ATLANTA, August 16, 2010

Next month, exclusively at AmericasMart, retailers will experience the magnitude of two Markets together in the premier destination for everything new in fall home furnishings, gift and gourmet. Four buildings, three days of buying and two Markets—all in one location, all taking place at The Atlanta Fall Gift & Home Furnishings Market together with The Atlanta Gourmet Market, September 11-13, 2010.

While each Market individually offers a unique showcase, together they create an unrivaled collaboration of debuts, top lines and dynamic product. Only here, will retailers discover new product launched within the last month and be able to take advantage of the last order-writing Markets of the year.  The Markets present gourmet, home furnishings and gift in four buildings of permanent product centers, supported by temporary categories staged in Building 1, floor 7.

Further enhancing the Market experience, AmericasMart will host a full lineup of events, seminars and celebrations, including the renowned Gift Basket University and celebrated Best of Atlanta awards. Gift Basket University will feature “Merchandising 101 for the New Economy,” presented by The Cook’s Warehouse founder Mary Moore. Retailers will learn how to expand offerings as the economy and overall gift basket business evolves. In addition to education, retailers will be exposed to the crème de la crème with the Best of Atlanta awards, spotlighting and honoring top gourmet product.

And, no Gourmet Market is complete without a special presentation in the Food Network-inspired demonstration kitchen in the permanent Gourmet product center on floor 8 in Building 2 WestWing. This Market, Virginia Willis takes the stage for “Farm to Table, Y’all,” to share tips, techniques, recipes and stories on how to create the best plate with local produce.  Additionally, AmericasMart will feature several other complementary events, seminars and giveaways through the three-day Market run.

The product coupled with the dozens of events and offerings—only at AmericasMart—produce a must-attend Market as the 2010 buying season comes to an end.