Stop complaining already! I keep hearing that these market dates don't work, but I think most are only concerned with vacation time. The gift industry has hosted summer market weeks for decades and no one complains about the timing. If August and February do not work, what dates do work? October was a waste of time -- the only reason to attend to introduce GMM's to the vendor community. All of the real work was completed prior to market and most showroom conversation were a recap of what was placed. At least now, there is a chance to impact the season at market week. Besides, NY is great in the summer time. Try dining al fresco while you are in town. There are wonderful street cafes and hidden gardens to dine in . . . you just need to get away from Times Square to find the wonderful summer spots that NY has to offer. As fro February, we have always had a February Market official or unofficial. Toy Fair is forever held in February and again the gift show is late January. These are the businesses which have been dependent upon imports far longer than Home Textiles . . . the dates make sense for import businesses. most buyers have their season booked prior to April and October. In fact prior to the date changes most buyers were previewing October market in June and July! Wake up and smell the imports!