Housewares Vendors, Retailers Primed for GCX

Momentum is building for the first presentation of GC Buying Group and International Market Centers’ new GCX: Expo & Education with some 40+ exhibitors; 13 presentations, demonstrations and celebrations; and 50+ retailers confirmed. The semi-annual gourmet and housewares buying and programming launch event will launch on July 13-14 during Atlanta Market (July 12-18) at AmericasMart.

“The industry response to the concept has been excellent,” said Janis Johnson, founder and president of GC Buying Group. “Vendors are excited for the opportunity to show their brands in Atlanta, and retailers are making commitments to attend. Early indicators are that this is going to be THE gourmet and housewares event of Summer 2022.”

Confirmed GCX: Expo & Education exhibitors represent the complete spectrum of gourmet and housewares categories including small electrics, tools, cutlery, cookware and bakeware, tabletop, gourmet foods, service providers and more.

Retailers from coast-to-coast and beyond representing some 60+ storefronts plan to attend Atlanta Market and GCX: Expo & Education. In addition to a core group of leading kitchen supply and gourmet grocery retailers, representatives from appliance/electrics stores, hardware stores and garden centers, gift and home décor stores and kitchen designers are confirmed. Buyers of note attending Atlanta Market for the first time for the event include Casa di Mazzaro in St. Petersburg, Fla.; The Milled Olive in Star, Idaho; and Wisconsin Cutlery in Madison, Wis.

GCX: Expo & Education is open to GC Buying Group’s 350+ members from across the United States. For more information about GCX: Expo & Education or GC Buying Group membership, visit GCBuyingGroup.com.

Atlanta Market is the industry’s premier gift, décor and lifestyle market. Housing the nation’s largest gift product mix complemented by a broad selection of home décor, it features more than 8,000 brands across all categories. Held semi-annually Atlanta Market attracts retailers and designers from every U.S. state and more than 60 countries. The next edition runs July 12-18 at AmericasMart Atlanta.

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