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J A N U A R Y 2 0 16 EXHIBITOR APPLICATION The Atlanta International Gift & Home Furnishings Market® TEMPOR ARIES: January 14–18, 2016 The Atlanta International Gift & Home Furnishings Market | January 14 – 18, 2016 Only at AmericasMart ® Experience a marketplace unlike any other — one connecting buyers and exhibitors from around the globe through accessibility, value, and convenience. Opportunities Home to nearly 1,400 permanent and 4,000 temporary booths in distinct, comprehensive product collections. Growth 43% of NEW showrooms leased space as a result of their successful temporary Market experience. Advantages The highest-rated customer service staff in the industry and free expert-led classes and workshops to build your business. Accessibility Atlanta is within a two-hour flight of 80% of the U.S. population, with more flights from more places —150 U.S. destinations and more than 75 international destinations. Plus, more than 10,000 hotel rooms are within walking distance of our campus. Buyers Buyers from all 50 states and more than 70 nations rely on AmericasMart as their preferred resource for vendors, products and the services that drive their businesses forward. Convenience A completely integrated campus to easily navigate multiple product centers. “ It’s great, broad Market exposure! We are seeing both national and international buyers. This January is our strongest Market ever. ” — Dan Cuevas, Printed Canvas 2 800.ATL.MART | 404.220.2222 | @AmericasMartATL | AmericasMart.com Why Retailers Choose Atlanta The Atlanta International Gift & Home Furnishings Market | January 14 – 18, 2016 ® AmericasMart offers the world’s premier collection of product, representing thousands of manufacturers in an environment designed to foster and grow business. See why it’s everything buyers want and need. Be part of the most comprehensive and connected product destination, surrounded by first-class amenities and accommodations, right in the heart of the nation’s most accessible city — Atlanta. “ AmericasMart has been great exposure for our new business. We’ve written orders in 22 states in two and a half days! — L aurie Vieth, Lily O’s “ ” As a new brand, we’re thrilled to introduce ourselves through the AmericasMart Market! We’re amazed by the variety of clients we’ve encountered and the connections we’ve made. These first two days have been invaluable to the growth of our business. ” —A nika Easter, Zoology Kids The Atlanta International Gift & Home Furnishings Market ® | January 14 –18, 2016 3 Who Shops Atlanta The Atlanta International Gift & Home Furnishings Market | January 14 – 18, 2016 ® More Types of Retailers: • Attractions • Deep Discounter • • Amusement Parks • Department Stores • • Discount / Mass Merchants Apparel & Fashion Accessories Stores • • • • Bed & Breakfasts Big Box Retailers Bookstores • Event Planners • Flash Sale Sites • Florists • Furniture Retailers • Garden Center • Garden Specialty Shops • Buying Groups • Card / Stationery Stores • Casinos • Catalogs Gift & Decorative Accessories Stores • Caterers • • Children’s Stores • • College Gift Stores • Country Clubs • Craft Stores • Gourmet Food Stores Hardware Stores / Home Centers Hearth & Fireplace Retailers • • Hobby Shops Home Accent Retailers Home Furnishings Retailers Home Improvement Warehouses • • Linens Stores • Membership Clubs Museums, Zoos & Aquariums • • Nurseries / Nature Retailers • Online Retailers • Hospital Gift Shops • Hospitality Buyers • Hotels / Spas Outdoor / Casual Furniture Retailers • Hotel Specifiers • Pop Up Shops • Housewares Stores • Resorts • Souvenir Stores • Specialty Boutiques • Specialty Gift Shops • Sports-Related Stores • Toy Stores • Wineries • RC Willey • The Rug Gallery • Saks Fifth Avenue • Schnucks Markets Interior Designers – Residential / Commercial • • Jewelry & Fine Gifts Stores • Landscape Architects • Lamp & Lighting Stores • Landscape Designers • Lifestyle Stores Hobby Lobby Stores • Including Top Retailers: • ABC Carpet & Home • Cabela’s • • Ace Hardware • Casual Marketplace • • Amazon • Caesars Entertainment • • American Signature Anthropologie Christian Booksellers Association • The Home Depot • Home Goods The Colonial Williamsburg Foundation • HSN Southern Homes & Gardens • Kirkland’s • Spencer’s Gifts • Kohl’s • Stein Mart • Kroger • Target • Lowe’s • T.J. Maxx • Macy’s • True Value • Michaels Stores • Urban Outfitters • Nebraska Furniture Mart • WalMart • Neiman Marcus • Wayfair • Nordstrom • Wegmans • One Kings Lane • Wild Birds Unlimited • • • • Arhaus • Art Van • Ashley Furniture Industries • Badcock Furniture • Ballard Designs • Barnes & Noble • Cracker Barrel • Bass Pro Shops • Crate & Barrel • Bassett • Dillard’s • Bealls • Family Christian Stores • Bed Bath & Beyond • • Belk Gourmet Catalog & Buying Group • BJ’s Wholesale Club • Hallmark • Overstock • Williams-Sonoma • Bloomingdale’s • Hamrick’s • Pettiti Garden Centers • Whole Foods Market • Bobby Berk Home • • Pike Nurseries • Z Gallerie • Burlington Coat Factory • Publix Super Markets Plus thousands more! • QVC • The Company Store • The Cook’s Shop Costco Wholesale Corporation • Havertys Furniture Companies • 4 Home & Garden Showplace HEB Grocery 800.ATL.MART | 404.220.2222 | @AmericasMartATL | AmericasMart.com The Atlanta International Gift & Home Furnishings Market | January 14 – 18, 2016 Market at a Glance ® Buyers Purchasing Cross-Category More than Ever Overall Spending 74% Gift 56% Home Décor/Furniture 50% Fashion/Jewelry 48% Holiday/Floral 36% Outdoor/Gardens 29% Tabletop/Housewares 81% of buyers plan to place orders after Market. We connect buyers and sellers beyond the week of Market. 81% 67% of buyers said they spent about the same or MORE dollars at the January 2015 Market compared to the January 2014 Market. 67% 96 % 96% of buyers said they plan to return to The Atlanta International Gift & Home Furnishings Market ® 46% of buyers said they placed orders with MORE vendors at the January Market than previous Markets. 46% New Buyer Growth Over the Last 2 Years West Midwest +4% +26 Southwest +35% % 70+ Countries Attending, Top 10 Include: +34% +53 % Canada • Mexico • China Dominican Republic • • India United Kingdom • Japan • • Colombia Bahamas • Australia Northeast Southeast “ AmericasMart has more buyers than any other place in America. — Rodney Simmons, Bell Buckle Country Store, Inc. The Atlanta International Gift & Home Furnishings Market ® ” | January 14 –18, 2016 5 The Atlanta International Gift & Home Furnishings Market | January 14 – 18, 2016 Meet the Press ® Today’s media is constantly on the hunt for the latest products and trends. Your products could easily make the headlines with one of the dozens of media outlets that attend our Market. • Angeleno • Flowers & Magazine • Home Furnishings News • Sarasota Magazine • AREA • Furnishing International • HomeWorld Business • • ARTE REGALO • Furniture Today • House Beautiful elling Christmas S Decorations • Atlanta HOME • Furniture World • ICD Publications • Selling Halloween • Atlanta Homes & Lifestyles • Garden & Gun • Interiors & Sources • Sleep Well • Atlanta magazine • Garden Center Magazine • Kids Today • Smart Retailer • Beautiful Kitchens and Baths • Gift Guide Media • Kitchenware News • Soft Design Lab • Better Homes & Gardens • Gift Net News • Koshereye.com • Southern Lady • Birding Business • Gift Shop Magazine • Lawn & Garden Retailer • Southern Living • irmingham Home & Garden B Magazine • Giftbeat • LDB Interior Textiles • Souvenirs, Gifts & Novelties • ifts & Decorative G Accessories • Louisiana Cookin’ • Stationery Trends • LUXE • Stylebeat • Macfadden Communication • Tableware International • Milieu • Talkfloor.com • Modern Luxury • Taste of The South • More • Tea Time Magazine • Museums and More • The Cottage Journal • My Style Vita • The Design Network • MyRecipes.com • The Editor At Large • O, The Oprah Magazine • The Giggle Guide • Pantone View • The Paper Chronicles • Parents Magazine • The Peak of Chic • Progressive Business Media • The Trend Curve • Residential Lighting • The Trend Forecaster • Retailing Insight • Travelgirl • Rue • USA Love List • RUG INSIDER • Veranda • Rug News and Design • Victoria • RugNews.com • Waiting on Martha • Casual Living • Celebrate365 • Giftware News • Christian Retailing • Glamour Goes South • Cooking Light • • Country Living lobal Cosmetics Industry G Magazine Good Morning America • Cover Magazine • • Design Today • Gourmet Business Dolls • Gourmet Insider • Domino • Gourmet Retailer • Dr. Toy • Green Profit Elle Décor • Hali Floor Covering Installer • Hearst Publications Floor Covering News • HGTV Magazine • Floor Focus Magazine • HGTVGardens.com • Floor Radio • Hoffman Media Floor Trends • Home & Textiles Today • Florists’ Review • Home Accents Today • Flower Magazine • Home Fashion Forecast • Home Furnishing Business • • • • • Connect with Us! 6 800.ATL.MART | 404.220.2222 | @AmericasMartATL | AmericasMart.com Booth Information & Rates New Date Pattern The Atlanta International Gift & Home Furnishings Market | January 14 – 18, 2016 ® January 2016 Market Schedule Thursday, January 14 – Sunday, January 17: 9 a.m. – 6 p.m. Monday, January 18: 9 a.m. – 2 p.m. Standard Size Standard Booth Package Building 1 Booths: 9' x 10' Building & 3 Booths: 10' x 10' • 2 draped tables • 2 folding chairs Rate • 1 wastepaper basket • 2 undraped risers • Booth ID sign • Pre-show vacuuming • Atlanta Buyer’s Guide listing • ree drayage to the Advanced Warehouse F using AmericasMart® Logistics freight service $37/net square foot before August 31, 2015 $37.50/net square foot after August 31, 2015 Corner Surcharge $375 standard corner $475 premium corner (Deadlines apply) Deposit $950 per booth – due with application (1 Booth = 90 –100 sq. ft.) Final Payment Due October 23, 2015 Note All standard booth package items must be ordered in accordance with specified deadlines using the proper form. Forms available via the Exhibitor Services Manual (ESM), which will be sent after booth confirmation. *Rate exclusions apply. See pages 10 and 11 for more information. The Atlanta International Gift & Home Furnishings Market ® | January 14 –18, 2016 7 Meet Your Team The Atlanta International Gift & Home Furnishings Market | January 14 – 18, 2016 ® Jo Ann Miller Marshall Marie Knight Executive VP of Tradeshows 404.220.2214 jmiller@americasmart.com Vice President of Tradeshows 404.220.2203 mknight@americasmart.com Samantha Merckens Elizabeth Moss Process Manager 404.220.2214 smerckens@americasmart.com Executive Director 404.220.2201 emoss@americasmart.com • First Look Lobby Displays • • Amy James Executive Director 404.220.2207 ajames@americasmart.com • • • Gourmet Housewares Tabletop and Entertaining Tabletop LUXE – Juried Nancy Barlar Executive Director – Sales & New Business 404.220.2204 nbarlar@americasmart.com Mary Ellen Jackson Katie Inglis Executive Director 404.220.2234 mjackson@americasmart.com Director of Sales 404.220.2208 kinglis@americasmart.com • • Cash & Carry Jewelry •Halloween • Holiday, Floral & Baskets Grace Creta Director of Sales 404.220.2223 gcreta@americasmart.com • • • • • • 8 • HD Home (By Invitation Only) HIGH DESIGN® – Juried HIGH DESIGN LUXE ® – Juried Emerging Artists – Juried Global Designs Handmade Designs – Juried Handmade Jewelry – Juried Made in America Museum Gifts & Fine Gifts 800.ATL.MART | 404.220.2222 | @AmericasMartATL | AmericasMart.com Fine Linens & Home Textiles Home Accents & Home Furnishings • Lecy Sebastiani Laura Dadisman Senior Sales Manager 404.220.2262 lsebastiani@americasmart.com Senior Sales Manager 404.220.2219 ldadisman@americasmart.com • • • • • • Birding & Backyard Nature Coastal Lifestyles Gourmet Foods Gourmet LUXE – Juried The Gardens® Gardens LUXE – Juried Director of Sales 404.220.2205 shouston@americasmart.com • • • • • • GAMEDAY/Tailgate Products General Gifts On Trend Gifts – Juried Write On! Stationery, Imprinting, Paper & Occasions Dana Oglesby Susan Houston • • Jewelry & Fashion Accessories (Order writing only) Luggage & Travel Accessories Boutique – Juried Gentlemen’s Boutique – Juried Sales Manager 404.220.2209 doglesby@americasmart.com • • • Body & Soul Children’s World Modern Baby & Contemporary Kid – Juried Debbie Carlton Operations Manager 404.220.2886 dcarlton@americasmart.com Sallie Barrett Customer Experience Coordinator 404.220.2206 sbarrett@americasmart.com “ We have been at AmericasMart for 12 years in both January and July in The Gardens. We always have great shows and had our best ever this January. Reserve Your Booth Today! Call 404.220.2222 ” —C arolyn Stetson, Stetson’s Seashells / W.S. Stetson, Inc. The Atlanta International Gift & Home Furnishings Market ® | January 14 –18, 2016 9 A Product Category for You ® Birding & Backyard Nature GAMEDAY/Tailgate Gourmet Housewares Showcases birdfeeders, birdhouses, birdseed, birdbaths, birding & nature books, optics, hardware, birding software, bird-themed giftware, notecards, magnets, bookmarks, butterfly houses, bat houses, wildlife art, bird-themed jewelry, bird-themed decorative accessories, recycled nature products, water garden supplies & décor. Booth Size: 10' x 10' Features an expansive range of collegiate, professional and GAMEDAY themed products including gifts, home accents, stationery, apparel, juvenile products, tabletop furnishings and more. Booth Size: 10' x 10' Includes cookware & bakeware, kitchen accessories, kitchen electrics, space organizers, aprons, wine glasses, bar accessories, cutlery & food storage, kitchen tools & gadgets. Booth Size: 10' x 10' Body & Soul, Spa Products Features bath and body products for men and women including face & body creams, scrubs, grooming products, facial cleansers, lip products, bath salts, soaps, loungewear, shaving & grooming kits, body fragrance, hair & mustache wax, cosmetics, body art and holistic products designed for new age wellness. Booth Size: 10' x 10' Boutique – Juried Collection Features higher-end, designer-quality jewelry & fashion accessories. See special submission requirements for juried collections on page 11. Booth Size: 10' x 10' Cash & Carry Jewelry Features fine & fashion jewelry & accessories for immediate delivery. Booth Size: 10' x 10', 12' x 10' Children’s World Products for babies, kids, tweens & teens, including innovative & functional furniture, bedding, décor, baby/toddler gear, toys, games, plush, clothing & related items. Booth Size: 10' x 10' Coastal Lifestyles Features home accent & home furnishings with a coastal flair, including nautical & shell-themed decorative accessories & mirrors, painted furnishings and more. Booth Size: 10' x 10' Emerging Artists – Juried Collection A juried collection of emerging artisans displaying their original handmade creations. These artists have not previously participated in a wholesale tradeshow. See special submission requirements for juried collections on page 11. Booth Size: 10' x 10' Fine Linens & Home Textiles Features a complete range of decorative soft goods & home textiles including bedding, decorative pillows, towels, quilts, throws, area, rugs, window treatments, loungewear, kitchen & bath textiles. Booth Size: 9' x 10' 10 The Atlanta International Gift & Home Furnishings Market | January 14 – 18, 2016 The Gardens® Features indoor & outdoor garden-themed accessories, garden gifts, fountains, statuary, decorative flags, watering cans, weather vanes, urns, pots & planters, outdoor lighting & casual furniture. Booth Size: 10' x 10' Gardens LUXE – Juried Collection A juried collection of design-driven, luxury, high-quality products for outdoor/indoor living. See special submission requirements for juried collections on page 11. Booth Size: 10' x 10' • Rate: $ 4,650 (Includes hardwall booth package and custom carpet) General Gifts Includes general gifts, resort & souvenir items, personal technology accessories, collectibles, figurings, hobby items, puzzles & games, memorabilia, men’s gifts, inspirational gift items, monogrammable gifts & accessories included blanks and embroidery equipment, pet products and pet themed gifts, business support services & equipment. Booth Size: 10' x 10' Gentlemen’s Boutique – Juried Collection Gifts and accessories suited to the well-appointed gent including: dopp kits, leather accessories, cuff links, socks, wallets, flasks, portfolios, watches, shaving supplies, fragrance, neckwear, eyewear and more. See special submission requirements for juried collections on page 11. Booth Size: 10' x 10' Global Designs AmericasMart’s “people positive” collection features artisan-quality, handmade crafts that reflect culturally meaningful designs and assist in the economic and environmental sustainability of global communities. Global Designs includes products classified as: organic, environmentally friendly, fair trade, people positive, purchase positive, sustainable, green, etc. Booth Size: 10' x 10' Gourmet Foods Features specialty gourmet food items, beverage products & cookbooks. Booth Size: 10' x 10' 800.ATL.MART | 404.220.2222 | @AmericasMartATL | AmericasMart.com Gourmet LUXE – Juried Collection A juried collection of luxury gourmet products made from the finest ingredients. Rich, decadent, handcrafted, LUXE. See special submission requirements for juried collections on page 11. Booth Size: 10' x 10' • Rate: $ 4,650 (Includes hardwall booth package and custom carpet) Halloween Features festive Halloween décor items, costumes for adults & children, masks, wigs, hats, seasonal novelty items and themed party supplies, indoor & outdoor decorations, Halloween collectibles & accessories, lanterns, lights & music. Booth Size: 10' x 10' Handmade Designs – Juried Collection This juried collection features design-oriented, original, handmade creations of glass, ceramics, textiles, fiber-art, sculptures, mixed media, functional art, lighting, decorative accents, ornaments, woodworking & turning. All Handmade Design products must be handmade by the artist. See special submission requirements for juried collections on page 11. Booth Size: 10' x 10' Handmade Jewelry – Juried Collection This juried collection features artisan quality, design-oriented, original, handmade jewelry creations and includes both fine and fashion jewelry. All items must be handmade by the artist. See special submission requirements for juried collections on page 11. Booth Size: 10' x 10' HD Home – By Invitation Only Features a juried lifestyles collection of High Design home furnishings & décor. Participation by invitation only. HIGH DESIGN ® – Juried Collection A fresh collection of design-driven, lifestyle-focused goods for the gift, home furnishings & home décor markets. The collection includes products from all price points. See special submission requirements for juried collections on page 11. Booth Size: 10' x 10' • Rate: $ 4,050 HIGH DESIGN LUXE® – Juried Collection A juried collection of HIGH DESIGN products featuring high-quality, luxury goods. See special submission requirements for juried collections on page 11. Booth Size: 10' x 10' • Rate: $ 4,650 (Includes hardwall booth package and custom carpet) Holiday, Floral, Baskets Features seasonal decor, dried & silk flower products & holiday decorations, floral supplies, ribbons, candles (including wires, picks, pins and foam), accessories, wreaths & baskets. Booth Size: 10' x 10', 12' x 10' Home Accents & Home Furnishings Features home accessories & décor, lighting, wall art, mirrors, clocks, occasional furniture, bookcases, dining room furniture, upholstered furniture, case goods and more. Booth Size: 9' x 10' Jewelry & Fashion Accessories & Apparel (Order writing only) Includes jewelry, clothing, watches, belts, T-shirts, handbags, wallets, accessory bags, hair accessories, scarves, eyeglasses. Booth Size: 10' x 10' Luggage & Travel Accessories Features fashionable travel accessories including wheeled bags, carry-ons, duffel bags, totes, garment bags, leather accessories, luggage tags, cosmetic bags, dopp kits, briefcases, umbrellas and more. Booth Size: 10' x 10' On Trend Gifts – Juried Collection An internationally influenced juried collection of design-driven, contemporary gift items. Includes unique, interesting, edgy, clever and fun products with creative appreciation for form and function. See special submission requirements for juried collections to the right. Booth Size: 10' x 10' Tabletop & Entertaining Features dinnerware, flatware, holloware crystal, stemware, glassware, acrylic ware, metalware, woodenware, pewter, silver & wine accessories. Booth Size: 10' x 10' Tabletop LUXE – Juried Collection A juried collection of design-oriented, luxury tabletop accessories and entertaining products including dinnerware, serveware, cutlery, high-end accent pieces and much more. See special submission requirements for juried collections to the right. Booth Size: 10' x 10' • Rate: $ 4,650 (Includes hardwall booth package and custom carpet) Write On! Stationery, Imprinting, Paper & Occasions Includes stationery, cards, paper, partyware, packaging, gift wrap, balloons, rubber stamps, stickers, appointment books, address books, photo albums, writing instruments, calligraphy sets, imprinting equipment, books, music, journals, scrapbook decorating items, embellishments & cropping supplies. Booth Size: 10' x 10' Juried & LUXE Collections Submission Requirements To be considered for a Juried or LUXE collection, your application must include the following: ▶ Complete product information ▶ Custom booth (Photography or rendering) ▶ Wholesale price list ▶ Key account list – complete information ▶ Press coverage ▶ Artist biography (Handmade Design only) Please Note: Incomplete applications will NOT be considered. Made in America – Juried Collection Features a wide range of American-made gifts and decor items. See special submission requirements for juried collections to the right. Booth Size: 10' x 10' Modern Baby & Contemporary Kid – Juried Collection A juried showcase of fashion-forward baby and juvenile products focused on design and functionality, fabrics and fashions. See special submission requirements for juried collections to the right. Booth Size: 10' x 10' Reserve Your Booth Today! Call 404.220.2222 Museum Gifts & Fine Gifts Features museum products, fine gifts and collectibles. Booth Size: 10' x 10' The Atlanta International Gift & Home Furnishings Market ® | January 14 –18, 2016 11 Guide 2016 Campus Campus Guide Furnishings Market The Atlanta International Gift & Home | January 14 – 18, 2016 ® Building 23 AMC Offices One easy-to-navigate campus that is home to more exhibitors and manufacturers than any other marketplace, featuring the largest collection of home, rug, gift and apparel product. 22 AMC Offices 21 AMC Offices 20 Holiday & Floral / Home Décor Building 19 Holiday & Floral / Home Décor 18 Holiday & Floral / Home Décor BRIDGE 18 Gift 17 Holiday & Floral / Home Décor BRIDGE 17 Gift 16 Holiday & Floral / Home Décor BRIDGE 16 Gift 15 HOME & DESIGN BRIDGE 15 Gift 14 HOME & DESIGN BRIDGE 14 Gift 15 Penthouse Theatre 13 Home / Furniture BRIDGE 13 Gift & Home BRIDGE 14 Future Expansion 12 Home / Furniture BRIDGE 12 Gift & Home BRIDGE 13 Children’s World 11 Home / Furniture BRIDGE 11 Gift & Home 12 Prom / Bridal / Social Occasion 10 Home / Furniture / Linens BRIDGE 10 Gift & Home 9 Home / Furniture / Linens 8 Temporaries / Meeting Space 7 Temporaries BRIDGE 7 Gift 6 Home & Rug BRIDGE 6 Gift 5 Home & Rug 4 Home & Rug 3 Home & Rug 3 2 7 Rugs 2 Fashion Accessories / Shoes BRIDGE 7 Immediate Resources 6 Fine Jewelry BRIDGE 5 Temporaries BRIDGE 4 Temporaries 3 Temporaries 2 Portman Blvd. Registration / Atrium / Temporaries 1 Temporaries 3 Temporaries BRIDGE 2 Mezzanine / Parking 1 Spring St. Registration 2 1 Temporaries BRIDGE Temporaries B1 Mezzanine B2 Williams St. Registration Campus Overview Building HIGH DESIGN ® HIGH DESIGN LUXE ® Gourmet Housewares Tabletop & Entertaining Tabletop LUXE 1 2 Halloween Holiday, Floral, Baskets Emerging Artists Global Designs Handmade Designs Made in America Home Textiles Museum Gifts & Fine Gifts Gourmet Foods Gourmet LUXE Birding & Backyard Nature Coastal Lifestyles 3 4 The Gardens ® Gardens LUXE t BAKER ST. Cash & Carry Jewelry Home Furnishings 4 8 Meeting Rooms Handmade Jewelry 3 Women’s Apparel BRIDGE Temporaries Home Accents Fine Linens 9 4 Building 1 BRIDGE Building R PORTMAN BLVD. u R Body & Soul Spa Products Modern Baby & Contemporary Kid Boutique t ANDREW YOUNG INTERNATIONAL BLVD. NE Luggage & Travel Accessories 5 Building R Gentlemen’s Boutique Jewelry & Fashion Accessories R R Building Children’s World GAMEDAY / Tailgate General Gifts, Resort & Souvenir On Trend Gifts Write On! 800.ATL.MART | 404.220.2222 | @AmericasMartATL | AmericasMart.com R Registration Bridge t PEACHTREE ST. NE u 1 Prom / Bridal / Social Occasion Gourmet & Housewares Parking Temporaries HD Home Women’s Apparel 10 BRIDGE Rail Trasportation Building 11 BRIDGE ® SPRING ST. u Westin Registration / Rug Temporaries Portman Blvd. Registration / Temporaries B1 8 BRIDGE The Gardens t WILLIAMS ST. NW u 1 BRIDGE The Gardens ® Living & Entertaining: Gifts, Tabletop & Accessories Living & Entertaining: Gifts, Tabletop & Accessories 9 2 12 Building Building Step 1: Exhibit Space Contract Final Payment Due: October 23, 2015 C onfirmation of booth assignments will be distributed by email. Contracts will be accepted until the show is completely sold out. Please complete all areas of the contract. Incomplete contracts will NOT be considered for exhibit space. The information provided below is for contract purposes only. For Atlanta Buyer’s Guide listings, visit the Exhibitor Portal. 1. C O M PA N Y N A M E C O N TA C T N A M E 6. Would you like to retain the location you occupied in the previous Market? C O M PA N Y A D D R E S S COUNTRY C I T Y S TAT E ZIP O F F I C E C E L L FA X Preferred location: 1) 7. My product brochure or website address is attached. Sole Proprietorship Other (E.g., statuary, stationery, soap, wall décor, furniture, jewelry, linens, etc.) 8. My booth design is attached for corner consideration. Yes No (Corner surcharge $375 / $475. Your application will NOT be considered for a corner or juried collection without a booth design photo or sketch.) My booth design is to be considered for a juried collection. Yes No (The category you select determines your location at the show. If your first choice is unavailable, you will be considered for your 2nd and/or 3rd choice. Refer to pages 10 and 11 for product category descriptions.) 13. Other tradeshows I attend: 14. CategoryPreference Birding & Backyard Nature 1 2 3 Body & Soul, Spa Products 1 2 3 Boutique (Juried Collection*) 1 2 3 Cash & Carry Jewelry 1 2 3 Children’s World 123 Coastal Lifestyles 123 Emerging Artists (Juried Collection*) 1 2 3 Fine Linens & Home Textiles 1 2 3 GAMEDAY/Tailgate 123 123 The Gardens® Gardens LUXE 123 General Gifts 123 Gentlemen’s Boutique (Juried Collection*) 1 2 3 Global Designs 123 Gourmet Foods 123 Gourmet Housewares 123 Gourmet LUXE (Juried Collection*) 1 2 3 Halloween 123 Handmade Design** (Juried Collection*) 1 2 3 Handmade Jewelry (Juried Collection*) 1 2 3 HD Home (By Invitation Only) 1 2 3 1 2 3 HIGH DESIGN® (Juried Collection*) 1 2 3 HIGH DESIGN LUXE® (Juried Collection*) Holiday, Floral & Baskets 1 2 3 Home Accents & Home Furnishings 1 2 3 Jewelry & Fashion Accessories (Order writing only) 1 2 3 Luggage & Travel Accessories 1 2 3 Made In America (Juried Collection*) 1 2 3 Modern Baby & Contemporary Kid (Juried Collection*) 1 2 3 Museum Gifts & Fine Gifts 1 2 3 On Trend Gifts (Juried Collection*) 1 2 3 Tabletop & Entertaining 1 2 3 Tabletop LUXE (Juried Collection*) 1 2 3 Write On! Stationery, Imprinting, Paper & Occasions 1 2 3 Yes, my products are “GREEN” (Organic, natural, eco-friendly, recycled, sustainable, earth-friendly) 5.Number of requested booths and/or dimensions: Yes No (Your application is not complete without product information and will NOT be processed.) 12. Companies/product I would like to be adjacent to/nearby: PRODUCT DESCRIPTION 4. 4) 11. My competitors are: 3.Choose your top 3 category preferences for booth placement. 3) (Note: Many prime booth locations have building encroachments, so please be aware when answering this question. Building encroachments include full or partial columns, electrical panels and/or fire extinguishers in the back of the booth, or a 7' 6" ceiling clearance. Booths with columns or wall encroachments will have square footage deducted from the price of the booth. If nothing is checked above, you do not have a hardwall.) 2. Briefly describe your products using generic terms: 2) 10. I have a hardwall booth and must be placed in a space without a column or No building encroachment. Yes WEBSITE Corporation New Exhibitor 9. EMAIL No Due to time constraints related to the booth assignment process, exhibitors who ask to be contacted to review booth options prior to assignment will be assigned AFTER all other exhibitors. AmericasMart will select the best available booth location at the time the application is received. Exhibitors are encouraged to list preferred locations on the Contract. Yes If yes, please specify booth number(s): Note: Booth sizes vary according to building, as specified in the category descriptions on pages 10 and 11. *Juried collections and corner booths require complete product information along with a photograph or sketch of a custom booth design. Standard booth equipment with white drape is not acceptable. Please see custom booth worksheet for juried collections at AmericasMart.com. **Handmade Design products must be handmade by the artist or team led directly by the artist. A biography must be included with your application for verification. Refer to page 11 for submission requirements. Y es, I will provide AmericasMart with my buyer list to ensure that MY CUSTOMERS receive information to attend Market. 15. I am interested in the following advertising opportunities: First Look Lobby Displays Sponsorships AmericasMart® Magazine Atlanta Buyer’s Guide AmericasMart.com Pedestal Displays 16. Are you a manufacturer or manufacturer’s representative? (Check one) Manufacturer Manufacturer’s Representative Importer 17. A re your products currently represented in a permanent showroom at AmericasMart? If yes, please specify showroom name and showroom number: S H O W R O O M N A M E NUMBER 18. Is your company based in the USA? Yes No If no, do you currently have a USA distribution network established? Yes No 19. My $950 deposit per booth is attached as a: Credit card Wire transfer Company/cashier’s check or money order payable to AmericasMart® Atlanta (Your application will not be processed until we receive a booth deposit.) 20. D eposit and authorized signature are REQUIRED. After booth assignment, this agreement cannot be canceled, and no sums paid by Exhibitor will be refunded or transferred to another market. Exhibitor expressly acknowledges that it is responsible to ascertaining any exemption from state or local sales and use taxes for sales made from the Exhibit Space, and for timely returning and remitting all required sales and use taxes to the appropriate taxing authorities. Please provide signature of authorized agent or exhibitor. S I G N AT U R E / T I T L E D AT E A ll deposits will be processed by AmericasMart® Atlanta (“AMC”) upon receipt, but acceptance of such deposit is not confirmation of a booth assignment. AMC reserves the right to reject ANY application for ANY reason, and this contract becomes binding only upon confirmation in writing of a booth assignment (the “Exhibit Space”).Booth assignments are based on a number of factors including the date of application, seniority, type of product, and booth presentation. AMC reserves the right to alter the floor plan and/or to re-assign Exhibit Space location as it deems appropriate. Following booth assignment, Exhibitor may not change, transfer or cancel Exhibit Space location except upon written approval by AMC. Specific location requests MUST be in writing. AMC will accommodate such requests as space permits, but cannot guarantee requested placement. Upon confirmation of a booth assignment, all monies are nonrefundable and nontransferable. No exceptions. The balance of the fee payable hereunder is due on or before the Final Payment Due Date noted above. AMC reserves the right to reject any payment received after such date. This contract is subject in all respects to the Terms and Conditions attached hereto and incorporated herein by this reference. By executing this Contract, the above-signed consents to receiving communications from or on behalf of AMC and its affiliates via telephone, email, and/or facsimile at the telephone number(s), email address(es) and facsimile number(s) indicated above. 21. Mail Completed Contract to: A mericasMart® Atlanta 240 Peachtree Street NW Suite 2200 – Temps/Jan2016 Atlanta GA 30303-1327 FAX to: 678 686 5135 The Atlanta International Gift & Home Furnishings Market ® | January 14 –18, 2016 13 Exhibit Space Terms & Conditions 1) ASSIGNMENT/SUBLETTING Assignment, subletting, licensing or transfer of Exhibit Space by Exhibitor, or use of the space not permitted by AMC in writing is prohibited. Exhibitor shall not exhibit or permit to be exhibited in the Exhibit Space allotted to it any merchandise other than that specified in the application. 2)EXHIBIT REQUIREMENTS All booth arrangements shall conform in all respects to the dimensional and height requirements as specified by AMC. Exhibitor shall care for and keep in good order the Exhibit Space it occupies and surrender such Exhibit Space at the close of the Show in the same condition it was when taken over. Exhibitor or its agents shall not injure or deface the walls or floors of the building, the booths, the equipment or furnishings of the booths or building within which the Show takes place. No booth may obstruct the general view or access to surrounding booths, displays, aisles or public space within the building where the Show is being held. Exhibits must remain intact until the scheduled hour of conclusion of the Show, as such time is established by AMC. If damage should occur, the Exhibitor will assume full liability for any such damage caused by Exhibitor or its agents, employees, or contractors, and AMC shall have the right to charge Exhibitor for any repairs to the Exhibit Space and/or the building, and Exhibitor shall immediately pay to AMC the requested sum(s). 3)REMOVAL OF MERCHANDISE Exhibitor shall be responsible for the removal of its entire display, including without limitation, walls, floors and furniture. Exhibitor should make certain removal is performed only by its employees or other authorized persons. AMC will not be liable for unauthorized removal of articles, merchandise, equipment, displays or property. 4)RULES AND REGULATIONS/COMPLIANCE Exhibitor shall observe and abide by these Terms and Conditions and such other rules and regulations that AMC may adopt from time to time. Exhibitor assumes all responsibility for compliance with all pertinent ordinances, regulations and codes of duly authorized local, state and federal governing bodies, including without limitation those concerning fire, safety and health, together with the rules and regulations of the operators and/ or owners of the property wherein the Show is held. Exhibitor shall not display or sell any merchandise that is counterfeit or which in any way infringes the trademarks, copyrights, or other intellectual property of a third party, nor shall Exhibitor display or sell any merchandise which the manufacturer has not explicitly authorized Exhibitor to sell. Breach of this covenant may result in immediate termination of this Contract and the removal of Exhibitor from the Exhibit Space. Exhibitor shall not display or sell any merchandise that tends to injure the reputation or operations of AMC or any of its affiliates. It is further agreed that Exhibitor will abide by and comply with rules and regulations concerning local unions having agreements with AMC or with authorized contractors retained by AMC, or owners of the property wherein the Show is held. Exhibitor is responsible for obtaining applicable permits or licenses required by law and shall abide by all federal, state and local laws. Exhibitor is responsible for the payment of all taxes, fees and charges required by any legal authority associated with use of the Exhibit Space and/or the building that are not the responsibility of AMC. Without limiting the generality of the preceding sentence, Exhibitor is solely responsible for ascertaining the existence of any exemption from state or local sales or use taxes for sales made from Exhibit Space, and for timely returning and remitting all required sales and use taxes to the appropriate taxing authorities. Exhibitor shall be responsible for non-permanent accessibility requirements, including, but not limited to, auxiliary aids for the visually impaired, hearing impaired and mobility impaired, meeting room arrangements and exhibition accessibility. In the event Exhibitor fails to pay any amount hereunder as and when the same is due and payable, AMC shall be entitled to, and Exhibitor agrees to pay, interest on such unpaid amount at the rate of eighteen percent (18%) per annum, together with all costs incurred by AMC in collecting such amounts, including, without limitation, AMC’s administrative costs (not to exceed five percent (5%) of the amount collected), and AMC’s actual attorneys’ fees. 5) CANCELLATION/SIZE MODIFICATION POLICY Exhibit space cost must be paid in full in accordance with specified payment deadlines. AMC may cancel this Contract without refund to Exhibitor, and may re-assign any Exhibit Space previously assigned to Exhibitor, upon failure of Exhibitor (i) to make 14 payment required hereby, (ii) to abide by these Terms and Conditions and other rules and regulations as provided above, or (iii) to claim its assigned Exhibit Space prior to the opening of the Show. If the Show or any part thereof is prevented from being held, is canceled by AMC or the Exhibit Space applied for herein becomes unavailable because of war, fire, strike, government regulations, public catastrophe, act of God, the public enemy or other cause, AMC shall determine and refund to Exhibitor its proportionate share of the balance of the aggregate exhibit fee received, if any, which remains after deducting expenses incurred by AMC and reasonable compensation to AMC, but in no case shall the amount of refund to Exhibitor exceed the amount of the exhibit fee paid. Cancellation of this Contract by the Exhibitor will not result in a refund, credit or transfer of Exhibit Space. In the event that a company elects to reduce the assigned net square footage after formal confirmation of booth space, the company will forfeit the deposit amount for each booth released. 6)LIABILITIES Neither AMC, nor any of its members, agents, employees and other representatives, shall be held accountable or liable for, and the same are hereby released from accountability or liability for any damages, losses, harm or injuries to the person or any property of Exhibitor or any of its officers, agents, employees, contractors or other representatives, resulting from theft, fire, water, accident, or any other cause. Exhibitor hereby agrees to indemnify, defend, protect and hold harmless AMC and its owners, affiliates, members, agents, employees, contractors and other representatives from and against any and all claims, suits, liabilities, damages, losses, costs, attorneys’ fees, and expenses of whatever kind or nature which might result from or arise out of any action or failure to act of Exhibitor or any of its officers, directors, agents, employees, invitees, contractors or other representatives or breach of this Contract. 7)USE, SIGNS AND ADVERTISING AMC may use any part of the Exhibit Space or the building at any time. AMC may remove any person during the Show whom AMC believes is disrupting or obstructing proper operation and management of the Show. No demonstration or solicitation by or on behalf of Exhibitor shall be permitted outside of Exhibitor’s assigned Exhibit Space, and no signs may be displayed on persons or otherwise outside the Exhibit Space. Distribution by Exhibitor of any printed matter, samples or other articles shall be restricted to the confines of Exhibitor’s booth. Exhibitor further agrees that it will not endorse, promote, or otherwise advertise any other tradeshow in, from, or about the Exhibit Space. Exhibitor shall not have or operate any display or exhibit which, in the sole discretion of AMC, is the source of objectionable noises or odors or has materials that are considered by AMC as objectionable, including without limitation signs, lights, drawings and the costuming of exhibit personnel. 8)DIRECTORY AMC will list Exhibitor’s firm name and Exhibit Space assignment in its official directory. Additional information pertaining to Exhibitor’s merchandise may be included at the sole discretion of AMC. However, AMC will not be responsible for errors or omissions occurring in the printed directory, or for unintentional failure to include an exhibiting firm in the printed directory. 9)PASSES Exhibitor and its officers, agents, employees and other representatives shall obtain passes from AMC’s registration desk and wear the pass while in the Show at all times. 10)MUSIC It is understood and agreed that Exhibitor is solely responsible for compliance with all copyright laws respecting the performance or broadcast of live or recorded music during or in connection with the Show. The performance or broadcast of live or recorded music during or in connection with the Show is expressly prohibited unless Exhibitor shall have provided AMC with evidence satisfactory to AMC that Exhibitor has entered into appropriate licensing agreements with all relevant licensing agencies, including The American Society of Composers, Author and Publishers (ASCAP) and Broadcast Music, Inc. (BMI) prior to any such performance or broadcast. In the event Exhibitor fails or refuses to provide such satisfactory evidence, or to terminate immediately any performance or broadcast music during or in connection with the Show, AMC reserves the right to terminate this Contract, with no cost, penalty or obligation on the part of AMC, and to remove Exhibitor from the premises. 800.ATL.MART | 404.220.2222 | @AmericasMartATL | AmericasMart.com The Atlanta International Gift & Home Furnishings Market | January 14 – 18, 2016 ® 11)INSURANCE Exhibitor and its contractor(s) shall maintain Comprehensive General Liability Insurance and Personal Injury coverage at its sole cost and expense for all of its activities at the Show, and shall have AMC and any party designated by AMC named as additional insureds on all such policies. Policy limits shall be at least $1,000,000/$1,000,000 Bodily Injury and Property Damage combined. Exhibitor and its contractor(s) shall also maintain, at its sole cost and expense, Workers Compensation Insurance for employees participating in the Show, as required by law. Exhibitor warrants that by signing this Contract it has complied specifically with the insurance requirements of the Contract. Evidence of insurance coverage in the form of a valid Certificate of Insurance specifying the above coverages, including activities at the Show, must be provided to AMC at its request. 12)HAZARDOUS PROPERTY AMC prohibits Exhibitor from bringing any exhibit(s), equipment, vehicle(s) or material(s) into the Exhibit Space or the Building if AMC determines that such is dangerous to persons, property or any part of the Exhibit Space or the Building. AMC shall not be responsible for termination or interruption of any program or event arising from information possessed or threat received by AMC concerning an imminent danger to any part of the building or any of its occupants, except as provided in paragraph five above. 13)WAIVER The use of all facilities and participation in all activities of, related to and in connection with the Show to be undertaken and performed by Exhibitor shall be at his, her or its sole risk, and all persons, firms and entities related to AMC, including without limitation the members, owners, officers, directors, producers, promoters, organizers, participants, sponsors, contractors, agents and employees related to the Show shall not be liable in any manner for any injuries, property damage (including without limitation lost or stolen property), or death to the Exhibitor unless such loss, injury, damage or death results solely from the gross negligence or intentional misconduct of AMC, its agents or employees. 14)CONTROLLING LAW This Contract shall be construed and enforced under the laws of the State of Georgia. 15) ACTIONS Any action by either party against another arising out of this Contract or out of conduct, acts or activities of the parties hereunder shall be maintained in the Superior Court of Fulton County, State of Georgia, and no such action against AMC shall be maintained except in the Superior Court of Fulton County, State of Georgia. Exhibitor consents to the maintenance of any such action by AMC against it in the Superior Court of the State of Georgia. Exhibitor irrevocably appoints the Secretary of State of the State of Georgia as Exhibitor’s non-exclusive agent for service of process or notice any action by AMC arising out of this Contract or of the conduct, acts or activities of the parties hereunder. Service of process or notice may be made (i) as provided by law; or (ii) by serving the agent personally, by mailing to Exhibitor a duplicate of the process or notice in an envelope with postage sufficient for certified mail, return receipt requested, addressed to Exhibitor in the manner specified for notices under this Contract and by furnishing the agent with a duplicate of the process or notice in an envelope similarly addressed and stamped which the agent shall be required to mail. 16) ENTIRE AGREEMENT This Contract constitutes the entire agreement between the parties hereto and supersedes any and all prior written or oral contracts, correspondence, agreements, and understandings. Any amendment to the terms hereof shall not be valid unless in writing, signed by the parties hereto. 17) Exhibitor represents and warrants that it is the manufacturer of (or is duly authorized by the manufacturer of) all product displayed in the Exhibit Space to represent such product at AmericasMart, and that, except as specifically set forth in the Exhibit Space Contract, such product does not duplicate product or product lines currently represented in any AmericasMart showroom. AMC reserves the right to require Exhibitor to immediately remove from the Exhibit Space and to cease offering for sale at the Show any product or product line that violates this warranty. Further violations of this warranty may, at AMC’s sole discretion, result in termination of the Exhibit Space Contract and removal from the Show, and/or ineligibility to participate in future AmericasMart markets. Step 2: Booth Payment Form Deposit Amount ($950 / Booth Requested) u 1 Booth = $950 u 3 Booths = $2,850 u 5 Booths = $4,750 u 7 Booths = $6,650 u 2 Booths = $1,900 u 4 Booths = $3,800 u 6 Booths = $5,700 u 8 Booths = $7,600 Please Note: 1 Booth = 90 – 100 NSF DEPOSIT AMOUNT (Number of booths) x $950 deposit/booth = $ (QTY) (required with application) *1 Booth = 90 – 100 NSF Credit Card Payment – Deposit and Final Payment By completing this section for credit card payment, the Cardholder understands that AmericasMart Atlanta will charge the credit card below for the deposit of $950 per booth at the time of application. The remaining amount due, if any,for the booth(s) to be occupied by the Exhibitor will automatically be charged to this card on or after October 23, 2015 unless an alternate form of final balance is specified below. C O M PA N Y N A M E CARDHOLDER’S NAME C A R D H O L D E R ’ S B I L L I N G A D D R E S S (As it appears on the credit card account. REQUIRED.) C I T Y, S TAT E / P R O V I N C E C O U N T R Y Card type: Corporate Card: MasterCard Visa ZIP Yes No *A mericasMart does not accept American Express C A R D N U M B E R E X P D AT E SECURIT Y CODE (3 digits on back of card) C A R D H O L D E R ’ S S I G N AT U R E PRINT NAME T I T L E D AT E I, the Cardholder, authorize AmericasMart Atlanta to charge the above credit card for the deposit amount due under this application AND for any balance(s) then due or thereafter coming due under this agreement - including, without limitation, the balance due for the contracted booth(s) as well as additional booths or booth upgrades requested by Exhibitor and furnished by AmericasMart. I understand that the charges are non-refundable and non-transferable, even in the event of booth cancellation. No exceptions. Furthermore, I, the Cardholder, agree this payment is made pursuant to, and I am bound by, the AmericasMart Exhibit Space Terms and Conditions. Alternate Form of Payment for Balance I, the Cardholder, prefer to pay my final booth balance using an alternate form of payment and have indicated this intent by initialing below. Alternate Credit Card (Initial Here) Wire Transfer (Initial Here) Mail or Fax Completed Form to: A mericasMart Check (Initial Here) Atlanta 240 Peachtree St. NW Suite 2200 –Temps/Jan2016 Atlanta, GA 30303-1327 Fax: 678 686 5135 ® The Atlanta International Gift & Home Furnishings Market ® | January 14 –18, 2016 15 Thank You for Choosing Us The Atlanta International Gift & Home Furnishings Market | January 14 – 18, 2016 ® We always strive to provide you with exclusive tools that will enhance your experience and Market success. Take advantage of the latest tool to promote your brand! Together with the AmericasMart app, your Digital Showroom is designed to increase your presence online and drive more buyer traffic to your booth. Upon confirmation, create your Digital Showroom at AmericasMart.com/ExhibitorPortal. You can also request Market badges, keep your company information current, and download important booth forms. Prepare for success at AmericasMart.com/Temps. Find checklists and videos with insider tips on booth displays, as well as information on advertising opportunities, travel, hotels, shipping, logistics and Market updates. Added Resources Designed for You “ Advertise The key to having a successful show is spreading the word about new product offerings, special events, how buyers can make appointments and where they can find you at Market. First Look Lobby Displays Promote your products in displays located in hightraffic, visible lobby areas, for greater exposure to Market attendees. Travel We provide special benefits to make your trip to AmericasMart more enjoyable and affordable. Take advantage of our exclusive discounts and offerings when planning your visit to Atlanta. Lead Retrieval Capture more leads at Market! Lead retrieval devices offer quick badge scanning, easy lead qualifying and note taking, and organized follow up. Logistics Ship your freight via AmericasMart Logistics and avoid drayage fees when your freight arrives at the Advanced Warehouse between November 9 – December 23, 2015. Product Photography Supply us quality, print-ready product images and they could be featured in our buyer marketing communications and campus signage. Buyer Invitations Let us help bring your buyers to Market! Provide your current and prospect buyer lists and our Retail Services team will contact your buyers with exclusive Market incentives. A great opportunity to enhance your visibility to as many buyers as possible. We’ve seen buyers from all over the U.S. and international, too. The Show has really allowed us to expand our market. — Jeff Plotner, Brackish 16 ” 800.ATL.MART | 404.220.2222 | @AmericasMartATL | AmericasMart.com Important Deadlines & Dates Deadline Task August 7, 2015 Buyer List Submission Deadline October 9, 2015 AmericasMart® Magazine Ad Deadline October 23, 2015 Final Booth Payment Due November 13, 2015 The Atlanta Buyer’s Guide Listing Updates Due December 10, 2015 Fern Order Forms including Standard Booth Form Due December 10, 2015 Electrical & Telephone Order Forms Due December 11, 2015 The Atlanta Buyer’s Guide Ad Deadline December 14, 2015 Late Charge Applies on All Forms December 18, 2015 The Atlanta Buyer’s Guide Supplement Deadline December 23, 2015 Advanced Freight Shipments Deadline Book Your Travel and Hotel NOW at AmericasMart.com/Travel Forms available at AmericasMart.com/ExhibitorPortal Access available after confirmation. Freight Delivery Booth Set Up Direct to Fern Warehouse November 9 – December 23, 2015 Free drayage when using AmericasMart Logistics. 877.588.8930 AmericasMart.com/Logistics Monday, January 11– Tuesday, January 12, 2016 8 a.m. – 8 p.m. Fern Warehouse Closed November 26 – 27, 2015 December 24 – 25, 2015 January 1, 2016 Direct to Show Site via Common Carrier January 4, 2016 (Drayage charges apply) Direct to Show Site via Privately Owned Vehicle (POV) January 10 –13, 2016 Wednesday, January 13, 2016 8 a.m. – 2 p.m. All exhibits must be set by 2 p.m. on Wednesday, January 13, 2016. Booth Dismantle/ Move Out Monday, January 18, 2016 2 p.m. – Midnight Tuesday, January 19, 2016 8 a.m. – 6 p.m. (Drayage charges apply; see schedule in Exhibitor Services Manual) The Atlanta International Gift & Home Furnishings Market ® | January 14 –18, 2016 17 Follow Our Checklist for Success Prepare for the Show The Atlanta International Gift & Home Furnishings Market | January 14 – 18, 2016 ® Promote Your Participation Review your booth confirmation to ensure it meets your space needs. Make sure your Digital Showroom is updated with your latest information— new products, Market events, special offers and anything buyers should know about. Design a creative and engaging booth display that will complement your product. Invite your current customers to see you at your booth at AmericasMart. Create a free Digital Showroom at AmericasMart.com/ExhibitorPortal to showcase your company information and update product lines and categories on our website and Market app. Schedule appointments with current and prospective customers. Advertise in the AmericasMart Magazine and The Atlanta Buyer’s Guide. (Access available after confirmation.) Secure your First Look Lobby Display. Review your Exhibitor Services Manual and submit appropriate forms. Post on AmericasMart’s Facebook, Twitter & Instagram pages. Avoid additional costs by observing all booth equipment rental and freight deadlines. Highlight new products being shown in your booth. Ship your display and freight to Atlanta through AmericasMart Logistics. Follow up on all sales and prospect contacts made at the show. Prepare your sales team to sell, sell, sell. Confirm your travel and hotel through AmericasMart Travel. u View the Market preparation videos at AmericasMart.com/TempVideos. e’re Here to Help! W Call 404.220.2200 with your Market questions. View the Market Prep Videos AmericasMart.com / TempVideos 18 800.ATL.MART | 404.220.2222 | @AmericasMartATL | AmericasMart.com Upcoming Market Opportunities Take advantage of our many Markets throughout the year to meet new buyers, build relationships and showcase your latest product. Atlanta Spring Gift, Home ® Furnishings & Holiday Market March 2– 4, 2016 Test new products and spend more time with prospects and customers at this three-day Market. Reserve Today! Call 404.220.2234 The Atlanta Spring ® Immediate Delivery Show Atlanta Fall Gift & Home ® Furnishings Market and ® The Atlanta Gourmet Market September 21– 23, 2016 This Market offers one more chance for retailers to refresh their inventories and gives you valuable time to connect with buyers. Reserve Today! 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Call 404.220.2222 Atlanta Apparel Meet a new set of retailers; exhibit at an Atlanta Apparel Market to grow your brand. FIND OUT MORE AmericasMart.com/Apparel 404.220.2800 | apparel@americasmart.com JANUARY • MARCH • JUNE AUGUST • OCTOBER The Atlanta International Gift & Home Furnishings Market ® | January 14 –18, 2016 19