“Fastest 50" and "Next 50” Honorees Include Atlanta Market, Formal Markets, Las Vegas Market and Shoppe Object
For Immediate Release
ATLANTA, GA – MAY 21, 2024 – Eight 2023 buying events owned and operated by ANDMORE℠ have been named to Trade Show Executive’s list of fastest-growing trade shows in the United States, with Atlanta Market, Formal Markets, Las Vegas Market and Shoppe Object among the magazine’s "Fastest 50" Class of 2023 and "Next 50" honorees.
“ANDMORE is honored that our markets have been recognized for growth in both number of exhibitors and overall square footage – both of which are key tradeshow metrics,” said Dorothy Belshaw, ANDMORE President. “In the gift, home and apparel industries these award-winning markets serve, temporary exhibits are recognized as a hub for discovery of both emerging innovators and industry-leading brands. In Atlanta and Las Vegas, in particular, the tradeshow is an important complement to thousands of permanent showrooms that also comprise our markets.”
Eight ANDMORE buying events were recognized at Trade Show Executive’s Fastest 50 Awards event. (L-R): ANDMORE’s Jennifer Muna, CEM, senior vice president, operations; Terence Morris, senior vice president, gift; and Caron Stover, senior vice president, apparel, accepted awards for Atlanta Market, Formal Markets, Las Vegas Market and Shoppe Object.
Trade Show Executive’s “Fastest 50” Awards recognize the fastest-growing trade shows held in the U.S., and the "Next 50" recognize events that were not fast enough to crack the Top 50 in 2023 but are strong contenders for 2024. Both awards, which are based on metrics including net square feet of exhibit space and number of exhibitors, offer show organizers an opportunity to highlight achievements.
Fastest 50 Awards
Four ANDMORE trade shows produced in 2023 were recognized among the nation’s “Fastest 50” shows by net square feet of exhibit space: Formal Markets Atlanta in August, Las Vegas Market Winter and Shoppe Object Summer and Winter markets.
The Summer and Winter 2023 editions of Shoppe Object also received additional awards for fastest growing by number of exhibiting companies.
The "Next 50"
Two ANDMORE markets were recognized among the nation’s “Next 50” shows by number of exhibiting companies: Atlanta Market Winter and Las Vegas Market Winter.
Atlanta Market: Atlanta Market is a dynamic and immersive wholesale sourcing destination housing the nation's largest product mix for gift complemented by a broad selection of home décor, furnishings, apparel and the nation’s largest outdoor living presentation. It features three buildings with 51 floors of showrooms and temporary exhibits with thousands of brands that attract retailers and designers from every U.S. state and more than 50 countries. For more information, visit www.atlantamarket.com.
Formal Markets: ANDMORE’s Formal Markets presents its collection of bridal, prom, quinceañera, mother-of-the-bride, accessories, homecoming and special occasion lines three times annually: March and August in Atlanta and August in Las Vegas. For more information, visit FormalMarkets.com.
Las Vegas Market: Las Vegas Market is the leading home furnishings and gift market in the western U.S., presenting thousands of furniture, home décor and gift resources in an unrivaled market destination. Las Vegas Market’s diverse product offerings allow for cross-category commerce among these industries. For more information, visit lasvegasmarket.com.
SHOPPE OBJECT: Shoppe Object is New York’s semi-annual home and gift show. With a curated roster of visionary brands and makers presented in an elevated setting, the show is the ultimate resource for premier merchants and influential editors. Born of a vanguard spirit to celebrate and service the progressive retail and design community, Shoppe Object is a gathering of fellowship, an expression of ideas, and a physical manifestation of a shared dedication to, and reverence for, the beautiful, the inspired, and the well-made. Shoppe In October 2023, Shoppe Object launched "Shoppe Object – High Point", a biannual show-within-a-show at High Point Market. For more information, visit ShoppeObject.com.
About ANDMORE: ANDMORE℠, formerly International Market Centers, is an omnichannel wholesale marketmaker that fuels opportunities for wholesale buyers and sellers to connect, grow and prosper through physical markets, design centers and digital channels. The company owns and operates more than 20 million square feet of premium event and showroom space, hosting live events in Atlanta, High Point, N.C., Las Vegas and New York City. By pairing face-to-face events with always-on digital tools, ANDMORE provides truly omnichannel business platforms for its global wholesale customer base. ANDMORE.com.
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