January market will feature its fair share of celebrity events and exciting seminars. What should you earmark for your schedule?
We’ve got some ideas! To start, Aerin Lauder — who has a lighting line for Visual Comfort — trend forecaster, Patti Carpenter, and retail expert Pam Danziger. You also can’t forget the ARTS Awards, hosted by design personalities Carson Kressley and Thom Filicia.
And there’s more where that came from. Find more details about these events, and other noteworthy ones, below.
Trendscope, A Global Reportage by Patti Carpenter
Wednesday, January 8 at 1:00 PM
WTC Atrium
Join Global Trend Ambassador Patti Carpenter to discover emerging international trends in color, print, surface design and materials, focusing on their influences on the U.S. home and gift markets for 2020 and beyond.
Make More Sense in Your Store with a Multi-Sensory Experience
Thursday, January 9 at 3:00 PM
WTC 12 Seminar Suite
While brick-and-mortar retailers struggle with the rapid encroachment of digital e-commerce and the difficulties to compete against it, too many retailers are overlooking the most powerful competitive weapon at their disposal and one that e-commerce retailers cannot replicate: their ability to engage shoppers’ human dimension through their five senses. In this session, retail expert Pam Danziger will present multi-sensory retail strategies to powerfully engage their customers by activating all five senses.
Building a Lifestyle Brand with Aerin Lauder
Friday, January 10 at 1:00 p.m.
WTC Atrium
Join the Style and Image Director of Estee Lauder and the Founder/Creative Director of AERIN, Aerin Lauder, as she shares how she built a global lifestyle brand based on her belief that when the modern woman thinks about beauty, she sees an extension of herself, her home, her wardrobe and her travels. While beauty and Estee Lauder are Aerin’s heritage, home and accessories are her true passion. Photo by Douglas Friedman.
31st Annual ARTS Awards, Hosted by Carson Kressley and Thom Filicia
Friday, January 10 at 7:00 p.m.
Chantilly Ballroom - Hilton Anatole Hotel - http://dallasmarketcenter.com/ArtsAwards/reservations/
Mix and mingle with industry peers and celeb taste-makers Carson Kressley and Thom Filicia will serve as hosts for the 31st Annual ARTS Awards, the premier awards program in the U.S. honoring top manufacturers, retailers, designers, and sales representatives in the home industry.
All Total Home & Gift Market and Lightovation attendees will have the opportunity to mingle with Kressley and Filicia at the ARTS Gallery Preview Night, 6:00-8:00pm on Thursday, January 9, in WTC 531. Enjoy cocktails and conversation while viewing an exhibit honoring the 31st Annual ARTS Awards finalists. Good luck to all!