Gift Shop Magazine April 2025

Get a Taste for Add-On Sales at Atlanta Market

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Gourmet foods can boost your bottom line

(Sponsored) When it comes to increasing sales and enhancing the customer experience, gourmet and specialty foods are a fantastic category to consider adding to your gift shop. These products complement a wide range of retail environments, providing the opportunity to feature local and regional specialties while offering customers a taste of unique flavors and supporting local businesses, and if you’re looking for new resources, Atlanta Market is a must-visit destination. Popular gourmet & specialty food items Gift shops can stock a variety of specialty food items to cater to different tastes and preferences. Think about what will pair well with your product selection and plan to offer samples to entice your customers. Some items you should consider:
  • Tea and Coffee
  • Spices and Seasoning Mixes
  • Chocolates and Candies
  • Cocktail and Mocktail Kits
  • Salsas and Dips
  • Pickles
  • Jams, Jellies and Spreads
  • Hot Sauces
  • Olive Oils
Atlanta Market features hundreds of specialty food brands. The biggest concentration can be found in Building 2, with temporary exhibits on Floor 3 and permanent showrooms on Floor 8. Additional gourmet brands are distributed throughout the market, offering a diverse selection of price points, packaging styles and flavor profiles. “The Gourmet Foods temporary floor at Atlanta Market (Building 2, Floor 3) is always a favorite for finding new, unique vendors.” Brad & Joy Pitner, The Coastal Cupboard, Mount Pleasant, SC Notable specialty food brands For those looking to curate an exceptional selection, here are a few well-regarded gourmet food brands to consider:
  • Beautiful Briny Sea
  • Bella Cucina
  • Grits Bits
  • Hammond’s Candies
  • Mississippi Cheese Straws
  • Olivelle
  • Oliver Pluff & Company
  • Poppy Handcrafted Popcorn
  • Seasoned Straws
  • Stonewall Kitchen
  • Teaspressa
  • Terrapin Ridge Farms
  • The Chai Box
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