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An Inside Look at The 2009 Atlanta Gourmet Market...

I was privileged to serve as one of the judges for the 2009 Atlanta Gourmet Market’s Best of Atlanta competition.  For those unfamiliar, The Atlanta Gourmet Market is an annual trade show that highlights a range of wholesale and retail food items from around the country at AmericasMart in downtown Atlanta.  In the “Best of Atlanta” awards, 10 gourmet categories are evaluated by an independent panel of judges,....
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Look Who’s New for October Apparel!...

The Atlanta Apparel Market will dazzle with fabulous lines in October from both familiar favorites and brand new entities. Here’s a glimpse at some of the new permanent and temporary lines to look for in October: Permanent Exhibitors Prime Trading LLC                                 MJK Global Sourcing, LLC Mad Style                                             ...
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All That Glitters… in The Gardens

All That Glitters… in The Gardens...

Mills Floral in Living. Indoor/Outdoor.® The Gardens® introduced a new line of crystal ornaments and crystal display trees. Together, they’re an eye-catching combination, but you can use them separately or mix-and-match to create your own color scheme and style. The crystal ornaments are available in multiple shapes: almond, sphere, tear drop and fancy cut. Each is perfect for adding color and sparkle...
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Simon Chang featured designer for Montreal Collections

Simon Chang featured designer for Montreal Collect...

Montreal Collections’ featured designer at the Style Runway Fashion Show is Simon Chang, debuting 30 styles from his Spring 2010 line.  Chang’s background includes a degree from the Emily Carr Institute of Art and Design, a ready-to-wear collection for Clothes to You and International Typhoon, and licensed design for Brodkin.  In 1983 Chang together with Phyllis Levine created Simon Chang Concepts.  Garments of...
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JP Original Expanding

JP Original Expanding...

JP Original is growing.  They just expanded which means… more shoes!!  Awesome styles!  Super chic and affordable. Check them out on the 8th floor. Share and Enjoy:
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See who’s here in Accessories, Shoes and Personal Care this October

See who’s here in Accessories, Shoes and Persona...

With the October Market approaching, we are getting more and more great lines for Shoes/Accessories/Personal Care & Spa. In Accessories, you must check out Clay Cox’s line Rain—this has been a sellout!  Suzy Shaw Berardo has Ollipop rings again, and these are flying off the shelves. Don’t forget to stop by our senior exhibitors, Susan Shaw, Sue Cox, Ethel & Myrtle, Anthony Alexander, Artistic Expressions...
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Check out the NEW TO ATLANTA Young Contemporary Exhibitors on the 3rd floor!

Check out the NEW TO ATLANTA Young Contemporary Ex...

Staccato, Together, and Sun Art Design are three lines making their debut at the Atlanta market this October. Staccato is a fabulous Young Contemporary line specializing in the most up-to-date trends at affordable prices. Together is a great new line that you can find right off the elevator! Sun Art Design has awesome heat transfer tees and printed t-shirts. Make sure you stop by the 3rd floor to check out these new exhibitors! Share...
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NEW LINES on the Premiere floor for OCTOBER!

NEW LINES on the Premiere floor for OCTOBER!...

Market is less than a month away and the Premiere Floor is excited to announce the addition of fabulous new lines.  Be sure to check out Boy Meets Girl, LeTarte, Trobadour, Nuvula and HYPE!  Check back daily for more hot lines being signed up!   Also, a men’s area on Premiere is in the works…..stay tuned! Share and Enjoy:
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September Inspired Gardens Buyers

September Inspired Gardens Buyers...

Napa Home & Garden Buyers came from as far as Ontario, Cananda; California; Kansas and Missouri to take advantage of early-buy programs and to stock up on holiday essentials during the Atlanta Fall Gift & Home Furnishings Market in September. Lotus International Although Saturday and Sunday were the busiest days on the Living. Indoor/Outdoor. The Gardens. floors, many buyers returned Monday to take another look...
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Social Media 101: Facebook, Twitter & and How They Will Help Your Bottom Line

Social Media 101: Facebook, Twitter & and How...

We had an amazing turn out for my Social Media 101 seminar at last week’s show.  As promised, here is the slide deck and some useful links from the presentation. For those of you that weren’t able to attend, here are a few key points and some notes to keep in mind when deciding if social media is the right thing for your business: The content you put out there is much more important than the platform (Twitter,...
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