Outdoor Living
SoCal Spring Garden Show Set April 25-28
The 34th Annual Southern California Spring Garden Show is a four-day garden event held April 25-28 in South Coast Plaza’s Crate & Barrel/Macy’s Home Store wings. Discover dozens of unique plant and garden vendors for all one’s spring gardening needs, explore eight inspiring one-of-a-kind outdoor living spaces designed by top Southern California landscape designers in collaboration with South Coast Plaza home boutiques, a dramatic 25-foot natural centerpiece, and this year’s stunning Fleurs de Villes ARTISTE – an exhibit showcasing fresh floral installations inspired by art and artists.
Highlights of the Southern California Garden Show will include:
- A one-stop botanical bonanza with nurseries, horticultural societies, and other vendors offering unique, hard-to-find, and collectible plants for sale at more than competitive prices.
- A stunning floral centerpiece 25 feet high featuring lovely and whimsical depictions of an undersea reef with colorful fish and other creatures, all made with plant materials.
- Stylish and sustainable home and garden vignettes created by Southern California’s top design experts and South Coast Plaza’s home stores such as Williams-Sonoma, Crate & Barrel, Pottery Barn, Sur la Table, West Elm and more.
- Fleurs de Villes ARTISTE will feature more than 15 fresh floral mannequins and spectacular installations throughout South Coast Plaza, with an additional mannequin at Sherman Library & Gardens in Corona del Mar. The displays will celebrate the art, artists, and creativity, and will be designed by some of Southern California’s favorite florists.
- South Coast Plaza’s collection of specimen palm trees will be open for tours hosted by a horticulturalist from Sherman Library & Gardens.
When: Wednesday, April 24 (Fleurs de Villes ARTISTE debuts)
Thursday, April 25-Sunday April 28
Where: 3333 Bear St., Costa Mesa
springgardenshow.com / 800.782.8888
Complimentary admission and parking
Renowned as a leading international shopping destination, South Coast Plaza is home to more than 250 prominent boutiques, critically acclaimed restaurants and the adjacent Segerstrom Center for the Arts and Orange County Museum of Art. New brands coming to South Coast Plaza in 2024 include Alaia, Amiri, Courrèges, Jacques Marie Mage, Mejuri and Santa Maria Novella, as well as new and expanded boutiques for existing brands Baccarat, Bulgari, Cartier, Chloé, Dior Homme, Eileen Fisher, Gucci, Lanvin, Rolex, Zegna, and more.
South Coast Plaza is in Costa Mesa, Calif. southcoastplaza.com or 800.782.8888.
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Atlanta Market Amps Up Sourcing, Networking
The Summer 2024 edition of Atlanta Market is brimming with discovery opportunities as it leverages major changes in top categories, including refined gift and home temporaries, a remerchandising of The Gardens, expanded outdoor living resources and the launch of a web-based Market Planner tool. Registration is now open for July 16-22, Atlanta Market at AmericasMart Atlanta.
“ANDMORE’s commitment to delivering efficient, effective and compelling markets thrives this Summer with updated categories and curated sourcing across campus,” said Bob Maricich, ANDMORE CEO. “From retailers searching for new product and best-selling resources to augment their merchandise mix to designers looking for the perfect match for their projects, Atlanta Market offers the industry more opportunity and more connections this July.”
Cutting-Edge Resources Broaden Market Sourcing
Atlanta Market transforms sourcing this summer with streamlined shopping. Summer 2024 highlights include remerchandising in the Atlanta Market temporaries for better product discovery, a relaunch of The Gardens in Building 2 and robust casual and outdoor offerings.
In July, the gift and home temporaries consolidate into seven categories across eight floors in Buildings 2 and 3 for optimized sourcing. Some 1,400 temporary exhibitors showcase across HIGH DESIGN, Home, Kitchen + Table, Cash & Carry, Makers Hub, Gift and Fashion Accessories neighborhoods.
Following major reconstruction on the 10th floor of Building 2, The Gardens remerchandise throughout Floor 9 to create a single garden gift sourcing destination. Nearly 55 outdoor living gifts and accessories complement 170+ casual furnishings this Summer.
Running concurrently with Atlanta Market, Casual Market Atlanta returns for its sophomore show with seven floors of permanent and temporary resources across the casual and outdoor category. The largest collection of casual furnishings in the nation, Casual Market represents 400,000 square feet of permanent showroom space, giving Atlanta Market buyers the opportunity to source cross-category vendors for a unique retail mix.
For a full list of Atlanta Market exhibitors, visit AtlantaMarket.com/ExhibitorDirectory.
Exceptional Programming Stimulates Collaboration and Celebration
Four days of programming supplement creative sourcing through cooking demonstrations, seminars, celebrations and tours. Vignettes and displays across campus offer visual merchandising inspiration. Daily amenities are available for the duration, giving buyers the opportunity to enhance the at-Market experience.
The week begins with the Market Kickoff Party on Wednesday, July 17, in the Atrium in Building 3. Building 2, Floor 8, is a hotspot for housewares with a gourmet demonstration kitchen staging three interactive cooking classes. Six seminars across two locations – Building 3 Atrium and Building 1 Seminar Space – offer educational opportunities to retailers and designers.
Creative inspiration for the retail pioneer is top of mind at Atlanta Market. The
( A ) List, ANDMORE’s proprietary multi-modal influencer program centered on amplifying design and retail trends through the unique perspectives of top-tier designers, returns to Atlanta Market this summer. Additional sourcing inspiration offerings include the resident Market Snapshot display and product vignettes showcasing new brands and products. Additionally, ANDMORE will recognize top tradeshow displays with Best Booth Awards in six categories: Best Storytelling, Best Use of Color, Best Interactive Elements, Best Branding Display, Best Product Merchandising and Best of Show.
Campus amenities include Afternoon Beats, complimentary cappuccinos, Sip & Shop bars, photo walls, airport shuttles and complimentary parking. A full list of education, events and amenities will be available at AtlantaMarket.com/Events.
Market Planning Tools Aim to Ease
Atlanta Market makes shopping easy with a portfolio of online and at-market buyer-friendly tools designed to promote success.
New this Summer in digital resources is the Market Planner. Launching in June, this web-based planning tool is an additional outlet to assist in pre-show mapping and strategy. The @Market App continues to support efficiency through the entire Market lifecycle. All mainstay features remain, giving buyers another season of omnichannel discovery, shopping and post-Market follow-up.
AtlantaMarket.com is the buyer’s guide to the Summer show, rolling travel details, exhibitor information, dining maps and more into one central location. Atlanta Market social media (@AmericasMartATL) provides up-to-date information on influencer first finds, Market parties and new products.
Additionally, the Atlanta Market Magazine and Atlanta Market Buyer’s Guide give insight into can’t-miss products, new and expanding resources and on-campus soirees to enjoy at the July gathering.
For the Summer 2024 Atlanta Market, showrooms are open Tuesday, July 16, through Monday, July 22, 9 a.m. to 6 p.m.; and temporary exhibits are open Wednesday, July 17, through Saturday, July 20, 9 a.m. to 5:30 p.m., and Sunday, July 21, 9 a.m. to 2 p.m.
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 60 countries. The Summer 2024 Atlanta Market runs July 16-22, at AmericasMart Atlanta. For information, visit AtlantaMarket.com.
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Cuisinart Unveils Outdoor Wok Station
Today at the National Hardware Show, Cuisinart Outdoors unveiled the Outdoor Wok Station – the first and only outdoor wok and prep station.
The Outdoor Wok Station combines style with versatility and functionality for all outdoor cooking needs. Seamlessly transition favorite indoor wok recipes to the great outdoors with the premium 14-inch hand-hammered carbon steel wok, allowing for deep seasoning and non-stick capabilities.
The propane-powered 50,000 BTUs burner system creates unmatched wok temperatures, previously unattainable indoors, creating exceptional textures and performance. From scrambled eggs and well-done bacon for breakfast to sizzling stir-fries and mouth-watering shrimp scampi for dinner, the station can handle a full day’s range of meals.
The Outdoor Wok Station is the pinnacle of convenience with a spacious stainless-steel top for ample meal prepping space, large rear wheels for portability, and solid front legs for stability.
The Outdoor Wok Station will elevate outdoor culinary skills and help home cooks unlock endless possibilities as the season of outdoor entertaining enters.
“The Outdoor Wok Station represents the pioneering vision of Cuisinart Outdoors to explore and craft a new category of outdoor entertaining,” says Lois Glasgow, senior vice president of marketing at Cuisinart Outdoors. “The station is a response to consumer appreciation for the art of wok cooking as well as that of an outdoor lifestyle. The brand-new unit is powerful, versatile, and easy-to-use bringing the excitement of wok cooking to any back yard.”
Available on May 1 at Cuisinart.com, Cuisinart’s CGG-1265 Outdoor Wok Station (MSRP $349.99) includes:
- A 14-inch hand-hammered carbon steel wok round bottom with contoured wooden handle to offer a comfortable grip to Wok Hei like a pro with an anti-stick coating after seasoning
- Patent-pending commercial-style 50,000 BTUs burner system with protective burner cover for effortless operation.
- Electronic starter and haptic sensory dial systems provide intuitive control, enhancing the user experience
- Stainless Steel top withstands high-heat temperatures, weather and is easy to clean
- Generous prep area is 21.75 inches wide by 18.75 inches deep for ample space to prep or store the foods needed for a meal
- Lower storage shelf for convenient access to prepared ingredients
- 20-pound propane tank holder, paper towel holder and integrated handle for easy portability
- Three-year limited warranty; engineered to last, ensuring unmatched longevity and quality
For more information, visit https://www.wokthisway.cooking
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Las Vegas Market ‘People’s Choice’ Winners Named
From a pool of 40 finalists, Las Vegas Market buyers have selected eight products as “People’s Choice” winners in the Winter 2024 Market Snapshot program: Tegan Collection by Accent Decor, Night Ice Performance Pillow by BEDGEAR, Corinthian by Caracole; d-Bodhi Horn Pendant – Large and Small by LH Home, Charcuterie Boards by Melrose International, Noelle Lounger – Natural by SUNPAN, Sedona Collection – Club Chair by Sunset West and Ceramic Cottage Core Mushroom Divided Platter with Spreader by Young’s Inc. Finalist and winning products will be featured in two vignettes at Las Vegas Market, running through Thursday, Feb. 1, at World Market Center Las Vegas.
“Market Snapshot previews the best of Las Vegas Market’s gift, home and furniture offerings, and these eight People’s Choice winners represent the ‘best of the best’ this winter,” said Karen Olson, ANDMORE EVP, chief marketing officer. “We congratulate these winners for their innovation and excellence in design and aesthetics.”
Las Vegas Market Winter 2024 Market Snapshot winners represent the market’s product categories – gift, furniture and home décor – in both permanent showrooms as well as the Gift & Home temporary exhibits.
Winners of Las Vegas Market’s Winter 2024 Market Snapshot are:
Tegan Collection – Accent Decor
Tegan Collection is a vessel for florals or plants. An oil-slicked glaze offers trend-driven pattern and color for added visual impact. Perfect for plant shops, wedding and event design, floral design, or as an everyday home decor pop of color.
Located in C124
Night Ice Performance Pillow – BEDGEAR
Three separate cooling technologies work together in the Night Ice Performance Pillow: Ver-Tex™ instant-cooling cover, React crown with cooling gel, and an ICE Active Core.
Located in B1100
Corinthian – Caracole
The Corinthian console features fluted door fronts, warmly complemented by metallic ribbon pulls and a top in a Sparkling Argent finish. A spacious interior offers open storage and two finger-pull drawers. Cutouts in the back allow for wire management.
Located in B216
d-Bodhi Horn Pendant – Large and Small – LH Home
These pendants are made of handwoven rattan, each featuring recycled teak wood tops, and are handcrafted with traditional Javanese technique. Pendants can be combined in the series to create a decorative cluster over a dining, living or entry area.
Located in B700
Charcuterie Boards – Melrose International
These charcuterie boards are carved from high-quality wood with marble accents, a blend which exude natural beauty and rustic charm.
| Located in C606, C618 |
Noelle Lounger – Natural – SUNPAN
Part of the Outdoor by SUNPAN collection, this lounger is upholstered in palazzo cream fabric and completed with a solid teak wood base in a natural finish. Teak wood will develop a silver-grey finish over time.
Located in B250
Sedona Collection – Club Chair – Sunset West
Crafted from 100-percent solid teak wood, Sedona features Sunset West’s signature weathered teak finish, coupled with a textured resin weave to provide exceptional durability.
Located in B162
Ceramic Cottage Core Mushroom Divided Platter with Spreader by Young’s Inc.
Designed for simple snacking, this two-piece set includes a red capped mushroom divided platter with a mushroom metal spreader. It is crafted from high quality ceramic, ensuring durability and a smooth, glossy finish.
Located in C852
Leading up to Las Vegas Market, five products were identified each week as Market Snapshot finalists and showcased across all Las Vegas Market social media in eight weekly themes: leisure, garden and outdoor, home décor, quiet luxury, seasonal, tabletop and gourmet; wellness and wellbeing; and rounded edges. Onsite displays highlighting finalist’ products, located in the Building C lobby and the Building A, Floor 2 escalator landing, will offer a sneak peek into market product offerings.
Winners were chosen by popular vote from 40 finalists, which also included: 54Celsius, Bloomingville, Buzzee, Chukar Cherries, Cozy Cocoa Shown By McSteven’s Inc., Cozy Earth, Creative Co-op, Davie Ocho Candle Co, Global Views, Haomy; Hinza shown by Cose Nuove, Honestly Margo Shown By Just Got 2 Have it!, Jonathan Charles, Kalalou, Kalco Lighting, MEPRA S.P.A., Messermeister, Modus Furniture, Multi Glory Window Treatments Shown By West Coast Textiles, O.W. Lee Company, One Hundred 80 Degrees, Outer, SPI Home, Taylor Elliot Designs, Three Birds Casual, Transpac, Tropitone, Union Home LLC, Unique Loom, Varaluz, Vietri and ZUO.
Market Snapshot showcases innovative products from across Las Vegas Market’s home décor, gift, furniture permanent showrooms and temporary exhibits. Products are shared on social media, in buyer communications, in an on-campus display and on the market website. Images and links to the finalists’ online directory listings are available online at https://www.lasvegasmarket.com/Explore/News-and-Trends/Market-Snapshot.
Las Vegas Market is the leading home furnishings and gift market in the western U.S., presenting thousands of furniture, home décor and gift resources in an unrivaled market destination. Las Vegas Market’s diverse product offerings allow for cross-category commerce among these industries. The Winter 2024 Las Vegas Market is January 28 – February 1, 2024, at World Market Center Las Vegas. For more information, visit LasVegasMarket.com.
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Transpac Brands Expands in Atlanta, Dallas, Las Vegas
Transpac Brands, a leading seasonal decor, everyday decor and gift supplier, announces its strategic expansion of showroom locations in Atlanta, Dallas and Las Vegas. These showrooms will enable Transpac Brands, including Transpac, Totalee Gift, Season’s Designs, and VIP Home and Garden, to offer a more extensive and diverse range of products while enhancing its accessibility to customers across various regions.
Atlanta Showroom Expansion
Transpac Brands is proud to announce a new showroom lease for VIP Home and Garden at AmericasMart Atlanta. The VIP Home and Garden showroom will be located on floor 12, in space 1219, featuring close to 2,500 square feet of floor space. This new space provides an opportunity to showcase VIP’s extensive home and garden offering in a visible location. Transpac, Seasons Designs, and Totalee Gift will continue to be presented in their existing showrooms.
Season’s Designs Dallas Debut
Season’s Designs is making its Dallas debut in the Transpac showroom, located at WTC 239. This strategic move is driven by the strong demand for Season’s Designs’ Christmas Tree programs and its impressive range of seasonal large light-up display pieces. This addition to the Transpac showroom will provide customers with a dazzling array of holiday decor options. VIP Home and Garden will be showcased in the Cathy & Co showroom, located at Trade Mart 1644, further expanding the accessibility of Transpac Brands at Dallas Market Center.
A Grand Showcase in Las Vegas
This winter, Las Vegas will welcome a grand celebration of all four Transpac Brands as they come together in one expansive showroom, spanning over 11,000 square feet. This showroom is located in Building C, Space 996, within the main atrium.
“This exciting development allows Transpac Brands to display its diverse range of seasonal and everyday products under one roof, providing customers with a convenient one-stop shopping experience. It’s an opportunity to leverage the collective strength of these brands and create a truly immersive experience for retailers” said Laurie Gilner, president and CEO of Transpac Brands.
Andrea Padilla, director of sales and marketing adds, “Notably, Season’s Designs is making its Las Vegas debut in this unified showroom, marking a milestone for the brand’s presence at Las Vegas Market. With its captivating Christmas offerings and dynamic decor pieces, Season’s Designs is set to captivate Las Vegas shoppers.”
These deliberate showroom expansions exemplify Transpac Brands’s commitment to enhancing attainability and range of offering for its customers. For more information about Transpac Brands and its showroom locations, please visit shoptii.com.
Transpac Brands, formerly known as Transpac, is a leader in the gift and home decor industry.
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