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CGTA Spring 2010 Living and Giving with Style
Sunday, January 31 to Thursday, February 4, 2010 | International Centre • Toronto Congress Centre
FEATURE AREAS HELP YOU MAINTAIN A COMPETITIVE EDGE! The CGTA Gift Show’s unique feature areas offer retail visitors insight into what’s new in product trends and business, as well as peaceful places to rest, relax and re-energize during the show.

Kitchen Spotlight, our state-of-the-art demonstration kitchen, is just one of many feature areas where retailers can learn new ways to increase sales and enhance brand awareness for their store. Daily cooking presentations by Chef Don Cruikshanks feature gourmet foods and kitchenware products on display in the adjacent product showcase. With many exciting and unique feature areas, the CGTA Gift Show offers retailers valuable insight into the newest product trends, resources and tools to maximize the profitability of their retail operations.

KITCHEN SPOTLIGHT

Daily Demonstrations:
Informative and entertaining cooking demonstrations, by Chef Don Cruikshanks, featuring the newest innovations in gourmet foods and kitchen products, in this redesigned, state-of-the art demo kitchen.

Hot New Products:
Browse the latest in profit-making housewares, gourmet food and kitchen products from over 200 exhibitors.

THE TEA GARDEN – Daily Sittings
Relax and revitalize in the tranquility of our intimate Tea Garden while enjoying a complimentary cup of tea with light refreshments, surrounded by tea related product displays – all supplied by CGTA exhibitors. (Note: seating is limited)

DESIGN & DISPLAY WORKSHOPS – Daily Sunday, January 31 to Wednesday, February 3
Popular HGTV host, creative guru and successful retailer Sue Warden presents three live demonstrations offering insightful, practical help with all aspects of retail merchandising and display.

Creative Gift Baskets & Gift Wrapping – 10:00 to 11:00 a.m.
Learn to create extraordinary gift baskets using various types of containers and materials, including ribbons, cello wraps and other coverings. Discover clever bow-making techniques and trendy new ideas to enhance your gift baskets and wrapping services.

Table Top Displays – 12:00 noon to 1:00 p.m.
Teach your customers how to create beautiful tablescapes and settings in their own homes. Learn to integrate centre pieces, plating ideas, individual lighting and more to capitalize on cross-merchandising opportunities.

Entertaining in your Retail Environment – 2:00 to 3:00 p.m.
Retailers can no longer rely on walk-in traffic. Sue Warden shares insights and advice to help entice and attract more customers into your retail environment, using seminars, demonstrations, workshops, food and beverage sampling and other relationship-building opportunities. Don’t miss this!

FREE LIVE WINDOW DISPLAY DEMONSTRATIONS – Daily
Sunday, January 31 to Wednesday, February 3: 11:00 a.m., 2:00 p.m. and 4:00 p.m.
Powerhouse Promotions!
Few marketing methods can entice customers to buy more quickly than great window displays. In these live, ‘how-to’ presentations, you’ll learn to pique consumer imagination and excitement with inspirational window treatments focused on special promotions, community and seasonal events and much more. Hosted by gallery merchandising experts, Kirsten Hildebrandt and Gwen Northup.

NEW PRODUCT GALLERIES
& BUYERS’ LOUNGES
THREE LOCATIONS
See the newest in giftware products from more than 175 exhibitors on display at each Exhibit Centre (International Centre and both Toronto Congress Centre buildings). Check out feature displays of products from the 2009 Supplier of the Year and enjoy a complimentary coffee, tea, or cold drink and gourmet food samples. Be sure to visit all 3 locations!

RETAIL RESOURCE CENTRE
Product Showcase – Innovation central for all your store’s operations, marketing and service needs.
The Bookstore – A wide selection of retail books and DVDs at discount prices. Browse and pick up the latest business-boosting resources for your library.
Retail Solutions – Free seminars and business consultations hosted by retail specialist, Anne Franze, of Fraz & Co.
See your Buyers’ Guide for schedule.

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5-Day SHOW FORMAT Sunday, January 31 to Thursday, February 4, 2010
The Canadian Toy Show For retail buyers, the inaugural collocation of the Canadian Toy Association Show will expand and enhance the breadth of offerings and overall buying experience of the CGTA Gift Show. For more information click here.
International Centre Toronto Congress Centre Sunday, January 31 to Thursday, February 4, 2010
Owned and Operated by the Canadian Gift and Tableware Association www.cgta.org (800) 611-6100