Brands Experience a Positive Winter 2022 Atlanta Market

Atlanta Market exhibitors reported record sales at the close of the winter 2022 edition, in early January, at AmericasMart Atlanta.

“Buyers meant business in Atlanta this week – they came ready to source with the confidence that Atlanta Market would deliver the must-have product needed for the new year,” said International Market Centers (IMC) CEO Bob Maricich. “Based on the reports of record-breaking sales and growth in order size, it appears that buyers found what they were looking for – and more!”

Market attendance at the Winter 2022 edition outpaced Winter 2021 by nearly 70%, despite wintery weather conditions and lingering pandemicrelated issues. As industry recovery continued in Atlanta, all market verti- cals – Gift, Home and Apparel – recorded growth, with especially strong attendance in Gift. Ultimately, buyers attended from all 50 states and 39 countries.

“People were here and ready for business,” said Yvette Shipley of embroidery, invitation and customization shop Ibettink in San Antonio, Texas. “We were looking to do business with new vendors and lines and Atlanta Market always has the ‘new.’ ”

“We’re back from Atlanta Market where the key word of the weekend was ‘energized’,” said designer Andrea Wilson of Wilhouse Designs in Hunstville, Ala. “Market is a not only a chance to source unique pieces for our clients and gain inspiration for upcoming projects, but it also provides a beautiful opportunity to recharge those creative juices and breathe new life into our entire design process.”

Meg Veno, creative director and founder of Life’s Patina Co, a mercantile, café and historic farm venue in Chester Springs, Pa., shared “We’re heading home with our hearts full of inspiration and our order sheets full of orders…As a team, we always look forward to this “girl’s trip” (of sorts) and it never disappoints. We finally get to meet amazing vendors we follow on Instagram or have seen in magazines in person, discover totally new vendors who make incredible products and hear their unique stories, soak in all the inspiration around trends, vignettes and displays … our hearts are full to have been able to experience Atlanta again after a year’s hiatus.” ❖