CMC's Retail Seminar Has Tips for 2010"by Deborah Belgum, Apparel News

"A seminar giving retailers a heads-up for 2010 will take place at the California Market Center on Feb. 9 during Market Tuesday.

Ilse Metchek, president of the California Fashion Association, will moderate a panel that will talk about credit and how to get it, examine new value for point-of-sale (POS) systems, and discuss strategic planning to ensure profitability.

On the panel will be Bruce Campbell, a partner in Black Retail Consulting; Stella Campbell, owner of Sugar Stores; Chester Ritchie, executive vice president of CAM Commerce; and Gene Schwartz, senior vice president of CIT Group.

The seminar will be held from noon to 1 p.m. in the California Market Center’s annex, located in the lobby. To RSVP, call Jacki Riggs at (213) 630-1701 or e-mail her at jriggs@californiamarketcenter.com -Deborah Belgum, Apparel News

free retailer seminar & lunch | market tuesday feb 9!

Zirconmania Suite A1090*

“2010 INDUSTRY PREDICTIONS FOR RETAILING”
Presented by California Fashion Association (CFA)

When: Market Tuesday, February 9 12p-1p
Where: The CMC’s Annex, Lobby
RSVP/Registration required: jriggs@californiamarketcenter.com 213.630.1701

Moderated by Ilse Metchek, President of the CFA. Lunch provided by CAM Commerce

featuring a panel of retail experts:
Bruce Campbell, Partner, Black Retail Consulting
Stella Campbell, Owner of Sugar Stone
Chester Ritchie, Executive Vice President of CAM Commerce
Gene Schwartz, Senior Vice President of CIT Group covering the following topics:
Credit: Where to get it and How to use it
Examining new value for Point-of-Sale (POS) systems
Strategic Planning to Ensure Profitability

*Plus! Zirconmania, in Suite A1090, will give away complimentary gifts to the first 25 buyers who register. First-come, first-served. Click HERE for details.

For more info, click HERE.

fab deals for the fellas on 4

Ecko Unlimited

Shop Market Tuesday for immediate shipping & 20% off orders on the leading young men's Ecko Unlimited brand...

Marc Ecko Cut & Sew

..and the super hot Marc Ecko Cut & Sew for fellas who prefer classic tailoring with a bit street flava.

Rivet De Cru

...plus 20% off and immediate shipping on Rivet De Cru Jeans, a brand gaining a great following for their intricate washes and destroyed accents. Find 'em at 110 Sales showroom, C485 | 213.489.1311 | rob@110sales.com

Click HERE for more deets on Market Tuesday

market tuesday deals for womenswear on 3

Ash & Sara

Shop the Sharon Koshet showroom on Market Tuesdays in February for super fab deals like 30% off the Ash & Sara collection, featuring great tunic tops & dresses in floral and geometric patterns...

Escio

...and 25% Escio, a great collection of modern sweaters & tops in great silhouettes and bright, bold colors.  Find these lines in Suite B335 | 213.623.6689 | skoshet@aol.com

Dick and Jayne

Then stop by the JV & Associates showroom for immediate shipping on the Dick and Jayne's feminine, vintage-inspired collection of tops & bottoms...

Cut Loose

...immediate shipping also available for Cut Loose, a creative, colorful collection for women who like it comfy & stylish.  Find 'em at JV & Associates, Suite A314 | 213-621-1077 | julievsalesrep@aol.com

supercuteness, fab deals, free parking & more // market tuesdays at kids-on-6

Attitude Pie

Shop Market Tuesdays in February for immediates and super fab deals on lines like Attitude Pie (a fun, comfy, and conversational clothing line recently featured in Daily Candy), Read My Feet charm-adorned flip-flops, and handmade, Swarovski-encrusted hair accessories Babys In Bloom.

Plus you get free parking when you register & place an order on Market Tuesday...only at the CMC!

Babys In Bloom

Find these lines at the Rebecca Ebershoff showroom Suite A656

213.622.9879 rebershoff@sbcglobal.net

Trend spotting featuring TRANSIT exhibitors

Courtesy of Footwear Plus Magazine, TRANSIT exhibitors L.A.M.B., Carlos by Carlos Santana, Chinese Laundry and Jessica Bennett are featured in their "Lace Stalking" trend spotting.

Catch all of these companies and many more @ the TRANSIT LA Shoe Show, March 20, 21 & 22.

Full article and more trend spotting from FP Magazine.

last fridays = some fab shopping downtown.

Mall schmall!  Save gobs of dough on HUNDREDS of brands you know (William Rast, Poleci, Ben Sherman, True Religion, Cosabella, Hobo International, Allen Allen...) & ultra-fab fashion-insider collections you'll wanna know in HUNDREDS of showrooms open to the public every last Friday of the month at the CMC. 

Click HERE for deets.