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GENERAL NEWS www.kitchenwarenews.com n JANUARY 2019 n KITCHENWARE NEWS & HOUSEWARES REVIEW 7 The programming for the 2019 Las Vegas Winter Market will offer buyers, designers and retailers opportunities to connect with peers, become educated on the latest industry trends and earn continuing education credits. The Winter Market will run f rom January 27 through January 31 in Las Vegas. "Las Vegas Market is delighted to provide an assortment of more than 60 seminars and events for Winter Market," said Dorothy Belshaw, Executive Vice President, Chief Marketing and Digital Officer for International Market Centers. "As the leading home furnishings and gift market in the western U.S., Las Vegas Market acts as a platform for industry professionals, buyers, designers and innovators to discover the latest trends, network with fellow thought-leaders and experience value-added activities." Winter highlights include the 14th annual Las Vegas Market Design Icon Award; the 2019 Housewares Design Awards; the Market 's signature FIRST LOOK trend display and seminar; and "Best of the West," a program that spotlights some of the best designers on the West Coast. Trend Forecasting Highlights of trend forecasting programs this winter include Las Vegas Market 's proprietary FIRST LOOK trend forecast. FIRST LOOK will highlight four central themes - ARCTIC, DESERTSCAPE, ADORN and ¡FIESTA! – in a curated display, educational seminar and at-Market resource guide. The seminar, which is tailored to the needs of today 's cross- category buyers and lifestyle stores, will be held f rom 10 to 11 a.m. on Monday, Jan. 28. New FIRST LOOK tours have been added this market to showcase these trends in home furnishings and gift/lifestyle products. Other trend-focused sessions include: "A Roundtable Discussion of All Things Tabletop" f rom 1 to 2 p.m. on Sunday, January 27 and "Pantone Presents: 2019 Color of the Year," with Laurie Pressman, Vice President of Pantone Color Institute, f rom 11 a.m. to noon on Tuesday, January 29. Networking Receptions and Industr y Awards Winter Market will feature a slate of networking receptions and industry award events. Network receptions include the Non-Profit Retail Networking Reception, in collaboration with the Association for Healthcare Volunteer Resources Professionals (AHVRP), Museum Store Association (MSA) and Zoo & Aquarium Buyers Group (ZAG), f rom 5 to 6:30 p.m. on Sunday, January 27. Industry awards events include the 14th annual Las Vegas Market Design Icon Award ceremony from 1 to 2 p.m. on Tuesday, January 29; the 2019 Housewares Design Awards, f rom 5 to 7 p.m. on Tuesday, January 29 and the 2019 WOW Awards Dinner f rom 6 to 9 p.m. on January 27. Other special events at Winter Market include the return of a late-night Cash & Carry Shopping Spree f rom 6 to 8 p.m. on Monday, January 28 in the temporary exhibition space in Pavilion 2, which will showcase nearly 50,000 square feet of home décor product categories, including accent furniture, antiques, decorative accessories, faux botanicals, home décor, jewelry, lighting, one-of-a-kind products, rugs, tabletop, textiles, vintage items and wall decor. Educational Sessions This winter, Las Vegas Market will feature several key educational sessions, including "How to Set Client Expectations & Keep Them, and You, Happy " with industry expert Gail Doby of Gail Doby Coaching & Consulting f rom 2 to 4 p.m. on Sunday, January 27. A networking reception will follow the presentation. Another relevant seminar is the "Focus Your Product Selection for Profitability" presentation with Andrew Andoniadis of Andoniadis Retail Services. Additionally, real estate investing and renovations will come to life with "Desert Flippers Live," featuring Eric and Lindsey Bennett, f rom 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. on Monday, January 28. Other educational sessions relevant to both non-profit and for-profit retailers and designers are: "Creative Business Strategies to BOOST your Profitability " panel discussion, with Anastasia Casey, Lindsey Borchard, Mikel Welch, and co-moderated by Reisa Elden and Crystal Palecek, f rom 3 to 4 p.m. on Sunday, January 27; "Stationery Trends Retail Discussion" from 1:30 to 2:30 p.m. on Monday, January 28; "Healthcare Gift Guide: Top Picks for Hospital Gift Shops," led by John Klos of Saint Francis Health System, f rom 2:30 to 4 p.m. on Sunday, January 27; "Timeless Staging Inventory to Source" panel discussion with Jana Uselton of Home Staging & Redesign Association from 4:30 to 5:30 p.m. on Sunday, January 27; "Design-Build and the Changing Landscape: Then, Now, and What Lies Ahead" with Laura Muller f rom 2 to 3 p.m. on Monday, January 28; "Get More Done and Love Your Business More," presented by Melissa Galt of Prosper by Design, f rom 4 to 5 p.m. on Tuesday, January 29; "Fresh to Follow - Discovering the Cutting-Edge Designers of Today" with Breegan Jane, Angelo Adamo, and Ryan Decker with Cindy Hodnett, f rom 10 to 11 a.m. on Wednesday, January 30; and "Power Accessories that Transform Any Home," with HSRA, f rom 1 to 2 p.m. on Wednesday, January 30. 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