AmericasMart Atlanta inspires with summer gift show

Last week in Atlanta, it was bustling inside the three buildings that make up AmericasMart. The July 2017 show proved to be the essential buying opportunity it claims. Exhibitors were busy showcasing new products and long-standing favorites. “This July market is an incredible opportunity to see the AmericasMart Atlanta gift collection at its very best,” said Mary Sullivan, senior vice president of leasing in a pre-show release. And quite an incredible show it was. Especially for new showrooms and celebrating with ribbon-cutting ceremonies throughout the week. Among the companies celebrating were:

• Olivia Riegel
• Auratic
• Sertodo
• Cose Nouve
• Via Bella
• Phillip Whitney
• HomArt
• Tango
• Noelle
• Unicorn
• Mele
• Country House
• Crestview Collection
• The Gerson Company
• Appelman Schauben
• Red Carpet Studios
• Molly & Drew
• Maison Rouge
• Marco International
• A Cheerful Giver
• DNS Designs
• Dayspring
• CTW
• The Bramble Co.
• Curia & Co.
• Cloud9

Appelman Schauben added a space on the 11^th floor to its already-booming 20,000-square-foot space on the 18^th floor, both in Building 2 of AmericasMart. “This represents the biggest single expansion both in size and additional lines we’ve ever had,” said Peter Schauben when the expansion was announced in May. “We expect to grow even more between now and the January 2018 market.” In the building 3 atrium, the AmericasMart LIVE mainstage played host to the nexus of business information and trend insights. It was also the backdrop for incredible speakers and interviews from the likes of Nate Berkus, Erik Qualman and fashion icon, Sarah Jessica Parker. Parker spoke of her lifestyle brand that speaks to her fashion sense and Carrie Bradshaw-steadfast fans. With the imprint she is making in the luxury retail category with SJP, Parker discussed her journey from beloved style icon to brand creator. On Thursday, July 13, industry veterans and newcomers gathered together to applaud this year’s ICON HONORS recipients in a grand ceremony at Atlanta’s historic Fox Theatre. At the eighth annual event, global innovation and top achievements were recognized in six categories.

• The 2017 Innovation Honors Product Innovations Spicher and Company

The 2017 Branding Honors Branding/Identity Bloomingville The 2017 Branding Honors Branding/Identity Wolf Gourmet The 2017 Branding Honors Branding/Identity Her Majesty’s English Tea Room The AmericasMart Medal of Excellence Honor Kurt S. Adler, Inc. Clifford, Howard and Karen Adler The Gift and Home Trade Association/Gift for Life Honor of Excellence Chris Rosse Rosse and Associates