Home Decor
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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Dallas Market Center Ready to Open Season
Buyer registration and hotel reservations are trending up and demand for exhibit space is strong for the upcoming Dallas Total Home & Gift Market taking place Jan. 10-16. The first trade event of the new year will welcome retail decision makers from around the world to experience hundreds of new brands and collections, one-of-a-kind and artisan items, and inspiring special exhibits and events.
“Buyers are eager to be first in line to discover new products and place orders in Dallas,” said Cindy Morris, president and CEO of Dallas Market Center. “We are anticipating a strong show, with retailers and designers seeking a single location for new products, connection, and inspiration. We will welcome buyers from all 50 states plus Canada, Mexico, Central America, the Caribbean, and other regions.”
Pre-registration, which is the exclusive method to receive a FastPass for quicker entry, is now available at dallasmarketcenter.com.
New and Expanding Showrooms
Dozens of new and expanding permanent showrooms will debut across the marketplace.
The World Trade Center atrium will be reimagined via the arrival of several key showrooms including the debut of the flagship OneCoast showroom; the arrival of Anne McGilvray & Co. and Kimberly Wahlberg; and the expansion of Ivystone featuring a branded space for Consuela fashion accessories.
Also in the World Trade Center, The Gerson Companies arrives in WTC 315; RAZ expanded in WTC 332, 340, and Ashore expanded into an addition space in WTC 570. New spaces for The Light Garden (WTC 360) and many floral and holiday companies have new homes. Those include American Best (WTC 452), Cheungs (WTC 467), Diamond Star (WTC 312), Farrisilk (WTC 322), Green Import Limited (WTC 265), Maxsilk (WTC 316), Unlimited Containers (WTC 423), Vickerman Company (WTC 386), Wholesale Glass Vases (WTC 451), Zucker Feather Company (WTC 334), and Fantastic Craft (WTC 334).
In the Trade Mart, a large new showroom from Primitives by Kathy debuts in TM 1333. P. Graham Dunn opens in 2634, Candleberry Candles debuts in TM 1735, Gift Essentials opens in 1440, plus there are new spaces for Round Top Collection (TM 2066), Catherine Lillywhite (TM 1335) and Honey & Me (TM 2301).
Upstairs in the lighting neighborhood, the new International Pavilion (TM 4909) is home to lighting manufacturers from around the world including new exhibitor Buster + Punch joining many others. Other additions include SDQStaunch (TM 4331).
In the Interior Home + Design Center, Visual Comfort & Co. (1D111) debuts an expanded showroom with all brands together in one place. Surya debuts its new showroom in 1D321 with a celebration. MC Studio (2F140) expands to include Bernhardt Interiors and Tomlinson Furniture. Shadow Catchers Art (WTC 194) has its own showroom in the hallways between the IHDC and WTC. Noble Furniture relocates to the second floor (2F125). Game Room Furniture Partners debuts in 1D102. French Market Collection arrives (2F133) The Gallery showroom (IHDC 1D202) welcomes new exhibitors Shelfology (GL 80), The Library by Anne McGilvray (GL 18), and Home Trends & Designs (GL 102) joining recent arrival Mainly Baskets Home (GL 82).
Gourmet Market exhibitors have a new home inside the Temps on the 12th floor, but two exhibitors have showrooms of their own: KMBK, with gourmet foods, kitchen, outdoor, home and pet products is now in Trade Mart 2242, and Oh Sugar! is in Trade Mart 2218.
A complete list of new, expanded and relocated showrooms is available in the current issue of Spark magazine, available online and at market.
Exhibitor Anniversaries
Several Dallas exhibitors will celebrate important milestones that will be celebrated with customers including Loloi, celebrating 20 years; Cathy & Co, celebrating 30 years; and Portico Collection, celebrating 30 years.
The Reimagined Temps For New Product Discovery
The Temps at Total Home & Gift Market, January 10-13, will expand for the winter edition to include new categories and destinations as well as hundreds of new exhibitors. More than 40% of the exhibitors in The Temps are new to Dallas Market Center. The Temps leasing team has spent months traveling to shows, fairs, festivals, and bazaars across the U.S. in order to deliver trending products and new brands.
Alongside a range of sought-after incoming brands is the exciting debut of the Toy Fair Pavilion and Gourmet Market, plus the home furnishings categories including Home, Home Textiles & Fine Linens, and Antiques have a new home on the 10th floor.
Highlights include:
- World Trade Center 10 is THE destination for design and home décor featuring the curated home collections of High Style Dallas (HSD), High Style Boutique, plus the newest additions of Home, Home Textiles & Fine Linens. High Style Dallas is “best of the best” gifts and décor including home accents, artwork, decorative soft-goods, tabletop, gifts, accessories, children’s items, paper products and more. Featured vendors include 727 Sailbags, Prince of Scots, Molinos Handicrafts, Laura Park Designs, and many others. High Style Boutique’s high fashion jewelry, accessories and apparel will include M Donohue Collection, Hannah Carson Designs, Natalie Wood Designs, and Tulum 2U. New to the floor are Home resources including Briarwood Lane, The Mood, Annie Sloan Interiors, and LUXELIFESTYLEDECOR, Lucky Textiles, and Magic Rugs.
- Trade Mart 1 Pavilion: Features an eclectic collection of design-oriented products from all categories of merchandise. Featured exhibitors Dragonfly Fragrances, Cozy Earth, J Alexander Silver, and Gage Inc will be joined by dozens of other companies.
- World Trade Center 12 is the largest collection of new companies and trending products, and includes the debut of Toy Fair Pavilion including Toysmith, Storyastic, Toony Design, and Snapo Toys andGourmet Market featuring Country Home Creations, The French Farm, Crockstar Dinner Club, and Simple Modern. In Body & Spa, vendors will include California Mango, Greenwich Bay Trading Co., Eleven Point Fragrance, and The Naked Bee. Emerging Gifts will include Words for a Season, Lanyard Lovebirds, Crescent City Clay, and Muscadine Press among others. General Gifts will include Rustic Charm Candles, TINte Cosmetics, Mackenzie’s, and Fox Chapel Publishing. Global Fair Trade has The Mended Company and Via Bella. Seasonal & Outdoor has Stony Creek at Home,
Christmas by Krebs, 2 Saints Inc, and Front Porch Elegance. In the HIM section of men’s gift items, therewill be Roostas and Dugout Mugs. The MADE collection includes handmade, American made, and Made in Texas gifts from companies including Hart & Hollow, Talla Imports, Uncommon Melody, and Recherche Furnishings. In Tabletop | Housewares,we welcome Vestiges, Wild Hare Designs, Jane Fifteen Thirty, and Lark at Home. In the T-shirts section JEDCO/Jeep Apparel, EMI Sportswear, August Bleu, and August Bleu will be featured.
- World Trade Center 13 is the fashion destination featuring Apparel & Fashion Accessories including Baggallini, Little Words Project, Handbag Handcuff, Anea Hill, THML Clothing, and Pink Pineapple.
- Market Hall is the home of Immediate Goods. In North Hall, Artisan, Gifts and Jewelry, Fine Jewelry will includeGlenda Gies, Bora, A Rare Bird, and DreamWeaver Textiles in the Artisan neighborhood; in Gifts & Jewelry Buddy Love, Salteez LLC, Southern Bliss Company, and Sandy + Rizzo Jewelry. In the Vintage & Home neighborhood, featured exhibitors include Forever Green Art, Karma Living, Cima Wholesale, and Age of Industry along with many others. Market Hall vendors offers both Cash & Carry AND order writing purchasing options.
Welcoming Major Stores and Buying Groups
Many of the top multi-location retailers and buying groups, representing billions of dollars in purchasing power, will conduct business at Dallas Market Center during Total Home & Gift Market. Those attendees will include Mardel, Nebraska Furniture Mart, Hy-Vee, Von Maur, Harry & David, United Supermarkets, Dillard’s, Central Market, Neiman Marcus, Old Time Pottery, JCPenney, Michaels, Brookshires, Hallmark Corporate, Buc-ees, AAFES, Gelsons Market, and many others.
34th ARTS Awards
Dallas Market Center and ART, the creative home furnishings network, will hold the 34th ARTS Awards on Friday, January 12 at the Hilton Anatole hotel, hosted by Thom Filicia and Carson Kressley. The ARTS Awards is the premier international awards program dedicated to home industry excellence and achievement. The ARTS Awards will include category awards as well as a special Academy of Achievement honor for Maria Mullen, CEO of Hubbardton Forge; the Legendary Leadership Award to Karen McNeill of the Home Furnishings Hall of Fame; and a special HEARTS Award presented to Amit Loloi. The ARTS Awards Preview Party takes place on Thursday at 6 p.m. on the 10th floor of the World Trade Center. All buyers are welcome to attend; tickets are available on the Dallas Market Center website.Ticket information is available at https://dallasmarketcenter.com/ArtsAwards/
Speaking of Retail: A Collective Conversation Series
Everyone is invited to join two great retailers plus retail experts for three conversations of 45 minutes each that will be honest and open exchanges to generate ideas and plans for 2024.
- Wednesday, 9 a.m., WTC 192 – How I Learned To Stop Worrying And Love My Reps – Join the discussion as Courtney Garrigan, co-founder of Coco & Dash, and Sales Reps Cherry Bernish Heather Turner share the secrets of building strong and profitable relationships between retailers and reps. The conversation will focus on good communication, respect, expectations, and commitment and how they benefit your bottom line.
- Thursday, 9 a.m., WTC 192 – Are You Talking To Me? – Join Teddie Garrigan, co-founder of Coco & Dash, and Crystal Vilkaitis, owner of Crystal Media, in a conversation that will shed light on the powerful value of Instagram for small business. Learn how to find your Instagram voice, identify your community, and engage with customers so your retail business can grow.
- Friday, 9 a.m., WTC 192 – Growing Your Ecommerce From the Start – Chat with experts Alison Dodson Anderson, owner A. Dodson’s, and Ashley Alderson of The Boutique Hub as they share their strategies to take your e-commerce business to the next level. Learn how to meet your business goals by using different platforms, workflows, emails, and social media.
Other Special Events and Hospitalities
Events across campus will offer inspiration, connection, and celebration. In addition to daily welcome events including the 9 a.m. New Buyer Scoop in the WTC atrium. Additional events of note:
Wednesday
- 9:30 a.m. to noon — Live Podcast Studio – The Retail Whore Podcast with Michelle Sherrier. Sponsored by Patrick & Co. and Dallas Market Center. Stop by to hear from a series of insightful guests including retailers and brands.
- 2 p.m. – Temps Tour With The Boutique Hub: Market Hall. Tour Market Hall with The Boutique Team and discover the best deals in accessories and apparel. The Hub team will identify the latest trends for 2024, uncover opportunities for margin building, and show you how to secure the newest products before others in your market. Buy it now, take it now!
Thursday
- 11 a.m. – Vacation Rental High/Low Luxury Tour. Meet at Trade Mart Temps. Join design expert Jessica Duce for a design tour of exhibitors with home furnishings for the luxury look. Tour will include temps and permanent showrooms.
- 1 p.m. – Temps Tour With The Boutique Hub: World Trade Center. Meet on WTC 190 and follow industry expert, Ashley Alderson and The Boutique Hub team on a tour of the temp floors. Learn how to make smart inventory investments from a variety of product categories. The Boutique Hub Team will highlight buying trends and top brands. This tour will provide you with actionable takeaways for buying at Dallas Market.
- 4 to 5 p.m. — Fireside Designer Chat with ARTS Awards Interior Design Finalists –Interior Design Finalists for the ARTS Awards, Kristi Hopper, Lisa McDennon, Traci Connell, and Wendy Glaister will discuss trending topics within the design world, why home accents are important to an overall project, client relationships and the art of gifting.
- 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. – 34th ARTS Awards Gallery Preview Party – Celebrate the amazing finalists of the 34th ARTS Awards! Enjoy beautiful home accents product by the ARTS Awards Product Designer and Manufacturing finalists.
Friday
- 9:30 to 10:30 a.m. — Live Podcast Studio – Rooted in Retail with Crystal Vilkaitis. Stop by to hear from insightful guests on topics that matter to retailers.
- 1 to 2 p.m. — Style Eyes Trend Panel & Party in The Gallery – Join our Style Eyes, Jessica Duce of JDuce Design, Juliana Ewer of J Squared Interior Designs, Abbe Fenimore of Studioten25, and Dann Foley of Dann Foley Lifestyle as they discuss the hottest gift, home, and design trends.
- 6 to 11 p.m. — 34th Annual ARTS Awards Gala – Celebrate with fellow design professionals at the 34th Annual Arts Awards Gala, the premier awards program in the U.S. honoring top manufacturers, retailers, designers, and sales representatives.
Saturday
- Noon to 1 p.m. — Taste of 12 at 12: Gourmet Category & Wine Tasting – Savor the delicacies of the Gourmet Temps and pair with our complimentary selection of red and white wines.
A complete list of events is available via the Dallas Market Center website.
Style Eyes Trendspotting
This year’s panel of trend experts and retail mavens will be discovering new products at market, as the Style Eyes returns for winter as the program leveraging the knowledge and taste making skills of many leading
industry social media influencers for their insights and discoveries. The Style Eyes will spot must-see
and unique products and trends across the marketplace including gifts, home décor, lighting, holiday/floral and fashion. Follow along on Dallas Market Center social media channels and #dallasstyleeyes. This year’s Style Eyes:
- Jessica Duce, JDuce Design
- Juliana Ewer, J Squared Interior Designs
- Abbe Fenimore, Studioten25
- Kristen Miller, owner, All Good Things
Spark Magazine: Winter Issue
More than 50,000 customers have received the latest issue of Spark magazine, the stylish pre-market publication highlighting trends, what’s new inside the market center, and insights from makers and influencers. The cover story is a profile of Breegan Jane, the interior designer and HGTV star who will launch a lighting collection with Savoy House in January. The biggest story in this issue and inside the marketplace is the bigger, better, reimagined Temps at Total Home & Gift Market. Also in this issue are the latest in fashion accessories; holiday products; gifts for wellness; trends in lighting and home; and highlights of new and expanding showrooms across the marketplace. Finally, the magazine offers plenty of reasons to explore new restaurants around Dallas.
Unmatched Hotel Offers
Dallas Market Center partner hotels are offering new, lower rates to support buyer travel budgets. Dozens of hotels, many within walking distance of the campus, are offering updated rates as low as $169. Rates valid until 2 weeks prior to Market, based on availability and are subject to change at any time so please reach out to Market Travel online or by calling 214-744-7444.
For upcoming markets, visit the Dallas Market Center website and download the Dallas Market Center mobile app. Also, keep up-to-date on all information by visiting Dallas Market Center on Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn, Twitter, and the DMC Daily Dose.
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Hotel del Coronado Enters Final Phase of Restoration
The legendary Hotel del Coronado, part of Curio Collection by Hilton, has plans to restore and revitalize the hotel’s historic Victorian building with a more than $160 million investment, marking the next and final phase of Blackstone Real Estate’s more than $550 million development plan to preserve and enhance the National Historic Landmark property for the enjoyment of guests, visitors and the community alike. The upgrades will encompass all Victorian guestrooms, suites and event spaces such as the iconic Crown Room, with a targeted completion date of Spring 2025.
“We are thrilled to embark on this exciting and final journey of Blackstone’s investment in this one-of-a-kind resort,” said Harold Rapoza, managing director, Hotel del Coronado. “The Victorian building holds a special place in the hearts of our guests, and we are dedicated to preserving its historical significance while elevating the bespoke guest experience to new heights.”
Rob Harper, head of real estate asset management Americas at Blackstone added, “Since our more than $550 million investment plan began in 2018, we have worked diligently to preserve The Del as a National Historic Landmark while cementing the property’s status as an iconic and timeless destination for generations to come. We are immensely proud of the thoughtful work completed to date and look forward to partnering with the local teams to make this next phase of the project a reality.”
For more than 135 years, Hotel del Coronado has welcomed travelers from all over the world to experience the best of Southern California coastal lifestyle. The Victorian building is the original, iconic beachfront hotel established in 1888, and is renowned for evoking a bygone era, with a star-studded legacy and magic of nearly two centuries.
Led by Wimberly Interiors in partnership with WATG’s California architecture studio, the design for the Victorian building celebrates the legacy of the property, ensuring the public areas remain truly Victorian with original finishes remaining intact, but with contemporary design enhancements to bathrooms, furnishing, artwork and state-of-the-art technologies to elevate the level of comfort and luxury.
David Marshall of Heritage Architecture & Planning is leading The Victorian guestroom redesign effort with the same vigor and attention to detail that awarded the firm a Preservation Project of The Year honor from the Save Our Heritage Organisation, as well as a Preservation Design Award from the California Preservation Foundation following their extensive and diligent reconstruction of the hotel’s front porch and lobby areas.
Beginning in 2018, Hotel del Coronado embarked on a renovation and development plan, facilitated by Blackstone Real Estate, to ensure the resort remains a sought-after destination.
- Ocean Concierge Club — A modern and refined take on the classic concierge club experience, housed in the renovated historic Windsor Cottage, which has been preserved with historic elements dating back to its original conception in 1905. Debuted this summer.
- Beach Village at The Del — An enclave of cottages and villas, which is set to unveil a full makeover by the end of 2023.
- Shore House at The Del — The newest neighborhood inclusive of 75 new residential-style accommodations on the south end of the resort, which debuted in 2022.
- Fitness Center — Expanded fitness center with a variety of equipment, certified trainers and a range of classes including Beach Spin, Yoga, Pilates, Paddleboard Yoga and more.
- Ice House Museum — Showcasing The Del’s history with behind-the-scenes moments and legendary guests.
- Shops at The Del — A completely new comprehensive retail experience with specialty shops and apparel.
- Victorian Building Entrance — A completely reimagined front drive—reorienting the guest arrival experience to restore it to mirror The Del’s original arrival experience at its grand Victorian Lobby.
- Vista Terrace — One of the hotel’s most popular outdoor event venues that can host up to 900 guests, which re-launched in 2019.
- Serẽa Coastal Cuisine — The sustainable sea-to-table restaurant concept debuted in 2019, with James Beard Foundation’s Smart Catch Leader Executive Chef JoJo at the helm.
- The Cabanas & The Views – Renovations of guestrooms in the Cabanas and Views neighborhoods, which added 97 and 217 rooms respectively
- Cabana Pool — New main pool, heated year-round, accompanied by shaded chaise lounges, umbrellas, Premium Cabanas and Cabanettes.
- Culinary Upgrades — Upgrades and re-concepting of multiple dining outlets including the Sun Deck, Babcock & Story Bar, and ENO Market & Pizzeria.
- Spa & Salon at The Del — Completely reimagined spa with ocean-inspired treatments that tap into the healing power of the sea.
During the reimagination of The Victorian, accommodations continue to be available in The Del’s other four neighborhoods: The Views, The Cabanas, Beach Village and Shore House. Exciting guest experiences will debut and The Del’s popular signature programming will continue.
For the latest information on The Del’s enhancements, or to book online, please visit hoteldel.com.
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Just Got 2 Have It! Founder Barbara Knight Dies
Barbara Knight, founder of Just Got 2 Have It!, a leading wholesale sales rep agency specializing in the trendy gift, fashion, and home décor industry, died on Nov. 16. The company released this statement on Nov. 17:
Our Just Got 2 Have It! family is devastated to share that our beloved founder Barbara Knight passed away late yesterday evening following her courageous battle with leukemia. She was surrounded by her family to the end and leaves an indelible mark on the lives of so many.
Barbara and Just Got 2 Have It! are synonymous in many circles throughout our industry and beyond. Her brilliance, vision, passion, innovation, and zest for life helped make Just Got 2 Have It! the industry leader we are today. She founded Just Got 2 Have It! in 2000 and she and her partner Michelle Ruby Morgan went on to win several outstanding awards, building a premier agency in the gift and decorative accessories space.
Barbara was diagnosed with Acute Myeloid Leukemia (AML) in January 2021, but she bravely faced the odds with unwavering grace and extraordinary strength. During her time in the hospital, she became keenly aware, as only Barbara could, of fellow AML patients stressed by the financial burdens of ongoing care. Barbara created the Barbara Knight Foundation to promote awareness of AML and provide financial and emotional support for those who continue their own fight. https://www.barbaraknight.org/
Every area of Just Got 2 Have It! is profoundly better because of Barbara Knight. She lived an amazing life, inspiring all who met her with her positivity, poise, and faith. Barbara’s philanthropy, entrepreneurship, leadership, and visioneering are outpaced only by the love and care she embodied for all. Arrangements are in development for a Celebration of Life event in the Boca Raton area.
For the one who taught us how much a great gift means, we are missing one of the greatest gifts today: Barbara Knight.
Atlanta Market Sets Winter Education Events
Atlanta Market’s Winter 2024 edition features four days of education and events with nearly 20 tastemaker presentations, keynote seminars, celebrations and amenities planned for the Jan. 16-22, 2024, Market.
“Atlanta Market’s Winter 2024 programming combines industry education with the chance to connect and collaborate through Market celebrations,” said Karen Olson, ANDMORE executive vice president, chief marketing officer. “These specially curated events perfectly complement the abundant sourcing opportunities available in January, making this Market the can’t-miss event of the season.”
Thought Leadership in Atlanta
Some seven educational seminars and panels invite Atlanta Market attendees to think outside of the box at the top of the buying year.
The Atrium on Floor 2 of Building 3 features three keynote presentations from retail mavens and moguls. Anita Desai, Head of Industry at TikTok, discusses the rise of digital commerce as a tool for storytelling and community in Discovery to Purchase in a Digital World on Wednesday, Jan. 17, at 1 p.m. Craig Conover takes the stage for Fireside Chat with Craig Conover, as the Southern Charm star and cofounder of Sewing Down South discusses industry insights, followed by a book signing, on Thursday, Jan. 18, at 1 p.m. Closing the Atrium keynote series is Austin W. Bunch, as he details the process for successful selling in Train Your Staff to Support Your Company on Friday, Jan. 19, at 1 p.m., also followed by a book signing.
Additional education focuses on innovation and staying relevant in the design sphere. Furniture, Lighting & Décor presents Beyond the Backyard, moderated by editor-in-chief, Diane Falvey to disover outdoor space configuration on Tuesday, Jan. 16 at 2:30 p.m. The Ultimate Visual Branding Crash Course covers the key components that make up a visual brand and how to stand out with Kaila Piepkow, founder of Dox Design, on Wednesday, Jan. 17, at 2:30 p.m. Ginger Curtis presents Neuroaesthetics: A Beautiful Conversation on the intersection between design and emotionon Thursday, Jan. 18, at 2:30 p.m. The Luxe Interiors + Design Ahead of the Curve Panel acts as an exclusive preview of the new and next in home design and décor on Friday, Jan. 19, at 2:30 p.m. These sessions are presented in the Seminar Space in Building 1, Floor 14.
All sessions at Atlanta Market are free and open to all attendees.
Light Bites in the Demonstration Kitchen
Three interactive cooking demonstrations showcase top tastemakers in the JURA Demonstration Kitchen on Building 2, Floor 8.
Antoni Porowski of the Netflix series, Queer Eye, visits the kitchen on Wednesday, Jan. 17, at 2:30 p.m. in Cooking Demo with Antoni Porowski. Chef Joseph Nguyen of O-Ku Sushi in Atlanta serves up traditional sushi fare on Thursday, Jan. 18, at 2:30 p.m. A Gift for Life Cooking Demo will showcase recipes from Chef Jose Andres’ new World Central Kitchen Cookbook, on Friday, Jan. 19, at 2:30 p.m. Atlanta Market attendees who donate at least $20 to World Central Kitchen’s crisis-related hunger relief efforts are automatically entered for a chance to win an autographed copy of the cookbook.
Dig Deeper with AmericasMart Tours
AmericasMart’s ample exhibit space breeds curiosity among the new-to-Market. In January, buyers are offered the opportunity to explore campus in special guided tours of key destinations.
Join Marie Knight, ANDMORE Vice President – Gift & Home Tradeshows, for Buyer Tour: Temporaries to discover nine floors of Temporaries at Atlanta Market on Thursday, Jan. 18, at 10 a.m. Paula Cox, ANDMORE Marketing Manager – Casual, leads Buyer Tour: Casual/Outdoor Furnishings, led by, for an hour-long tour of casual furniture resources on five floors in Building 1 on Wednesday at 10 a.m.
Celebrate Market Week
Atlanta Market presents its signature parties and amenities to welcome the industry back for another season of inspired sourcing.
The celebrations commence with the Market Kickoff Party on Wednesday, Jan. 17, at 6 p.m. The welcome party features complementary drinks, a DJ and light bites in Building 3 on the opening day of the Temporaries. Buyers can enjoy the Café Fwi Cappuccino Bar in the Designer Workspace on Building 1, Floor 15, Wednesday through Friday from 9 a.m. to 11 a.m., and Afternoon Beats returns Thursday, Jan. 18 – Saturday, Jan. 20, at 3:30 p.m. in the Building 3 Atrium.
A full list of market events is at AtlantaMarket.com/Attend/Events. Events are open to all Atlanta Market attendees.
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 Jan. 16-22, at AmericasMart Atlanta.
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