AmericasMart Atlanta is set to welcome buyers from around the world to Atlanta Market and Casual Market Atlanta, July 15–22, where they can expect new and expanded discovery opportunities, dynamic resources from more than 6,000 product lines, an exciting lineup of education and events, and added cross-category sourcing.
“This summer, AmericasMart opens doors to limitless opportunities in commerce and community,” said Jon Pertchik, ANDMORE CEO. “Our robust programming complements unparalleled resource exploration, making it a must-attend event for buyers in the gift, home and outdoor sectors."
Refreshed Resources in Atlanta
Atlanta’s resources across permanent showrooms and temporary exhibits will increase this summer with new, expanded and relocated gift and home resources, as well as an extended collection of outdoor furniture and accessory product lines.
Among Atlanta Market updates for Summer 2024 is the reimagining of gift and home temporaries — into Home, Kitchen + Table, Gift, Makers Hub, HIGH DESIGN, Fashion Accessories and Cash & Carry — bringing 1,400 temporary exhibitors across eight floors of Buildings 2 and 3.
Atlanta Market’s more than 1,000 permanent showroom portfolio covers 31 floors across the AmericasMart campus. The summer buying event features a total of 71 new, expanded and relocated showrooms.
Nearly 50 updates among more than 700 gift showrooms and some 22 updates to more than 300 home furnishings showrooms offer new resources across general and specialty gift and home categories. In addition to previously announced updates, the summer market features three new showrooms: Big Shiny Balls (large inflatable balloons); Meesh Drops (macrame plant hangers); and Patina Vie (home accessories).
Additionally, Aurora World Inc. (plush toys and gift products); BIDK Home (European home designs); Empire Art Direct (mirrors and art); Just Got 2 Have It! (general gift and accessories); and Luxe Light Decor (modern lighting decor) expand, and Gold Eagle (botanical and seasonal décor) relocates.
The Gardens, a more than 50 exhibitor collection of outdoor and garden accessories, debut a newly configured space with 21 new and expanded resources. The Gardens presents category-specific programming across two days of market: A Ribbon Cutting and Champagne Toast celebrates 55,000 square feet of newly renovated showrooms on Wed., July 17, at 3 p.m., followed by Party in the Gardens from 3:30 p.m. – 5:30 p.m.; and a Live Plant Demo follows Millstone Nursery in a seminar and plant demonstration on Thurs., July 18, at 10 a.m. For a full list of Atlanta Market exhibitors, visit AtlantaMarket.com/Exhibitor-Directory.
Casual Market Atlanta’s more than 100 temporary exhibits complement more than 70 casual furnishings and outdoor furniture permanent showrooms located on Floors 2–6 of Building 1. Since its July 2023 inaugural edition, another 24 new showrooms have debuted. To accommodate this showroom growth, temporary exhibits shift to Floors 7 and 8, with more product lines in a larger space. A full list of exhibitors is available at CasualMarketAtlanta.com/Exhibitor-Listing.
Enticing Events and Amenities
Atlanta Market and Casual Market Atlanta couple world-class sourcing with seven days of programming, including keynotes, cooking demonstrations and networking events.
The full schedule includes five educational and business-oriented seminars, three cooking demonstrations in the JURA Gourmet Demonstration Kitchen, three keynote events on the Building 3 Atrium stage and the Market Kickoff Party, celebrating the Reps are Local Too initiative.
Among highlights bridging gift, home and casual categories, celebrity designer, TV personality and former Queer Eye fashion expert Carson Kressley Introduces Fashionable Trends in Outdoor Living on Wed., July 17, at 1 p.m.
Individual showrooms also host events to celebrate Casual Market Atlanta’s second year of commerce and connection. The Zuo Opening Party with Michelle Winters features renowned electric violinist, Michelle Winters, on Mon., July 15, at 3 p.m.; SoPoly hosts an exclusive Book Signing with Charles Martin on Tues., July 16, at 2 p.m.; and Palomas with POLYWOOD features acclaimed designer and contractor, Anthony Carrino, for a $25,000 Style My Space backyard makeover reveal on Wed., July 17, at 3 p.m.
On-campus amenities supplement excitement at AmericasMart Atlanta. Branded photo activations in all three buildings and product displays inspire sourcing and social media savvy. Market amenities continue the celebration with daily happy hours, complimentary refreshments, floor bars, afternoon music, market giveaways and more. Additionally, ANDMORE provides friendly “Street Greeters,” hotel and airport shuttles, a comprehensive hotel block, best-price parking options and free buyer parking.
A full list of events, seminars and amenities is available at AtlantaMarket.com/Events.
Digital Innovation Makes Market Seamless
ANDMORE’s digital innovations guarantee ease and convenience at Atlanta summer markets. The launch of the integrated Market Plan tool allows buyers to access market organization from a desktop or the mobile app. The ANDMORE Innovation Lab (Building 1, Floor 9) is available for buyers and sellers to ask questions about the app, provide feedback and learn more about digital tools.
Other Atlanta Market planning tools include the Atlanta Market Buyer’s Guide and AtlantaMarket.com, which features an exhibitor directory, event calendars, travel information, registration and more. Market Snapshot showcases innovative products on the Atlanta Market social media pages (@AmericasMartATL), and the interactive Atlanta Market Magazine provides a Market preview both in print and online at AtlantaMarket.com/Publications.
For the Summer 2024 Atlanta Market, showrooms are open Tues., July 16 – Mon., July 22, 9 a.m. to 6 p.m.; and temporary exhibits are open Wed., July 17 – Sat., July 20, 9 a.m. to 5:30 p.m., and Sun., July 21, 9 a.m. to 2 p.m.
During Summer Casual Market, temporary exhibits, located on Floors 7 and 8 in Building 1, are open Mon., July 15 – Wed., July 17, 9 a.m. – 6 p.m., and Thurs., July 18, 9 a.m. – 2:30 p.m. Casual and outdoor showrooms are open Mon., July 15 – Thurs., July 18, 9 a.m. – 6 p.m., and will remain open through Mon., July 22, for the duration of the concurrent Atlanta Market.
