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DISCOVER ALL THINGS NEW: AMERICASMART JAN. 6-14

Explore more and discover everything new—all in the incomparable experience that can only be the Atlanta International Gift & Home Furnishings Market opening January 6, and the Atlanta International Area Rug Market featuring the National Oriental Rug Show premiering January 7, all at AmericasMart-Atlanta and the Grand New Building Two West Wing.

The Market   

Now, for buyers and sellers from every U.S. state and 90 countries, across more than seven million square feet of specialty product, in the one U.S. marketplace retailers say is most important to their business, the home, gift, area rug and apparel industries’ top manufacturers and importers bring to market:

• New home, gift, area rug and apparel product.

• New collections.

• New designs.

• New introductions.

• New categories.

• New resources.

• New style and selection.

• New discoveries in the world’s single largest product collection.

The first, and largest, gift, home and area rug event of 2009 is coming.  And with it:  1.5 million square feet of new product. There will be the world premiere of Living, Outdoor/Indoor, The Gardens, a new Gourmet Gallery and demonstration kitchen. Also included the acclaimed 2009 America’s Magnificent Carpets Awards and Museum of Introductions, plus more.  

DISCOVER AMERICASMART’S NEWEST COLLECTIONS

The January 2009 debut of Building WestWing brings to life AmericasMart’s newest and grandest permanent product collections: Living, Outdoor/Indoor, The Gardens and the Gourmet/Housewares center, along with the relocated and reinvented Gift & Resort category. 

Within the 1.5 million sq. ft. complex, AmericasMart boasts new product, fresh resources and more innovation—exclusively captured in its redefined product centers:

Living,Outdoor/Indoor,The Gardens features:

• 170,000 square feet of product in two uniquely defined floors

• Two 100% leased floors with more than 100 showrooms showcasing the leaders in casual furnishings, indoor/outdoor accessories, pottery, decorative accents, outdoor rugs and more

  •   Dramatic, signature two-story
waterfall

• Tuscan-inspired Floor 9 and New Orleans Garden-themed Floor 10: unique settings supported by a comprehensive collection to accessorize outdoor and casual lifestyle setting

Gourmet/Housewares showcases

• 140,000 square feet of seamless space of like product—together with the Tabletop floor in Building.

• Nearly 200 of the crème de la crème of culinary lines, including Salem Baking, Stonewall Kitchen, Viking, All Clad, Riedel, Nordicware, Le Creuset and more

• State-of-the-art, Food Network-inspired kitchen with Viking appliances, flat screen TVs and a 360-degree view of the open-air showrooms for celebrity chef appearances and cooking demonstrations

Together with the General Gift floor and the relocated and reinvented Gift/Resort product center—supported by four floors of Gift & Home Furnishings Market Temporaries—they make Building WestWing the next place for buyers to explore, discover and do business.

NEW DISCOVERIES: JANUARY 2009 MARKET TEMPORARIES

The nation’s largest Temporaries Collection gives buyers 5,100 booths full of premier product in 28 complete home and gift categories featuring 600 first-time exhibitors and four completely new product destinations.—all in the January 2009 Atlanta International Gift & Home Furnishings Market and the Atlanta International Area Rug Marketfeaturing the National Oriental Rug Show.

AmericasMart’s celebrated Market-within-The Market Temporaries span the entire four-building campus, with the debut of Furniture & Case Goods, Souvenir, Resort & Novelty Gifts, Halloween and License & Design setting the pace for an additional nine category expansions. 

The new January Temporaries lineup and locations:

Building 1

Floor 1: Europe’s Finest

Floor 2: Area Rugs; Furniture & Case Goods (Open January 8-12, 2009)

Floor 7: High Country Lodge; Home Accents

Floor 8: Distinctly American; Home Accents

Floor 10: Fine Linens & Home Textiles

Building 2

Floor 3: License & Design (Open January 9-11, 2009)

Building 2 WestWing

Floor 1: High Design (Juried Collection)

Floor 2: Gourmet

Floor 3: Coastal Lifestyles; Garden Products

Floor 4: Collegiate Products; Souvenir, Resort & Novelty Gifts

Building 3

Floor 1: Cash & Carry Jewelry; Halloween; Holiday, Floral, Baskets

Floor 2: Handcrafted Design (Juried Collection); Housewares; Tabletop & Fine Gifts

Floor 3: Children’s World;
CGTA Style

Floor 4: Body & Soul; Boutique (Juried Collection); Down to Business; Jewelry & Fashion Accessories; Write on!

Floor 5: General Gifts; Inspirational Gifts; Pampered Pets

Buyer Amenities

All hotels are easily accessible via the MARTA rapid rail service, which connects AmericasMart directly with Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport and other destinations. A MARTA station is located in AmericasMart. To purchase MARTA passes, see a MARTA representative in the registration lobby.

For additional Market information, visit AmericasMart.com or call 800/ATL-MART.

SPECIAL EVENTS/PROGRAMS

A variety of special events and exclusives will be going on during the market. Please note (*) events were subject to confirmation at press time.

Thursday, January 8

10 a.m.- noon

Bon Appetit Y’all

Virginia Willis, chef and best-selling author, whips up a full menu of Southern specialties with a French twist—perfect for entertaining and in-store promotions. Book signing to follow.

Building (2) WestWing, Floor 8, Gourmet Kitchen

11 a.m- noon

Exhibitor Seminar:

Learn How to Think Like a Retailer

Retail consultant Debra Tenebaum explains how to make your Market profitable by understanding the minds of your buyers and finding out what makes them tick.

Building (2) WestWing, Floor 4, Room 204E

2 p.m.- 3 p.m.

A Bundle of Gifts for Niche Markets

Looking for corporate clients? By establishing a business niche for your gift basket or gourmet company, you’ll create a broader business awareness and more satisfying sales. Lynn Rogers, owner of Mini Masterpieces, will focus on the benefits of specialization and show you how great “gift bundling” and creative packaging make a winning combination.

Building (2) WestWing, Floor 8, Gourmet Kitchen

JANUARY EXCLUSIVE

3:30 p.m.- 6 p.m.

Launch of Barry Dixon Area Rugs

Presented by Megerian Oriental Rugs

This exclusive preview reception with Barry Dixon highlights this new, spectacular collection of area rugs, exclusively at AmericasMart Atlanta.

Building (1) Floor 3, 3-D-22

4 p.m.-5 p.m.

Exhibitor Seminar:

Learn How to Think Like a Retailer

Retail consultant Debra Tenebaum explains how to make your Market profitable by understanding the minds of your buyers and finding out what makes them tick.

Building 2 WW, Floor 4, Room 204E

Friday, January 9

8 a.m.- 9 a.m.

Withit Seminar:  Making the Most of Difficult Times with Big Picture Thinking

Speakers: Cindy Williams of Inforetail and Cricket Cox with Creative Retail Concepts

In a sluggish economy, it’s essential to establish brand and process consistency. Learn how to measure effectiveness and use this information to ensure future success.

Building (3) Floor 3

Conference Center

9 a.m.- 10 a.m.

Productive & Profitable:

A Smarter Way to Shop AmericasMart Atlanta

A must for every buyer, learn your way around campus and hear inside information from retail consultant Debra Tenebaum to maximize your time at Market.

Bldg. (3) Floor 3,Conference Center

9 a.m.

Deck the Halls Breakfast

Start your day off right amongst Holiday, Home Décor and Florals with a delectable breakfast spread.

Building (1) Floors 16 - 20

9 a.m.-5 p.m.

Museum of Introductions

(MOI) Gallery

A gallery of the world’s most exquisite area rugs.

Building (1) Floor 4, 4-B-1

JANUARY EXCLUSIVE

10 a.m.-noon

Colin Cowie: You’re Invited

International celebrity lifestyle expert Colin Cowie shares his secrets for entertaining with style and grace, no matter what the occasion. With tips from his latest books, “Colin Cowie Chic” and “Colin Cowie Wedding Chic,” he’ll provide expert advice, unique ideas and inspiring photographs. Book signing to follow.

Building (2) Floor 8, 803B

10:30 a.m. - 11:30 a.m.

Creating Exquisite Holiday Decor

Regency designer Bill Murphy, AFID and author of “Entertaining with Flowers,” demonstrates how to create breathtaking holiday season décor for the home or retail store.

Presented by Regency International

Building (1) Floor 19, 19-A-23

11:30 a.m.- 12:30 p.m.

A Cut Above: The Art of Selling Cutlery*

Mary Moore, founder of Atlanta’s most popular gourmet chain and cooking program, The Cook’s Warehouse, demonstrates how to use, store and sell knives, the critical difference between knives, cutting techniques and how to maintain the blades to be ‘a cut above’ resource for your customers.

Building (2) WestWing, Floor 8, Gourmet Kitchen

JANUARY EXCLUSIVE

2 p.m.-4 p.m.

Rocco Gets Real at AmericasMart*

Rocco DiSpirito knows really good food. That’s why the celebrity chef, A&E Network star and former “Dancing with the Stars” contestant is revealing cooking tips for ordinary people.  “Rocco Gets Real” book signing for attendees.

Building (2) WestWing, Floor 8, Gourmet Kitchen

JANUARY EXCLUSIVE

3  p.m.

Barry Dixon Designs for Living

Home furnishings and area rug designer Barry Dixon makes his AmericasMart debut at this guest appearance and book signing in his National Oriental Rug Show vignette.

Building (1) Floor 2

JANUARY EXCLUSIVE

4 pm.- 6 p.m.

From Modern to Traditional:

Thomas O’Brien’s Inspirations for Classic Style*

The “Vintage Modern” design icon shares his philosophy on blending modern and traditional design elements, his acclaimed interiors and style inspirations. O’Brien also discusses how he created a classic collection of home products that combine casually elegant masculine and feminine designs for comfortably chic surroundings. Refreshments and meet and greet to follow.

Location TBD

JANUARY EXCLUSIVE

6 p.m.

Living in Tuscany

Presented by Casual Living, Home Accents Today and Sunbrella

Ciao! Pack your passport and get swept away to the Tuscan-inspired floor’s grand opening for celebratory Italian fare and live music.  Living. Outdoor / Indoor.  The Gardens®

Building (2) WestWing, Floor 9

Saturday, January 10

9  a.m.-10 a.m.

Productive & Profitable:

A Smarter Way to Shop AmericasMart Atlanta

A must for every buyer, learn your way around campus and hear inside information from retail consultant Debra Tenebaum to maximize your time at Market.

Building (3) Floor 3, Conference Center, Chastain Room

9 a.m. - noon

Museum of Introductions (MOI) Gallery

A gallery of the world’s most exquisite area rugs.

Building (1) Floor 4, 4-B-1

10 a.m.- 11 a.m.

Build & Price Gift Baskets to Sell

Pricing should not be a guessing game. Jimi Taylor of Taylor Made Gift Baskets guides you through a simple formula to price products, factoring in the time invested. Also learn how to become a one-stop shop for your customers by diversifying inventory.

Building (2) WestWing, Floor 8, Gourmet Kitchen

10 a.m.-2 p.m.

Cash Cube

Retailers, step in for a chance to win cash, concession coupons and more!

Building (3) Floor 3

11 a.m. - noon

Inspired by the Senses

Darla Pawlak, AIFD, will be delivering this seminar on how to captivate your senses with exciting permanent botanicals and decorative accessories for any holiday home décor.

Presented by Sullivans, Inc.

Building (1) Floor 19, 19-23-A

JANUARY EXCLUSIVE

1 p.m.

Barry Dixon Designs for Living

Home furnishings and area rug designer Barry Dixon showcases his latest designs at a one-of-a-kind vignette in High Design, paired with an appearance and book signing. 

Building (2) WestWing, Floor 1

JANUARY EXCLUSIVE

3 p.m. - 5 p.m.

Tyler’s Back and Stirring the Pot

Food Network star Tyler Florence is back with tips and tricks to spice up your next dinner party or in-store promotion with recipes from his new book, “Stirring the Pot.” 

Building (2) WestWing, Floor 8 Gourmet Kitchen

5 p.m. - 8 p.m.

Passport to Profit on 17

Pick up your passport and travel the floor for a chance to win cash prizes at this international party. Plus, enjoy food and beverages from around the world.

Building (2) Floor 17

JANUARY EXCLUSIVE

5:30 p.m. – 9 p.m.

America’s Magnificent Carpets Awards

Presented by Architectural Digest

Discover the newest and most exquisite designs in the area rug industry’s most spectacular night of elegance and excellence. Transportation provided.

Marriott Marquis Atrium Ballroom

JANUARY EXCLUSIVE

6 p.m.

Big Easy Bash

Presented by Casual Living, Home Accents Today and Sunbrella

Jazz it up in Living. Outdoor / Indoor.  The Gardens with Creole cookin’ and Cajun cocktails in celebration of the Southern-inspired floor’s grand opening. 

Building (2) WestWing, Floor 10

Sunday, January 11

JANUARY EXCLUSIVE

TBD

Designer Roundtable*

Featuring Amanda Nisbet, Barry Dixon and Kathryn Ireland and moderated by Traditional Home Senior Style Editor, Krissa Rossbund.

Building 2 WestWing, Floor 4
Room 204

9 a.m.-10 a.m.

The Art of Shopping & Customer Service

Retail guru Debra Tenebaum shares tips to shop more efficiently and how a unique perspective plus good old-fashioned customer service can increase sales.

Building (3) Floor 3, Conference Center, Chastain Room

9 a.m-10 a.m.

Hospital Gift Shop Explosion

Learn how hospital gift shops are transforming and which products appeal to the target consumer as retail expert Debra Tenebaum explains how to harness the power of cross-merchandising to boost your bottom line.

Building (2) WestWing, Floor 4, Room 204E

9 a.m.-noon

Museum of Introductions (MOI) Gallery

A gallery of the world’s most exquisite area rugs.

Building (1) Floor 4, 4-B-1

10 a.m.-2 p.m.

Cash Cube

Retailers, step in for a chance to win cash, concession coupons and more!

Building (3) Floor 4

JANUARY EXCLUSIVE

11 a.m.- 1 p.m.

Tyler Brings ‘Dinner to Our Place’

Come back for a second helping of Tyler Florence as he dishes up recipes from his new book, “Dinner at My Place.” The Food Network star will whip up scrumptious fare and sign books for attendees. 

Building (2) WestWing, Floor 8, Gourmet Kitchen

11:30 a.m.

Tailgate Party

Gear up for gameday at the Collegiate Products Licensee Pavilion and kickoff your Sunday with favorite tailgate staples.

Building (2) WestWing, Floor 4

2 p.m.

Taste of Europe

Feel like you have traveled across the pond for light European bites and top tier products.

Building (1) Floor 1

2 p.m.-3 p.m.

Hospital Gift Shop Explosion

Learn how hospital gift shops are transforming and which products appeal to the target consumer as retail expert Debra Tenebaum explains how to harness the power of cross-merchandising to boost your bottom line.

Building (2) WestWing, Floor 4, Room 204E

JANUARY EXCLUSIVE

4 p.m.-6 p.m.

Riedel Wine Glass Tasting, hosted by Georg Riedel*

Experience the difference Riedel wine glasses make in appreciating fine wine, featuring Riedel’s Vitis line. This seminar will feature four wines and a take-home the tasting kit valued at $170. Space is limited so sign up online at www.AmericasMart.com/events. Cost $35.

Building (2) WestWing, Floor 8

JANUARY EXCLUSIVE

6:30 p.m.-9 p.m.

Kool & The Gang With Surprise Lead Act*

One Night Only: Dance the night away as pop-funk-blues phenom Kool & The Gang rock you out of your seat and onto your feet.

Monday, January 12

10 a.m.

Breakfast in Bed

Slip into the Fine Linens floor for a bite to eat to start the day.

Building 1 Floor 10

10 a.m.- 2 p.m.

Cash Cube

Retailers, step in for a chance to win cash, concession coupons and more!

Building (3) Floor 5

10 a.m.- 11:30 a.m.

Ten Top Concepts for Successful Interior Design

Nationally-renowned interior designer Cecil Hayes says that success for an interior designer is defined by having the ability to attract new clients and maintain relationships. Hayes offers tips to ensure future projects, along with recommendations to friends and family.

Location TBD

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