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Atlanta Market Amps Up Sourcing, Networking

The Summer 2024 edition of Atlanta Market is brimming with discovery opportunities as it leverages major changes in top categories, including refined gift and home temporaries, a remerchandising of The Gardens, expanded outdoor living resources and the launch of a web-based Market Planner tool. Registration is now open for July 16-22, Atlanta Market at AmericasMart Atlanta.

“ANDMORE’s commitment to delivering efficient, effective and compelling markets thrives this Summer with updated categories and curated sourcing across campus,” said Bob Maricich, ANDMORE CEO. “From retailers searching for new product and best-selling resources to augment their merchandise mix to designers looking for the perfect match for their projects, Atlanta Market offers the industry more opportunity and more connections this July.” 

Cutting-Edge Resources Broaden Market Sourcing

Atlanta Market transforms sourcing this summer with streamlined shopping. Summer 2024 highlights include remerchandising in the Atlanta Market temporaries for better product discovery, a relaunch of The Gardens in Building 2 and robust casual and outdoor offerings.

In July, the gift and home temporaries consolidate into seven categories across eight floors in Buildings 2 and 3 for optimized sourcing. Some 1,400 temporary exhibitors showcase across HIGH DESIGN, Home, Kitchen + Table, Cash & Carry, Makers Hub, Gift and Fashion Accessories neighborhoods.

Following major reconstruction on the 10th floor of Building 2, The Gardens remerchandise throughout Floor 9 to create a single garden gift sourcing destination. Nearly 55 outdoor living gifts and accessories complement 170+ casual furnishings this Summer.

Running concurrently with Atlanta Market, Casual Market Atlanta returns for its sophomore show with seven floors of permanent and temporary resources across the casual and outdoor category. The largest collection of casual furnishings in the nation, Casual Market represents 400,000 square feet of permanent showroom space, giving Atlanta Market buyers the opportunity to source cross-category vendors for a unique retail mix.

For a full list of Atlanta Market exhibitors, visit AtlantaMarket.com/ExhibitorDirectory

Exceptional Programming Stimulates Collaboration and Celebration

Four days of programming supplement creative sourcing through cooking demonstrations, seminars, celebrations and tours. Vignettes and displays across campus offer visual merchandising inspiration. Daily amenities are available for the duration, giving buyers the opportunity to enhance the at-Market experience.

The week begins with the Market Kickoff Party on Wednesday, July 17, in the Atrium in Building 3. Building 2, Floor 8, is a hotspot for housewares with a gourmet demonstration kitchen staging three interactive cooking classes. Six seminars across two locations – Building 3 Atrium and Building 1 Seminar Space – offer educational opportunities to retailers and designers.

Creative inspiration for the retail pioneer is top of mind at Atlanta Market. The

( A ) List, ANDMORE’s proprietary multi-modal influencer program centered on amplifying design and retail trends through the unique perspectives of top-tier designers, returns to Atlanta Market this summer. Additional sourcing inspiration offerings include the resident Market Snapshot display and product vignettes showcasing new brands and products. Additionally, ANDMORE will recognize top tradeshow displays with Best Booth Awards in six categories: Best Storytelling, Best Use of Color, Best Interactive Elements, Best Branding Display, Best Product Merchandising and Best of Show.

Campus amenities include Afternoon Beats, complimentary cappuccinos, Sip & Shop bars, photo walls, airport shuttles and complimentary parking. A full list of education, events and amenities will be available at AtlantaMarket.com/Events

Market Planning Tools Aim to Ease

Atlanta Market makes shopping easy with a portfolio of online and at-market buyer-friendly tools designed to promote success.

New this Summer in digital resources is the Market Planner. Launching in June, this web-based planning tool is an additional outlet to assist in pre-show mapping and strategy. The @Market App continues to support efficiency through the entire Market lifecycle. All mainstay features remain, giving buyers another season of omnichannel discovery, shopping and post-Market follow-up.

AtlantaMarket.com is the buyer’s guide to the Summer show, rolling travel details, exhibitor information, dining maps and more into one central location. Atlanta Market social media (@AmericasMartATL) provides up-to-date information on influencer first finds, Market parties and new products.

Additionally, the Atlanta Market Magazine and Atlanta Market Buyer’s Guide give insight into can’t-miss products, new and expanding resources and on-campus soirees to enjoy at the July gathering.

For the Summer 2024 Atlanta Market, showrooms are open Tuesday, July 16, through Monday, July 22, 9 a.m. to 6 p.m.; and temporary exhibits are open Wednesday, July 17, through Saturday, July 20, 9 a.m. to 5:30 p.m., and Sunday, July 21, 9 a.m. to 2 p.m.

Atlanta Market is a dynamic and immersive wholesale sourcing destination housing the nation’s largest product mix for gift complemented by a broad selection of home décor, furnishings, apparel and the nation’s largest outdoor living presentation. It features three buildings with 51 floors of showrooms and temporary exhibits with thousands of brands that attract retailers and designers from every U.S. state and more than 60 countries. The Summer 2024 Atlanta Market runs July 16-22, at AmericasMart Atlanta. For information, visit AtlantaMarket.com.

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Cuisinart Unveils Outdoor Wok Station

Today at the National Hardware Show, Cuisinart Outdoors unveiled the Outdoor Wok Station – the first and only outdoor wok and prep station. 

The Outdoor Wok Station combines style with versatility and functionality for all outdoor cooking needs. Seamlessly transition favorite indoor wok recipes to the great outdoors with the premium 14-inch hand-hammered carbon steel wok, allowing for deep seasoning and non-stick capabilities. 

The propane-powered 50,000 BTUs burner system creates unmatched wok temperatures, previously unattainable indoors, creating exceptional textures and performance. From scrambled eggs and well-done bacon for breakfast to sizzling stir-fries and mouth-watering shrimp scampi for dinner, the station can handle a full day’s range of meals. 

The Outdoor Wok Station is the pinnacle of convenience with a spacious stainless-steel top for ample meal prepping space, large rear wheels for portability, and solid front legs for stability.

The Outdoor Wok Station will elevate outdoor culinary skills and help home cooks unlock endless possibilities as the season of outdoor entertaining enters. 

“The Outdoor Wok Station represents the pioneering vision of Cuisinart Outdoors to explore and craft a new category of outdoor entertaining,” says Lois Glasgow, senior vice president of marketing at Cuisinart Outdoors. “The station is a response to consumer appreciation for the art of wok cooking as well as that of an outdoor lifestyle. The brand-new unit is powerful, versatile, and easy-to-use bringing the excitement of wok cooking to any back yard.” 

Available on May 1 at Cuisinart.com, Cuisinart’s CGG-1265 Outdoor Wok Station (MSRP $349.99) includes:

  • A 14-inch hand-hammered carbon steel wok round bottom with contoured wooden handle to offer a comfortable grip to Wok Hei like a pro with an anti-stick coating after seasoning 
  • Patent-pending commercial-style 50,000 BTUs burner system with protective burner cover for effortless operation. 
  • Electronic starter and haptic sensory dial systems provide intuitive control, enhancing the user experience 
  • Stainless Steel top withstands high-heat temperatures, weather and is easy to clean 
  • Generous prep area is 21.75 inches wide by 18.75 inches deep for ample space to prep or store the foods needed for a meal 
  • Lower storage shelf for convenient access to prepared ingredients 
  • 20-pound propane tank holder, paper towel holder and integrated handle for easy portability
  • Three-year limited warranty; engineered to last, ensuring unmatched longevity and quality 

For more information, visit https://www.wokthisway.cooking  

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Haden, Anthropologie Team on Bistro Set

The Bistro collection expands Haden’s presence within the U.S. market finding a home at Anthropologie.
See it at Haden’s booth #N7630 at The Inspired Home Show.

Haden, the iconic British home appliances brand, is proud to announce its exclusive Bistro collaboration with Anthropologie, the epitome of artful living and home styling. This partnership redefines kitchen aesthetics by combining the “Quintessentially British” charm of Haden with Anthropologie’s bohemian elegance.

Inspired by iconic French cafes, these pieces showcase Anthropologie’s signature Bistro design with the elegance and functionality of Haden products.

The Bistro kettle offers a cordless stainless-steel body, and water temperature gauge as well as the safety features of automatic shut-off and dry boil protection. The 4-slice toaster also offers a stainless-steel body and provides wide slots for bagels and adjustable browning control for toasting perfection.

The limited-edition 1.7-liter electric kettle and 4-slice toaster are adorned with geometric tile print and hand-painted mosaic-inspired details and are available on Anthropologie’s website.

Collaborating with Anthropologie has been fantastic. Since both brands thrive on creating aspirational and quality-driven products, the seamless expansion of the Bistro line into breakfast appliances was a natural fit with Haden.

With a rich heritage dating back to the 1950s, Haden has established itself as the go-to breakfast brand delivering “Quintessentially British” style and functionality to kitchens worldwide. This collaboration expands Haden’s presence within the U.S. market finding a home at Anthropologie, an
iconic destination for those who appreciate artful living. Experience firsthand the complete Bistro Collection as well as other new products from Haden at booth #N7630 at The Inspired Home Show.

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Haden Debuts Starbeck Collection at TIHS

Haden, a leading manufacturer of premium British kitchen appliances, is excited to announce the launch of the Starbeck Collection to the United States. Characterized by contemporary rounded shapes and sleek chrome accents, the Starbeck range embodies Haden’s signature blend of classic and modern design.

The collection’s standout feature is its vintage inspired Starbeck pattern, boasting a subtle yet distinctive textured finish that sets it apart from other products.

Haden started its United States distribution in 2019 by introducing major retailers to the top-selling “Quintessentially British” designs. Collaborating with retailers Crate and Barrel and Anthropologie on distinct collections, Haden continues to bring elegance and functionality to the North American market. With larger retail chains in mind, Haden has pivoted to test the sculpted malleable materials
of the Starbeck collection to the marketplace.

The Starbeck range includes a1.7 Liter Kettle, 2-Slice Toaster, 4-Slice Toaster and 10-Cup Coffee Machine. It will be available this spring in elegant Bright Ivory, Putty and Sleek Black Matte finishes.

The kettle features rapid boil technology to ensure a quick and efficient brewing process for tea enthusiasts and busy households. Paired with the kettle, the Starbeck 2- and 4-slice toaster features a compact yet stylish design. Toasting perfection is guaranteed with multiple browning settings, wide slots to accommodate various bread sizes and convenient functions like defrost and cancel.

In addition, the Starbeck coffee machine also adorns a side handle for managing the glass carafe for a smooth pour. Easy to operate and offering a removable, eco-friendly reusable filter, this coffee machine creates quality coffee at the touch of a button.

The Starbeck collection will make its debut at The Inspired Home Show in Chicago March 17-19. Visitors to the show can experience firsthand the complete Starbeck Collection as well as other new products from Haden at booth #N7630.

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Home Show Talks Focus on Branding

Storytelling through branding, reinventing the retail experience and telling a company’s story in a changing media landscape are presentations that will focus on branding in the Inspiration Theater at The Inspired Home Show 2024, Sunday to Tuesday, March 17-19 at Chicago’s McCormick Place Complex.

Through 14 sessions over the course of the Show, the Inspiration Theater will explore such topics as omni-channel marketing strategies, supply chain insights; intellectual property law; merchandising best practices and global consumer and retail trends. Sessions are open to all Show attendees and exhibitors. The Inspiration Theater continues its commitment of bringing relevant, topical and actionable content to the Show at a time when the housewares industry wants and needs such information, direction and inspiration. With the Show’s consolidation to the North and South buildings, the theater is now located in Room S101a in the South Building.

Sessions begin each day at 9 a.m. and run until 4 p.m., with breaks at 10 a.m. and 1 p.m. for the Keynote sessions.

Three programs in the lineup focus on branding.

Ø  “Branding Is Storytelling,” Adrienne Weiss, Adrienne Weiss Corporation, Sunday, March 17, 3:10 p.m.— Branding is not a cute logo and a sharp looking website. Branding is storytelling. Brand guru Adrienne Weiss will walk through her vision of what a compelling brand story is and how to communicate it to customers. Retailers and suppliers who want to have an emotional connection to their customers, regardless of whether they are a B-to-B company or are talking directly to consumers, need to think about what they say, how they say it and where the opportunities are to create a lasting bond. Whether a company is a startup, a multinational, well-known brand or anything in between, everyone can benefit from Weiss’s lessons.

Ø  “Innovate, Elevate, Captivate: Reinventing the Retail Experience,” Anne Kong, Wolfgang Gruschwitz, Scott Kohno, Henrik Peter Reisby Nielsen, gia expert jurors, Monday, March 18, 3:10 p.m. –As the housewares industry navigates through the changing tides of consumer behavior, technological advancements and market trends, it dissects the intricate ways in which retailers are embracing innovation. From augmented reality shopping experiences to AI-powered personalization, this presentation unveils the cutting-edge technologies that are reshaping the retail ecosystem. The concept of elevation goes beyond just products on shelves. The gia Expert Jurors will delve into how retailers are elevating their spaces, services and overall brand image to create an immersive and unforgettable customer journey. From sustainable practices to community engagement initiatives, discover how retailers are enhancing their impact on both individuals and the world around them. 

Ø  “How to Tell Your Company Story in Media’s Changing Landscape,” Emily Cappiello, Emily Jane Communications; Panelists: Susan Jardina, Jardina Communications; Kristyn Fuller, Field Marketing + Media; Erica Finamore, Real Simple; Nicole Papantoniou, Good Housekeeping. Tuesday, 11:10 a.m. – Has your company thought about investing in public relations or are they looking to create a better strategy? How will your brand cut through the clutter of SEO, affiliate marketing and the ever-changing media world to tell its story efficiently? What investments does a company have to make and what platforms should it be on? Emily Cappiello will lead a panel discussion about the shifting dynamic in media and what housewares suppliers need to do to secure quality placements for their brand. The panel will cover the basics of public relations and discuss how important meaningful relationships with members of the media are. Panelists include Susan

The full Inspiration Theater lineup is available on the Show website.

The Inspired Home Show, IHA’s global home + housewares marketplace, will be held March 17-19 at Chicago’s McCormick Place Complex. For more information about the 2024 Show and to register for a Show badge, please visit TheInspiredHomeShow.com. To search for new products that will be at the Show, visit Connect 365, the Show’s online directory.

The International Housewares Association is the 86-year-old voice of the housewares industry. The not-for-profit, full-service association sponsors the world’s premier exposition of products for the home, The Inspired Home Show, IHA’s Global Home + Housewares Market (TheInspiredHomeShow.com), and offers its 1,300 member companies a wide range of services, including industry and government advocacy; export assistance; industry and consumer trends through the IHA Market Watch Report; executive management peer groups; group buying discounts on business solutions services; direct-to-consumer engagement through TheInspiredHome.com; and an independent news and information platform through HomePageNews.com.

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