AMERICASMART TO HOST SERIES OF
MARKET EVENTS FOR NEW WESTWING
ATLANTA – Americasmart will host an all-star line up of top designers, tastemakers and celebrity chefs to launch the new Building 2, WestWing during Atlanta's winter markets.
The Atlanta International Gift & Home Furnishings Market will take place Jan. 6 to 14 and the Atlanta International Area Rug Market featuring the National Oriental Rug Show will take place Jan. 7 to 12, 2009.
The market events are as follows:
Thursday, January 8
10 a.m. to noon
Building 2 WestWing
Floor 8, Gourmet Kitchen
Bon Appetit Y’all
Virginia Willis, chef and author, will prepare a full menu of Southern specialties with a French twist. Book signing to follow.
11 a.m. to noon
Building 2 WestWing
Floor 4, Room 204E
Exhibitor Seminar:
Learn How to Think Like a Retailer
Retail consultant Debra Tenebaum explains how to make your Market profitable by understanding the minds of your buyers and finding out what makes them tick.
12:30 to 1:30 p.m.
Building 2 WestWing
Floor 8, Gourmet Kitchen
Grilling with Girls
Presented by Dugan-Bliss & Associates
Elizabeth Karmel, instructor at New York’s Institute of Culinary Education (ICE), creator of Grill Friends and girlsatthegrill.com, will share her secrets for delectable recipes from the grill.
2 p.m. to 3 p.m.
Building 2 WestWing
Floor 8, Gourmet Kitchen
A Bundle of Gifts for Niche Markets
Lynn Rogers, owner of Mini Masterpieces, will focus on the benefits of specialization and show you how great "gift bundling" and creative packaging make a winning combination.
4 p.m. to 5 p.m.
Building 2 WestWing
Floor 4, Room 204E
Exhibitor Seminar:
Learn How to Think Like a Retailer
Retail consultant Debra Tenebaum explains how to make your Market profitable by understanding the minds of your buyers and finding out what makes them tick.
4 p.m. to 5 p.m.
Building 2 WestWing
Floor 8, Gourmet Kitchen
All-Clad Cooking Demonstration
Sponsored by Ben Tally & Associates
Featuring Chef Mary Moore, owner and founder of The Cook’s Warehouse.
Friday, January 9
8 a.m. to 9 a.m.
Building 3, Floor 3
Conference Center
Withit Seminar: Making the Most of Difficult Times with Big Picture Thinking
Speakers: Cindy Williams of Inforetail and Cricket Cox with Creative Retail Concepts
In a sluggish economy, it’s essential to establish brand and process consistency. Learn how to measure effectiveness and use this information to ensure future success.
9 a.m.
Building 1
Floors 16 to 20
Deck the Halls Breakfast
Enjoy breakfast amongst Holiday, Home Décor and Florals.
9 a.m. to 10 a.m.
Building 3, Floor 3
Conference Center
Productive & Profitable:
A Smarter Way to Shop Americasmart Atlanta
Learn your way around campus and hear inside information from retail consultant Debra Tenebaum to maximize your time at Market.
9 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Building 1
Floor 4, 4-B-1
Museum of Introductions (MOI) Gallery
A gallery of rugs competing for the America's Beautiful Carpets awards.
9:30 a.m. to 10:30 a.m.
Building 2 WestWing
Floor 8, Gourmet Kitchen
Tea Is Hot!
Presented by White Lion Tea and Delectable Samplings
White Lion’s president, Kathryn Petty, will show you how to host a successful tea tasting strategically designed to enhance sales.
10 a.m. to noon
Building 2
Floor 8, 803B
Colin Cowie: You’re Invited
International celebrity lifestyle expert Colin Cowie shares his secrets for entertaining with style and grace with tips from his latest books, Colin Cowie Chic and Colin Cowie Wedding Chic. Book signing to follow.
10:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m.
Building 1
Floor 19, 19-A-23
Creating Exquisite Holiday Décor
Presented by Regency International
Regency designer Bill Murphy, AIFD and author of Entertaining with Flowers, demonstrates how to create breathtaking holiday season décor for the home or retail store.
11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.
Building 2 WestWing
Floor 8, Gourmet Kitchen
A Cut Above: The Art of Selling Cutlery
Mary Moore, founder of The Cook’s Warehouse, demonstrates how to use, store and sell knives. Learn the critical difference between knives, cutting techniques and how to maintain the blades to be ‘a cut above’ resource for your customers.
1 p.m. to 2 p.m.
Building 1
Floor 19, 19-A-23
Visions of a Colorful Christmas 2009
Jim Marvin, AIFD, president and chief executive officer of Jim Marvin Enterprises Limited Inc., will present a trend program focusing on the importance of color. Together with his design team, he will share various projects, visions and research that lead to product developments for the new season.
2 p.m. to 4 p.m.
Building 2 WestWing
Floor 8 Gourmet Kitchen
Rocco Gets Real at Americasmart
Rocco DiSpirito, celebrity chef, A&E Network star and former Dancing with the Stars contestant is revealing cooking tips for ordinary people. Rocco Gets Real book signing for attendees.
3 p.m.
Building 1, Floor 2
Barry Dixon Designs for Living
Home furnishings and area rug designer Barry Dixon makes his Americasmart debut at this guest appearance and book signing, with a book purchase in his National Oriental Rug Show vignette.
4 p.m. to 6 p.m.
Building 2 WestWing
Floor 4, Room 204E
From Modern to Traditional: Thomas O’Brien’s Inspirations for Classic Style
Vintage modern designer Thomas O’Brien shares his philosophy on blending modern and traditional design elements and how he created a classic collection of home products that combine casually elegant masculine and feminine designs for comfortably chic surroundings. Refreshments and meet and greet to follow.
5 p.m. to 6 p.m.
Building 2 WestWing
Floor 8, Gourmet Kitchen
Education for Wine Enjoyment Using the Proper Stemware
Presented by Schott Zwielsel and Synergy Sales Associates
This seminar, lead by Marianne Frantz, the sommelier and president of the American Wine School, will teach a basic understanding of wines, proper food pairings and what tools to utilize for the best wine experience.
6 p.m.
Building 2 WestWing
Floor 9
Living in Tuscany
Casual Living, Home Accents Today and Sunbrella will celebrate the Tuscan-inspired floor’s grand opening with Italian fare and live music.
Saturday, January 10
9 a.m. to 10 a.m.
Building 3, Floor 3
Conference Center, Chastain Room
Productive & Profitable:
A Smarter Way to Shop Americasmart Atlanta
Learn your way around campus and hear inside information from retail consultant Debra Tenebaum to maximize your time at Market.
9 a.m. to noon
Building 1
Floor 4, 4-B-1
Museum of Introductions (MOI) Gallery
A gallery of rugs competing for the America's Beautiful Carpets awards.
10 a.m. to 11 a.m.
Building 2 WestWing
Floor 8, Gourmet Kitchen
Build & Price Gift Baskets to Sell
Jimi Taylor of Taylor Made Gift Baskets guides you through a simple formula to price products, factoring in the time invested. Also learn how to become a one-stop shop for your customers by diversifying inventory.
10 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Building 3, Floor 3
Cash Cube
Retailers are invited to step in for a chance to win cash, concession coupons and more.
11 a.m.
Building 2 West Wing
Floor 9
Umbrella Giveaway
11 a.m. to noon
Building 1
Floor 19, 19-23-A
Inspired by the Senses
Presented by Sullivans, Inc.
Darla Pawlak, AFID, will be delivering this seminar on how to captivate your senses with exciting permanent botanicals and decorative accessories for any holiday home décor.
Noon to 1 p.m.
Building 2 WestWing
Floor 8, Gourmet Kitchen
The South’s Legendary Frances Virginia Tearoom
Presented by Cookbook Marketplace and Delectable Samplings
Mildred Huff-Coleman presents a southern-touch cooking demonstration from her cookbook. Taste her multi-purpose Sherry Whipped Cream, which works well in the tea room or coffee shop environment. Limited supply of her cookbooks will be available for purchase during a book signing immediately following her cooking demonstration.
1 p.m.
Building 2 WestWing
Floor 1
Barry Dixon Designs for Living
Home furnishings and area rug designer Barry Dixon showcases his latest designs at a one-of-a-kind vignette in High Design, paired with an appearance and book signing (with a book purchase).
2 p.m.
Building 1, Floor 2
Comforts of Home
Come feel at home amongst the newest Furnishings, Area Rugs and Case Goods collection with cappuccinos, mochas and accompaniments.
3 p.m. to 5 p.m.
Building 2 WestWing
Floor 8, Gourmet Kitchen
Tyler’s Back and Stirring the Pot
Food Network star Tyler Florence is back with tips and tricks to spice up your next dinner party or in-store promotion with recipes from his new book, Stirring the Pot.
5 p.m. to 8 p.m.
Building 2, Floor 17
Passport to Profit on 17
Pick up your passport and travel the floor for a chance to win cash prizes at this international party. Plus, enjoy food and beverages from around the world.
5:30 p.m. to 9 p.m.
Marriott Marquis Atrium Ballroom
America’s Magnificent Carpets Awards
Presented by Architectural Digest
Discover the newest and most exquisite designs in the area rug industry’s most spectacular night of elegance and excellence. Transportation provided.
6 p.m.
Building 2 WestWing
Floor 10
Big Easy Bash
Casual Living, Home Accents Today and Sunbrella present Jazz it up in Living- Outdoor/Indoor-The Gardens with Creole cooking and Cajun cocktails in celebration of the Southern-inspired floor’s grand opening.
Sunday, January 11
9 a.m. to 10 a.m.
Building 2 WestWing
Floor 8, Gourmet Kitchen
Brew-ology
Presented by Synergy
David Shull of Jura-Capresso will spill the beans on barista-style techniques demonstrating coffee classics, coffee cocktails and tasty dessert coffees using the Jura-Capresso Automatic Coffee Centers.
9 a.m. to 10 a.m.
Building 3, Floor 3
Conference Center, Chastain Room
The Art of Shopping & Customer Service
Americasmart’s managing director of retail services, Albert Maslia, shares tips to shop more efficiently and how a unique perspective plus good old-fashioned customer service can increase sales.
9 a.m. to 10 a.m.
Building 2 WestWing
Floor 4, Room 204E
Hospital Gift Shop Explosion
Learn how hospital gift shops are transforming and which products appeal to the target consumer as retail expert Debra Tenebaum explains how to harness the power of cross-merchandising to boost your bottom line.
9 a.m. to noon
Building 1
Floor 4, 4-B-1
Museum of Introductions (MOI) Gallery
A gallery of the world’s most exquisite area rugs will be on display.
10 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Building 3, Floor 4
Cash Cube
Retailers are invited to step in for a chance to win cash, concession coupons and more.
10:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m.
Building 2 WestWing
Floor 4, Room 204E
Americasmart and Traditional Home Magazine Present: The 2009 American Designers Roundtable
Accessorizing For a Custom Look
In an exclusive partnership with Traditional Home, Americasmart presents, a team of three nationally renowned interior designers ready to discuss accessorizing your spaces, home or retail, for fresh, new looks. Amanda Nisbet, Barry Dixon and Kathryn Ireland, along with Traditional Home senior style editor, Krissa Rossbund hosts an open forum on colors and trends for the next season, plus, cross-merchandising strategies.
11 a.m. to 1 p.m.
Building 2 WestWing
Floor 8, Gourmet Kitchen
Tyler Brings ‘Dinner to Our Place’
Tyler Florence will dishe up recipes from his new book, Dinner at My Place. The Food Network star will sign books for attendees.
11:30 a.m.
Building 2 WestWing
Floor 4
Tailgate Party
Gear up for gameday at the Collegiate Products Licensee Pavilion and kickoff your Sunday with favorite tailgate staples.
1 p.m.
Building 1
Floors 3 to 6
Taste of Global Design
The world’s most exquisite area rug creations plus fare samplings from around the globe.
2 p.m.
Building 1, Floor 1
Taste of Europe
Feel like you have traveled across the pond for light European bites and top tier products.
2 p.m. to 3 p.m.
Building 2 WestWing
Floor 4, Room 204E
Hospital Gift Shop Explosion
Learn how hospital gift shops are transforming and which products appeal to the target consumer as retail expert Debra Tenebaum explains how to harness the power of cross-merchandising to boost your bottom line.
2 p.m. to 3 p.m.
Building 2 WestWing
Floor 8, Gourmet Kitchen
Vita-Mix Demonstration
Sponsored by Ben Tally
Chef and recipe development coordinator, Nancy Ferriss, will demonstrate unique recipes using Vita-Mix. Learn how to produce an array of healthy and appetizing soups, sauces, spreads, desserts, and beverages.
3 p.m.
Building 2 WestWing
Floor 10
Coffee and Gourmet Cookies
4 p.m. to 5 p.m.
Building 2 WestWing
Floor 8, Gourmet Kitchen
Tea Tasting with Beth Johnston
Presented by teas Etc.
Presented by Beth Johnston, founder and CEO of teas Etc., Inc.
Join Johnston to sample a handful of organic reserve harvest teas including; Silver Needle white, Golden Monkey black, and Lemon Ginger green tea. Discover what it takes to successfully sell tea in today’s competitive gourmet retail environment.
4 p.m. to 6 p.m.
Building 2 WestWing
Floor 8
Riedel Wine Glass Experience, hosted by Georg Riedel
Experience the difference Riedel wine glasses make in appreciating fine wine, featuring Riedel's Vitis line. This seminar will feature four wines and a take-home the tasting kit valued at $170. Space is limited so sign up online at www.AmericasMart.com/events. Cost $35.
6:30 p.m. to 8 p.m.
LIVE: Kool & The Gang
One Night Only: Dance the night away as pop-funk-blues phenomenon Kool & the Gang rock you out of your seat and onto your feet.
Monday, January 12
10 a.m.
Building 1, Floor 10
Breakfast in Bed
Slip into the Fine Linens floor for a bite to eat to start the day.
10 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Building 3, Floor 5
Cash Cube
Retailers are invited to step in for a chance to win cash, concession coupons and more.
10 a.m. to 11:30 a.m.
Building 2 WestWing
Floor 4, Room 204J
Ten Top Concepts for Successful Interior Design
Interior designer Cecil Hayes says that success for an interior designer is defined by having the ability to attract new clients and maintain relationships. Hayes offers tips to ensure future projects, along with recommendations to friends and family.
Noon to 1 p.m.
Building 2 WestWing
Floor 8, Gourmet Kitchen
Drink Your Tea and Eat It Too!
Presented by IntimaTEA and Delectable Samplings
Chef Danny Mellman, an internationally trained restaurant consultant, recipe development expert and food stylist presents mouth watering recipes using blends of IntimaTEA.
12.02.08
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