Andmore sets agenda, sourcing, resources for Summer Atlanta Market
ATLANTA – Andmore is planning a slate of sourcing opportunities, exhibitor expansion and customer-driven experiences when Atlanta Market returns June 9-14 at AmericasMart Atlanta. The Summer Market brings together permanent showrooms, newly branded First Finds temporary exhibitors, industry education and on-site events.
“Atlanta Market is built around one simple goal: making it worth the trip,” said Amory Wooden, CRO of Andmore. “From expanded showrooms to discovery-driven First Finds and meaningful education, we’re focused on creating an environment where our customers can uncover what’s next, build relationships and leave Market better positioned to grow their businesses.”
Atlanta Market continues to strengthen with new, expanding, relocating and renewing permanent showrooms across its Gift and Home categories. In addition to a number of new permanent gift showrooms, Margaritaville debuts as a new permanent showroom within the Home category.
Also in the Home category, relocations include Aleph Home, Gabby and Steve Hayden, with expansions from Oriental Trimmings, Porch View Home and You Be Are.
This summer, Andmore will unify its temporary exhibits as “First Finds” across Atlanta Market, Atlanta Apparel and Las Vegas Market to spotlight emerging, trend-forward and limited distribution brands. Retailers can view the full list of market exhibitors via the Atlanta Market Exhibitor Directory.
Campus-wide events and education
Atlanta Market will host a full schedule of seminars, networking events and showroom celebrations.
The inaugural “Snap & Win” contest invites registered summer market buyers and guests to post a photo from one of four campus photo walls to Instagram as a Feed post, Reel or Story (saved to Highlights) between May 18 and June 19, tagging both @americasmartatl and @apparelmarkets. One winner, who must be present at the June 19 noon drawing, will receive two round-trip Delta airfare vouchers valued up to $2,500 each for travel within the contiguous United States.
During the market, attendees can recharge in dedicated lounges, including the B3 Atrium Lounge with complimentary coffee each morning, B2 Floor 8 Buyer Lounge and the Designer Workspace (B1, Floor 15) and the Curated Category Lounge spotlighting Game Day and Accessories. The week is anchored by marquee events, beginning with Varsity Night: The Market Kickoff.
Also on the schedule is Market Chat: Corey Damen Jenkins’s Design Journey with an exclusive book signing featuring the AD100 designer. Jenkins will take the stage to discuss his career trajectory, brand evolution and his new book, Design Reimagined.
Other pop-up giveaways and brand activations, scheduled at 10-11 a.m. and 3-4 p.m. daily, include: Le Lis Snack Bag Studio, DIFF Eyewear activations, and a Beauty Break with Hayden LA, along with specialized sessions such as The Earring Edit with Chansuttpearls and Stated Apparel styling.
Atlanta Market will once again spotlight influential voices through its A-List designers and Market Star program. The A-List Designers will be Corey Damen Jenkins and Sally Draughon, and the summer’s Market Stars are Angie Johnston, Angel Rice, Britney Patty, Dawn Heuer and Andrea Bibbs. The Market Stars will share product picks, style insights and on-site content throughout Market.
