We are thrilled to be partnering with the Quebec Government Office here in Atlanta to feature The Montreal Collections in our fashion show, October 17, 2009. The October Market will showcase top lines manufactured in Montreal and exclusively offered here at Atlanta Apparel. Montreal is home to the biggest Fashion Mart in Canada and headquarters for several major North American apparel companies. Montreal is also host to major promotional events including Montreal Fashion Week, the Fashion and Design Festival and NAFFEM, and the fur show.
Over time, Montreal has gained a reputation as a design capital, attracting designers from other disciplines. Two years ago, UNESCO awarded a special honor to Montreal by labeling it a UNESCO City of Design. Please join us on October 17 to see what Montreal has to offer.
We are very excited to be getting ready for our Atlanta Apparel October Market with some fabulous new lines. This Market will feature Accessories for Fall/Winter and Shoes for Spring. Some of our new exhibitors are the following: Nima Accessories (fabulous handbags, great price points), Barrett house, Buddha Happy, Caro’s Jewelry, The Golden Triangle–with more to come!
AmericasMart celebrated the best of the gift and gourmet industry during the September Atlanta Fall Gift & Home Furnishings MarketSM and the Atlanta Gourmet Market
hit the floors. While many were looking to fill in sparse inventories prior to the holiday rush, a group from VerdeGo – a design and garden center in Bunnell, Fla. – was in Atlanta to buy for a new store as they expand to a second location.
industry experts’ advice about how to grow business in a tough economy. Crafty buyers learned to creatively construct gift baskets that will thrill customers while garnering strong profit margins. And one of the most popular spots of 
the morning was a social media seminar explaining why smart retailers should make the most ofopportunities to speak to customers through Web sites, Facebook, Twitter and every other possible medium. Foodies learned from one of Atlanta’s top chefs, Shaun Doty in the state-of-the-art Gourmet Kitchen in Building 2 WestWing. And in the afternoon, the much anticipated Best of Atlanta winning gourmet products were revealed.
University class; ample opportunities to source exceptional product from both permanent and temporary exhibitors and get ready for a promising holiday buying season.
Gift Basket University (GBU) continues on Sunday-completing the two-day, two-session educational program. Attendees will find out how to design niche gift designs for specific events like holidays, themed parties and exclusive events.
Does the term “social media” make you nervous? It shouldn’t! It’s where your customers are and where they want you to be. We’re here to help you embrace it and learn more about how to use social media to promote your business and attract new customers. Attend the Social Media seminar on Saturday and find out how to get started!
The renowned Gift Basket University (GBU) is back for the September Gift & Home Furnishings and Atlanta Gourmet Markets. During the two-day, two-session program, buyers will gain knowledge on innovative ways to re-think and create gift designs for all buyers, including those with budgets on their minds! It starts this Saturday with “Keeping in their price range…Budget Friendly Gift Designs”
Buyers: Need a place to park this weekend for the September Markets? We have a FREE spot for you! All buyers* that park in the Peachtree Center Garage (located on Peachtree Center) on Saturday and Sunday are eligible for free parking. Just park, and as you leave, show your badge. You’ll be able to leave with no parking fees.
