A Peach of a Summer Market
Search for great new products and take advantage of fun learning opportunities in Atlanta this July.
Staff -- Gifts & Decorative Accessories, 5/1/2004
ATLANTA INTL. GIFT AND HOME FURNISHINGS MARKETJuly 6–15; Temporaries, July 9–13
ATLANTA INTL. RUG MARKET
July 11–14
AmericasMart Atlanta
240 Peachtree Street
Atlanta 30303
(800) ATL-MART
Show Producer: AMC
Show Hours: July 8–11 and 14–17, 9 a.m.–6 p.m.; July 12–13, 9 a.m.–8 p.m. (select showrooms open at 8 a.m.) Temporaries, July 11–15, 9 a.m.–6 p.m. Rug Market, 9.a.m.–5 p.m.
Travel Arrangements: Ambassadors Services Group, (800) 241-6405 or (404) 584-7458. Delta Air Lines, (800) 241-6760 or (404) 765-5000, refer to file number 189775A.
Special Events
- Design Quest Showcase. AM1, floor 19, 19-A-23. Friday–Sunday, July 9–11. Led by Mitchell Pennell in the newly renamed Holiday, Floral & Home Decor Center.
- Champagne toasts. The Gardens, AM1, floors 14 and 15. 6 p.m. July 11.
- Sophisticated cocktails. Home Accents & Fine Linens Center, AM1, floors 9 and 10. July 10, 5 p.m.
- Rug Retailer of the Year (ROY) Awards. Capital City Club. July 12, 5:30 p.m.
- Martini Madness. July 13, 3 p.m.
Discovery 2004 Seminars
Unless otherwise noted, check details in the Buyer's Guide at market.
Friday, July 9
- Creating a Woman-Friendly Customer Experience. 8–8:45 a.m. Continental breakfast. Speaker: Karen Wade, PhD. Sponsored by WithIt and ART (Accessories Resource Team).
- Staying Profitable…While Establishing Good Vendor Relations. 9–10 a.m. Speaker: Albert D. Maslia, director, and Debra Tenenbaum, manager of retail services, AmericasMart Atlanta.
- Powerful Retailing. Speaker: Mitchell Pennell. AM1, floor 19, 19A23. Check guide at Market for details.
- Turning 2004 Trends into Fourth Quarter Profits. 11 a.m.–12:15 p.m. Speaker: Joyce Washnik. AM3 Conference Center.
- Scrapbooking for Profit. 1 p.m. Speaker: Mary Liz Curtain.
Saturday, July 10
- Staying Profitable…While Establishing Good Vendor Relations. 9–10 a.m. Repeat of Friday.
- Why We Buy: Understand, Respond & Prosper. 11 a.m.–noon. Speaker: Karen Wade, PhD.
- Merchandising and Promoting Your Store. 11 a.m.–noon. Speakers: Albert Maslia and Debra Tenenbaum.
- Memories to Go! 1 p.m. Speaker: Mary Liz Curtain.
Sunday, July 11
- Fall into New Wedding Market Profits! 10–11 a.m. Speaker: Tony DeMasi. AM3, Conference Center.
- Merchandising and Promoting Your Store. 11 a.m.–noon. Repeat of Saturday.
- Champagne Events & Promotions on a Beer Budget! 1–2:30 p.m. Speakers: Rich Kizer and Georganne Bender. Receive a complimentary copy of their ebook of the same title.
- Website Marketing. Speaker: Drew Barton. AM3 Conference Center.
LOOK FOR: Cover New Ground on the Area Rug floors, 1 and 3–6 AM1. Demonstrations in the Market Temps and the Gourmet Gallery. Breakfast Club and Order 'Til Eight extend market hours. Shuttle services with stops at all principal hotels and parking areas.
THE GIFT FAIR IN ATLANTAJuly 9–12
Georgia World Congress Center
285 Andrew Young International Blvd.
Atlanta 30303
(800) 272-SHOW
Show Producers: George Little Management LLC (GLM), Urban Expositions.
Show Hours: July 9–11, 9 a.m.–5 p.m. July 12, 9 a.m.–4 p.m.
Travel Arrangements: Connections, (800) 262-9974
Learning Luncheon Seminars
Seminars are free but reservations are required because space is limited. Full program information was not available at press time. Please log onto the show website or refer to the show directory for further details.
Saturday, July 10
- Vern Yip, of NBC's Design Intervention and formerly with Trading Spaces. 12:30–2 p.m. Buyers Lounge.
LOOK FOR: Buyers parking at official Georgia World Congress Center lots can receive a full reimbursement for parking upon presentation of receipt at the parking validation desk. Free shuttle service between the Georgia World Congress Center and INFORUM, is located across the street from the permanent showrooms. Complimentary breakfast is served 8–10 a.m. daily.
