Outdoor Living
Atlanta Market Magazine Previews Winter Show
The Winter 2024 edition of the semi-annual Atlanta Market Magazine is now available online and in print, giving buyers a preview of the cross-category resources and programming highlights available at Atlanta Market, Jan. 16-22 at AmericasMart Atlanta. The 300-page guide features trend reports for smart sourcing and informative articles to engage buyers before, during and after the buying event.
“The Winter 2024 Atlanta Market Magazine is designed to prepare buyers to take advantage of the myriad sourcing and networking opportunities available at Market this January,” said Karen Olson, ANDMORE executive vice president, chief marketing officer. “Whether browsing digitally or flipping through a hard copy, buyers can plan their Market with the insider secrets of smart shopping, found in this Winter’s edition.”
Trend Information, Feature Stories & Planning Tips
Atlanta Market Magazine contains trend information to keep buyers keyed into the new and now for Winter 2024, including the latest design and color directions in gift and home décor. “Market Snapshot” teases what’s to come in the Winter 2024 edition of People’s Choice voting and highlights the top trending products and winners from the Summer 2023 Market; and “Ahead of the Curve” previews Luxe Interiors + Design’s exclusive “Ahead of the Curve” presentation, highlighting the trends capturing the industry’s attention in the coming year. Additionally, in “Behind the Scenes of an Atlanta Market Photo Shoot,” follows stylist Giana Shorthouse as she sources directly from Atlanta Market to bring the Winter 2024 vision to life.
Feature stories offer business education and inspiration for both designers and retailers, including “The Ultimate Visual Branding Crash Course,” with a breakdown of brand extensions and marketing strategy by creative director of Dox Design, Kaila Piepkow, who also will present a seminar at Market. “Market Three Ways” provides tips from three buyers detailing how they tackle Atlanta Market and make the most of their week. In “Be More at Winter Market,” find details on how to maximize Atlanta Market and take every opportunity to source and engage with three key tips.
Helpful planning tools include an overall market preview, information on showroom updates and temporary exhibitors and a step-by-step guide on ANDMORE digital tools in “Maximize Your Time At Market With the @Market App.” Also included are features on new casual/outdoor furnishings brands following the successful launch of Casual Market Atlanta, as well as tips for first-time attendees. Buyers also will find comprehensive Atlanta Market information with details on registration, travel and transportation, floor plans, programming, industry partners and more.
Market Info 24/7
The digital version of the Atlanta Market Magazine is available online at AtlantaMarket.com/News-and-Trends/publications for easy access on smartphones and other devices. Interactive features include hot spots that lead to corresponding pages on AtlantaMarket.com; hyperlinked exhibitor photos that lead to digital showrooms; and hyperlinked advertisements that lead to brands’ websites for buyers to learn more and to make appointments.
Other market planning and preparation tools include the soon-to-be-online at-market Atlanta Market Buyer’s Guide, which includes A-Z listings of exhibitors by company name and market location and detailed floor maps. AtlantaMarket.com features a robust exhibitor directory, event calendars, travel information, registration links and more.
Atlanta Market is a dynamic and immersive wholesale sourcing destination housing the nation’s largest product mix for gift complemented by a broad selection of home décor, furnishings, apparel and the nation’s largest outdoor living presentation. It features three buildings with 51 floors of showrooms and temporary exhibits with thousands of brands that attract retailers and designers from every U.S. state and more than 50 countries. The winter 2024 edition runs January 16-22, at AmericasMart Atlanta.
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Casual, Outdoor Living Sneak Peek Coming
The casual and outdoor living category at AmericasMart Atlanta, welcomes 16 showroom updates in time for the Jan. 16-22, Atlanta Market. These new and expanding showrooms provide a sneak peek into all casual offerings featured at the Summer 2024 Casual Market Atlanta, running July 15-18, 2024, at AmericasMart Atlanta.
“Six months after a successful launch of Casual Market Atlanta, AmericasMart Atlanta is proud to expand casual offerings at the turn of the new year,” said Dorothy Belshaw, ANDMORE executive vice president, chief growth officer. “These category updates give Atlanta Market and AmericasMart’s Open Year-Round buyers a first look at the new and next of outdoor in 2024.”
New Showrooms Bring Fresh Product
With new and expanding showrooms, AmericasMart Atlanta offers nearly 400,000 square feet of casual furniture and outdoor accessory resources across five floors in Building 1. In January 2024, 15 showrooms are new, and one expands in the outdoor furnishings category, bringing the total number of casual/outdoor showrooms to more than 65.
New showrooms are America’s Backyards & Outdoor Living (backyard patio furnishings); Armen Living Furniture (outdoor seating); Breezesta (recycled poly outdoor furniture); CABANACOAST (luxury residential and commercial patio furniture); COUTURE Jardin (elevated outdoor furnishings); Ideal Living (patio accessories and seating); International Home Miami (modern wooden patio furnishings); Pacific Casual (outdoor living products); Prestige Casual (outdoor seating); Skyline Design (premium outdoor furniture); Sunset West (contemporary patio furnishings); Suns Outdoors (garden furniture and lifestyle); Tempo Patio (shade solutions); TULP Outdoor Furniture (European-style outdoor furniture); and Vanguard Furniture Co. (traditional patio entertainment and furnishings). Mode Patio Living (sustainable high-end outdoor furniture) expands and relocates to a new showroom.
In addition to these new and expanding showrooms, industry leaders return to the casual showcase in January. Some notable names include: Agio (high-end outdoor furniture); Alfresco Home (casual furniture, garden planters and patio accents); Bambrella USA (aluminum and bamboo market and patio umbrellas); Jensen Outdoor (sustainable wood outdoor furniture); Plank & Hide Co. (outdoor lifestyle and indoor entertainment furniture); POLYWOOD (outdoor furniture made from recycled plastic materials); Summer Classics (modern outdoor furniture); Telescope Casual Furniture (wicker, aluminum and resin outdoor furniture); and TUUCI (shade products). A full list of AmericasMart Atlanta exhibitors is available at AmericasMart.com/exhibitor/exhibitor-directory.
The presentation of these 65+ casual furniture and outdoor accessories showrooms create cross-market business opportunities for Atlanta Market buyers to source the latest in outdoor furnishings, accessories, fabrics and more from industry leaders and innovative newcomers. Casual Market Atlanta buyers have easy access to Atlanta Market’s 6,000 complementary furnishings, gift, lifestyle, seasonal, housewares and gourmet lines; and casual and outdoor brands can connect with tens of thousands of retailers and designers from across the United States and around the world visiting the Jan. 16-22 and July 16-22 buying events.
In addition, AmericasMart Atlanta’s Open Year Round collection showcases 350 home and décor showrooms with lighting, accent furniture, casual furnishings, rugs, wall décor, linens, textiles and more.
Atlanta Market is a dynamic and immersive wholesale sourcing destination housing the nation’s largest product mix for gift complemented by a broad selection of home décor, furnishings, apparel and the nation’s largest outdoor living presentation. Each January and July at AmericasMart Atlanta, it features three buildings with 51 floors of showrooms and temporary exhibits with thousands of brands that attract retailers and designers from every U.S. state and more than 50 countries. For information, visit AtlantaMarket.com.
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China International Furniture Fair Returns in March
One of world’s largest and most influential trade fairs dedicated to home furniture, home decor and home textiles, outdoor furniture, office furniture, commercial furniture, furniture machinery and raw materials – China International Furniture Fair Guangzhou 2024 – is set to take place in two phases on March 18-21 and March 28-31, in Guangzhou, China.
Once again bringing a unique mix of worldwide brands, designers and retailers together, the 53rd edition of the fair will be an upgrade that spans 830,000 square meters and expects to host over 4000 exhibitors and welcome 380,000 visitors, displaying innovative works that inspire new trends and reshape the future of the industry.
The first phase of the fair, which runs from March 18-21, will prominently feature the Home Furniture sector. This exhibition is specifically curated to showcase the latest and most high-end designs in suite furniture, whole-house customization, upholstery furniture, soft furnishings, home decor, textiles and outdoor living. Attendees will have the opportunity to explore boundary-pushing innovations, expand their business networks, and avail themselves of one-stop services for product procurement.
The CIFF Guangzhou has always prioritized design, as reflected in its overarching theme “Design Trend, Global Trade and Full Supply Chain.” The CIFF Guangzhou 2024 will continue to emphasize the importance of design, with the CIFF Contemporary Design Fair served as a platform for visitors to explore the intersection of creativity and sustainability.
Amid a resurging passion for outdoor activities in the post-pandemic world, the Outdoor Furniture, Sunshade and Leisure sector, which is Asia’s largest exhibition space dedicated to the category, will be on full display on the first floor of Area B, Canton Fair Complex.
While the Dining & Living Space, a destination for global visitors seeking premium, top-tier design that leads the industry, is gearing up to stage an unprecedented showcase in Area C and Area E (PWTC Expo). Covering 150,000 square meters, the fair will bring trendsetting and high-quality products catered to the demands of international buyers.
The Home Decor & Home Textile sector, recognized as Asia’s premier exhibition for interior decoration products and furnishing fabrics, will be moving to a new location. With an expansive 85,000 square meters of exhibition space, it will be housed in the eight newly constructed pavilions in Area D of Canton Fair Complex.
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Overstock Changing Corporate Name to Beyond Inc.
Overstock.com, Inc, which operates as Bed Bath & Beyond, will change its corporate name to Beyond, Inc. effective Nov. 6. With the corporate name change, the company will transfer its stock listing from the Nasdaq Global Market to the New York Stock Exchange and change its ticker symbol from OSTK to BYON.
Following the corporate name change, Beyond, Inc. will continue to operate its furniture and home furnishings ecommerce business under the Bed Bath & Beyond brand.
On June 28, Overstock.com, Inc. acquired the Bed Bath & Beyond brand and associated intellectual property. Overstock was rebranded as Bed Bath & Beyond, launching bedbathandbeyond.ca (formerly overstock.ca) in Canada on June 29, followed by bedbathandbeyond.com (formerly overstock.com) and the brand’s new mobile app in the United States on Aug. 1. Bed Bath & Beyond sells a broad array of high quality, on-trend home products at competitive prices, including furniture, bedding and bath, patio and outdoor, area rugs, tabletop and cookware, décor, storage and organization, small appliances, home improvement and more.
“Changing our corporate name to Beyond, Inc. sets us up well for a brighter future,” said Jonathan Johnson, chief executive officer. “As we continue the process of transforming our consumer brand, our new corporate name will help us reach millions of new customers with our advantageous and differentiated, asset-light ecommerce business model. The name ‘Beyond’ emphasizes our commitment to connect new and legacy customers with a wide assortment of products and services.
“Since our founding in 1999, the company has focused on bringing technical expertise to ecommerce and providing a simple and easy experience for consumers and supplier partners. We expect the corporate name change to enhance the awareness of our iconic consumer brand, Bed Bath & Beyond.”
Overstock.com, Inc. will continue to trade on the NASDAQ with ticker symbol OSTK until the close of market on Friday, Nov. 3. Beyond, Inc. will begin trading on the NYSE with ticker symbol BYON when markets open on Monday, Nov. 6. On that day, to celebrate the transfer, representatives of Beyond, Inc. will ring the NYSE Opening Bell at 9:30 a.m. ET.
“We are grateful to NASDAQ for their partnership and support over the years,” Johnson said. “We are thankful to the NYSE for welcoming us to its prestigious platform. We are excited to join many of the world’s biggest consumer brands, as we begin a new chapter in our corporate transformation.”
“We are thrilled to welcome Beyond, Inc. to the New York Stock Exchange,” said Lynn Martin, NYSE President. “Under its new name, Beyond, Inc. joins a world-class community of peers in the retail space at its new listing home, where it can leverage the visibility, unmatched trading platform and other advantages only found at the NYSE.”
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At Home Celebrates 15M Insider Perks Members
At Home has reached a milestone as the company celebrates 15 million Insider Perks members. Insider Perks is At Home’s free, award-winning loyalty program that allows members to enjoy a wide range of exclusive benefits so shoppers can find on-trend home products to fit every room, style, season and budget.
This milestone is a testament to At Home’s commitment to the customer experience and growth of the loyalty program. Insider Perks allows At Home to drive shopper engagement while enabling the company to better understand shopper preferences.
“The growth of our Insider Perks program marks an exciting milestone for our business. It allows us to better understand our customer and keep them at the center of our decisions,” said Susan Rodgers, Chief Marketing Officer of At Home.
Member benefits include:
- Flash Finds: Special pricing on select deals throughout the year.
- Early Access to Black Friday: Shop At Home’s Black Friday deals five days before the general public.
- Sneak Peaks: Be the first to know about special promotions, events, collection launches and price drops.
- Offers: Receive a welcome offer to use on your next purchase and a yearly birthday bonus.
- Gift with Purchase and Sweepstakes: Be eligible for exclusive gift with purchase events and member-only sweepstakes.
- Hassle-free Receiptless Returns: No receipt? No problem.
Shoppers can also earn unlimited rewards with the At Home Insider Perks credit card through Synchrony. Credit cardholders can enjoy special financing, reward certificates to be used on future purchases, 10 percent off their first purchase and more with no annual fee.
At Home’s Insider Perks program was named to Newsweek’s America’s Best Loyalty Programs in 2021 and in 2022.
Join At Home’s Insider Perks loyalty program here and apply for the At Home Insider Perks credit card today.
At Home, The Home & Holiday Superstore, offers up to 45,000 on-trend home products to fit every room, style, season and budget. From furniture, mirrors, rugs, art and housewares to tabletop, patio and seasonal décor, At Home offers décor for all, and always for less. Headquartered in Dallas, Texas, At Home currently operates 264 stores in 40 states. For more information, please visit us online at athome.com.
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