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AMU Guest Blogger Peggy Johnson Spills on Survival Strategies

AMU Guest Blogger Peggy Johnson Spills on Survival...

I often refer to a quote by Helen Keller’s teacher:  “I came to teach, but I stayed to learn.”  That describes every class I have ever taught, every fashion show I have done….and more.  I have always found frontline decisions and experience to be the most valuable…along with sage advice from our sales reps…that give us insider tips on survival.  I always look forward to market to pull me...
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AMU Speakers Remind Retailers to ‘Not Chase, but Be Chased’

AMU Speakers Remind Retailers to ‘Not Chase,...

Small store. Big Store. Megastore. We all feel the pressure from our competition. How should we compete? The knee-jerk reaction is to lower our prices. When it comes to Oriental rugs, the best way is to take a lesson from a generation ago – make it job #1 to provide great service. That starts by becoming passionate for this art form, and getting educated and comfortable with answering customers’ questions...
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AmericasMart Speaker Brad Ford Featured in Lonny Magazine

AmericasMart Speaker Brad Ford Featured in Lonny M...

Interior Designer and popular design blogger Brad Ford, is featured on the cover of Lonny magazine’s holiday issue.  Lonny, a new online shelter magazine, chose Brad to design an earth vibe spread for the issue.  Brad Ford will also be a guest speaker for the January market where he will present a seminar titled The Accidental Blogger.  Brad’s seminar will focus on his quest for inspiration and his foray into social...
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Guest Blogger Alison Ilg Talks Social Networking

Guest Blogger Alison Ilg Talks Social Networking...

I enjoyed speaking with buyers at the October Atlanta Apparel Market about how social media can help their businesses.  Social Media tools like Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn and YouTube can help store owners engage and build relationships with customers.   Good social media success stories include Zappos, Will it Blend and Fabrik Atlanta.  Remember the rules you learned in kindergarten… listen first, be polite, be...
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ABCs of Children’s Retail

ABCs of Children’s Retail...

Longtime AmericasMart Atlanta exhibitor Larry Lucas led a panel discussion on Saturday to help retailers with everything from upcoming trends to basic business practices. Joined by St. Simon’s, Ga.’s Diane Bailey of The Bailey Boys and Nancy Jackson of the Sugar Plum Tree in Perry, Ga., Lucas offered his invaluable insight into running a successful children’s retail shop. Here are a few highlights of...
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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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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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Guest Blogger Sal Macaluso asks: Should a Full Service Specialty Boutique Have a Website?

Guest Blogger Sal Macaluso asks: Should a Full Ser...

There is no question that the Internet is a place where you can find great prices if you are willing to give up personalized customer service. So why does a Full Service Specialty Boutique need a website? Many would argue that having a website works against the whole concept of “Full Service.” Why is that? Is it the Internet or is it the attitude of most retailers that are on the Internet that has perpetuated...
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Perks and Freebies for Buyers at Market!...

BUYERS: Look what’s all yours during your visit to Market: Free BREAKFAST every day Free PARKING Saturday and Sunday Free COCKTAILS & HORS D’OEUVRES Free EDUCATIONAL seminars Free GIVEAWAYS Check out the website for a full list of events, and be sure to pick up an Apparel Guide upon arrival for more details.
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