California Gift Show

Fresh Start. Fresh Ideas. Fresh Perspective

As the first edition under Urban Expositions management, the January 25-28, 2013 California Gift Show will welcome an expanded exhibitor base, including established industry leaders, emerging newcomers and two new product categories custom-tailored to the... more »

California Git Show Concludes With Strong Performance and High-Volume Order-Writing

Idyllic weather and robust optimism provided the perfect backdrop for an impressive and energized summer Market for California Gift Show®. Sustained attendance of new and returning buyers, highly-trafficked showrooms busy taking orders and exceptional merchandising... more »

What’s In Store For You? California Gift Show Reveals New Trends and More

Los Angeles, CA - Summer isn't the only thing bringing the heat to Los Angeles this year. The California Gift Show (CGS) is riding through this July with style and glam, delivering to one of... more »

California Gift Show Announces Schedule of Showroom and Exhibitor Events at L.A. Mart and Los Angeles Convention Center

As the July 2012 Market approaches, California Gift Show (CGS) continues to build strong momentum with L.A. Mart® permanent showrooms and temporary exhibitors at Los Angeles Convention Center's South Hall Gift and Kentia Global Marketplace... more »

Urban Acquires California Gift Show From MMPI; Seizes Opportunity to Unify, Revitalize Southern California Marketplace

Urban Expositions announces its acquisition of the California Gift Show® from Merchandise Mart Properties Inc. (MMPI). The management transition will take place following the July 2012 edition of the semi-annual show held at the Los... more »

California Gift Show Welcomes New Permanent Showrooms and Temporary Exhibitors to the 2012 July CGS Market

California Gift Show (CGS) announces an impressive roster of new and expanded permanent showrooms and new and returning temporary exhibitors to launch the CGS summer show. This recent flurry of leasing activity signals the market's... more »

California Gift Show Announces Long-Term Schedule

MMPI and L.A. Mart® announce a long-term commitment for the California Gift Show® (CGS) schedule for the Market's Winter and Summer show dates at L.A. Mart and Los Angeles Convention Center through July 2019. This... more »

California Gift Show Reports Increased Attendance, High Energy and Healthy Order Writing: Permanent Showrooms and Exhibitors Experienced Best Show in Many Years

The January 2012 California Gift Show (CGS) welcomed the local, regional, national and international buying community this January with a powerful line-up of new showrooms, new lines, new products, new exhibitors and new buyers during... more »