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Social Media 101: Facebook, Twitter & and How They Will Help Your Bottom Line

Social Media 101: Facebook, Twitter & and How...

We had an amazing turn out for my Social Media 101 seminar at last week’s show.  As promised, here is the slide deck and some useful links from the presentation. For those of you that weren’t able to attend, here are a few key points and some notes to keep in mind when deciding if social media is the right thing for your business: The content you put out there is much more important than the platform (Twitter,...
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Eager Buyers Shopping in September

Eager Buyers Shopping in September...

The Atlanta Fall Gift & Home Furnishings Market started with a rush Saturday morning. Registration lobbies were filled with buyers eager to hit the floors. While many were looking to fill in sparse inventories prior to the holiday rush, a group from VerdeGo – a design and garden center in Bunnell, Fla. – was in Atlanta to buy for a new store as they expand to a second location. There were plenty of educational...
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Special Occasion was Spectacular in August

Special Occasion was Spectacular in August...

The August Atlanta Apparel Market, featuring the Nation’s Largest Prom and Special Occasion Market ended strong last Monday. Floor 10, the special occasion destination, was full daily with retailers shopping the latest in prom, pageantry, bridal and special occasion trends. Retailers experienced more gowns, more fashion shows and more designers here than anywhere else.
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Prom Seminar a hit on Saturday

Prom Seminar a hit on Saturday...

Jane Fort, editor-in-chief of TeenPROM magazine and Linda Korman, advertising director of TeenPROM and SeventeenPROM, took to the podium on Saturday during Market to a full house with more than 90 attendees at their seminar. Jane and Linda spoke directly to the group of buyers and exhibitors about trends for next Prom season, what they are hearing and seeing about Prom, how to get the girl and her mom in the store and...
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Color and Pattern Shine on the Atlanta Runway

Color and Pattern Shine on the Atlanta Runway...

With more than 500 spectacular gowns plus menswear, the Style Runway Fashion Show at Atlanta Apparel Market was simply stunning. Bright, bold colors and patterns stole the show. Canary yellow. Hot fuschia. Deep turquoise. Abstract florals. Full sequin and sequin accents. Pageant and prom styles are popping for next season. Bridal fashions jumped straight from storybooks with styles to fit any princess on her special...
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Prom Party Tonight!

Prom Party Tonight!...

Stop by the Opening Night Prom Party, “You Look Wonderful Tonight,” tonight at 5:30 p.m. We’ll have food, beverages and live music! It will be the perfect way to celebrate one more day of buying! It’s on the 5th Floor at Atlanta Apparel…look for the band, balloons and banner!
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Hot happenings in exhibitor showrooms and booths this August

Hot happenings in exhibitor showrooms and booths t...

There’s something to do almost everywhere you look during the August Market. Atlanta Apparel is hosting parties, events, giveaways and seminars all Market. PLUS, the exhibitors are joining in on the fun and hosting parties, events, promotions and giveaways. Know who’s doing what. Find out here.
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Atlanta Apparel Designer Debuts on TLC

Atlanta Apparel Designer Debuts on TLC...

Johnathan Kayne Gillaspie, pageant gown designer and finalist from Project Runway, is always in Atlanta (in the WOW! Prom showroom) debuting his latest collections. Now, he’s back on TV and starring in his own show! Kayne takes center stage tonight (Thursday, August 14th) on TLC at 10 p.m. for Gown Crazy, one of TLC’s newest reality series. Starting tonight, viewers will get to watch Kayne’s every move...
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Spotlighting Prom in Atlanta

Spotlighting Prom in Atlanta...

The 2009 National Prom/Bridal August Market in Atlanta is gearing up to be the biggest and best ever!   The latest trends and most gorgeous lines that you can only find in Atlanta. Plus, dance the night away, eat, drink and be fabulous at the “You Look Wonderful Tonight” party…watch models strut their stuff while you enjoy a cool beverage and a bite to eat at the Style Runway Fashion Show. Learn a...
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Always Something Special at the Special Occasion Market

Always Something Special at the Special Occasion M...

New lines are committing to market daily, so expect a great show.  Remember the dates for special occasion permanents and temporaries (Floors 5 and 10) are August 20-24, 2009 (Thursday – Monday).  Mark your calendars for Market events! You Look Wonderful Tonight Opening Night Prom Party Friday August 21, 2009 5:30pm Floor 5 Style Runway Fashion Show Featuring more than 500 of the hottest styles Saturday, August...
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