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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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Children’s Buyers Upbeat in Atlanta

Children’s Buyers Upbeat in Atlanta...

Bailey Boys On Floor 13, AmericasMart’s Children’s World showrooms stayed busy as retailers restocked inventories depleted by a good holiday sales season. Monogramming is still popular, but it’s taking different forms other than traditional initials. There are more creative options. If you don’t want to invest in equipment for your store, partner with a trusted local business so you can offer the...
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Wrapping up Scarves

Wrapping up Scarves...

At the January 2010 Atlanta Apparel Market, accessories abound, but one item is in all types of showrooms – scarves. Both permanents and temps, womenswear and accessories exhibitors are showcasing their versatility. A scarf can complete an outfit, lending an element of dimension and often a pop of pattern or color. An obvious for fall and winter, lighter fabrics and colors easily transition to spring and even summer....
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We have a NEW Website!

We have a NEW Website!...

We’ve launched a new website specifically for you! You will find a fresh and advanced site to easily find answers to all of your Market questions. We have buyer and exhibitor info, general facts and a look at what it is like to experience Market. Here, you’ll be able to view video, pictures and details of the Market—Discover everything we are and everything we have! Click here to check it out now! Share and Enjoy:
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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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Stars are Shining

Stars are Shining...

The stars are out at AmericasMart in January. Several fan favorites were in Atlanta to meet buyers and help promote favorite products. Giftcraft (Bldg. 2, 1521) partnered with Marie Osmond for a new line of giftware and tabletop products Jane Seymour debuted her Holiday line with Winward International (Bldg. 1, 17-E-18). And screen legend Tony Curtis joined buyers in Enesco (Bldg. 2, 1616) to showcase the new  collectibles...
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