How to Shop L.A. Mart
Where can I get a list of showrooms and products represented at L.A. Mart?
How can I become a permanent or temporary exhibitor at L.A. Mart / California Gift Show?
Does the L.A. Mart offer travel/hotel discounts for registered buyers and designers?
Q. Who can shop at the L.A. Mart?
A. The L.A. Mart is open to the TRADE ONLY- Retailers and Interior Designers. If you cannot provide the proper credentials (see Registration for details), you will be charged a $20 guest fee and MUST be accompanied by a qualified buyer. Qualified buyers may be accompanied by a maximum of two guests. Children under the age of 12 are not allowed.
Please Note: Clients accompanied by credentialed interior designers do not pay a guest fee.
Q. How do I register?
A. Simply present all your business credentials and a photo ID onsite in Admissions. Click here for a complete list of required credentials.
Q. Where do I register?
A. Registration is located in the Main Lobby of the L.A. Mart.
Q. Where can I get a list of showrooms and products represented at the L.A. Mart?
A. Visit the L.A. Mart and pick up the Official Building Directory in the Main Lobby! The Official Building Directory has floor plans, showroom contact numbers, and line information. The Directory's Gift Product Index and Home Furnishings Product Index are useful tools to help you find what your customers crave.To have an Official Building Directory mailed to you, send your letter request, along with a $5 check or money order (payable to MMPI) to:
L.A. Mart Admissions
ATTN: Caryle Fox
1933 S. Broadway, Suite 542
Los Angeles, CA 90007
A. The Mart Card is your easy-access pass to the L.A. Mart. The card is printed on the back of some L.A. Mart mailings. Simply bring your Mart Card and a photo ID to the Gift & Home Markets, have your card scanned, and you'll be all set! While checking in, feel free to ask for a Permanent Mart Card - a credit card style card good at all MMPI managed buildings.
Q. How can I become a permanent or temporary exhibitor?
A. Click here for more information on a permanent showroom at L.A. Mart.
Click here for more information on becoming a temporary exhibitor at L.A. Mart.
Click here for more information on becoming a temporary exhibitor at Los Angeles Convention Center.
Q. What is Temporaries at L.A. Mart & Los Angeles Convention Center?
A. Held in conjunction with the January and July California Gift Show, Temporaries expands the already diverse selection of merchandise by bringing in the most exclusive temporary exhibitors. The newly expanded, California Gift Show at Los Angeles Convention Center and L.A. Mart is host to over 700 exhibitors for four days. Catch them before they're gone!
Q. Does L.A. Mart offer travel/hotel discounts for registered buyers and designers?
A. You can travel to the L.A. Mart without any hassles! MMPI Travel provides a one-stop reservation service where you can book your airfare, hotel, rail and rental car all at discounted rates. Travel Planners is the Official Housing Company for MMPI Travel.
MMPI Travel - Travel Planners Inc. is the Official Housing Company for MMPI Travel
Phone: (212) 532-1660 or (800) 221-3531
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