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July 26, 2017
AmericasMart Atlanta inspires with summer gift show

Building 3 at AmericasMart is always a bustling building, full of amazing temporaries and cash & carry rooms.

Last week in Atlanta, it was bustling inside the three buildings that make up AmericasMart. The July 2017 show proved to be the essential buying opportunity it claims. Exhibitors were busy showcasing new products and long-standing favorites. “This July market is an incredible opportunity to see the AmericasMart Atlanta gift collection at its very best,” said Mary Sullivan, senior vice president of leasing in a pre-show release.

And quite an incredible show it was. Especially for new showrooms and celebrating with ribbon-cutting ceremonies throughout the week. Among the companies celebrating were:

Olivia Riegel
Auratic
Sertodo
Cose Nouve
Via Bella
Phillip Whitney
HomArt
Tango
Noelle
Unicorn
Mele
Country House
Crestview Collection
The Gerson Company
Appelman Schauben
Red Carpet Studios
Molly & Drew
Maison Rouge
Marco International
A Cheerful Giver
DNS Designs
Dayspring
CTW
The Bramble Co.
Curia & Co.
Cloud9

Appelman Schauben added a space on the 11^th floor to its already-booming 20,000-square-foot space on the 18^th floor, both in Building 2 of AmericasMart. “This represents the biggest single expansion both in size and additional lines we’ve ever had,” said Peter Schauben when the expansion was announced in May. “We expect to grow even more between now and the January 2018 market.”

In the building 3 atrium, the AmericasMart LIVE mainstage played host to the nexus of business information and trend insights. It was also the backdrop for incredible speakers and interviews from the likes of Nate Berkus, Erik Qualman and fashion icon, Sarah Jessica Parker. Parker spoke of her lifestyle brand that speaks to her fashion sense and Carrie Bradshaw-steadfast fans. With the imprint she is making in the luxury retail category with SJP, Parker discussed her journey from beloved style icon to brand creator.

The Icon Honors stage was set at the renowned Fox Theatre.

On Thursday, July 13, industry veterans and newcomers gathered together to applaud this year’s ICON HONORS recipients in a grand ceremony at Atlanta’s historic Fox Theatre. At the eighth annual event, global innovation and top achievements were recognized in six categories.

The 2017 Innovation Honors
Product Innovations
Spicher and Company

The 2017 Branding Honors
Branding/Identity
Bloomingville

The 2017 Branding Honors
Branding/Identity
Wolf Gourmet

The 2017 Branding Honors
Branding/Identity
Her Majesty’s English Tea Room
The AmericasMart Medal of Excellence Honor
Kurt S. Adler, Inc.
Clifford, Howard and Karen Adler
The Gift and Home Trade Association/Gift for Life Honor of Excellence
Chris Rosse
Rosse and Associates

Dionis celebrated its 35th anniversary at this summer’s show in Atlanta.

The Grommet set up shop in Atlanta with its cultivated products in a strategic setup.

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