ATLANTA – October 24, 2024 – The recently-concluded edition of Atlanta Apparel, which ran October 15 – 18, 2024, at AmericasMart Atlanta, debuted Spring/Summer 2025 styles and provided an opportunity to write for immediate orders across 3,320+ brands and top categories: Holiday, Shoes and Resort.
“Spring starts in Atlanta every October, and Atlanta Apparel once again successfully brought together buyers and sellers to write for the upcoming season, as well as close out any holiday orders before a busy consumer buying season,” said Caron Stover, ANDMORESM SVP, Apparel. “We also saw a strong demand for immediates from stores impacted by the recent hurricanes, who came to Atlanta even at a difficult time to rebuild inventory and support their customers.”
The October edition of Atlanta Apparel drew buyers from across the country, welcoming visitors from 36 states and 11 international countries. Notably, 18% of attendees were new-to-market buyers.
“This is our first time in Atlanta, and we came here to discover new brands. We thought the market was going to be overwhelming, but it has been really nice,” said Erica Yost, owner of Not So Shabby Gifts in Harrison, MI. “The layout at Atlanta Apparel was very easy to navigate and the show is beautiful.”
Tennessee boutique, Vinnie Louise, with locations in both Nashville and Franklin, posted, “We had the best time picking out new pieces to bring to our shops for the upcoming season. We are absolutely in love with so many of these items.”
The October Market delivered solid order writing, especially within key categories such as Holiday, Shoes and Resort. Several long-term exhibitors articulated the importance of investing in brand visibility at the market.
“We have had and grown our showroom in AmericasMart for 32 years and counting, and we are walking out of this October feeling really good about the market,” said exhibitor Lynda Johnson, owner of Ambrosia & Co. “We reorganized our showroom for this market, and the fresh look drew in more buyers, and our two new lines in the showroom were very happy.”
“Consistency of showing at markets is key for the buyers,” added exhibitor Anton Demchenko, owner of FREYRS Eyewear. “We show at all five markets per-year, and it’s so imperative for getting to know customers and growing the customer base. Atlanta is an essential part of our business, and this October was no different.”
The Southern hospitality for which Atlanta renowned was on full display during Market. Attendees voiced appreciation for the complimentary daily coffee, breakfast and lunch, plus the daily activations that connected buyers to top brands through fun giveaways.
The next edition of Atlanta Apparel runs February 4 – 7, 2025, at AmericasMart Atlanta. For more information and registration, visit atlanta-apparel.com.
ANDMORE’s five Atlanta Apparel markets feature the latest looks in contemporary, young contemporary, women’s modern, shoes, fashion accessories and more, plus specialty categories such as children’s and plus-size at AmericasMart Atlanta. Atlanta Apparel is owned and operated by ANDMORE, formerly International Market Centers. For more information, visit Atlanta-Apparel.com.
About ANDMORE℠: ANDMORE, a Blackstone portfolio company, empowers wholesale buyers and sellers to connect, grow and prosper through premier physical markets and design centers. The company operates over 20 million square feet of premium tradeshow and showroom space, hosting live events in Atlanta, High Point, N.C., Las Vegas and New York City. Serving industries such as home décor, gift, furniture and apparel, ANDMORE supports the global B2B community through its unmatched marketplace experiences. ANDMORE.com.
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