Feb 16, 2011
Fresh Resources Blooming

Demand for new product and buyer optimism from a powerful January Market move into spring with more new lines and designs blooming at the Atlanta Spring Gift, Home Furnishings & Holiday Market—taking place March 12-14, 2011.

A month away from opening day and the Market Temporaries are already twice are robust as last year with double the number of booths. Moreover, nearly 60 percent of these exhibiting companies are new to Atlanta this March. Retailers will have access to new product breaking this Spring in the Market Temporaries, including Holiday Floral & Baskets, Tabletop, Stationery, Children’s, Home Accents, Home Furnishings, Garden, Gourmet/Housewares, Jewelry and Fashion Accessories, General Gift, Body & Soul and Cash & Carry.

The dynamic product showcased in the Temporaries extends to the permanent collections. This March, the permanent showrooms in the strategically designed four-building campus will transform into an intimate setting for buyers and sellers to do business. Retailers will have the opportunity to spend quality time in the showrooms gathering trends and merchandising ideas and sourcing new product lines.

In addition to access to the largest collection of product, the March Market will provide essential tools retailers need to succeed. AmericasMart will once again offer complimentary expert-led business classes and trend workshops through its renowned AmericasMart University (AMU) program.

The presentations will not only educate, but also entertain retailers. Adding to the entertainment are daily events and giveaways—all focused on enhancing the overall Market experience.

Retailers are invited to discover the one Market designed to offer everything they need all in one place. It’s the Global Market. By Design.

More information about the March Market and AmericasMart can be found at www.AmericasMart.com.




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