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Up-to-date industry news, events, statistics and trends available in various formats |
MarketPulse | Highlights of top-stocked items and inventory data |  |
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| SalesPulse | Quarterly review of retail conditions | |
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| Retail News Magazine | THE voice of the industry - six times per year | |
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| Retail News Now! | Bi-weekly breaking news | |
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| CGTA Connects | Regular, member-focused newsletter on topical issues | |
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| Conferences & events | Featuring guest speakers, business workshops, awards celebrations and regional golf tournaments | |
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| Credit Interchange System (CIS) | Industry-specific credit information on 39,000+ retailers | |
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| International trade mentoring | Experienced mentors who can answer your most pressing questions | |
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| CGTA website | The one place you can access everything the CGTA offers | |
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Comprehensive marketing resources and programs that create selling opportunities |
Retail News advertising | #1 Canadian gift journal reaching 18,000 qualified buyers | |
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| Retail News editorial | Free editorial coverage for member companies | |
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| Retail News Now! advertising | Bi-weekly e-magazine with 26,000 retail subscribers | |
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| Retail News website advertising | 20,000 unique visitors monthly | |
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| Retail News Best Gift Awards |
Recognizing the latest, greatest and most saleable products | |
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| CGTA Product Locator | Over 223,000 product and/or company searches in 2011 | |
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| Toronto Gift Show exhibiting |
1.1 million square feet of display space, attracting 31,000+ pre-qualified buyers | |
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| Toronto Gift Show exhibitor wait list | Priority listing of members eligible for Toronto Gift Show space | |
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| Toronto Gift Show Buyers' Guide and Booth Location Map | Comprehensive list of Toronto Gift Show exhibitors, products and programs - a pocket-sized floor map of booth locations | |
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| Alberta Gift Show exhibiting | 550 exhibitors attracting 23,000 industry staff to Edmonton, Alberta | |
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| Alberta Gift Show Buyers' Guide | Comprehensive list of Alberta Gift Show exhibitors, products and programs and a floor map of booth locations | |
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| Montreal Gift Show exhibiting | The only gift show serving the Quebec gift industry | |
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| Montreal Gift Show Buyers' Guide | Comprehensive list of Montreal Gift Show exhibitors, products and programs and a floor map of booth locations | |
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Access to a range of exclusive CGTA cost-saving programs |
Domestic shipping | Save up to 50% on Canpar, Loomis and Clarke Transport | |
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| International shipping and customs | Preferred pricing and services for DHL Express, FedEx and the Delmar Group | |
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| Credit card processing | Negotiated member pricing with Chase Paymentech | |
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| Tele- communications |
Save hundreds of dollars on voice and data solutions with Selectcom | |
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| Business products and supplies | Big savings on office supplies and products with Grand & Toy and NEBS | |
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| Property, liability and shipping insurance | Tailored coverage with affordable rates underwritten with special attention to our industry needs | |
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| Group health benefits |
Coverage includes: life, disability, health & dental, travel and accidental death & dismemberment |
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Be Involved The CGTA invests in our volunteers by providing the opportunity to lead, to learn and to make a meaningful difference |
Vote on CGTA association issues | |
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| Sit on the CGTA Board of Directors | |
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| Participate on a CGTA committee or special task force | |
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Membership Fees Annual membership year: November 1 - October 31 |
One-time initiation fee | Due upon joining the association |
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| Annual membership fee | First year prorated (See schedule) |
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| Applicable tax | HST, GST, QST as applicable |
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To download a print version of these exclusive CGTA member benefits, click here.
For more information, contact:
Sarojini Baul, Membership Administrator
Telephone: 800-611-6100 ext. 1025
Direct line: 416-642-1025
E-mail: membership@cgta.org