MARKET CALENDAR
WOMEN’S AND CHILDREN’S APPAREL AND ACCESSORIES MARKET
Jan. 18 to 22 — International Apparel Mart
DAILY EVENTS
Thursday to Monday
8 a.m. to 5 p.m. — Dallas buyer lounge. Fourth floor, front lobby.
8 a.m. to 5 p.m. — Buyers services resource center, West atrium.
9 a.m. — New buyer orientation. Fourth floor, buyer lounge.
9 a.m. to 6 p.m. — International buyer lounge. Spanish-speaking buyers welcome. Third floor, front lobby.
Thursday to Sunday
4 to 6 p.m. — Revive on Five happy hour. Fifth Floor, front lobby. Cash bar.
THURSDAY, JAN. 18
4 to 6 p.m. — Seminar: How store operations can effect your bottom line. This program will identify potential problems and help you avoid costly mistakes. Cost: $10, includes light dinner. Reservations suggested. Independence Room.
FRIDAY, JAN. 19
8:30 a.m. — Seminar: Summer 1996 overview. Leon Hall presents fashions for summer and provides important trend information. Second floor, front lobby.
Noon — Seminar: Creating and keeping the customer. Retail consultant Jeannie Winkle discusses the different types of customers and how you and your sales staff can be better equipped to serve them and keep them coming back. Cost $5, includes coffee and pastries. Room 5A57.
Noon — Seminar: Children’s wear display tips for optimum exposure. Learn creative and cost effective ways to improve children’s wear store displays, fixtures, lighting and mannequins from display expert Pat Enstrom. Cost $5. Third floor, front lobby.
6:15 p.m. — Fashion show: Summer 1996 trend show of what’s hot for spring and summer ’96. Leon Hall hosts this show featuring better-priced and contemporary lines from Group III and Studio 2. No charge. Great Hall.
7:15 p.m. — Night of networking. Enjoy an evening of food and fun while sharing information with fellow retailers. Presented by T.J. Reid, DMC’s night of networking director. Cost $15, includes dinner. Reservations required. Independence Room.
6 to 7:30 p.m. — Summer hot bodies beach party. You’re invited to a fun-filled evening with live entertainment, drinks and hors d’oeuvres. Co-sponsored by Southwest Swim Association. Swim Hospitality Suite, room 2A86.
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SATURDAY, JAN. 20
9 a.m. — Seminar: Five E’s for selling excellence. Retail consultant Jeannie Winkle discusses the necessary skills to be a successful salesperson including recognizing buying signals, capitalizing on free advertising and more. Cost $5, includes coffee and pastries. Room 5A57.
Noon — Seminar: Store operations part I. This program teaches the fundamentals of operating your business for profit and success. Presented by Dr. Bill Brewer. Cost $5. Room 5A57.
Noon — Seminar: Accessories that will affect your bottom line. Retail expert T.J. Reid showcases exciting accessories products that are new for spring and summer, from jewelry to scarves, trendy totes and beach accessories. Cost $5. Room 4E09.
SUNDAY, JAN. 21
Noon — Seminar: Store operations part II. Take your business to a new level with these hard-hitting ideas to increase your store’s growth potential. Presented by Dr. Bill Brewer. Cost $5. Room 5A57.
MONDAY, JAN. 22
9 a.m. to 6 p.m. — Showroom hours. Many showcases close at 3 p.m. Appointments are suggested.
TUESDAY, JAN. 23.
9 a.m. to 6 p.m. — Selected showrooms open for immediate delivery day. Appointments are suggested if you need to review an entire line. Qualified retailers are invited to purchase off-season samples from participating showrooms.