AmericasMart Atlanta highlights for summer 2019 market
Highlights for the July 2019 staging of The Atlanta International Gift and Home Furnishings Market include new and updated product categories; 120 new, expanded, relocated and renewed showrooms; improved buyer experiences and inspirational programming. The July 9-15, 2019 market features more than 8,000 brands across all categories of home décor and gift in more than 1,400 permanent showrooms and some 3,000 temporary exhibits according to International Market Centers (IMC).
“New and redefined product categories plus new and expanded showrooms have set the stage for a trend-driven, intuitive marketplace where retailers and designers can connect with the brands and resources they need for success,” said Bob Maricich, CEO for IMC. “Coupled with stellar programming and updated buyer resources, the market is shaping up to be an impressive start to IMC’s summer market season.”
Highlights
- Destinations: The July 2019 market sees the reorganization, rebrand, expansion, relocation and launch of six specialty categories. The reorganized Seasonal/Gift category features more than 120 permanent showrooms and more than 60 temporary exhibitors showing seasonal and faux botanical merchandise.
- Showrooms: Some 120 exhibitors have opened new showrooms, expanded or relocated their spaces or renewed their commitments to the Atlanta market to-date. Strong leasing has yielded updates in the general home décor and gift categories and the market’s six specialty categories: Commercial Design, The Gardens, Gourmet & Housewares, Made in America, Seasonal / Gift and Tabletop & Gift.
- Temporaries: The Market’s temporary collection features some 3,000 gift and home décor brands. The 33 product neighborhoods are found across 12 floors in all three AmericasMart buildings.
- Programs: The Atlanta International Gift and Home Furnishings Market presents nearly 30 events and seminars, gourmet demonstrations, lounges, amenities and celebrations in July.
- Shop the Show: A new group of design and lifestyle influencers who will shop the Market, present trend-focused seminars, meet buyers and share their experiences. This July features Monika Hibbs, Landyn Hutchinson of Living with Landyn; Ashley Rose of Sugar & Cloth; and Anissa and Brian Zajac of House Seven Design + Build.
For more information on show dates, times and programs, visit AmericasMart.com.
