AmericasMart Atlanta Prepares for Summer Shopping Events

AmericasMart Atlanta will welcome global shoppers to Atlanta Market and Casual Market Atlanta, offering new and expanded discovery opportunities, dynamic resources from more than 6,000 product lines, an exciting lineup of education and events, and additional cross-category sourcing, July 15-22, 2024.

“This summer, AmericasMart opens the doors to limitless opportunities in commerce and community,” said Jon Pertchik, CEO of ANDMORE℠. “Our programming complements an unprecedented exploration of resources, making this a must-attend event for gift, home and outdoor shoppers.”

Updated Resources in Atlanta

Atlanta’s permanent showroom and temporary exhibition offerings expand this summer with new, expanded and relocated gift and home goods offerings, as well as an expanded collection of outdoor furniture and accessories product lines.

New to the Atlanta Marketplace for summer 2024 is the reinvention of temporary home and gift items—into Home, Kitchen + Table, Gift, Makers Hub, HIGH DESIGN, Fashion Accessories and Cash & Carry—bringing together 1,400 temporary exhibitors across eight floors of Buildings 2 and 3 for synergistic shopping in July and beyond.

Atlanta Market’s portfolio of more than 1,000 permanent showrooms spans 31 floors on the AmericasMart campus. The 2024 summer shopping event includes a total of 71 new, expanded and relocated showrooms.

Nearly 50 updates across 700+ gift showrooms and some 22 updates across 300+ home furnishings showrooms provide new resources in both general and specialty gift and homeware categories. In addition to previously announced updates, summer 2024 brings three new showrooms to the marketplace: Big Shiny Balls (large inflatable balloons); Meesh Drops (macrame plant hangers); and Patina Vie (home accessories). Additionally, Aurora World Inc. (plush and giftware); 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) are expanding, and Gold Eagle (botanical and seasonal decor) is relocating.

The Gardens, a collection of outdoor and garden accessories from over 50 exhibitors, debuts a newly configured space with 21 new and expanded assets. The Gardens features category-specific programming across two market days: a ribbon cutting and champagne toast celebrates 55,000 square feet of newly renovated showrooms on Wednesday, July 17 at 3 p.m., followed by a garden party from 3:30 to 5:30 p.m.; and a live plant demonstration follows Millstone Nursery in a seminar and plant demonstration on Thursday, July 18 at 10 a.m. For a full list of Atlanta market exhibitors, visit AtlantaMarket.com/Exhibitor Directory.

Casual Market Atlanta’s 100+ temporary exhibits complement the 70+ permanent casual and outdoor furniture showrooms located on floors 2-6 of Building 1. Since its inaugural edition in July 2023, 24 new showrooms have opened, and to accommodate this growth, temporary exhibits are moving to floors 7-8 with more product lines in a larger space. A complete list of exhibitors is available at CasualMarketAtlanta.com/Exhibitor-Listing.

Attractive events and amenities

Atlanta Market and Casual Market Atlanta offer world-class sourcing with seven days of programming including keynotes, cooking demonstrations and networking events.

The comprehensive programme includes five educational and business seminars, three cooking demonstrations in the JURA gourmet demonstration kitchen, three major events on the Building 3 Atrium Stage and the highly acclaimed Market Launch Party, celebrating the Reps are Local Too initiative.

Highlights spanning the gift, home and leisure categories include a celebrity designer, a television personality and a former Strange Eye Fashion expert Carson Kressley presents outdoor living fashion trends on Wednesday, July 17 at 1 p.m.

Individual showrooms are also hosting events to celebrate Casual Market Atlanta’s second year of commerce and connection. The Zuo Opening Party with Michelle Winters welcomes renowned electric violinist, Michelle Winters, on Monday, July 15 at 3 p.m.; SoPoly hosts an exclusive book signing with Charles Martin Book Signing on Tuesday, July 16 at 2 p.m.; and Palomas with POLYWOOD welcomes acclaimed designer and entrepreneur, Anthony Carrino, for a $25,000 reveal of the Style My Space backyard transformation on Wednesday, July 17 at 3 p.m.

On-campus amenities add to the excitement of AmericasMart Atlanta. Branded photo activations in all three buildings and product displays inspire social media sourcing and awareness. Market amenities extend the party with daily happy hours, complimentary refreshments, floor bars, afternoon music, market giveaways and more. Additionally, ANDMORE offers friendly Street Greeters, hotel and airport shuttles, a full hotel block, best-priced parking options and free parking for shoppers.

A complete list of events, seminars and amenities is available at AtlantaMarket.com/Events.

Digital innovation makes the market more fluid

ANDMORE’s digital innovations ensure simplicity and convenience in Atlanta’s summer markets.
The launch of the integrated Market Plan tool allows buyers to access the market organization from a desktop or mobile application. The ANDMORE Innovation Lab (Building 1, Floor 9) is available for buyers and sellers to ask questions about the application, provide feedback and learn more about digital tools.

Other Atlanta Market Planning Tools Include THE Atlanta Market Shopping Guide And AtlantaMarket.com, which offers 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 market insight both in print and online to AtlantaMarket.com/Publications.

For the Summer 2024 Atlanta Market, exhibit halls are open Tuesday, July 16 through Monday, July 22, from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m.; and temporary exhibits are open Wednesday, July 17 through Saturday, July 20, from 9 a.m. to 5:30 p.m., and Sunday, July 21, from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m.

During the Summer Casual Market, the temporary exhibits, located on floors 7 and 8 of Building 1, are open Monday, July 15 through Wednesday, July 17, from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m., and Thursday, July 18, from 9 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. The casual and outdoor exhibit halls are open Monday, July 15 through Thursday, July 18, from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m., and will remain open through Monday, July 22, for the duration of the Atlanta Simultaneous Market.

About the Atlanta Market

Atlanta Market is a dynamic and immersive wholesale sourcing destination housing the nation’s largest assortment of giftware, complemented by a broad selection of home décor, furnishings, and the nation’s largest outdoor living expo. It includes three buildings with 51 floors of showrooms and temporary exhibitions featuring thousands of brands that attract retailers and designers from every U.S. state and more than 60 countries. For more information, visit AtlantaMarket.com.

About Casual Market Atlanta

Casual Market Atlanta, presented by the International Casual Furnishings Association (ICFA), is the sourcing destination for the outdoor furnishing industry with two trade shows annually in July and September, and select showrooms open year-round. Featuring the largest concentration of casual and outdoor furniture in one location, retailers and designers source their products across seven floors of permanent showrooms and temporary exhibits at AmericasMart Atlanta. Casual Market Atlanta is co-produced by ICFA and ANDMORE, formerly International Market Centers. For more information, visit CasualMarketAtlanta.com.

About AND MORE

ANDMORE℠, formerly International Market Centers, is an omnichannel wholesale market maker that provides wholesale buyers and sellers with opportunities to connect, grow and thrive through physical marketplaces, design centers and digital channels. The company owns and operates over 20 million square feet of premium event and exhibition space, hosting live events in Atlanta, High Point, North Carolina, Las Vegas and New York City. By combining in-person events with always-on digital tools, ANDMORE provides truly omnichannel commerce platforms to its global wholesale client base. ANDMORE.com