With more than 6 million square feet of exhibit space and thousands of permanent and temporary exhibitors, options abound at AmericasMart Atlanta. Always at the foreftont of the home and gift industries, here are few concepts for your “must” list for January 2010 shopping: Techie Gifts – Look for fun, innovative accessories that work with all the technology in our everyday lives. Get Personal –...

Retailers and designers can expect a spectacular experience as they explore the Area Rug floors, starting with the National Oriental Rug Show on floor 2. This collection, along with the other Home furnishings and accessories offerings throughout the building creates a comprehensive destination. Retailers and designers are invited to celebrate the opening of the Area Rug Market at the Exhibitor Open House Reception on...

The celebrated America’s Magnificent Carpets Awards (AMCA), exclusively sponsored by Architectural Digest and honoring the area rug industry’s finest introductions, is calling for manufacturers and importers to enter their product. AmericasMart Area Rug exhibitors may present up to two (2) rug introductions. Categories are: Handmade Power-loomed Antique Contemporary Starting NOW, exhibitors can submit entries exclusively...

Actress Jane Seymour came on the home décor scene in 2007, and now she’s at it again. Jane Seymour Designs has partnered with Capel Rugs to launch a co-branded line of casual rugs, which will debut at the July 2009 Market. Don’t miss your chance to meet Seymour during her special appearance at Capel’s showroom (Building 1, Floor 6, 6F2) on July 13 from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. for a luncheon and book signing.

Linon Home Décor Products, Inc. will celebrate the grand opening of its new showroom and unveil its new collection for Southern Living Home, by Southern Living magazine at the July Market. Southern Living’s senior editors will be at the Linon showroom (Building 1, Floor 6, 6-G-12) to meet and greet customers, and Linon will host a ribbon-cutting party Sunday, July 12 at 5 p.m. The grand opening soirée, titled...

AmericasMart showrooms and temps are a showcase for emerging trends. There are concepts that translate to every type of consumer. Here are a few Home ideas for Fall/Winter 2009 to look for during Market: Furniture, Home Accents, Fine Linens: Animal Instinct - Furry, feathered or even fishy, animals and birds grace the entire home with both majesty and whimsy. In profile or in portrait, the images add life to our environments. Area...

There will be more area rugs at AmericasMart than anywhere else in the world this summer. More than 100 area rug companies/manufacturers call Atlanta their home, and more than half show here exclusively. Area rug retailers will also have the chance to shop the home furnishings floors for cross-merchandising opportunities. And the same goes for home furnishings retailers and interior designers-now, they can take advantage...

The 14th floor of Building 1 opens for July Market as the premier destination for furniture and accessories buyers. It’s the jewel in AmericasMart’s 2 million square foot home furnishings product center. New exhibitors debuting on the floor include the anchor showroom Century Furniture, along with standouts Massoud Furniture and A Touch of France. The revamped 14th floor is decked out in style to reflect the...