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ATLANTA – May 22, 2023 – Business and trend education will enhance International Market Centers’ (IMC) Open Year Round resource offerings at AmericasMart Atlanta this spring, with a must-attend webinar discussing business boundaries on May 31, and a “Lunch & Learn” session on color trends during the next Market Wednesday on June 7. “IMC is committed to maintaining and expanding our connection with retailers and designers by offering informative programming – both virtually and in-person – throughout the year,” said Dorothy Belshaw, IMC executive vice president, chief growth officer. “The coming educational sessions are a valuable extension of the extensive resources in gift, home and apparel that are open daily at AmericasMart Atlanta.” A special webinar addressing “Boundaries: Setting Them, Holding Them, Loving Them” will be presented by renowned business coach Justine Clay on Wednesday, May 31, from 1-3 p.m. EST. Sponsored by Business of Home and AmericasMart Atlanta, this course will explore how to identify top priorities, define individual capacities, and provide a road map for weaving boundaries into every aspect of a business. Justine Clay Clay began her career in creative representation, launching her coaching business in 2010. Since then, she has been helping freelance creatives and entrepreneurs of all types build thriving careers. Clay teaches her clients how to position, market and profit from their individual expertise through one-on-one coaching, group programs, talks and workshops. This workshop is free for interior designers and trade professionals. To register, visit: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/boundaries-setting-them-holding-them-loving-them-tickets-627257462957. IMC’s next Market Wednesday, on June 7, will feature an Atlanta’s 2023 Color Trends “Lunch & Learn” panel discussion, sponsored by Sherwin-Williams and Modern Luxury Interiors, 12-1 p.m. in Building 1, Floor 14, Seminar Space. Moderated by Jenna Muller, publisher at Modern Luxury Interiors Atlanta, this panel includes some of the most talented names in the design industry sharing their insights on the latest color directions: Ashley Hill, owner and principal designer, A SPACE Home + Design; Rachel Moeller, designer account executive, Sherwin-Williams; Sara Morris, principal interior designer, Morris Design Co.; and Calvin Watt, principal interior designer, The C’vion Company. To register, visit: https://sweventexpress.com/registration?eid=22620&companyid=&contactid=&utm_source=Event_Express&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=Generic_Template&utm_content=Reserve_Your_Spot. On Market Wednesday, free lunch will be available to all buyers. Free parking also will be provided in the Building 2 deck located at 230 Ted Turner Drive in downtown Atlanta. AmericasMart Atlanta’s 400+ Open Year-Round showrooms present nearly 2,000 lines in home décor, gift and apparel. In Building 1, the home decor collection features 180+ showrooms, with 390+ lighting, accent furniture, rugs, wall décor, casual furniture and linens brands; 100+ commercial design brands; and 43 leading casual furnishings and outdoor furniture brands. The gift collection showcases more than 130 multi-line sales agencies and branded showrooms throughout Building 2 with gift, lifestyle, gourmet, tabletop, holiday / floral and outdoor living product. In apparel, 80+ Cash & Carry showrooms on Building 3, Floors 6 and 7 and some six children’s apparel showrooms on Floor 13 are open every day. About International Market Centers: International Market Centers (IMC) serves as the center of commerce for the wholesale furniture, gift, home decor and apparel industries. IMC has more than 60 years of relationships and experience creating scalable business platforms for wholesale commerce. Our premium showroom spaces spanning more than 20 million square feet in High Point, N.C., Las Vegas and Atlanta, paired with our digital tools, connect the wholesale industries we serve. IMCenters.com. ### Media Contacts Amanda Merritt, 404.220.2153 or amerritt@imcenters.com Cathy Steel, 203.340.9251 or cathysteel@cathysteelassociates.com

“Fastest 50″ and “50 Next” Honorees Include Atlanta Apparel, Atlanta Market, Las Vegas Apparel, Las Vegas Market, LightFair® and Shoppe Object   May 12, 2023 – Some 21 buying events produced by International Market Centers (IMC) in 2022 have been named to Trade Show Executive’s list of fastest-growing trade shows in the United States, with Atlanta Apparel, Atlanta Market, Las Vegas Apparel, Las Vegas Market, LightFair® and Shoppe Object among the magazine’s “Fastest 50” Class of 2022 and “Next 50” honorees. “IMC is pleased to have so many of our events acknowledged as being among the nation’s fastest growing in 2022,” said Bob Maricich, IMC CEO. “These prestigious honors reflect the substantial growth of the industries served by IMC’s markets as well as the robust recovery of the trade show industry overall post-COVID.”   21 IMC buying events were recognized at Trade Show Executive’s Fastest 50 Awards event. (L-R): BoAnn Oliver, CEM-AP, executive director of apparel tradeshow leasing; Evans Guyton, executive director of apparel tradeshow leasing; Dan Darby, CEM, LightFair show director; and Caron Stover, senior vice president, Apparel, accepted awards for Atlanta Apparel, Atlanta Market, Las Vegas Apparel, Las Vegas Market, LightFair and Shoppe Object. Trade Show Executive’s Fastest 50 Awards recognize the fastest-growing trade shows held in the U.S., and the “Next 50” recognize events that were not fast enough to crack the Top 50 in 2022 but are strong contenders for 2023. Both awards, which are based on metrics including net square feet of exhibit space and number of exhibitors, offer show organizers an opportunity to highlight achievements. Of the 21 awards captured by IMC, the company’s gift and home markets were especially well-represented with Atlanta Market and Las Vegas Market each receiving four and Shoppe Object receiving two. In the apparel category, Atlanta Apparel received seven and Las Vegas Apparel received two. LightFair, a tradeshow and conference for architectural and commercial lighting, also received two. The TSE Fastest 50 awards were presented on May 3, 2023, in Miami Beach, FL. Fastest 50 Awards Five buying events produced by IMC in 2022 were recognized among the nation’s “Fastest 50” shows by net square feet of exhibit space: the Winter edition of Atlanta Market; the Summer edition of Las Vegas Apparel; the Summer and Winter editions of Las Vegas Market; and the annual edition of LightFair®. Additionally, six IMC trade shows were recognized among the nation’s fastest-growing in 2022by number of exhibiting companies: the Summer and Winter editions of Atlanta Market; the Summer edition of Las Vegas Apparel; the Summer and Winter editions of Las Vegas Market; and the annual edition of LightFair®. The “Next 50” IMC’s six buying events named as the “Next 50” in growth by net square feet of exhibit space are the February, April, June and August editions of Atlanta Apparel; the Summer edition of Atlanta Market; and the Summer edition of Shoppe Object. Four IMC buying events also received “Next 50” honors for growth by exhibiting companies in 2022: the February, April and August editions of Atlanta Apparel; and the Summer edition of Shoppe Object. Atlanta Market is a dynamic and immersive wholesale sourcing destination housing the nation’s largest productmix for gift complemented by a broad selection of home décor, furnishings, apparel and the nation’s largestoutdoor living presentation. It features three buildings with 51 floors of showrooms and temporary exhibits withthousands of brands that attract retailers and designers from every U.S. state and more than 60 countries.AtlantaMarket.com. Las Vegas Market is the leading home furnishings and gift market in the western U.S., presenting thousands of furniture, home décor and gift resources in an unrivaled market destination. Las Vegas Market’s diverse product offerings allow for cross-category commerce among these industries. LasVegasMarket.com. Atlanta Apparel’s five markets feature the latest looks in contemporary, young contemporary, women’s modern, shoes, fashion accessories and more, plus specialty categories such as children’s, plus-size, bridal, prom and other formal wear at AmericasMart Atlanta. www.Atlanta-Apparel.com. Las Vegas Apparel – Atlanta Apparel’s West Coast fashion sourcing market – adds a curated mix of young contemporary apparel and accessories to Las Vegas Fashion Week offerings each February and August at the Expo at World Market Center Las Vegas. LasVegas-Apparel.com. LightFair, North America’s largest architectural and commercial lighting trade show and conference, is owned by the International Association of Lighting Designers (IALD), the Illuminating Engineering Society (IES) and is produced by IMC. LightFair.com. Shoppe Object is New York’s semiannual home and gift show. With a curated roster of visionary brands and makers presented in an elevated setting, the show is the ultimate resource for premier merchants and influential editors. ShoppeObject.com. About International Market Centers: International Market Centers (IMC) serves as the center of commerce for the wholesale furniture, gift, home decor and apparel industries. IMC has more than 60 years of relationships and experience creating scalable business platforms for wholesale commerce. Our premium showroom spaces spanning more than 20 million square feet in High Point, N.C., Las Vegas and Atlanta, paired with our digital tools connect the wholesale industries we serve. IMCenters.com. ### Media Contact: Cathy Steel, 203.340.9251 or cathysteel@cathysteelassociates.com

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE June 6 – 9 at AmericasMart Atlanta  ATLANTA – May 11, 2023 – Atlanta Apparel is set to produce one of its most amenity-filled and experience-driven buying events this June, with a festival theme – “JuneFest” – augmenting popular Autumn/Winter sourcing categories, including young contemporary, accessories and game day. Atlanta Apparel runs Tuesday, June 6, through Friday, June 9, 2023, at AmericasMart Atlanta. “Atlanta Apparel is combining the thrill of sourcing with the fun of festival season at our June apparel market,” said Caron Stover, International Market Centers (IMC) senior vice president, apparel. “With expanded amenities and events alongside top-of-the-line permanent showrooms and temporary exhibits, Atlanta Apparel will be the Southeast’s premier Summer sourcing destination.” New and Expanded Showroom and Exhibit Resources At its mid-year market, Atlanta Apparel will showcase 350+ permanent showrooms and 400+ temporary exhibitors presenting top general apparel brands and emphasizing three popular categories: young contemporary, accessories and game day. Atlanta Apparel highlights include new, expanding and relocating showrooms for the June edition.  The Market welcomes two permanent showrooms – Brianna Cannon (accessories) and Felicite Apparel (contemporary) – and unveils two expanded showrooms – Reeves & Co. (contemporary) and Jennifer Powell Showroom(contemporary). Additionally, Anju (cash & carry accessories) and LTX Sportswear (cash & carry apparel) relocate to new showroom locations. Other notable showrooms include: Ambrosia & Co. (contemporary); Barbour (contemporary men’s and women’s); Camel Threads (accessories and shoes); French Kande (accessories); Golden Stella(accessories); Hobo (handbags); Queen’s Designs (gifts and accessories); Seamless (contemporary); Shoe Frenzy (shoes); and Tryst (contemporary). The June edition of Atlanta Apparel also will feature 400+ temporary exhibitors – 39 of which are new to market – on five floors of AmericasMart Building 3. Temporary exhibitors located on the first floor open on Tuesday, June 6 – one day prior to temporaries on other floors and concurrently with permanent showrooms – providing buyers with four full days to shop young contemporary, contemporary and cash & carry brands. Newcomers to the temporary exhibits this June include: 33 Threads (activewear); Aster Raine (accessories);Easton Elle (accessories); ELJ Avenue (young contemporary); G-III Apparel Group (contemporary); Got to Have it Fashion (accessories); Hemincuff (accessories); Serabondy (accessories); and Vince Camuto(shoes). Three categories – young contemporary, gameday and accessories – will have a strong presence this June.  Game day exhibitors include Lauren Kenzie LLC; Lisi Lerch; MIA Shoes; Pink Armadillos; and Stated Apparel. Accessories exhibitors include: All That Glitterz; Bara Boheme; Leetie Lovendale; Millie B Designs; and Pixie Mood. Young contemporary exhibitors include: BAILEY ROSE; Dress Forum; pretty garbage; and Sofie the Label. For a full list of brands exhibiting at June Atlanta Apparel, visit https://www.atlanta-apparel.com/exhibitor/directory. “JuneFest” Showcases Expanded Events, Education and Amenities This June, Atlanta Apparel has expanded its hallmark events, amenities and education in a three-day, festival-themed market experience called “JuneFest,” adding interactive giveaways, happy hours, trend installations and more to energize buyers more than ever before. The fun begins with Atlanta Apparel’s hallmark daily activities and amenities: the morning cappuccino stationand grab-and-go breakfast starting at 8:30 a.m., Tuesday through Friday on Floor 1; and a live DJ daily upon arrival and during daily happy hours.  In partnership with the Boutique Hub, an electric “Concierge Car” will shuttle buyers between the AmericasMart campus and downtown hotels and restaurants. Get Pierced! with Bara Boheme, a sponsored ear-piercing activity runs Wednesday through Friday at 10:00 a.m. in the Atrium; and the Oddi Specialty Bar Cart serves mixed drinks at 1:00 p.m. on Wednesday and Thursday on Floor 4. Exclusive JuneFest activities start on Wednesday, June 7, with Build Your Own Bracelet in partnership with Little Words Project in the Atrium at 12 noon. From 3:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m., buyers can fill a swag bag in the Atrium, an event presented in partnership with Brianna Cannon, Jen & Co., Shop Linny Co, America & Beyond, Leetie Lovendale, Caroline Hill, Mixologie and Lisi Lerch. That evening, the Atlanta Apparel Kickoff Party welcomes buyers to market at 6:00 p.m. in the Atrium, with specialty cocktails, giveaways, a designer handbag sweepstakes, amenities and a live DJ. On Thursday, buyers can attend the Mid-Market Soiree, in partnership with Brenda Grands, at 12 noon in the Atrium. From 2:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m., Atlanta Apparel attendees are invited to the Pasties and Palomas event in the Atrium, sponsored by exhibitor Pasted Nip with a drink and product giveaway. Buyers can take part in an interactive giveaway, Customize Your Game Day Bag with ee:some, at 3:00 p.m. in the game day category lounge on Floor 4. From 4:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m., Atlanta Apparel presents Spiked Popsicles on Floor 8. On Friday – the last day of the market – buyers can enjoy another day of complimentary coffee and breakfast, and relax with a frozen margarita at 1:00 p.m. on Floor 3. Market education also will be presented at the June market, with a Sip & Learn Market Tips and Tricks event hosted by Market Expert Felicia Ruiz Loewy from Assembly Line, Wednesday at 10:30 a.m. in the Atrium. Daily new buyer orientation sessions – one in English led by Sarabeth Jackson, IMC Director of Buyer Services for apparel and a second in Spanish led by Alejandra Trombetta, IMC Apparel Senior Events Manager – will be offered at 8:30 a.m. and 9:00 a.m. on all four days of June market. Key Autumn/Winter ’23 trends will be showcased in three curated category lounge displays:  accessories (Floor 3), game day (Floor 4) and young contemporary (Floor 5). Trend displays showcasing accessories and game day attire also will be featured in the Floor 2 registration lobby. Boutique Hub Expands Presence at Atlanta Apparel The Boutique Hub, a multi-faceted digital media community, debuts its first-ever Atlanta market permanent showroom in June. The new space on Floor 9 will house educational events, activities and more, serving as an education and resource center for both buyers and exhibitors. To celebrate the opening, the Boutique Hub will host nine in-showroom educational sessions and events during the June market. Highlights include: Build Your Own Arm Candy, Sponsored by My Girl in LA, OMG Blings, Taylor Shaye Designs and Nette Road Wholesale, and the Boutique Hub’s showroom grand opening party, Hubapalooza at 12:30 p.m., on Friday. “The Boutique Hub has been a great Atlanta Apparel partner since 2019. Their move from a temporary booth into a permanent space is a testimony to the market’s value to Boutique Hub members, and we look forward to our ongoing collaboration,” added Stover. For the June market, showroom hours are 8:30 a.m. – 6:00 p.m., Tuesday, June 6, through Friday, June 9.  Temporary exhibits run 8:30 a.m. – 6:00 p.m., on Wednesday, June 7, and Thursday, June 8; and 8:30 a.m. – 3:00 p.m. on Friday, June 9.  Floor 1 temporary exhibits open on Tuesday, June 6 – one day prior to temporaries on other floors – and run from 8:30 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. International Market Center’s (IMC) five Atlanta Apparel markets feature the latest looks in contemporary, young contemporary, women’s modern, shoes, fashion accessories and more, plus specialty categories such as children’s and plus-size at AmericasMart Atlanta. For market information and registration, visit https://www.atlanta-apparel.com/Markets/atlanta-apparel/June. About International Market Centers: International Market Centers (IMC) serves as the center of commerce for the wholesale furniture, gift, home decor and apparel industries. IMC has more than 60 years of relationships and experience creating scalable business platforms for wholesale commerce. Our premium showroom spaces spanning more than 20 million square feet in High Point, N.C., Las Vegas and Atlanta, paired with our digital tools, connect the wholesale industries we serve. IMCenters.com. ### MEDIA CONTACTS: Amanda Merritt amerritt@imcenters.com Cathy Steel cathysteel@cathysteelassociates.com

Las Vegas – May 15, 2023 – Las Vegas Market’s proprietary FIRST LOOK forecast features three new trends – “Community,” “Fantasy” and “Reality” – inspired by technology, lifestyle directions and popular colors. These trends will showcase relevant Las Vegas Market exhibitor products through virtual and in-person programming, onsite displays and a digital guide before and during the Summer 2023 Market, July 30 – August 3, 2023, at World Market Center Las Vegas.   “The Summer 2023 FIRST LOOK trends reveal how current consumer patterns and emerging technology are influencing a range of product across the gift and home furnishings categories,” said Karen Olson, IMC executive vice president, chief marketing officer. “FIRST LOOK identifies where consumers are now: focused on community while weaving elements of digital influence into everyday living.”   The three Summer 2023 FIRST LOOK Trends are:  

COMMUNITY: Come together, right now: Follow up post-pandemic revenge vacations with local celebrations and adventures that expand horizons, vie for discretionary dollars and promote positive change. Community embraces popular post-Covid lifestyle directions – such as gear for pickleball (America’s fastest-growing sport); fashionable tools for the weekend gardener; casual looks in apparel and décor; and easy options for outdoor entertaining. FIRST LOOK low-fuss Community shows the breadth of products at Las Vegas Market.

 

Product categories for Community are lounge seating, especially portable solutions; poufs; coolers; totes; jewelry; workout gear; personal care; casual apparel for all ages; outdoor entertaining solutions; garden and floral decor; decorative pillows; ornaments; stationery; and seasonal designs.

 

FANTASY: FIRST LOOK’s color showcase for Summer 2023 examines tech hues drawn from immersive, surreal and abstract visuals, experiences and concepts… think AI design, otherworldly landscapes, gaming and interactive shows. In Fantasy, energizing pinks, purples, greens and blues, plus optimistic mid-tone pastels, adorn both personal and home accessories. Walls and floors present fantastical patterns, while furniture is modern, yet comfortable. Expressive apparel and personal accessories, meanwhile, underscore confidence and a youthful glow.

 

Relevant products for Fantasy are media consoles; small-scale desks; upholstery, especially in light neutrals, white, sand and top accent hues; wall décor; area rugs; accent pillows and bedding; decorative accessories, especially glass; lighting; and personal accessories, including totes, backpacks, shoulder carryalls and apparel. Additional cues are linear patterns, matte finishes, glass, low-luster metallics, verdant landscapes and contemporary floral patterns.

 

REALITY: FIRST LOOK gets real with a kitchen/dining/family room backdrop that imagines an influencer’s workspace. Routine tasks – prepping food, making ice, applying makeup, cleaning, organizing, folding – are built up in Reality to become compelling content streams with broad reach. Earthy neutrals and retro, food-inspired hues culled from 2023/24 color palettes are a canvas for this livable, lived-in vignette that elevates the everyday.

 

Product categories for Reality are furniture; upholstered seating; accent tables; family-friendly area rugs; housewares; household cleaners; personal care; accent pillows; tabletop, especially dinnerware, glassware and table linens; toys; and decorative furnishings done up in warm neutrals.

  “The consumer alternates between reality and fantasy every day, and Las Vegas Market’s exclusive FIRST LOOK pinpoints the trends and products that reflect this unique two-step,” said FIRST LOOK curator, Julie Smith Vincenti of Nine Muses Media. “Through furniture, home accessories, gifts, personal accessories and more, the program reveals must-choose colors, compelling patterns, cool finishes and engaging materials.” All Las Vegas Market exhibitors are invited to submit products for FIRST LOOK consideration. To participate, submit high-resolution imagery (at least 5”x7”, 300 dpi) by May 31, 2023. For more information, visit LasVegasMarket.com/Exhibit/Advertising-and-Sponsorship-Opportunities/Submit-to-First-Look.   FIRST LOOK is the hallmark of Las Vegas Market’s unmatched interactive trend programming. Buyers will have the opportunity to preview relevant Las Vegas Market products in a pre-market webinar on Wednesday, July 19, at 1pm (PDT) and at-market seminar on Monday, July 21, at 12:30pm (PDT). Visual inspiration continues at Market with FIRST LOOK displays in the corridors that connect Building C and EXPO entrances; and in a digital guide. Together these experiences create a roadmap for buyers as they explore Las Vegas Market’s thousands of furniture, gift and home décor lines. Registration and additional information about FIRST LOOK programming is available at LasVegasMarket.com/Explore/News-and-Trends/First-Look.   Las Vegas Market is the leading home furnishings and gift market in the western U.S., presenting thousands of furniture, home décor and gift resources in an unrivaled market destination. Las Vegas Market’s diverse product offerings allow for cross-category commerce among these industries. The Summer 2023 Las Vegas Market is July 30 – August 3, 2023, at World Market Center Las Vegas. For more information, visit LasVegasMarket.com.   About International Market Centers: International Market Centers (IMC) serves as the center of commerce for the wholesale furniture, gift, home decor and apparel industries. IMC has more than 60 years of relationships and experience creating scalable business platforms for wholesale commerce. Our premium showroom spaces spanning more than 20 million square feet in High Point, N.C., Las Vegas and Atlanta, paired with our digital tools connect the wholesale industries we serve.IMCenters.com.   ### Media Contact: Cathy Steel, 203.340.9251 or cathysteel@cathysteelassociates.com  

 

ATLANTA – May 10, 2023 – Home décor and furnishings are front and center at Atlanta Market this summer, with nine updates including a dynamic new Building 1 Lobby presentation of industry-leading home furnishings showrooms, plus seven other home décor showroom additions and expansions, July 11-17, 2023, at AmericasMart Atlanta.   “Home resource expansion brings increased opportunity for retailers and designers at the Summer 2023 Atlanta Market,” said Dorothy Belshaw, IMC chief growth officer.” The depth and breadth of home brands and products is unmatched this summer at AmericasMart, with a dynamic new collection of industry-leading brands at ground-level of AmericasMart, the addition of new casual furnishings and outdoor furniture resources and some nine new and expanded brand presentations.”   Highlighting the Summer Market is the completion of IMC’s Atlanta Next transformation, with three industry-leading home resources now serving as the gateway to the Building 1 Home Collection. A new Hooker Furnishings(consumer and contract furniture brands) showroom debuts on the ground-level, alongside the newly relocated showroom of Loloi (area rugs and textiles) and the existing showroom of Currey & Company (lighting, accent furniture and accessories. This major reimagining of the arrival experience for AmericasMart visitors was a significant element of the multi-year transformation project that also included a new registration area on Floor 2.  All three of these Lobby-level showrooms will be open for Atlanta Market as well as weekdays as part of AmericasMart’s Open Year Round offerings.   “Our permanent, year-round space within the prestigious AmericasMart allows us to showcase a variety of Hooker Furnishings portfolio brands, to connect with new and existing retailers, and to contribute to our growth within the essential interior design channel,” said Johne Albanese, Hooker Furnishings chief marketing officer. “Additionally, the company’s outdoor brand, Sunset West, will have its own temporary space on Floor 12 in Building 1 for Casual Market Atlanta.”   Overall, the Summer 2023 Market features a total of 25,000 square feet of showroom updates in the home décor category. In addition to the two Building 1 Lobby changes, updates include three new showroom debuts: Artifacts Trading Company (hand-woven home décor and accessories), Home Treasures (luxury Italian bedding, bath and table linens) and The Ivy Guild (custom silk floral, floor plants, trees and home accents). Four expanding showrooms are Cloud Nine Design (home accessories), D.V. KAP Home (accent pillows), Frank Thomas Gallery (wall art) and LR Home (home décor).   As an added benefit for Atlanta Market participants, co-location with the inaugural Casual Market Atlanta brings 150+ casual furnishings and outdoor furniture resources to AmericasMart Atlanta this summer. To help Atlanta Market retailers and designers navigate the new cross-category offerings, a Buyer Tour: Casual/Outdoor Furnishings will be held on Monday, July 10, at 10 a.m., and Tuesday, July 11, at 10 a.m. Casual Market Atlanta runs July 10-13, in Building 1, with permanent showrooms on Floors 2-5 and temporary exhibits on Floors 6 and 7.   Atlanta Market presents more than 350 home décor showrooms with lighting, accent furniture, casual furnishings, rugs, wall décor, linens, textiles and more on 13 floors in Building 1. Complementing the permanent showrooms are 200+ home décor temporary exhibitors on three floors in the ANTIQUES, HIGH DESIGN and HIGH DESIGN LUXE categories and Home Accents & Home Furnishings and Fine Linens & Home Textiles collections. A Buyer Q&A: All Things Home, offering a brief overview of the home resources at AmericasMart Atlanta, takes place on Wednesday, July 12, at 10 a.m. A full list of exhibitors is available at AtlantaMarket.com.   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. For information, visit AtlantaMarket.com.   About International Market Centers: International Market Centers (IMC) serves as the center of commerce for the wholesale furniture, gift, home decor and apparel industries. IMC has more than 60 years of relationships and experience creating scalable business platforms for wholesale commerce. Our premium showroom spaces spanning more than 20 million square feet in Atlanta, Las Vegas, and High Point, N.C., paired with our digital tools, connect the wholesale industries we serve. IMCenters.com.   ###   Media Contact   Cathy Steel, 203.340.9251 or cathysteel@cathysteelassociates.com

May 17 – 19 at World Market Center Las Vegas LAS VEGAS – May 4, 2023 – International Market Centers’ (IMC) Las Vegas Sample Sale offers retailers and designers access to mid-market sourcing from 50+ home, gift and lifestyle permanent showrooms May 17 – 19 at World Market Center Las Vegas. The Spring Buying Event is the first of two immediate-buying wholesale markets in Las Vegas during 2023. “With more demand for immediate product delivery across gift and home categories, we are pleased to offer an off-market opportunity for buyers and designers to source,” said Dorothy Belshaw, IMC executive vice president, chief growth officer. “IMC is always looking for and offering ways to connect buyers and brands, and the Spring Sample Sale is a perfect mid-season buying event to restock inventory on-the-spot and to clear floor space prior to the next summer market.” The Spring Sample Sale will showcase over 20+ gift and home showrooms. Participating companies are: Classic Home; Diverse Marketing; F.E.M. Sales; Flexsteel Industries; Ganz Midwest CBK; Giftcraft; Gifts of Nature, Inc.; HomCraft; Just Got 2 Have It!; Keena; Melrose International; Messermeister, Inc.; Mother Ruggers aka Orleena, LLC; NEST, The New Era Sales Team; Next Step Reps; PLANTIN Pavilion; R-Biz Associates; Road Runners; Sales Producers; Inc.; Stephen Young; Toyology, Inc. and Vertuu Design. Las Vegas Design Center (LVDC) will offer an additional 30+ permanent showroom resources located in Building A, Floors 1 & 2, including notables: Global Views; Hooker Furnishings; Leftbank Art; Telescope Casual Furniture; Theodore Alexander; ZUO and more. LVDC is open daily, Monday – Friday, 10 a.m. – 5 p.m. Las Vegas Spring Sample Sales runs Wednesday, May 17, through Friday, May 19, from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. For a full list of participating showrooms and more information, visit https://www.lasvegasmarket.com/Year-Round/Off-Market-Events/Spring-Sample-Sale. About International Market Centers: International Market Centers (IMC) serves as the center of commerce for the wholesale furniture, gift, home decor and apparel industries. IMC has more than 60 years of relationships and experience creating scalable business platforms for wholesale commerce. Our premium showroom spaces spanning more than 20 million square feet in High Point, N.C., Las Vegas and Atlanta, paired with our digital tools, connect the wholesale industries we serve. IMCenters.com. ### Media Contacts Amanda Merritt, 404.220.2153 or amerritt@imcenters.com Cathy Steel, 203.340.9251 or cathysteel@cathysteelassociates.com

C11 Features Two of the West’s Most Influential Sales Agencies LAS VEGAS – May 2, 2023 – Some 13 permanent showroom updates, including expansions for four top gift and lifestyle sales agencies, are among highlights planned for Las Vegas Market, July 30 – August 3, 2023, at World Market Center Las Vegas. Overall, the expansions and additions will add nearly 100,000 square feet of resources to Building C’s seven floors of gift and lifestyle showrooms. “Leading West Coast sales agencies are expanding their permanent showrooms at Las Vegas Market to better connect their trend-driven brands with discerning buyers,” said Dorothy Belshaw, IMC chief growth officer. “This growth, combined with branded showroom additions and expansions, amplify the total lifestyle sourcing available for buyers at Las Vegas Market this summer.” Most notably, the 11th floor of Building C becomes a major gift and lifestyle destination anchored by two of the most influential sales agencies in the west this July. Fine Lines (representing 57 gift, fashion and hone décor lines) is relocating to the new C11 gift and lifestyle floor and doubling its footprint. Stephen Young, (representing 166 gift and lifestyle brands) just six months after debuting in Las Vegas, adds 5,000 square feet to expand its “Book Room” space which showcases an expansive offering of giftable books. “Fine Lines is excited to expand our presence at Las Vegas Market,” said Matthew Katzenson, Fine Lines CEO. “Moving to C11 gives us the opportunity to spread our wings and create a more exciting shopping experience for our customers. Our goal is to elevate the look and feel of our brand and to bring more excitement to the market. IMC continues to support us by helping bring our vision to life.” Two other confirmed sales agency showroom expansions are Road Runners (representing 40 gift and lifestyle lines) doubling its footprint on C10; and NEST (representing 55 gift and lifestyle lines), expanding its showroom on C8 by 6,000 square feet. Additional updates to Las Vegas Market for Summer 2023 include the west coast debut of Synergy (fashion and apparel/accessories on C10; and American Paper & Plastic (custom-branded packaging) relocates and expands on C7. And, Sullivans (holiday and home décor) is completely updating its showroom. Beyond these additions, expansion and relocations, seven current showroom tenants have recommitted to Las Vegas Market with showroom lease renewals. Bali Queen (gift/fashion); C&F Enterprises (gift); Jim Spinx (gift); Match (tabletop), Riedel (tabletop) and Torre & Tagus (tabletop and décor) are among brands extending their participation for three, or more, years. Augmenting Las Vegas Market’s permanent showroom collection is some 350+ brands in six categories in the Gift & Home Temporaries, located in the connected Expo at World Market Center Las Vegas. Gift buyers can easily transition from the Building C gift showrooms to explore new, up-and-coming and innovative lifestyle brands in temporary exhibits. A full list of exhibitors is at LasVegasMarket.com/exhibitor/exhibitor-directory. Las Vegas Market is the leading home furnishings and gift market in the western U.S., presenting thousands of furniture, home décor and gift resources in an unrivaled market destination. Las Vegas Market’s diverse product offerings allow for cross-category commerce among these industries. The Summer 2023 Las Vegas Market is July 30 – August 3, 2023, at World Market Center Las Vegas. For more information, visit LasVegasMarket.com. About International Market Centers: International Market Centers (IMC) serves as the center of commerce for the wholesale furniture, gift, home decor and apparel industries. IMC has more than 60 years of relationships and experience creating scalable business platforms for wholesale commerce. Our premium showroom spaces spanning more than 20 million square feet in High Point, N.C., Las Vegas and Atlanta, paired with our digital tools connect the wholesale industries we serve. IMCenters.com. ### Media Contacts Cathy Steel, 203.340.9251 or cathysteel@cathysteelassociates.com

Presented July 12-16, 2023 at AmericasMart Atlanta  ATLANTA – April 28, 2023 – Atlanta Market offers the largest number of temporary exhibits for Summer 2023, with 3,000 lines in 34 categories presented in new and expanded categories and showcases, July 12-16, 2023, at AmericasMart Atlanta. “Atlanta Market’s expansive temporary exhibits are the ultimate destination for finding what’s new and next this summer,” said Dorothy Belshaw, IMC chief growth officer. “New categories and destinations make Atlanta Market a ‘can’t miss’ for product discovery and business opportunity for Summer 2023.” New Categories and Relocations Key highlights at the Summer 2023 Atlanta Market include the debut of the new Modern Maker category, a juried collection of design-led and maker-driven handmade products ranging from lifestyle and home décor to gift. Located in Building 2, Floor 2, Modern Maker features approximately 10 brands, including Clayton & Crume (handmade leather goods and accessories), Gary Bodker Designs (handcrafted glassware) and ZPOTS Studio Pottery (handmade ceramic tableware). Cash & Carry Jewelry and Cash & Carry LUXE relocate alongside the ANTIQUES collection to create an immediate-delivery destination in Building 3, Floor 1. Cash & Carry Jewelry features approximately 90 exhibitors offering fine and fashion jewelry and accessories. Cash & Carry LUXE is a juried collection of selected exhibitors featuring high-quality, luxury jewelry and fashion accessories. ANTIQUES is a collection of approximately 50 exhibitors offering European treasures including antique furniture, vintage paintings and prints, unique collectibles and one-of-a-kind items. To accommodate specialty food expansion, Gourmet and Gourmet LUXE relocate to Building 2, Floor 3. Gourmet includes 90 exhibitors offering specialty gourmet food items, beverage products and cookbooks. Gourmet LUXE is a juried collection of six exhibitors providing gourmet products made from the finest ingredients. Emerging Brands Showcases Also notable for Summer 2023 are new showcases of some 35 brands exhibiting in their first-ever wholesale market in three Atlanta Market categories: Body & Soul, General Gift and Handmade. Within Handmade, Emerging Artists features a juried collection of artisans debuting original handmade creations. Body & Soul’s Emerging Brands presents innovative new personal care products such as soaps, lotions, scented candles, loungewear and fragrances. Newcomers in General Gift’s Emerging Brands offer monogrammed and personalized gifts, resort and souvenir items, stationery, collegiate licensed product, pet products and more. Brands making wholesale industry debuts in Atlanta this July include: Beadnikrow Jewelry; Cashmere Moon, LLC (vegan & cruelty free skin-nourishing products); Divine Drip Jewelry (jewelry and crystals); Laurel Greenfield Art (paintings inspired by food); Oh My Sweetie (jewelry); Renegade Silver Jewelry; Spot Colors (embroidery kits); and Wendala’s (sugar scrubs). Industry Partner Showcases Four leading trade organizations – Georgia Grown, GC Buying Group, Greeting Card Association (GCA)and Museum Store Association (MSA) – return to Atlanta Market with showcases in Summer 2023. Georgia Grown expands to feature 40 brands in the Georgia Grown Pavilion in Gourmet, and extends its participation by in-state brands to three other Atlanta Market categories. Body & Soul welcomes Georgia-grown brands Evolve Botanica Co. (all-natural skincare products), NYC-Essentials (handcrafted personal care items), and The Girl in the Garden (natural personal care products); Housewares welcomes Banyan Designs (home décor and accessories); and Bella Cucina Artful Food (specialty food gifts and accessories) relocates to HIGH DESIGN. GCX EXPO by GC Buying Group returns for its third Atlanta Market with 100 top gourmet foods and kitchenware tool brands. The GCX Expo is open to GC Buying Group members as well as retailers who join on-site. The Greeting Card Association’s *Noted at Atlanta Market Village makes its Atlanta Market summer edition debut with 10 up-and-coming brands showing greeting cards, custom invitations and imprintables, gift wrap, journals, planners, notebooks and more. The Museum Store Association’s The Gallery Collection features 30 member brands offering apparel and jewelry, books, educational products, games, garden, home décor, paper, reproductions, toys, souvenir/promotional merchandise and more. Expansion in Luxury Categories Luxury offerings are strong in Summer 2023, with nearly 100 luxury brands featured in nine juried collections. In Building 2, HIGH DESIGN® LUXE is a juried collection of HIGH DESIGN products featuring high-quality, luxury goods. Tabletop LUXE offers design-oriented tabletop accessories and entertaining products. Gourmet LUXE includes gourmet products made from the finest ingredients. Outdoor Living LUXE features design-driven, high-quality products for outdoor/indoor living. In Building 3, Cash & Carry LUXE offers luxury jewelry and fashion accessories. LUXE presents higher-end, handmade global and museum goods. Body & Soul LUXE offers high-end personal care and wellness products. Boutique LUXE includes curated accessory and apparel products featuring luxury goods. General Gift LUXE presents higher-end resort, stationery, collegiate merchandise, pet products and more. Casual Market Atlanta Crossover For Summer 2023, Atlanta Market buyers also have access to 100 temporary exhibitors bringing outdoor furnishings, umbrellas and textiles, plus garden décor, fire pits and more to the first-ever edition of Casual Market Atlanta. These temporary exhibits run Monday, July 10, through Thursday, July 13, on Floors 6 and 7 in Building 1. For Summer 2023, Atlanta Market’s 1,600 temporary exhibitors are organized in 12 exhibit halls as:

• Building 1
  • Floors 6 & 7: Casual Market Atlanta Temporary Exhibits
  • Floor 8: Fine Linens & Home Textiles; Home Accents & Home Furnishings
• Building 2:
  • Floor 1: HIGH DESIGN; HIGH DESIGN LUXE
  • Floor 2: Housewares; Modern Maker; Tabletop & Entertaining; Tabletop LUXE
  • Floor 3: Gourmet; Gourmet LUXE + Georgia Grown Pavilion
  • Floor 4: Outdoor Living; Outdoor Living LUXE; Seasonal/Gift + GCX Expo by GC Buying Group
• Building 3
  • Floor 1: ANTIQUES; Cash & Carry Jewelry; Cash & Carry LUXE
  • Floor 2: Emerging Artists; The Gallery Collection; Global Designs; Handmade Designs; Handmade Jewelry; LUXE; Made in America; Museum Gifts/Fine Gifts
  • Floor 3: Body & Soul, Spa Products; Body & Soul LUXE; Children’s World; Modern Child
  • Floor 4: Boutique; Boutique LUXE; Gentleman’s Boutique; Jewelry, Fashion Accessories & Apparel
  • Floor 5: General Gift; General Gift LUXE; On Trend Gifts + *Noted Village

 In Summer 2023, Atlanta Market temporaries will be presented Wednesday, July 12 – Saturday, July 15, 9a.m. – 5:30 p.m., and Sunday, July 16, 9 a.m. – 2 p.m., except ANTIQUES and Cash & Carry which close on Saturday at 5:30 p.m.  For Casual Market Atlanta, temporary exhibits are open Monday, July 10 – Wednesday,July 12, 9 a.m. – 6 p.m. and Thursday, July 13, 9 a.m. – 2:30 p.m. Atlanta Market’s temporary exhibits’ product mix represents a wide range of merchandise including apparel, jewelry and accessories; baby and children’s; general gifts; gourmet foods; handmade gifts; home décor and decorative items; housewares; Made in America; museum-quality gifts; personal care; seasonal and holiday; stationery; tabletop and more. The full list of exhibitors is available at AtlantaMarket.com/exhibitor/exhibitor-directory. Atlanta Market is a dynamic and immersive wholesale sourcing destination housing the nation’s largest productmix for gift complemented by a broad selection of home décor, furnishings and apparel, and home to thenation’s largest outdoor living presentation. It features three buildings with 51 floors of showrooms andtemporary exhibits with thousands of brands that attract retailers and designers from every U.S. state and morethan 60 countries. For information, visit AtlantaMarket.com. About International Market Centers: International Market Centers (IMC) serves as the center of commerce for the wholesale furniture, gift, home décor and apparel industries. IMC has more than 60 years of relationships and experience creating scalable business platforms for wholesale commerce. Our premium showroom spaces spanning more than 20 million square feet in Atlanta, Las Vegas, and High Point, N.C., paired with our digital tools, connect the wholesale industries we serve. IMCenters.com. ### Media Contact Cathy Steel, 203.340.9251 or cathysteel@cathysteelassociates.com

Neal Patton has been in the U.S. Trade Show industry for more than thirty years, having joined The Portman Companies, former owner of AmericasMart, as Assistant General Counsel in 1986. Working initially with the Portman family’s architecture, real estate development, and property management companies, Neal subsequently took on responsibility for the legal affairs of the Atlanta Market Center, and in 1994, became General Counsel of the renamed company, AmericasMart. He assisted in taking that company public a year later and served as Corporate Secretary until the merger of AmericasMart with ANDMORE in 2018. Neal received a degree in Architecture from the University of Virginia and a Juris Doctor from the University of Florida.