Building 3 Open Showrooms!

Coming to Atlanta?

Check out these showrooms and more open in Building 3 on Friday, February 19, and Monday, February 22!

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  • Elephantito – 13S333
  • Freddy Simon and Associates – 11E110
  • Green Associates Maternity and Accessories – 13W361
  • Larry Lucas Inc. – 13W126
  • Mark Garland – 11S116
  • Michael Perry – 11E108
  • Moda – 8E118
  • MJK Global Sourcing – 8E111B
  • P Inc. – 11E109A
  • The Miners – 8N314
  • Tim Philbin Accessories – 8E112B
  • Total Accessories – 7S114

Click here to check out a full list of our open daily showrooms!

HFN Named ICON Honors National Media Sponsor

09289_AM ICON Honors Logo_Rd6HFN will serve as national media partner for the 2010 ICON Honors in an alliance bringing the trade magazine together with the Gift & Home Trade Association (GHTA) and AmericasMart Atlanta to create and produce the inaugural ICON program, which celebrates innovation across the home and gift industry spectrum. 

As the national media partner, HFN will affirm and champion ICON Honors among domestic and international independent retailers, product manufacturers, sales representatives and service providers—all of which are eligible to pursue awards recognizing superior accomplishment in Innovation, Contribution and Achievement in product design and packaging, technology applications, sustainability commitments, cause-product influence and 14 additional honors. 

ICON Honors takes place July 18, 2010 in conjunction with the Atlanta International Gift & Home Furnishings Market.

Read the entire release and find our more details here.

March Markets Approaching

whitecouchBuilding on the momentum, buying power and customer partnerships that propelled its successful January Markets, AmericasMart is poised for its next showcase: The Atlanta Spring Gift, Home Furnishings & Holiday Market and Atlanta International Fine Linen & Home Textiles Market. Set for March 20-22, 2010, this two-in-one Market destination will offer rich product, abundant resources and fresh educational opportunities.

 The dynamic product mix spans across permanent showrooms and a complete floor of temporaries, offering retailers excellent variety with signature collections in the Home Furnishings, Home Accents and Fine Linens centers (Building 1, Floors 9-14), the Home, Holiday and Floral center (Building 1, Floors 16-20) and within in the world’s largest collection of Gift product (Building 2 and 2WW).linens

The March event lineup—supporting the diverse merchandise mix—will feature for the first time a live webinar broadcast, hosted by Ethan Allen and Benjamin Moore. An award-winning forecast, the Benjamin Moore Color Pulse 2011 provides inspiration through reports and insight on color trends and influences. Market attendees will have the opportunity to view the presentation from a live web stream in Building 1, Floor 14, 14-D-9 on Saturday, March 20 at 2 p.m. 

The entire March event listing can be found here.

Happy Market Wednesday!

It’s Market Wednesday, and that means the floors are buzzing. Many showrooms in Buildings 1 and 2 mktwedsignoffer specials; in some cases, you just need to ask the showroom manager if they have any deals. Lowered minimums, free or discounted freight, floor samples for sale, Designer discounts, gifts with purchase, all kinds of great opportunities! Check out a list at bit.ly/9qp9Hq.

It’s a post-January/pre-March buying opportunity. Forget something? Now’s a chance to place an order. Or get even more of something you found in January that wowed your customers. Look for hidden gems you missed during big Market hubbub. It’s a great day to shop!

Exhibitors on Floor 11 of Building 1 decided to make the day a celebration of February and Valentine’s Day and their great customers in general by hosting The Pink Party. “Showrooms are serving pinkpartyrefreshments, many have specials and everyone is ready to see buyers!” says Ann O’Connor of Englishman’s Fine Furnishings.

There’s even complimentary daily parking for qualified registered buyers in the Spring Street garage with a same day qualifying invoice totaling at least $100 from a showroom in Building 1, 2 or 2WW.

Showroom specials. Free Parking. A Pink Party. What a GREAT Market Wednesday!

Young Contemporary is Young & Now with 2010 Trends

 

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Young Contemorary also known as Young & Now was full of trend items this Market. 

Spring & Summer 2010 Trends include:

  • Metal details on dresses, jeans, tops, everything!
  • Leggings in any color or fabric
  • Smock dresses
  • Pleated dresses
  • Vests
  • Bubble vests & coats
  • Tie-dye
  • One shoulder dresses
  • Tube dresses with ruffle accents
  • Sublimation tops and dresses
  • Big floral prints
  • PEACOCK PRINTS!
  • Sequins
  • A-line dresses
  • High waisted belted tops & dresses

Keep checking our blog for updated trend reports from January Market!