Winter 2024 Atlanta Market opens with record-setting numbers
The 2024 edition of Atlanta Market reportedly experienced the largest pre-show opening on record, with robust appointment schedules reported by the market’s permanent showrooms even prior to the official opening day.
Solid first-day attendance generated a positive buzz and optimism for the seven-day buying event, running through Monday, Jan. 22 at AmericasMart Atlanta.
“On the heels of a strong January Market last year, we start 2024 with numbers that have far exceeded 2023’s opening,” said Bob Maricich, ANDMORE CEO. “There is a general feeling of excitement and enthusiasm to open the year, and Atlanta Market is only just getting started.”
Unusually cold temperatures throughout the southeast didn’t dissuade dedicated buyers from coming out in unparalleled numbers for pre-market, surpassing pre-COVID levels as the largest pre-show opening on record.
By midday Tuesday, the official opening day for the Market’s 1,000+ permanent gift and home showrooms, attendance was already up nearly 6% year over year, with double-digit gains from east coast attendees. Core gift and home categories also experienced year over year gains, forecasting historical success in the first hours of Market. The temporaries open Wednesday, which is historically the busiest day of market.
Atlanta Market’s 1,000+ showrooms are open through Monday, Jan. 22, with more than 1,400 temporary exhibits open Jan. 17-21. For information, visit atlantamarket.com.
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