Atlanta Market Programming Spotlights Trends and Celebration
ATLANTA, GA – December 17, 2024 – The January 2025 edition of Atlanta Market promises an engaging five-day programming lineup that blends education, celebration and networking enhanced by product displays and social media content connected with ANDMORE’s The ( A ) List influencer program, January 14 – 20, 2025, at AmericasMart Atlanta.
“With an array of educational sessions and vibrant showroom events, Atlanta Market is merging insightful learning with interactive networking to inspire and elevate the industry,” said Dorothy Belshaw, ANDMORE℠ president. “Collaborations with industry publications, daily amenities, awards shows and an on-trend influencer program provide for an electric Market that delivers a well-rounded experience for buyers and sellers alike.”
Seminars, Celebrations and Amenities Complement Resources
The Winter 2025 edition of Atlanta Market provides comprehensive programming and events designed to celebrate, network and unwind at AmericasMart Atlanta.
This January, two seminars take buyers through the top 2025 home and tabletop picks. In Setting Your Table for Chic Entertaining, Margot Shaw, editor in chief of Flower Magazine, sits down with Rebecca Gardener of Houses & Parties and Jessica Pearsall of Ivory & Noire in a guide to perfecting a fabulous tabletop on Thursday, January 16, at 1 p.m. in the Building 3 Atrium. Ahead of the Curve with LUXE Interiors + Design provides an exclusive preview of what’s new in home design as Southeast home editor, Kate Abney, explores emerging design trends with a panel of accomplished interior designers on Friday, January 17, at 1 p.m. in the Building 3 Atrium. In addition to these keynote speakers, Duff Goldman – chef, best-selling author and Ace of Cakes star – brings the magic of baking to Atlanta Market with a JURA demonstration kitchen on Building 2, Floor 8’s gourmet hub, Wednesday, January 15, at 2:30 p.m.
At the top of the buying year, Atlanta Market presents two opportunities to recognize industry trailblazers and celebrate Market. The Market Kickoff Party presents an Après Ski theme complete with live music, complimentary drinks and light bites on Wednesday, January 15, at 6 p.m. in the Building 3 Atrium. In partnership with Great American Media Services and Gift for Life, The Gift & Stationery Spotlight Awards honor outstanding individuals making meaningful contributions to the gift industry through innovation, creativity and commitment, Thursday, January 16, at 10 a.m. in the Building 1 Seminar Space.
Atlanta Market also offers daily amenities, making it easy for buyers to refresh and recharge throughout the week. Rise & Shine Daily Coffee provides complimentary coffee and grab-n-go breakfast, Tuesday, January 14 – Friday, January 17, at 9 a.m.; Sip & Shop Bars offer daily cocktails from Tuesday-Friday at 4 p.m.; and Afternoon Beats features beverages, giveaways and beats by DJ Ree de la Vega, Thursday-Saturday at 3:30 p.m.
The ( A ) List Brings Curated Style to Atlanta Market
In its third Atlanta Market season, The ( A ) List merges influence with design to showcase the pulse of Market through expert lenses.
This Winter’s Atlanta Market ( A ) List influencers are:
· Lance Devereux: Devereux, affectionately known as "Mr. Christmas," is a holiday decor expert and creative entrepreneur dedicated to transforming spaces into festive havens. With a flair for luxury design and a passion for all things merry, Devereux empowers others through hands-on workshops, masterclasses and his upcoming holiday decor pop-up, Holiday House & Company. Known for his vibrant personality and expert tips, Devereux has become a trusted voice in the holiday decorating world, inspiring creatives to turn their passion into profit while making every season unforgettable.
· Megan Molten: Based in Charleston, Molten is an accomplished interior designer, shop owner and product designer, as well as a proud wife and mother. Before launching her career indesign, Megan spent 12 years in healthcare sales. Her journey into interior design began six years ago with designing her first home, sharing her work on social media and taking a leap of faith to start her own business. Molten credits this as the best decision she ever made, as it allowed her to do what she loves every day—bringing a touch of "Lowcountry Luxury" into others’ homes through her design services and carefully curated shop products, a source of true joy for her.
As part of The ( A ) List program, each influencer will have an on-site display showcasing Atlanta Market exhibitor products. Devereux brings Christmas to life in Winter, Wonder, Wow!, and Molten leans into Lowcountry charm in Megan’s Dream Room in a vignette in Building 1, Floor 1, near the Bridge to Building 2.
A complete list of Atlanta Market events is available at AtlantaMarket.com/Events.
About Atlanta Market: Atlanta Market is a premier wholesale sourcing destination, offering the nation’s largest mix of gift products alongside extensive selections in home décor, furnishings, apparel and the largest outdoor living presentation in the country. Spanning three buildings with 51 floors of showrooms and temporary exhibits, Atlanta Market features thousands of brands that attract retailers and designers from across the U.S. and more than 60 countries. Owned and operated by ANDMORE℠, Atlanta Market is held twice annually at AmericasMart Atlanta. AtlantaMarket.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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