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What are the official show dates?
June 3 – 7, 2010 (Thursday – Monday) **Note in 2009 it was a 6 day show from Thursday – Tuesday
What are the official show times?
Thursday, June 3 9:00am – 5:30pm
Friday, June 4 9:00am – 5:30pm
Saturday, June 5 9:00am – 5:30pm
Sunday, June 6 9:00am – 5:30pm
Monday, June 7 9:00am – 4:00pm
Where is the show located? Are there any other hotels in the show block?
Wynn
**There are no other hotels in the
What are the registration times?
Thursday, June 3 9:00am – 5:30pm
Friday, June 4 9:00am – 5:30pm
Saturday, June 5 9:00am – 5:30pm
Sunday, June 6 9:00am – 5:30pm
Monday, June 7 9:00am – 4:00pm
Who do I contact at
Cornerstone/Signature Retailer Relations
Jan Mohr
(281) 359-4073
Press/Marketing
Megan Alexander
(646) 654-4471
Registration
CDS - Convention Data Services
Tel.: 800.748.5049
International: 508.743.8509
LVCVA Staff General Housing Questions:
Alicia Kostak
Tel: 702-892-0711
What are the
2010 Event Guest Room Rates – plus 12% tax (not included in rates below)
Room Single Rate Double Rate
Resort Guest Room – (Early Bird Rate) $179.00 $179.00
Resort Guest Room $189.00 $189.00
Tower Guest Room $279.00 $279.00
Tower Executive Suite $500.00 $500.00
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Fairway Villas *Contact Tracy Feinsilver
Encore Resort Suite $199.00 $199.00
What are the
First night's deposit is NON-REFUNDABLE! The first night's deposit will be billed to your credit card including 12% tax. Any cancellations made between 1/26/2010 through 4/27/2010 will forfeit the first night's deposit (room and tax) only. Modifications to a reservation within 1/26/2010 through 4/27/2010 may be done without penalty.
ANY cancellations made between 4/28/2010 through your arrival date will forfeit the total amount (room and tax) for the entire stay. Any modifications made between 4/28/2010 and your arrival date that result
How do I make housing reservations?
If you didn’t book your hotel at the time of registration, you can book your hotel stay through Couture’s official housing agency, Las Vegas Convention & Visitors Authority, by visiting https://resweb.passkey.com/Resweb.do?mode=welcome_gi_new&groupID=1605837 or by calling 702-386-7805/ 800-479-6336 (International).
Press/Media
If you are interesting in registering as a member of press for
Megan Alexander
(646) 654-4471
How do I know if I am a Cornerstone or Signature Retailer?
All Cornerstone and Signature Retailers were notified of their 2010 status in the Fall of 2009. Please see the Cornerstone FAQ’s or Signature FAQ’s for further details on these
How do I apply to be a Cornerstone or Signature Retailer?
Cornerstone and Signature applications for 2010 are no longer being accepted. The Couture 2011 application process will begin in August 2010. Please contact Jan Mohr, Couture Retailer Consultant, t:+1-281-359-4073 or jlmohr2000@embarqmail.com, on the guidelines and requirements of the Cornerstone and Signature Retailer program.
Who can attend the show and what are the requirements?
Retail Jewelry Buyers
Premium and Incentive Jewelry Buyers
Importers and Exporters of Finished Goods
On-Line Jewelers
What is the fee to attend?
Couture is open exclusively to the best in class retailers who carry or wish to carry designers and brands in their stores. For world class retailers there is no charge to attend. However, all retailers must provide credentials in order to attend as a qualified buyer.
Certain classes of non-jewelry retailers are permitted to attend at cost. In order to gain access you must obtain written approval from the Couture Management team.
Non-exhibiting designers, manufacturers, and the general public are not permitted to attend the Couture event.
How do I get qualified to attend?
Register online at https://www.xpressreg.net/register/cout060/start.asp If you have not attended
- Three invoice(s) showing purchase of FINISHED Jewelry within the last twelve months.
- Business Card that includes your company name and address.
- Business License indicating you are a retail business (NOT a seller's permit or Tax ID).
- A Copy of the first two pages of your store lease or photograph of inside and outside of store.
- Letter of Intent from an attorney or bank on official letterhead stating the intent to start a new retail business (this is acceptable for new businesses only).
Where do I send the required credentials if I am a first time buyer?
Please fax a minimum of two of the required credentials to 949-226-5626. If you do not have access to a fax machine you may mail credentials to:
Nielsen/
31910 Del Obispo,
Is this show open to the general public?
Admission is NOT granted to:
- persons not employed in the jewelry trade
- persons operating from their homes,
- children under the age of 16, including infants
- non-exhibiting designers or manufactures,
- loose stone dealers or wholesalers
- wholesalers or suppliers
I have attended in the past, do I need to register again and if so, why?
Yes, each company must register for each event separately to ensure that we have the most current and accurate information for your company.
If you have not attended Couture in the past two years, you will need to apply to gain access to the event.
Qualified retailers who have attended Couture in the past may be pre-qualified. These retailers need only to log in, review and update information as needed to confirm their registration.
How will I know I am registered?
Online Registration
When you register online an immediate email confirmation will be sent to your email address provided. In order to complete your registration, you must proceed to Step 5 where the following text appears “PLEASE PRINT OUT THIS SCREEN FOR ALL REGISTRANTS. IT IS YOUR CONFIRMATION AND RECEIPT.” If you close out of registration prior to this step or do not receive a confirmation, your registration information was not saved.
Registering via mail or fax
If you register by fax or postal mail, you will only receive an email confirmation if you have completed all the required demographics and provided an email address. Please allow up to 2 weeks for fax or mail registrations.
I am bringing someone with me; do they need a badge to enter the show?
All attendees must be registered for a badge before they will be allowed to enter the show floor. No strollers or children under the age of 16 including infants are allowed at anytime.
How do I add more staff to my store/company once I’m registered and qualified?
Register your additional staff just as you registered originally. If you are registering as a first time buyer, you must resubmit your credentials.
When will I receive my badge in the mail?
All US and Canadian attendees that register prior to May 3rd will have their badges mailed 2-3 weeks before the show. If you are an international attendee or register after the deadline of May 3rd, your badge(s) will be available for pick up at Registration.
What are the show policies?
Couture 2010 IS A TRADE ONLY EVENT. In order to attend the
- All attendees to
- No refunds will be given.
- Your badge is non transferable. It will be confiscated upon any attempts to transfer or sell it, and all parties will be banned from future shows.
Still have registration questions?
Call us at (508) 743-8509 Monday-Friday 9am-5pm EST
My Question is Not Here!
If you have a question that did not appear in the list above, please send an email to couture@nielsen.com.
