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...

It’s no secret that accessories are one of the best options in a tough sales market. They turn quickly with higher margins. Shoes sell in any season – especially trendy looks. Look for interesting options to complement your apparel lines or add new lines to drive impulse buys. Options abound to suit every customer profile in October in the Temporaries on Floor 5. Check out all the lines for Accessories and...

For 22 years, Diane Pfeifer, creator of popular Grits Bits,  has  called AmericasMart Atlanta her Market home. Her story begins the day after her honeymoon in 1988, at a January Atlanta Apparel Market. While she was helping her sister-in-law with ajewelry line, she was introduced to the place where she’d bring her own company, Strawberry Patch. Over more than two decades, Pfeifer has some incredible memories...

Ken's Handcrafted Jewelry With October Apparel Market just around the corner, I want to introduce several of the many new lines that will be Dia Linn Designs here: Cuggly, Eye Design Inc., Jamie Lynn Designs, Ken’s Handcrafted Jewelry, Sisi Amber, Dia Linn Designs, Judy Beard and Oka B. Cuggly Designs This mix of eyeglasses, jewelry, personal care and spa products and shoes is a “must see” for Market.

Check out the new Atlanta Young Contemporary lines! The following lines will be on Floor 3 during The Atlanta Apparel Market in October: Dating Clothing, Demin Revolution, Freeway, Love Tree Fashion, Monoreno, Mur, Playboy Denim, Spark, Staccato, Sun Art Design and Together. These are some of the hottest lines in the category – don’t miss the opportunity to view their latest so you can get the best of the...

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! In shoes, we have a great new line called...

On Saturday, August 29th, one of AmericasMart’s High Design exhibitors Avindy took their product to a new level, debuting their line of handmade jewelry LIVE on QVC. The mother-daughter duo took center stage to show off their fabulous pieces. Continue to be on the lookout for these rising stars, especially at the January 2010 Atlanta International Gift & Home Furnishings Market.

There are more additions to the 4th floor for Market, including a small personal care & spa section that has great product. Be sure to check out Natural Elements Organic Soaps. This product is eco friendly and all organic. It has great price points, and it’s something you don’t see everyday. It makes your skin feel silky smooth. Two new lines that will be showing in the Accessory category are C’est...

Always a destination area, HIGH DESIGN was popping with excitement Saturday morning. Aisles were filled with buyers looking for the latest cutting-edge designs in both Home and Gift product. Kelly O’Neal, owner of Design Legacy, says Friday was their best opening day ever. “Buyers are looking for something different, something interesting to offer their customers’ he says. “We took additional space for...