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HFN Named ICON Honors National Media Sponsor

HFN Named ICON Honors National Media Sponsor...

HFN 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...
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March Markets Approaching

March Markets Approaching...

Building 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...
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Happy Market Wednesday!

Happy Market Wednesday!...

It’s Market Wednesday, and that means the floors are buzzing. Many showrooms in Buildings 1 and 2 offer 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....
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T.J. Reid Offers Accessories Advice

T.J. Reid Offers Accessories Advice...

Popular speaker and editor of Fashion Advantage Magazine T.J. Reid presented her insight into creating an advertising and promotions plan for 2010 to buyers at the January Atlanta Apparel Market. Reid covered topics ranging from the basics of advertising and promotion to ideas for year-round in-store activities to draw buyers into your store. From how much to spend to where to spend to who to reach, Reid offered advice...
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New Temp Changes at Market, Starting Today!

New Temp Changes at Market, Starting Today!...

January Atlanta Apparel Market starts today!! We are so excited to announce new changes to the temporaries on Floor 3. The 3rd Floor will now feature Ready To Wear, Accessories, and Shoes. Make sure to stop by and check out all the new product and new lines to Atlanta Apparel.  Also, plan to attend the Grand Opening Cocktail Party on Friday January 22 at 5:00pm to enjoy a one of a kind cocktail and shop the new additions...
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FIREJEWEL Sponsors Style Runway Fashion Show at Atlanta Apparel

FIREJEWEL Sponsors Style Runway Fashion Show at At...

Headlining Market and supporting the product across both the temporaries and permanents is the Style Runway fashion show, taking place on a new day, Friday, January 22. The January 2010 edition of Style Runway is exclusively sponsored by FIREJEWEL, an accessory exhibitor. FIREJEWEL is an innovator and world leader of micro-illuminated jewelry and boasts one-of-a-kinds and limited editions signed by the artists.  Its...
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AMU Speaker Alison Ilg Tells how Social Networking is Another Opportunity for Connecting with Customers

AMU Speaker Alison Ilg Tells how Social Networking...

More and more businesses are using social networking as communication tools.  Facebook, Twitter, YouTube and others are all great ways to tell your customers more about you, and your store and products.   Social networks are also a way to create relationships with customers and give you another touch point. But, where do you start?  The best way to approach social media is to first determine which networks are your...
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Robust Buying at Market, Positive Outlook for 2010 from buyers, exhibitors

Robust Buying at Market, Positive Outlook for 2010...

With its successful eight-day Market run—the first Market of 2010—AmericasMart is looking forward to what this year is to bring. Market started last Wednesday with retailers from around the world entering to thousands of new introductions and product debuts. Traffic continued to pick up through the weekend and the buying continued to be strong. Now, with Market coming to a close, buyers and exhibitors are ending...
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Upbeat and Positive Vibe

Upbeat and Positive Vibe...

So much has happened during January Market! Celebrated designers Thom Filicia, Kathryn Ireland and Brad Ford presented creative ideas on myriad aspects of the business from home to tabletop to making the most of your online presence. Virginia Willis, Shaun Doty, Tyler Florence and Alton Brown cooked up all kinds of excitement in the demonstration kitchen. John Grady Burns offered great Gardens ideas. Erik Qualman taught...
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Alton Brown Draws HUGE Crowd for Presentation and Book Signing

Alton Brown Draws HUGE Crowd for Presentation and ...

Alton Brown, star of Good Eats and other renowned shows on Food Network, had back-to-back appearances at AmericasMart this weekend. On Saturday, he performed in the Gourmet Kitchen on Floor 8 in Building 2WW for a record crowd. On Sunday, he came back for a book signing. Buyers started lining up at 9 a.m. for his 10:30 a.m. start. And, the line wrapped around the 8th floor! The first 100 buyers received a free book! Alton...
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