Cross Merchandising Is the Art of Christmas

January 9–18, 2002 (Temporaries, January 12–16; Area Rug Market, January 17–20)

9 a.m.–6 p.m., except January 12–13, 9 a.m.–8 p.m.

AmericasMart Atlanta, 240 Peachtree St. NW Atlanta 30303

(800) ATL-MART

www.AmericasMart.com

Show Producer: Atlanta Market Center Inc. (AMC)

Special Events

• The Atlanta Grand Gift Gala. January 12, all day. Celebrate the 10th anniversary of the Atlanta Gift Mart at AmericasMart 2 and 3 with food, drink, and live entertainment. See the Market Buyer's Guide for details.
• Everything Old Is New Again. January 13, 6–8 p.m., AmericasMart 1, 15-C-308. A shabby-chic party at The Gardens features Parisian cuisine and live entertainment.
• Complimentary Sunday Brunch on Monday. January 14, 10 a.m.–noon, at AmericasMart 1, floors 11–13.
• Fourth Annual Awards of Excellence. January 12, 12:30–1:30 p.m., AmericasMart 1, 15-C-308. ECGC Distributors Ltd. will recognize companies that excel in customer service and product development.

Seminars

Discovery 2002 Program

Friday, January 11

• "Trends for the Home in 2002." 8–8:45 a.m., AmericasMart 1, room 10-D-9B. Speakers: A panel from Women in the Home Industries Today (WithIt)
• "How to Buy and How to Plan Market Trips Online with AmericasMart.com." 8–9:30 a.m., AmericasMart 1, room 15-C-308. Speaker: Albert Maslia. Program repeats, same time and location, January 12–14.
• Home for the Holidays Workshop Series, "What's Hot, What's Not." 9–10:30 a.m., AmericasMart 1, room 19-B-7. Speaker: Mitchell Pennell. $10 fee includes breakfast.
• "Basic Buying Procedures: Open-to-Buy and Vendor Negotiation." 9:30–10:30 a.m., AmericasMart 1, room 15-C-308. Speaker: Albert Maslia. Program repeats at same time and location January 12.
• "Eye on 2002: Product Directions Worth Watching." 11 a.m.–noon, AmericasMart 3, floor 3 Conference Center.
• Home for the Holidays Workshop Series, "Not Another Fruitcake." 2–3:30 p.m., AmericasMart 1, room 19-B-7. Speaker: Mitchell Pennell

Saturday, January 12

• Home for the Holidays Workshop Series, "Oh, You Shouldn't Have... And You Didn't." 9–10:30 a.m., AmericasMart 1, room 19-B-7. Speaker: Mitchell Pennell. $10 fee includes breakfast.
• "Signs That Sell." 11 a.m.–noon, AmericasMart 3, floor 3 Conference Center.
• Home for the Holidays Workshop Series, "'Twas the Night Before Christmas and Everyone Was Going Crazy." 2–3:30 p.m., AmericasMart 1, 19-B-7. Speaker: Mitchell Pennell

Sunday, January 13

• "Give Your Bottom Line a Booster Shot." 9–10 a.m., AmericasMart 3, floor 13, Northwest Quadrant. Speaker: Larry Lucas
• Home for the Holidays Workshop Series, "Christmas WOW and Holiday PUNCH." 9–10:30 a.m., AmericasMart 1, room 19-B-7. Speaker: Mitchell Pennell. $10 registration fee includes continental breakfast.
• "Kick It Up a Notch: How to Revitalize Your Business." 11 a.m.–noon, AmericasMart 3, floor 3 Conference Center. Speaker: Margie Johnson

Friday, January 18

• "Working Together to Rebuild." 8:30–9:30 a.m., AmericasMart 4, room 4-G-7. Speaker: Lissa Wyman. Complimentary food and beverages will be served.

Look For: The River and the Sea — A Thai Market Village.

January 12–15, 9 a.m.–6 p.m., AmericasMart 2, floor 3. The Thai Bureau of Cottage Handicraft Industries Development and the Department of Industrial Promotion present a Market Temporaries exclusive featuring Thai crafts, handmade paper products, fine linens, and home accessories.