In retailing, knowledge equals power. The CGTA Gift Show offers visitors comprehensive retail resources for learning, including seminars, workshops, presentations and expert consultations on everything from store design and product displays to better retail operations.
Whether you’re a seasoned pro or new to giftware retailing, this is the one trade buying event where you’ll come face to face with real product; see the newest trends up close and personal, inspect their quality, materials, craftsmanship, sizes, colours and finishes, and compare the offerings from competing vendors. Browse, shop and buy everything new and exciting in product designs and ideas, all carefully organized and displayed for your shopping/buying convenience.
It’s also where you can network with giftware peers and industry leaders from all sectors, learn about the latest improvements in retail operations, processes and tools, and get expert advice on how to increase the selling power of your brand and your store!
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INTERNATIONAL CENTRE
COMPLIMENTARY SEMINARS
How To Avoid 13 Critical Management Errors!
Sunday, January 31, 8:30 to 9:30 a.m.
As with many things in life, in retail management history repeats itself. For 20 years, retail performance specialist Kevin Graff, of The Graff Retail Group, has witnessed business owners and managers continue to repeat their mistakes – from judgmental errors in creating a store concept, to misconceptions about the fundamentals of managing finances and staff. In this lively session, Kevin examines common, real-life problems and offers practical remedies. His straight talk and insights will help you avoid errors and maximize the potential of your business.
Inspiration Plus
Monday, February 1, 8:30 to 9:30 a.m.
Challenging economic times demand new approaches and creative solutions. We can’t change the financial landscape, but we can help you change how you deal with it. Learn to transcend those limited beliefs and business models that restrict or sabotage your success, while uncovering new-found business opportunities. Hosted by a Second City Communications specialist.
Real Life Retail: For All Retailers
Monday, February 1, 10:00 to 11:00 a.m.
Ever wonder how you can get higher markups and better terms? Do you have seasonal
buying savvy? Join veteran retailer Deborah Sirman, of Greenland Garden Centre, as she freely shares her experiences and tips, as well as the sourcing, buying and shipping strategies that are keys to success. Includes: comprehensive buyer handbook and purchase order book
TORONTO CONGRESS CENTRE
COMPLIMENTARY SEMINARS
20 Ways To Improve Your Sales and Profits, Starting Today!
Sunday, January 31, 2:30 to 3:30 p.m.
Focused on increasing sales and profits immediately (and who couldn’t benefit from that?), this seminar is brimming with practical advice. In just one hour, retail performance specialist Kevin Graff, of The Graff Retail Group, shares proven ideas to help you: improve inventory performance; achieve better margins; increase cash flow; boost staff performance and reduce turnover; drive up average sale; improve conversion rates; increase store traffic and much more. Get ready to sell more!
Retailing – The Inside Scoop
Tuesday, February 2, 8:30 to 9:30 a.m.
What are the best-selling retail product
categories? Which items in these categories are actually profitable? An informative session with moderator Erica Kirkland, editor of Retail News magazine and an award-winning, independent specialty retailer, to uncover, answers to these questions and more, first-hand.
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