Gift Shop Magazine July 2025

Summer 2025 Atlanta Market: Editor’s Picks

By Carly Yanik (McFadden)

4 minute read

Atlanta Market once again hosted buyers from around the world for a week of sourcing and inspiration, held July 15-21 at AmericasMart Atlanta. With more than 6,000 product lines on display, Summer 2025 Atlanta Market buzzed with fresh designs, trend-forward merchandise and retail resilience.

Yes, several headwinds are at play during the summer 2025 buying season, but the industry remains persistent. Tariff announcements, pauses and negotiations continue to cause a whirlwind of confusion. Speaking with wholesalers, however, the majority are well-prepared with adjusted pricing, transparency and flexibility for their retailers. It appears the industry is once again holding steady amid the storm — no stranger to a few bumps in the economic road.

And despite the obstacles presented to the industry, creativity was still abounding across market floors. From ready-to-buy Halloween and Christmas (wholesalers cited this need more than before) to everyday and coastal items, fresh designs and innovation led the charge.

Here editorial director Carly McFadden highlights several standout finds from the Summer 2025 Atlanta Market floors.

Town Pride

Town Pride

 

Trash Talk by Annie

Trash Talk by Annie through OneCoast

Glitterville through Road Runners

Glitterville through Road Runners

Beatriz Ball through Ivystone

Beatriz Ball through Ivystone

Parker & Hyde through Ivystone

Parker & Hyde through Ivystone

Roman Inc.

Roman Inc.

Mon Ami

Mon Ami

nora fleming

 

Capri Blue through Ivystone

Capri Blue through Ivystone

Windy O’Connor through Ivystone

Glasshouse Fragrances through Schauben & Co.

Glasshouse Fragrances through Schauben & Co.

Rifle Paper Co. through Ivystone

Rifle Paper Co. through Ivystone

Mud Pie

Mud Pie

Sunday Citizen through Ivystone

Sunday Citizen through Ivystone

Mud Pie

Mud Pie

Cuddle + Kind through OneCoast

Cuddle + Kind through OneCoast

 

Simply Southern

Fire & Pine

Fire & Pine

Simply Southern

Simply Southern

Transpac

Transpac

Transpac

Transpac

Graphique

Graphique

Peking Handicraft through Road Runners

Peking Handicraft through Road Runners

Shannon Martin Design through Road Runners

Shannon Martin Design through Road Runners

The Unemployed Philosophers Guilds through Road Runners

The Unemployed Philosophers Guilds through Road Runners

Carly Yanik is the editorial director of Gift Shop Plus, Stationery Trends and Lawn & Garden Retailer.