JULY 2017 EXHIBITOR PROSPECTUS
The Atlanta International Gift & Home Furnishings Market® TEMPORARIES: July 13 –17, 2 017 The Atlanta International Gift & Home Only at AmericasMart Furnishings Market® | July 13 –17, 2017
Experience a marketplace unlike any other—one connecting buyers and exhibitors from around the globe through accessibility, value, and convenience.
AmericasMart offers the world’s premier collection of product, representing thousands of manufacturers in an environment designed to foster and grow business.
See why it’s everything buyers want and need. Be part of the most comprehensive and connected product destination, surrounded by first-class amenities and accommodations, right in the heart of the nation’s most accessible city—Atlanta.
Opportunities Home to nearly 1,400 permanent showrooms and over 4,000 temporary booths in distinct, comprehensive product collections.
Growth 43% of NEW showrooms leased space as a result of their successful temporary Market experience.
Advantages The highest-rated customer service staff in the industry and free, expert-led classes and workshops to build your business.
Accessibility Atlanta is within a two-hour flight of 80% of the U.S. population, with more flights from more places—150 U.S. destinations and more than 70+ international destinations. Plus, more than 10,000 hotel rooms are within walking distance of our campus.
Buyers Buyers from all 50 states and more than 70 nations rely on AmericasMart as their preferred resource for vendors, products and the services that drive their businesses forward.
Convenience A completely integrated campus to easily navigate multiple product centers.
2 404.220.2222 | @AmericasMartATL | AmericasMart.com | #AtlMkt The Atlanta International Gift & Home Who Shops Atlanta Furnishings Market® | July 13 –17, 2017
More Types of Retailers:
• Attractions • Deep Discounter • Home Accent Retailers • Linens Stores
• Amusement Parks • Department Stores • Home Furnishings • Membership Clubs Retailers • Apparel & Fashion • Discount / Mass Merchants • Museums, Zoos & Accessories Stores • Home Improvement Aquariums • Event Planners Warehouses • Bed & Breakfasts • Nurseries / Nature Retailers • Flash Sale Sites • Hospital Gift Shops • Big Box Retailers • Online Retailers • Florists • Hospitality Buyers • Bookstores • Outdoor / Casual • Furniture Retailers • Hotels / Spas Furniture Retailers • Buying Groups • Garden Center • Hotel Specifiers • Pop Up Shops • Card / Stationery Stores • Garden Specialty Shops • Housewares Stores • Resorts • Casinos • Gift & Decorative • Interior Designers – • Souvenir Stores • Catalogs Accessories Stores Residential / Commercial • Specialty Boutiques • Caterers • Gourmet Food Stores • Jewelry & Fine Gifts Stores • Specialty Gift Shops • Children’s Stores • Hardware Stores / • Landscape Architects Home Centers • Sports-Related Stores • College Gift Stores • Lamp & Lighting Stores • • Hearth & Fireplace Toy Stores • Country Clubs • Retailers Landscape Designers • Wineries • Craft Stores • Hobby Shops • Lifestyle Stores
Including Top Retailers:
• ABC Carpet & Home • Burlington • H-E-B Grocery International • Shopko
• A.C. Moore • Cato • HMSHost • Mills Fleet Farm • Six Flags
• Altar’d State • Charming Charlie • Hobby Lobby • Nebraska Furniture • Smithsonian Mart Enterprises • Amazon • Christian Book • HSN Distributors • Neiman Marcus • Stage Stores • American Wholesale • Hudson Group Book Company • Colony Brands, Inc. • Nordstrom • Stein Mart • Imagination Network • Anthropologie • Cracker Barrel • Off Broadway Shoes • Terrain • JCPenney • Art Van Furniture • Delaware North • Omni Hotel & Resorts • Tuesday Morning • Jordan’s Furniture • At Home • Deseret Book • Orvis • Universal Direct • Joss & Main • Ballard Designs • Disney • Overstock • Von Maur • Kroger Company • Barnes & • Event Network • Paradies • Walmart • Kohl’s Noble College • Family Christian • Personalization Mall • Wayfair • Kirkland’s • Bass Pro Shops • Five Below • Plow & Hearth • Weekends Only • Lands’ End • Bassett Furniture • Francesca’s • Potpourri Group • Wegmans • La-Z-Boy Furniture • Bath & Body Works • Fresh Finds • Real Deals • L.L. Bean • Weirs Furniture • Bealls Department • Fresh Produce • Rooms To Go Store • LifeWay • West Elm • Furnitureland South • Ross • Bed Bath & Beyond • Lowe’s • Xanterra Parks • Gordmans • Rugs Direct & Resorts • Belk • LTD Commodities • Scheels Design • Hallmark • Z Gallerie • Birch Lane • Macy’s Studio • Hamrick’s • • Mardel Plus thousands more! BJ’s Wholesale Club • Scholastic • Harris Teeter • • Marmaxx / T.J. Maxx Bloomingdale’s • Sears • HauteLook • • Meijer Boyd Gaming • SeaWorld • Hayneedle • Boscov’s • MGM Resorts
The Atlanta International Gift & Home Furnishings Market® | July 13 –17, 2017 3 THE ATLANTA INTERNATIONAL GIFT & HOME FURNISHINGS MARKET® July 2016 Market Demographic Snapshot* The Atlanta International Gift & Home AsMarket the nation’s leaderat ina home Glance décor and gift—and Furnishingsthe strongest Marketgrowing® home | July furnishings 13 –17, 2017 and design destination— AmericasMart is the comprehensive destination for today’s retailer and interior designer.
Buyer Recap
The region with the strongest growth in total attendance NE was the Northeast, up 4.1% from 2015 and up 5.6% from 2014. 1st
Home Gift Strongest Growing States
ND % % 9% 4% RI +15 +18.4 +4. +8. OR WI PA
MD FROM 2015 FROM 2014 FROM 2015 FROM 2014 KS +15% The strongest region of The strongest region of growth was the Midwest. growth was the Southwest. +18.4% LA
Strongest Regions for New Buyers Choosing 70+ Countries Attending, Top 10 Include: Atlanta (Percent Increase)
45.3% • Bermuda • Colombia • Japan
• • % Canada Dominican • Mexico 7% 16.9 15. % 2% Republic 1% 11 12. 10. • Cayman Islands • Panama • India • China
2015 2014 2015 2014 2015 2014 NORTHEAST WEST INTERNATIONAL
Strongest Attending Business Types
Independent Garden/ Drug Store Retailer/Boutique Outdoor/Patio /Health/Beauty
Interior Designer/ Florist Design Firm
Data from July 2016 Market attendance reports and post-Market survey.
4 404.220.2222 | @AmericasMartATL | AmericasMart.com | #AtlMkt The Atlanta International Gift & Home Meet the Press Furnishings Market® | July 13 –17, 2017
Today’s media is constantly on the hunt for the latest products and trends. Your products could easily make the headlines with one of the dozens of media outlets that attend our Market.
• Angeleno • Flowers & Magazine • Home Furnishings News • Selling Christmas Decorations • AREA • Furnishing International • HomeWorld Business • Selling Halloween • ARTE REGALO • Furniture Today • House Beautiful • Sleep Well • Atlanta HOME • Furniture World • ICD Publications • Smart Retailer • Atlanta Homes & Lifestyles • Garden & Gun • Interiors & Sources • Soft Design Lab • Atlanta Magazine • Garden Center Magazine • Kids Today • Southern Lady • Beautiful Kitchens and Baths • Gift Guide Media • Kitchenware News • Southern Living • Better Homes & Gardens • Gift Net News • Koshereye.com • Souvenirs, Gifts & Novelties • Birding Business • Gift Shop Magazine • Lawn & Garden Retailer • Stationery Trends • Birmingham Home • Giftbeat • LDB Interior Textiles & Garden Magazine • Stylebeat • Gifts & Decorative • Louisiana Cookin’ • Casual Living Accessories • Tableware International • LUXE • Celebrate365 • Giftware News • Talkfloor.com • Macfadden Communication • Christian Retailing • Glamour Goes South • Taste of The South • Milieu • Cooking Light • Global Cosmetics Industry • Tea Time Magazine • Modern Luxury Magazine • Country Living • The Cottage Journal • Museums and More • Good Morning America • Cover Magazine • The Design Network • My Style Vita • Gourmet Business • Design Today • The Editor At Large • MyRecipes.com • Gourmet Insider • Dolls • The Giggle Guide • O, The Oprah Magazine • Gourmet Retailer • Domino • The Paper Chronicles • Pantone View • Green Profit • Dr. Toy • The Peak of Chic • Parents Magazine • Hali • Elle Décor • The Trend Curve • Progressive Business Media • Hearst Publications • Floor Covering Installer • The Trend Forecaster • Residential Lighting • HGTV Magazine • Floor Covering News • Travelgirl • Retailing Insight • HGTVGardens.com • Floor Focus Magazine • USA Love List • Rue • Hoffman Media • Floor Radio • Veranda • RUG INSIDER • Home & Textiles Today • Floor Trends • Victoria • Rug News and Design • Home Accents Today • Florists’ Review • Waiting on Martha • RugNews.com • Home Fashion Forecast • Flower Magazine • Sarasota Magazine • Home Furnishing Business
Connect With Us! #AtlMkt | @AmericasMartATL
Data from July 2016 Market attendance reports and post-Market survey.
The Atlanta International Gift & Home Furnishings Market® | July 13 –17, 2017 5 The Atlanta International Gift & Home Meet Your Team Furnishings Market® | July 13 –17, 2017
Jo Ann Miller Marshall Marie Knight Executive VP of Tradeshows Vice President of Tradeshows 404.220.2234 404.220.2203 jmiller@americasmart.com [email protected]
Samantha Merckens Elizabeth Moss Sales & Process Manager Executive Director 404.220.2214 404.220.2201 [email protected] [email protected]
• ANTIQUES – Juried • DÉCOR | Light & Lifestyles – Juried • HD Home (By invitation only) • HIGH DESIGN® – Juried Amy James • HIGH DESIGN LUXE ® – Juried Executive Director 404.220.2207 [email protected] Nancy Barlar Executive Director – • Housewares Sales & New Business • Tabletop and Entertaining 404.220.2204 • Tabletop LUXE – Juried [email protected]
Mary Ellen Jackson Executive Director Katie Inglis 404.220.2234 Director of Sales [email protected] 404.220.2208 [email protected] • Cash & Carry Jewelry • Halloween • DÉCOR | Light & Lifestyles – Juried • Holiday, Floral, Baskets • Fine Linens & Home Textiles • Home Accents & Home Furnishings
Grace Creta Director of Sales 404.220.2223 [email protected]
• Emerging Artists – Juried • Global Designs • Handmade Designs – Juried • Handmade Jewelry – Juried • Made in America Reserve Your • Museum Gifts & Fine Gifts Booth Today! Call 404.220.2222
6 404.220.2222 | @AmericasMartATL | AmericasMart.com | #AtlMkt Lecy Sebastiani Laura Dadisman Director of Sales Director of Sales 404.220.2262 404.220.2219 [email protected] [email protected]
• Birding & Backyard Nature • General Gifts • Coastal Lifestyles • On Trend Gifts – Juried • Gourmet Foods • Gourmet LUXE – Juried • The Gardens® Dana Oglesby • Gardens LUXE – Juried Sales Manager 404.220.2209 Susan Houston [email protected] • Body & Soul, Spa Products Director of Sales • Children’s World 404.220.2205 • Modern Baby & [email protected] Contemporary Kid– Juried • Jewelry, Fashion Accessories, Apparel (Order writing only) • Boutique – Juried Debbie Carlton • Gentlemen’s Boutique – Juried Operations Manager 404.220.2886 Sallie Barrett [email protected] Customer Experience Coordinator 404.220.2206 [email protected]
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The Atlanta International Gift & Home Furnishings Market® | July 13 –17, 2017 7 The Atlanta International Gift & Home A Product Category for You Furnishings Market® | July 13 –17, 2017
Birding & Backyard Nature The Gardens® Halloween Showcases birdfeeders, birdhouses, birdseed, Features indoor & outdoor garden-themed Features festive Halloween décor items, costumes birdbaths, birding & nature books, optics, hardware, accessories, garden gifts, fountains, statuary, for adults & children, masks, wigs, hats, seasonal birding software, bird-themed giftware, notecards, decorative flags, watering cans, weather vanes, novelty items and themed party supplies, indoor & magnets, bookmarks, butterfly houses, bat houses, urns, pots & planters, outdoor lighting & outdoor decorations, Halloween collectibles wildlife art, bird-themed jewelry, bird-themed casual furniture. & accessories, lanterns, lights & music. decorative accessories, recycled nature Booth Size: 10' x 10' Booth Size: 10' x 10' products, water garden supplies & décor. Booth Size: 10' x 10' Gardens LUXE – Juried Collection Handmade Designs – A juried collection of design-driven, luxury, Juried Collection Body & Soul, Spa Products high-quality products for outdoor/indoor living. This juried collection features design-oriented, Features bath and body products for men and See special submission requirements for juried original, handmade creations of glass, ceramics, women including face & body creams, scrubs, collections on page 9. textiles, fiber-art, sculptures, mixed media, grooming products, facial cleansers, lip products, Booth Size: 10' x 10' functional art, lighting, decorative accents, bath salts, soaps, loungewear, yoga accessories ornaments, woodworking & turning. All Handmade shaving & grooming kits, body fragrance, hair & General Gifts Design products must be handmade by the artist. mustache wax, cosmetics, body art and holistic Features an expansive range of general gifts, See special submission requirements for juried products designed for new age wellness. monogrammed and personalized gifts, resort collections on page 9. Booth Size: 10' x 10' & souvenir items, stationery/letterpress/greeting Booth Size: 10' x 10' cards, gift packaging, gameday/collegiate Boutique – Juried Collection licensed products, personal technology Handmade Jewelry – Features higher-end, designer-quality jewelry, accessories, men’s gifts, inspirational gift Juried Collection fashion accessories & apparel. See special items, pet products and pet themed gifts, This juried collection features artisan quality, submission requirements for juried collections business support services & equipment. design-oriented, original, handmade jewelry on page 9. Booth Size: 10' x 10' creations and includes both fine and fashion Booth Size: 10' x 10' jewelry. All items must be handmade by the Gentlemen’s Boutique – artist. See special submission requirements Cash & Carry Jewelry Juried Collection for juried collections on page 9. Features fine & fashion jewelry & accessories Gifts and accessories suited to the well-appointed Booth Size: 10' x 10' for immediate delivery. gent including: dopp kits, leather accessories, cuff Booth Size: 10' x 10', 12' x 10' links, socks, wallets, flasks, portfolios, watches, HD Home – By Invitation Only shaving supplies, fragrance, neckwear, eyewear Features a juried lifestyles collection of Children’s World and more. See special submission requirements High Design home furnishings & décor. Products for babies, kids, tweens & teens, including for juried collections on page 9. Participation by invitation only. innovative & functional furniture, bedding, décor, Booth Size: 10' x 10' ® baby/toddler gear, toys, games, plush, clothing HIGH DESIGN – Juried Collection & related items. Global Designs A fresh collection of design-driven, lifestyle-focused Booth Size: 10' x 10' AmericasMart’s “people positive” collection goods for the gift, home furnishings & home décor features artisan-quality, handmade crafts that markets. The collection includes products from all Coastal Lifestyles reflect culturally meaningful designs and assist in price points. See special submission requirements Features home accent & home furnishings with the economic and environmental sustainability of for juried collections on page 9. a coastal flair, including nautical & shell-themed global communities. Global Designs includes Booth Size: 10' x 10' decorative accessories & mirrors, painted products classified as: organic, environmentally furnishings and more. friendly, fair trade, people positive, purchase HIGH DESIGN LUXE® – Booth Size: 10' x 10' positive, sustainable, green, etc. Juried Collection Booth Size: 10' x 10' A juried collection of HIGH DESIGN products Emerging Artists – Juried Collection featuring high-quality, luxury goods. See A juried collection of emerging artisans displaying Gourmet Foods special submission requirements for juried their original handmade creations. These artists Features specialty gourmet food items, collections on page 9. have not previously participated in a wholesale beverage products & cookbooks. Booth Size: 10' x 10' tradeshow. See special submission requirements Booth Size: 10' x 10' for juried collections on page 9. Holiday, Floral, Baskets Booth Size: 10' x 10' Gourmet LUXE – Juried Collection Features seasonal decor, dried & silk flower A juried collection of luxury gourmet products products & holiday decorations, floral supplies, Fine Linens & Home Textiles made from the finest ingredients. Rich, decadent, ribbons, candles (including wires, picks, pins Features a complete range of decorative soft handcrafted, LUXE. See special submission and foam), accessories, wreaths & baskets. goods & home textiles including bedding, requirements for juried collections on page 9. Booth Size: 10' x 10', 12' x 10' decorative pillows, towels, quilts, throws, Booth Size: 10' x 10' area rugs, window treatments, loungewear, kitchen & bath textiles. Booth Size: 9' x 10'
8 404.220.2222 | @AmericasMartATL | AmericasMart.com | #AtlMkt Home Accents & Home Furnishings On Trend Gifts – Juried Collection Features home accessories & décor, lighting, An internationally influenced juried collection of wall art, mirrors, clocks, occasional furniture, design-driven, contemporary gift items. Includes Juried & LUXE bookcases, dining room furniture, upholstered unique, interesting, edgy, clever and fun products furniture, case goods and more. with creative appreciation for form and function. Booth Size: 9' x 10' See special submission requirements for juried Collections collections to the right. Submission Requirements Housewares Booth Size: 10' x 10' Includes cookware & bakeware, kitchen accessories, kitchen electrics, space organizers, aprons, wine Tabletop & Entertaining glasses, bar accessories, cutlery & food storage, Features dinnerware, flatware, holloware crystal, To be considered for a Juried or LUXE kitchen tools & gadgets. stemware, glassware, acrylic ware, metalware, collection, your application must include Booth Size: 10’ x 10’ woodenware, pewter, silver & wine accessories. the following: Booth Size: 10' x 10' Jewelry, Fashion Accessories ▶ Complete product information & Apparel (Order writing only) Tabletop LUXE – Juried Collection Includes jewelry, clothing, watches, belts, A juried collection of design-oriented, luxury tabletop ▶ Custom booth T-shirts, handbags, wallets, accessory bags, accessories and entertaining products including (Photography or rendering) hair accessories, scarves, eyeglasses. dinnerware, serveware, cutlery, high-end accent Booth Size: 10' x 10' pieces and much more. See special submission ▶ Wholesale price list requirements for juried collections to the right. ▶ Key account list – Made in America – Juried Collection Booth Size: 10' x 10' Features a wide range of American-made gifts complete information and decor items. See special submission ▶ Press coverage requirements for juried collections to the right. Booth Size: 10' x 10' ▶ Artist biography (Handmade Design only) Modern Baby & Contemporary Kid – Juried Collection Please Note: Incomplete applications A juried showcase of fashion-forward baby will NOT be considered. and juvenile products focused on design and functionality, fabrics and fashions. See special submission requirements for juried collections to the right. Booth Size: 10' x 10'
Museum Gifts & Fine Gifts Features museum products, fine gifts and collectibles. Booth Size: 10' x 10'
Reserve Your Booth Today! Call 404.220.2222
The Atlanta International Gift & Home Furnishings Market® | July 13 –17, 2017 9 The Atlanta International Gift & Home 2017 Campus Guide GuideFurnishings Market® | July 13 –17, 2017
Building One easy-to-navigate campus that is home to more exhibitors
23 AMC Of ces and manufacturers than any other marketplace, featuring the
22 AMC Of ces largest collection of home, rug, gift and apparel product.
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20 Holiday & Floral / Home Décor
19 Holiday & Floral / Home Décor Building
18 Holiday & Floral / Home Décor BRIDGE 18 Gift
17 Holiday & Floral / Home Décor BRIDGE 17 Gift
16 Holiday & Floral / Home Décor BRIDGE 16 Gift
15 Home & Design BRIDGE 15 Gift Building
14 Home & Design BRIDGE 14 Gift Building 15 Penthouse Theatre
13 Home / Furniture BRIDGE 13 Gift & Home BRIDGE 14 Future Expansion
12 Home / Furniture BRIDGE 12 Gift & Home BRIDGE 13 Children’s World
11 Home / Furniture BRIDGE 11 Gift & Home 12 Prom / Bridal / Social Occasion
10 Home / Furniture / Linens BRIDGE 10 Gift & Home The Gardens® BRIDGE 11 Women’s Apparel
9 Home / Furniture / Linens BRIDGE 9 Tabletop & Gift The Gardens® BRIDGE 10 Prom / Bridal / Social Occasion
8 Temporaries 8 Tabletop & Gift Gourmet & Housewares BRIDGE 9 Women’s Apparel
7 Temporaries BRIDGE 7 Gift Gift BRIDGE 8 Fashion Accessories / Shoes
6 Home & Rug BRIDGE 6 Gift Gift BRIDGE 7 Immediate Resources
5 Home & Rug Parking 4 Temporaries 6 Fine Jewelry
4 Home & Rug BRIDGE 5 Temporaries
3 Home & Rug 3 Meeting Rooms 3 Temporaries BRIDGE 4 Temporaries
2 Registration / Temporaries BRIDGE 3 Temporaries Registration / Atrium / 1 Registration / Temporaries BRIDGE 2 Mezzanine / Parking 2 Temporaries BRIDGE 2 Temporaries
B1 Rail Transportation 1 Registration 1 Registration / Temporaries 1 Parking / Temporaries
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7 Home Furnishings Made in America NW WILLIAMS ST. PORTMAN BLVD. u PEACHTREE ST. NE u PEACHTREE ST. Fine Linens Museum Gifts & Fine Gifts t t Home Textiles Gourmet Foods Body & Soul, Spa Products R R R 3 Gourmet LUXE 3 Children’s World Building Building Modern Baby & Contemporary Kid
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NOTE: Category locations may be altered without notice.
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10 404.220.2222 | @AmericasMartATL | AmericasMart.com | #AtlMkt The Atlanta International Gift & Home Apply Online Today Furnishings Market® | July 13 –17, 2017
It’s easy and quick to submit your application online! Choose your route below to get started.
EXHIBITED AT AMERICASMART PREVIOUSLY • Go to AmericasMart.com/ExhibitorPortal • The system will prompt you through the rest of the application process. Required fields are marked • Click the Login button to access your personal online portal. with a red dot. Digital Showroom, the Buyer’s Guide Listings and the Company Contacts pages can be • Click on the icon that says Apply to Exhibit. skipped and returned to via your Exhibitor Portal at • Select the Gift & Home tab under “Select a Market” a later date, if desired. and click Continue. • Once you have completed the application, • Choose The Atlanta International Gift & you will receive an acknowledgement email Home Furnishings Market® with the dates confirming your application was submitted from of July 13 –17, 2017 and click Select Show. [email protected]. • Choose your top 3 categories (areas) in which you’d like to show your products and then click Continue.
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NEW TO AMERICASMART • Obtain your Account ID (a four digit code) • Choose your top 3 categories (areas) in which you’d from your sales manager and go to like to show your products and then click Continue. Apply.AmericasMart.com • The system will prompt you through the rest of the • Enter your Account ID and complete the application process. Required fields are marked “Create An AmericasMart Account” page. with a red dot. Digital Showroom, the Buyer’s Guide Listings and the Company Contacts pages can be • Once your account is created, you will receive an email from [email protected] skipped and returned to via your Exhibitor Portal at with a link to set up your password for your account. a later date, if desired. • Once you have completed the application, • Go to AmericasMart.com/ExhibitorPortal. you will receive an acknowledgement email • Click the Login button to access your personal confirming your application was submitted from online portal. [email protected]. • Click on the icon that says Apply to Exhibit. • Select the Gift & Home tab under “Select a Market” and click Continue. • Choose The Atlanta International Gift & Home Furnishings Market® with the dates of July 13 –17, 2017 and click Select Show.
Need Assistance? Call 404.220.2222 or Email [email protected]
The Atlanta International Gift & Home Furnishings Market® | July 13 –17, 2017 11 The Atlanta International Gift & Home Thank You for Choosing Us Furnishings Market® | July 13 –17, 2017
We always strive to provide you with exclusive tools that will enhance your experience and Market success. Take advantage of the latest tool to promote your brand! Together with the AmericasMart app, your Digital Showroom is designed to increase your presence online and drive more buyer traffic to your booth. Upon confirmation, create your Digital Showroom at AmericasMart.com/ExhibitorPortal. You can also request Market badges, keep your company information current, and download important booth forms. Prepare for success at AmericasMart.com. Find checklists and videos with insider tips on booth displays, as well as information on advertising opportunities, travel, hotels, shipping, logistics and Market updates.
Added Resources Designed for You
Advertise First Look Lobby Displays The key to having a successful show is spreading Promote your products in displays located in the word about new product offerings, special high-traffic, visible lobby areas, for greater events, how buyers can make appointments exposure to Market attendees. and where they can find you at Market.
Travel Lead Retrieval We provide special benefits to make your trip to Capture more leads at Market! Lead retrieval devices AmericasMart more enjoyable and affordable. Take offer quick badge scanning, easy lead qualifying and advantage of our exclusive discounts and offerings note taking, and organized follow up. when planning your visit to Atlanta.
Logistics Product Photography Ship your freight via AmericasMart Logistics Supply us quality, print-ready product images and and avoid drayage fees when your freight they could be featured in our buyer marketing arrives at the Advanced Warehouse between communications and campus signage. May 8 – June 23.
Buyer Invitations Let us help bring your buyers to Market! Provide your current and prospect buyer lists and our Retail Services team will contact your buyers with exclusive Market incentives.
I just had the best show of my life. “Buyers were fl ocking to my booth and the feedback was amazing. It is the most organized and well run major show in the business.”
— Gillian Bryce, Gillian Bryce Fine Art
12 404.220.2222 | @AmericasMartATL | AmericasMart.com | #AtlMkt Important Deadlines & Dates
Deadline Task
February 19, 2017 Buyer List Submission Deadline
April 7, 2017 AmericasMart® Magazine Ad Deadline
April 21, 2017 Final Booth Payment Due
May 19, 2017 The Atlanta Buyer’s Guide Listing Deadline
June 9, 2017 The Atlanta Buyer’s Guide Ad Deadline
June 22, 2017 Fern Order Forms Including Standard Booth Form Due
June 22, 2017 Electrical & Technology Advanced Rate Deadline
June 23, 2017 Advanced Freight Shipments Deadline
June 26, 2017 Late Charge Applies on All Forms
June 26, 2017 The Atlanta Buyer’s Guide Supplement Deadline
Book Your Travel and Hotel at AmericasMart.com/Travel
Forms Available at AmericasMart.com/ExhibitorPortal Access available after confirmation.
Freight Delivery Booth Set Up
Direct to Fern Warehouse Monday, July 10 – Tuesday, July 11, 2017 May 8 – June 23, 2017 8 a.m. – 8 p.m. Free drayage when using AmericasMart Logistics. Wednesday, July 12, 2017 877.58 8.8 9 3 0 8 a.m. – 2 p.m. AmericasMart.com/Logistics All exhibits must be set by 2 p.m. on Wednesday, July 12, 2017.
Fern Warehouse Closed May 29 & July 4, 2017 Booth Dismantle/ Direct to Show Site via Move Out Common Carrier Monday, July 17, 2017 July 6 –7, 2017 & July 10 –12, 2017 (Drayage charges apply) 2 p.m. – Midnight
Tuesday, July 18, 2017 Direct to Show Site via Privately 8 a.m. – 6 p.m. Owned Vehicle (POV) July 10 –12, 2017 (Drayage charges apply; see schedule in Exhibitor Services Manual)
The Atlanta International Gift & Home Furnishings Market® | July 13 –17, 2017 13 The Atlanta International Gift & Home Follow Our Checklist for Success Furnishings Market® | July 13 –17, 2017
Prepare for the Show Promote Your Participation
R eview your booth confirmation to ensure it meets M ake sure your Digital Showroom is updated with your your space needs. latest information—new products, Market events, special offers and anything buyers should know about. D esign a creative and engaging booth display that I nvite your current customers to see you at your will complement your product. booth at AmericasMart.
C reate a free Digital Showroom at S chedule appointments with current and AmericasMart.com/ExhibitorPortal to showcase prospective customers. your company information and update product lines Ad vertise in the AmericasMart Magazine and and categories on our website and Market app. The Atlanta Buyer’s Guide. (Access available after confirmation.) Secure your First Look Lobby Display. R eview your Exhibitor Services Manual and submit U se the hashtag #AtlMkt to post on AmericasMart’s appropriate forms. Facebook, Twitter & Instagram pages. A void additional costs by observing all booth equipment Highlight new products being shown in your booth. rental and freight deadlines. Prepare your sales team to sell, sell, sell. S hip your display and freight to Atlanta through F ollow up on all sales and prospect contacts made AmericasMart Logistics. at the Show.
Confirm your travel and hotel through AmericasMart Travel. u We’re Here to Help! Call 404.220.2222 with your Market questions.
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