franchise stores. A sample of companies featuring tropical-themed merchandise includes:
Aloha Marketing (Gifts, Etc.) - Hawaiian and sports related products
Bangkok Imports (LA Contemporary) - Asian inspired home decor
Blue Gem Sunglasses, Inc. (Resort, Souvenir and Licensing) - fashion sunglasses
K C Hawaii LTD (Resort, Souvenir & Licensing) - Dashboard Hula Girls, tiki, surf Rugs and home decor
Islander Gifts (Gifts, Etc.) - unique island inspired products
Wearables
Wearables represent a wide array of merchandise, from accessories to clothing, that can be worn in some way, shape or form. New products range from stylish head bands and super-sized carry-alls to nature-inspired jewelry. Key exhibitors in this category include:
1928 Jewelry Co. (Fashion Accessories) - distinctive jewelry
Caserta Italia (Fashion Accessories) - luxury leather jewelry, iPod® and PDA cases, handbags and pet accessories
Heather Lecy - jewels by hand (Handmade®) - handcrafted jewelry inspired by ancient cultures
Solid Silver, Inc. (Fashion Accessories) - handcrafted sterling silver jewelry with natural stones, pearls and crystals
The Finest Accessories, Inc. (Fashion Accessories) - a collection of exquisite hair ornaments
As an added benefit, new products and trends featured at the Show will be highlighted in an "aList" product display, located in the West Hall Lobby of the Convention Center. Here retailers will have a chance to win buying incentives that can be redeemed onsite.
The 142nd semi-annual California Gift Show® will run Friday, July 28 through Monday, July 31, 2006, at the Los Angeles Convention Center, and will attract 31,000 attendees. The Show will feature 1,400 exhibitors in 11 divisions: At Home, Boutique, EX.TRACTS®, Fashion Accessories, Gifts, Etc., Handmade®, Jewelry (Cash & Carry), LA Contemporary, Resort, Souvenir & Licensing, Stationery & More, and World Style and five special focus areas: Beaders' Gallery; Holiday; Floral and Baskets; Just Kidstuff®; Specialty Foods and Confections and Spiritual and Wellbeing.
The California Gift Show® features SOURCES® LA, a tradeshow that connects North American wholesalers, importers, buying agents, volume retailers and product designers with non-US based manufacturers and exporters.
The California Gift Show® is managed by George Little Management, LLC (GLM®) on behalf of dmg world media. For exhibitor information, contact Aubin Wilson, show director, 888 S. Figueroa Street, Suite 600, Los Angeles, CA 90017. Telephone 213-430-2310. Fax 213-362-5660. E-mail: aubin_wilson@glmshows.com. For attendee information, contact GLM's Customer Service Department at 800-272-SHOW. Additional information and registration is available online at www.californiagiftshow.com. |
