Jan 10, 2012

ART Announces Atlanta ART Card Participants and Market Event

Accessories Resource Team (ART™), the association for the decorative accessory segment of the home furnishings industry, is pleased to announce the 14 vendors participating in the organization’s ART Card Program during the 2012 Atlanta International Gift & Home Furnishings Market®. In addition, ART™ will host an event during the Atlanta-based Market.

The ART Card Program, which launched in the summer of 2011, is exclusive to ART™ members. The program allows all retail members to present his/her ART Card to participating vendors, upon placing an order, to receive exclusive specials. A complete list of the vendor specials is located below and also on ART’s website, www.accessoriesresourceteam.org.

“Since the launch of the ART Card, we’ve received wonderful feedback from both retailer and vendor participants, who have found this program to be incredibly beneficial to their business,” said Sharon Davis, ART executive director. “We look forward to the growth of the program and to announcing our participants in Dallas and Las Vegas later this month.”

Annual membership to ART is open to home accents retailers, manufacturer, reps, designers and industry professionals. Retail membership is $250 per year. Retailer members receive a personalized membership card and are required to show it at the time of order placement during market to receive the discounts. Participating vendors chose the deal they offer for members at each market. Savings realized by the retail member often exceed the yearly membership dues cost. Vendor specials for Dallas and Las Vegas will be publicized timely for each show.

In addition to ART’s unmatchable ART Card incentives at the Atlanta Market, the organization will also be hosting an event during the show:

• Saturday, January 14: Coffee and ART. ART Card Discount Loyalty Program discussion with ART™ board member, Steve Papevies, president at Southern Accessories Today. Time: 9:00AM; Location: Southern Accessories Today (Bldg 1 – 12th Floor – Ste. 12A2)

For more information on the ART Card, event in Atlanta, or to join ART™, please visit www.accessoriesresourceteam.org or call 704-376-4278.

About Accessories Resource Team – The Accessories Resource Team (ART) is the association representing accessory manufacturers, retailers, representatives and other industry individuals and companies interested in promoting the decorative home accessories industry. The association’s goal is to enhance the market position of decorative home accessories. Each year ART sponsors programs such as the ART conference, regional educational seminars and the ARTS Awards. The Accessories Resource Team website is available at www.accessoriesresourceteam.org.