AmericasMart Atlanta gears up for summer 2024 buying events
AmericasMart Atlanta will welcome buyers worldwide to Summer 2024 Atlanta Market and Casual Market Atlanta — offering new and expanded discovery opportunities, resources from 6,000-plus product lines, education and events and added cross-category sourcing — July 15-22, according to ANDMORE.
“This summer, AmericasMart opens doors to limitless opportunities in commerce and community,” said Jon Pertchik, CEO of ANDMORE. “Our robust programming complements unparalleled resource exploration, making it a must-attend event for buyers in the gift, home and outdoor sectors.”
Refreshed resources
Atlanta’s resources across permanent showrooms and temporary exhibits are expected to grow this summer with new, expanded and relocated gift and home resources and an extended collection of outdoor furniture and accessory product lines.
Among Atlanta Market updates for summer 2024 is the reimagining of gift and home temporaries — into Home, Kitchen + Table, Gift, Makers Hub, HIGH DESIGN, Fashion Accessories and Cash & Carry — bringing 1,400 temporary exhibitors across eight floors of Buildings 2 and 3 for synergized shopping in July and beyond, show executives said.
Summer 2024 Atlanta Market will feature 1,000-plus permanent showroom portfolio covers 31 floors across the AmericasMart campus. The summer 2024 buying event features a total of 71 new, expanded and relocated showrooms.
Nearly 50 updates among 700-plus gift showrooms and 22 updates to more than 30 home furnishings showrooms offer new resources across general and specialty gift and home categories. In addition to previously announced updates, summer 2024 brings three new showrooms to Market: Big Shiny Balls (large inflatable balloons); Meesh Drops (macrame plant hangers); and Patina Vie (home accessories). Additionally, Aurora World Inc. (plush toys and gift products); BIDK Home (European home designs); Empire Art Direct (mirrors and art); Just Got 2 Have It! (general gift and accessories); and Luxe Light Decor (modern lighting decor) expand, and Gold Eagle (botanical and seasonal décor) relocates.
The Gardens
The Gardens, a 50-plus exhibitor collection of outdoor and garden accessories, debut a newly configured space with 21 new and expanded resources, according to ANDMORE.
The Gardens presents category-specific programming across two days of market. A Ribbon Cutting and Champagne Toast celebrates 55,000 square feet of newly renovated showrooms on Wednesday, July 17, at 3 p.m., followed by Party in the Gardens from 3:30 to 5:30 p.m. Additionally, a Live Plant Demo follows Millstone Nursery in a seminar and plant demonstration on Thursday, July 18, at 10 a.m.
Casual Market Atlanta
Casual Market Atlanta’s over 100 temporary exhibits complement more than 70 casual furnishings and outdoor furniture permanent showrooms located on Floors 2-6 of Building 1. Since its July 2023 inaugural edition, another 24 showrooms debut. To accommodate this, temporary exhibits shift to Floors 7 and 8 with more product lines in a larger space.
Events and activities
Atlanta Market and Casual Market Atlanta will offer seven days of programming, including keynotes, cooking demonstrations and networking events.
The full schedule includes five educational and business-oriented seminars, three cooking demonstrations in the JURA Gourmet Demonstration Kitchen, three keynote events on the Building 3 Atrium stage and the Market Kickoff Party, celebrating the Reps are Local Too initiative.
Among highlights bridging gift, home and casual categories, celebrity designer, TV personality and former Queer Eye fashion expert Carson Kressley introduces fashionable trends in outdoor living on Wednesday, July 17, at 1 p.m.
Individual showrooms also host events to celebrate Casual Market Atlanta’s second year of commerce and connection. The Zuo Opening Party with Michelle Winters features renowned electric violinist Michelle Winters on Monday, July 15, at 3 p.m. SoPoly hosts an exclusive book signing with Charles Martin on Tuesday, July 16, at 2 p.m. Lastly, Palomas with POLYWOOD features acclaimed designer and contractor Anthony Carrino for a $25,000 “Style My Space” backyard makeover reveal on Wednesday, July 17, at 3 p.m.
On-campus amenities include branded photo activations in all three buildings as well as product displays. Market amenities also include daily happy hours, complimentary refreshments, floor bars, afternoon music and market giveaways. Additionally, ANDMORE provides friendly “Street Greeters,” hotel and airport shuttles, a comprehensive hotel block, best-price parking options and free buyer parking.
Digital innovations
ANDMORE’s digital innovations aim to guarantee ease and convenience at Atlanta summer markets, the company said. The launch of the integrated Market Plan tool allows buyers to access market organization from a desktop or the mobile app. The ANDMORE Innovation Lab (Building 1, Floor 9) is available for buyers and sellers to ask questions about the app, provide feedback and learn more about digital tools.
Other Atlanta Market planning tools include the Atlanta Market Buyer’s Guide and atlantamarket.com, which features an exhibitor directory, event calendars, travel information, registration and more. Market Snapshot showcases innovative products on the Atlanta Market social media pages, and the interactive Atlanta Market Magazine provides a market preview both in print and online.
For Summer 2024 Atlanta Market, showrooms are open July 16-22, 9 a.m. to 6 p.m.; and temporary exhibits are open July 17-20, 9 a.m. to 5:30 p.m., and Sunday, July 21, 9 a.m. to 2 p.m.
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