California Gift Show

It’s all new at LAMKT

Rebranded LAMKT, the former California Gift Show will open Jan. 30-Feb. 2, 2016 with a new show floor layout, a new Saturday-to-Tuesday date pattern and a host of new product resources at the Los Angeles... more »

Fresh LAMKT makes way onto gift market scene

Rebranded LAMKT, the former California Gift Show will open January 30 through February 2, 2016 with a new show floor layout, a new Saturday through Tuesday date pattern and a host of new product resources... more »

LA Mart, LAMKT renew, rebrand promotional alliance for January markets

Building upon a successful co-promotional strategy launched in 2014, the management teams of the LA Mart and LAMKT (formerly the California Gift Show) have once again teamed up to kick-off a new campaign for the... more »

California Gift Show to get rebranded, reorganized for 2016

In an effort to enhance the show experience for its California Gift Show attendee and exhibitor audience, Urban Expositions has initiated a strategic rebranding and re-organizational process in conjunction with the winter 2016 edition at... more »

California Gift Show hosting roundtable and networking lunch in addition to seminars

In response to feedback from retailers requesting more opportunities to network with each other and share ideas, the California Gift Show will host its first Retail Roundtable and Networking Lunch during the July 17-20, 2015... more »

Joceline Arnold joins Urban Expositions’ buyer relations team

Urban Expositions has appointed industry veteran Joceline Arnold as buyer relations director for the California Gift Show, Las Vegas Souvenir & Resort Gift Show and Philadelphia Gift Show. In her new role, Arnold will assist... more »

California Market Center, Gift Show, LA Mart teaming up for ‘How the West is One’

The July 17-20 California Gift Show returns to the Los Angeles Convention Center's Kentia and South Halls with an expanded World Style section and California Dreamin', a new collection of California-made resources. Backed by a growing assortment in... more »

BizBash Media praises California Gift Show as one of SoCal’s top events

The California Gift Show has been named to BizBash Media's 2015 list of Southern California’s Top 100 Events, an exclusive group that includes glitzy award shows, crowded food festivals, colorful parades, and celebrity benefits. To... more »

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