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ATLANTA, GA – September 25, 2023 – ANDMORE has announced a reimagined Best Booth Awards program recognizing excellence across six categories of visual merchandising at its Atlanta, Las Vegas and High Point campuses beginning in 2024. The awards will highlight temporary exhibitors for exemplary displays, based on merchandising, story-telling, brand identity, color and interactivity.

“ANDMORE’s new Best Booth Awards encourage brands to delve into creative approaches for design and display,” said Karen Olson, ANDMORE executive vice president, chief marketing officer. “These awards not only celebrate visual brilliance and cohesive storytelling, but also illuminate imaginative merchandising. We expect the winners to be inspirational and aspirational for buyers and sellers at our markets.”

Best Booth Awards recognize temporary exhibitors with exceptional merchandising and visual ingenuity in six categories:

• Best Product Merchandising: Recognizes a sales-oriented display that successfully showcases and cross-merchandises product lines to promote sales. All elements of visual merchandising -- lighting, signage, product display – are employed for greatest impact.
• Best Branding Display: Represents distinct and memorable branding that successfully communicates the company’s brand through signage and special fixtures.
• Best Interactive Elements: Incorporating elements that captivate buyer attention and prompt engagement and encouraging immersive experiences with the product line.
• Best Use of Color: Employing color to elevate product presentations and integrating different tones and hues throughout the display.
• Best Storytelling: Using visual merchandising to narrate the story of the product(s) and company, attracting customers, inspiring engagement with products and representing unique brand stories.
• Best of Show: Representing the highest level of achievement through use of all categories of visual excellence into one cohesive and holistic visual presentation.

ANDMORE’s Best Booth Awards will debut during the winter and spring 2024 market cycle. Atlanta Market runs January 16-22, 2024 (temporaries January 17-21) at AmericasMart Atlanta; and Las Vegas Market, runs January 28 – February 1, 2024 (temporaries January 28-January 31); and ANDMORE at High Point Market, April 13-17. For more information, visit ANDMORE.com.

About ANDMORE: ANDMORE, formerly International Market Centers, is an omnichannel wholesale marketmaker that fuels opportunities for wholesale buyers and sellers to connect, grow and prosper through physical markets, design centers and digital channels. The company owns and operates more than 20 million square feet of premium event and showroom space, hosting live events in Atlanta, High Point, N.C., Las Vegas and New York City. By pairing face-to-face events with always-on digital tools, ANDMORE provides truly omnichannel business platforms for its global wholesale customer base. ANDMORE.com

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Media Contacts:

Cathy Steel, 203.340.9251 or cathysteel@cathysteelassociates.com

Morgan Ford, 412.877.0576 or mford@andmore.com

HIGH POINT, N.C. – September 1, 2023 – Shoppe High Point – a curated collection of design-driven goods for the home with Shoppe Object’s signature reverence for the well-made – officially launches at the Fall 2023 High Point Market, running October 14-17, 2023, at Historic Market Square.

“The launch of Shoppe High Point reflects ANDMORE’s commitment to offering buyers and brands more opportunities to connect and transact,” said Dorothy Belshaw, ANDMORE’s executive vice president, chief growth officer. “Shoppe Object’s curatorial eye and spirit of discovery extends current ANDMORE High Point Market offerings with a curated home collection that will be additive to High Point Market overall.”

Curated Offerings Expand Market Discovery

Mirroring the vibe and verve of Shoppe Object New York, the High Point edition will showcase artisan-quality and design-led home décor products in gallery-like displays. More than half of the 100+ exhibitors will be making High Point debuts, bringing a plethora of new brands to the semi-annual buying event. Shoppe High Point product categories represent the breadth of home décor, including lighting, occasional furniture, décor, art & object, textiles and tabletop.

New-to-High Point brands debuting at Historic Market Square include Chilewich (Table Textiles); Fells Andes (Rugs); R + D Lab (Ceramics & Glassware); Sien + Co (Home Decor); Sir/Madam (Tabletop, Kitchenware, & Home Decor); and Tantuvi (Rugs).

Other notable brands in the Shoppe High Point collection include Dumais Made (Lighting, Furniture & Home Decor); JK Adams (Kitchenware & Serveware); Kilim (Rugs); Lauren HB Studio (Ceramics); Mad et Len (Home Fragrance); Nate Cotterman (Glassware); and Pablo (Lighting).

“The opportunity for these brands and buyers to connect in an environment of true discovery at High Point Market is unparalleled,” said Jesse James, Shoppe Object’s founder and show director. “The launch of Shoppe High Point on the top floor of Historic Market Square aligns with our ethos of bringing visionary brands, designers and merchants together in an elevated setting; it feels authentic and, ultimately, constructive to extending Shoppe Object’s spirit and appeal to a vital new audience.”

Custom lighting and music installations throughout Historic Market Square’s third floor exhibit space will provide a backdrop for Shoppe High Point’s carefully curated collection. Beyond exhibits, Shoppe High Point will welcome buyers over its four-day run with a series of special offerings and amenities, including daily happy hours at the Shoppe High Point Bar and complimentary breakfast in a custom café.

Shoppe High Point debuts at High Point Market, Saturday, October 14, through Tuesday, October 17, 2023. Some 100+ hand-selected brands representing Shoppe Object’s signature mix of elevated, artisanal, design-driven product will be presented on the third floor of High Point’s Historic Market Square in a dynamic, reimagined exhibit space. Exhibit hours are 9 a.m. – 6 p.m. daily.

About Shoppe Object: Shoppe Object is New York’s premier 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 tastemaking merchants and influential editors. Born of a vanguard spirit to celebrate and service the progressive retail and design community, Shoppe Object is a gathering of fellowship, an expression of ideas, and a physical manifestation of a shared dedication to, and reverence for, the beautiful, the inspired, and the well-made. Coming this fall: a new Shoppe Object activation at High Point Market’s Historic Market Square. www.ShoppeObject.com

High Point Market is the largest and longest running furnishings industry trade show in the world, featuring an extensive selection of exhibitors spanning every category, style, and price point for the home. The twice-yearly Markets attract tens of thousands of domestic and international retail home furnishings buyers, interior designers, architects, and others in the home furnishings industry. ANDMORE, formerly International Market Centers, owns 17 buildings spanning 7 million square feet in the heart of the market district, housing both permanent showrooms and the market’s only temporary exhibit space. ANDMORE also presents a wide variety of educational, trend and networking opportunities featuring industry leaders and tastemakers. Fall 2023 Market is scheduled for October 14-18, 2023. For more information about events and exhibitors presented by ANDMORE at High Point Market, visit https://www.ANDMOREHighPointMarket.com.

About ANDMORE: Shoppe Object is owned by ANDMORE, formerly International Market Centers, an omnichannel wholesale marketmaker that fuels opportunities for wholesale buyers and sellers to connect, grow and prosper through physical markets, design centers and digital channels. The company owns and operates more than 20 million square feet of premium event and showroom space, hosting live events in Atlanta, High Point, N.C., Las Vegas and New York City. By pairing face-to-face events with always-on digital tools, ANDMORE provides truly omnichannel business platforms for its global wholesale customer base. www.ANDMORE.com

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Media Contacts:

Cathy Steel, 203.340.9251 or cathysteel@cathysteelassociates.com

Morgan Ford, 412.877.0576 or mford@andmore.com

October 4 – 5 at World Market Center Las Vegas

LAS VEGAS – August 28, 2023 – ANDMORE will host its semi-annual Las Vegas Fall Buying Event, featuring 50+ home, gift and lifestyle permanent showrooms across Buildings B and C, and the Las Vegas Design Center (LVDC), October 4 – 5, at World Market Center, Las Vegas.  The event is open to the trade only and onsite registration is required.  Buyers should RSVP at https://www.lasvegasmarket.com/Year-Round/Off-Market-Events/Fall-Buying-Event.

“The Fall Buying Event provides one final opportunity for western-based retailers and designers to close out their 2023 gift and home sourcing and prepare for the new year,” said Dorothy Belshaw, ANDMORE executive vice president, chief growth officer. “With open-daily resources in the LVDC combined with open gift and lifestyle showrooms, World Market Center is the perfect destination to discover products and write orders.”

The Fall Buying event is an extension of World Market Center Las Vegas’ open year-round offerings in the Las Vegas Design Center (LVDC). During the October event, buyers can source in LVDC’s 30+ designer showrooms presenting more than 120 product lines plus additional gift, lifestyle, gourmet, tabletop and home decor showrooms on campus.

The Fall Buying Event includes a growing list of 20+ gift and home showrooms, located in Building C. Currently confirmed participants are: Collective Home; Diverse Marketing; F.E.M. Sales; Fine Lines; Giftcraft; Gifts of Nature; Just Got 2 Have It!; Karen Alweil Studio; Kathleen Milne Company; Keena; Kurt S. Adler Inc.;Mood Dekor; Mother Ruggers aka Orlena, LLC; The New Era Sales Team, Inc. (NEST); Next Step Reps; R-Biz Associates; Rug Factory Plus; Sales Producers, Inc.; Stephen Young; Toyology and Vertuu Designs. Appointments are highly recommended.

As an added benefit, the 2023 Fall Buying Event runs concurrently with the Las Vegas Souvenir & Resort Gift Show at the Las Vegas Convention Center, providing an opportunity for buyers to source products across category ranges. For more information on the Las Vegas Souvenir & Resort Gift Show, visit http://www.lvsouvenirshow.com.

The Fall Buying Event at World Market Center Las Vegas runs Wednesday, October 4 and Thursday, October 5, from 9:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m., daily.  For more information and to RSVP, visit https://www.lasvegasmarket.com/Year-Round/Off-Market-Events/Fall-Buying-Event.

About ANDMORE: ANDMORE, formerly International Market Centers, is an Omnichannel Wholesale Marketmaker that fuels opportunities for wholesale buyers and sellers to connect, grow and prosper through physical markets, design centers and digital channels. The company owns and operates more than 20 million square feet of premium event and showroom space, hosting live events in Atlanta, High Point, N.C., Las Vegas and New York City. By pairing face-to-face events with always-on digital tools, ANDMORE provides truly omnichannel business platforms for its global wholesale customer base. www.ANDMORE.com

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ANDMORE MEDIA CONTACTS:

Amanda Merritt

amerritt@andmore.com

Cathy Steel

cathy@cathysteelassociates.com

 

New York – August 22, 2023: The Summer 2023 edition of Shoppe Object, New York’s premier trade event for curated home and gift, wrapped another sold-out show at Manhattan’s Pier 36 last week, delivering 20% attendance growth and exceeding core expansion goals. Presenting close to 600 carefully selected brands from 24 countries in a maximized footprint, Shoppe Object’s new Cityside Pavilion made its summer market debut, August 13-15, 2023, at their waterside home on Manhattan’s Lower East Side.

“This show marked five years since we first launched at the old H&H Bagel factory in 2018, and it really is a joy to see what has come of those early instincts,” shared Founder and Show Director Jesse James. “We wanted to create a better space for trade in New York, with vitality and curation befitting the very best brands and merchants of home and gift from the US and around the world. We’ve been on a steady path since that first show, and the jolt in international brands this season, combined with the continued exuberance in feedback from both our buyers and exhibitors, has really sealed the deal.”

The summer edition showcased a 50% increase in international attendees, as well as a strategic increase in products for the home. Attendees responded positively to the invigorating growth.

Angela Torgerson, Executive Manager and Senior Buyer for McNally Robinson Booksellers with stores in both Canada and The United States, commented, “Shoppe Object is exciting! There were more vendors, more interesting products, and the show was very well organized.” Cindy Olling, owner of The Perfect Petal in Denver, said, “We bought our hearts out at Shoppe. It’s the best in presenting creative and curated lines from around the country and around the world.”

Exhibitors praised the market for its business connections and a sense of community. “We love that Shoppe makes such an effort to cultivate community and engage both vendors and buyers,” shared exhibitor Alicia Scardetta of Coral & Tusk. Mark Wallis of Wallis & Company, who partners with multiple brands at Shoppe Object, called it “The best trade show in North America.”

The Summer show welcomed a major increase in international exhibitors, which collectively represented nearly a quarter of the total market. Brands traveling from abroad showed a diverse range of product categories, and a long list of first-timers to Shoppe Object included household names like the iconic French knife maker Opinel and sleek shopping trolleys from the Spanish brand Rolser, as well as Iris Hantverk’s handmade brushes from Sweden, Kapka’s colorful enamelware from Turkey, and Muzaluci’s textiles from Colombia. The renowned Japanese distributor, SAIKAI, made its long-awaited return to the New York market and its Shoppe Object debut with close to thirty brands across categories from furniture to ceramics.

Opinel’s US Brand Manager Jessica Leitch shared, “Shoppe Object was a fun, captivating show for Opinel to be a part of. We’re thrilled with all the introductions made to our French brand — it was great to connect with our current buyers in a really engaging way while also meeting lots of new retailers! Plus, the event as a whole is so vibrant and aesthetically pleasing, filled with brands we were happy to be presented alongside.” Felix Redecker, of Redecker, a first-time exhibitor from Germany, enthused, “Great trade show! We were pleased to be among a terrific group of outstanding brands. The quality of exhibitors is important to us since it leads to quality customers, which is of great significance to us coming all the way from Europe.”

Returning international brands included award-winning lighting manufacturer, Zafferano, from Italy, joined by Germany’s Blomus (home décor), South Africa’s Mungo (textiles), Canada’s Umbra (housewares), handmade wooden goods from Guatemala with Itza Wood, and many more. And adding to the international presence at Shoppe Object was the show’s own collaboration with ByHand Consulting – now in its second season – to present the Global Artisan Project, a section featuring global goods from brands dedicated to preserving craft techniques, supporting artisan communities, and promoting the beauty of the handmade. Powered by People, a digital wholesaler of small-batch, responsibly-made goods, also showcased 24 lines from around the world, from Chile-based Chilote Shoes to Eswatini’s Quazi Design.

Also notable was the August edition’s 20% growth in home brands since the winter edition. Some 55% of the August exhibit floor showed home categories, from heavy hitters including Alexandra Von Fürstenberg, Chilewich, Pappelina, and Yamazaki, as well as designer favorites like KleinReid, MQuan Studio, Saved New York, Sir/Madam, and Style Union Home.

Shoppe Object’s Black Lives Matter Action Initiative (BLMAI) sponsored 20 Black-owned brands in a hybrid format, offering both in-person booth space and digital exhibition through the show’s online marketplace, Shoppe Online. The program, now in its fifth season, was launched to amplify diversity in the home and gift space. Sponsoring brands across nearly every category, the Summer show’s participants included Sun & Lace’s leather baby shoes, woven lighting from Golden Editions, glassware from Cedric Mitchell Design, and more.

Shoppe Object’s NOURISH section continues to be a fan favorite, featuring the latest in small-batch beauty and gourmet. Curated by Dr. Maria Geyman, Vogue contributor and the naturopathic doctor behind Masha Tea, the section spotlighted many fresh brands including Ciao Pappy, Dear Botanics, For Sea And Oats, Nala Care, Persons of Interest, and Beeswax Candles by Alysia Mazzella.

NEXT UP: THE LAUNCH OF SHOPPE HIGH POINT IN OCTOBER

Shoppe Object’s new High Point edition – Shoppe High Point – will debut October 14-17, 2023, with 100 new-to-High Point brands on the 3rd floor of Historic Market Square, NC. “As we head into a new adventure with the launch of Shoppe High Point this October, it feels great to have the foundation of such an intentional community here in New York,” shared James.

Featuring a curated mix of home furnishings and home décor, the show will be open each day from 9am – 6pm.  Subscribe to the Shoppe Object email newsletter for regular updates, invites, and inspiration all season.

About Shoppe Object: Shoppe Object is New York’s premier 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 tastemaking merchants and influential editors. Born of a vanguard spirit to celebrate and service the progressive retail and design community, Shoppe Object is a gathering of fellowship, an expression of ideas, and a physical manifestation of a shared dedication to, and reverence for, the beautiful, the inspired, and the well-made. Coming this fall: a new Shoppe Object activation at High Point Market’s Historic Market Square. www.shoppeobject.com

About ANDMORE: Shoppe Object is owned by ANDMORE, formerly International Market Centers, an Omnichannel Wholesale Marketmaker that fuels opportunities for wholesale buyers and sellers to connect, grow and prosper through physical markets, design centers and digital channels. The company owns and operates more than 20 million square feet of premium event and showroom space, hosting live events in Atlanta, High Point, N.C., Las Vegas and New York City. By pairing face-to-face events with always-on digital tools, ANDMORE provides truly omnichannel business platforms for its global wholesale customer base. www.ANDMORE.COM

 

LAS VEGAS – August 14, 2023 – ANDMORE’s Las Vegas Apparel market connected buyers and sellers as part of August 2023 Las Vegas Fashion Week offerings, with reports of heavy order writing, quality buyer and brand connections and solid traffic, August 6 – 9, at the Expo at World Market Center Las Vegas.

“Las Vegas Apparel continues to earn high marks from exhibitors and attendees for its ease of sourcing, buyer amenities and hospitality and range of product offerings,” said Caron Stover, ANDMORE SVP, apparel. “ANDMORE has curated a sourcing event that not only is inviting, but also provides space to create meaningful connections and order-writing with brands our buyers know they can find here.”

Attendees visited Las Vegas Apparel from 44 states and Puerto Rico, as well as six international countries, with Western, Midwest and Southwest-based buyers making up 74% of total market attendees.

Las Vegas Apparel showcased its 100+ lines across apparel, accessories, gift and lifestyle items and more in a curated, easy-to-shop environment over four days, with rave reviews from buyers and sellers alike for ease and efficiency to discover products and write orders.

Returning Las Vegas Apparel buyer, Jennifer Markwell, owner of Kopers Boutique in Morehead, KY, attended the show for two days to make sure she discovered all the products Las Vegas Apparel had to offer.

“This was our second time sourcing at Las Vegas Apparel and it has been wonderful. We came on Sunday to see everything and came back Tuesday to make sure we had everything we wanted and write all of our orders,” said Markwell. “The show is super easy to shop, very organized and not intimidating; we really feel like we belong and we can’t wait to come back in February.”

The Downtown Las Vegas apparel venue also welcomed a wealth of new buyers, including Marlo Meredith, owner of Miss Cocky Boutique, with three locations across Columbia and Chapin, SC.

“We are sourcing for Game Day products and have already written so many orders. At Las Vegas Apparel, we had the opportunity to discover so many new brands, create great connections and secure so many new products that we can’t wait to get in stores. We will definitely be back.”

Brands exhibited the same enthusiasm regarding order sizes and quality of buyers coming to shop.

“We had a record-breaking first day here at Las Vegas Apparel” said Joe Song, owner of young contemporary brand, GLAM. “We always have great shows here because of the high quality buyers we connect with and the size of the orders they place. We’re looking forward to showcasing again in February.”

First time exhibitor, Meredith Jurica, CEO of Makeup Junkie Bags was elated with results after just one day of the market.

“This was our first time showcasing with Las Vegas Apparel and we outsold our last Vegas show on the first day here,” said Jurica. “We are so content with our sales that everything we did through the end of the show was just icing on the cake.”

Positive reaction to Las Vegas Apparel and WWIN co-location announcement

Brands and buyers across both Las Vegas Apparel and Womenswear in Nevada (WWIN), as well as the fashion industry at large, reacted positively to the announcement of the two markets’ co-location beginning in February 2024.

Las Vegas Apparel and WWIN buyer, Kelley Sherman, owner of Threads Boutique in Cincinnati, OH, added, “Las Vegas Apparel and WWIN are both so well-run and customer-centered. We look forward to WWIN joining Las Vegas Apparel in February to create an even stronger buyer-focused co-location to source from.”

The 6^th semi-annual edition of Las Vegas Apparel, co located with WWIN, runs Tuesday, February 13 – Thursday, February 15, at the Expo at World Market Center Las Vegas. Information on Las Vegas Apparel is available at https://www.lasvegas-apparel.com/, and interested attendees for WWIN can complete the following form to be notified when WWIN registration is open: https://www.wwinshow.com/pre-register?utm_source=website&utm_medium=form&utm_campaign=feb-2024-pre-register.

Las Vegas Apparel – ANDMORE’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. Las Vegas Apparel is owned and operated by ANDMORE, formerly International Market Centers. For more information, visit www.LasVegas-Apparel.com.

WWIN is the most comprehensive destination amid Las Vegas Fashion Week for retailers to source women's apparel and accessories. True to its strong reputation, WWIN offers attendees a unique experience through unparalleled hospitality, networking, workshop-style education, and appointment-setting programs, which carefully introduces compatible buyers and exhibitors to drive order writing. Connect with the entire industry in February and August during Las Vegas Fashion Week and discover what our all-inclusive brands have to offer including women’s contemporary apparel, missy-modern, plus, petite, tall, specialty fashion, accessories, footwear, and more. wwinshow.com

About ANDMORE: ANDMORE, formerly International Market Centers, is an Omnichannel Wholesale Marketmaker that fuels opportunities for wholesale buyers and sellers to connect, grow and prosper through physical markets, design centers and digital channels. The company owns and operates more than 20 million square feet of premium event and showroom space, hosting live events in Atlanta, High Point, N.C., Las Vegas and New York City. By pairing face-to-face events with always-on digital tools, ANDMORE provides truly omnichannel business platforms for its global wholesale customer base. www.ANDMORE.com

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MEDIA CONTACTS:

Amanda Merritt

amerritt@andmore.com

Cathy Steel

cathy@cathysteelassociates.com

HIGH POINT, N.C. – August 10, 2023 – TrendWatch, ANDMORE’s semi-annual exclusive trend forecast, explores new product offerings at Fall 2023 High Point Market through two distinctive trends -- Brights & White and Middle Ground -- through a pre-market webinar, a digital flipbook, an onsite seminar and tour and two onsite product displays during the October 14-18, 2023, High Point Market.

“Fall 2023 TrendWatch themes, which are both contemporary and timeless in nature, will showcase the breadth and depth of product available from ANDMORE’s High Point Market exhibitors,” said Karen Olson, ANDMORE executive vice president, chief marketing officer. “TrendWatch provides an infallible sourcing guide for retailers and designers alike.”

The Fall 2023 TrendWatch trends are:

• Brights & White is reminiscent of a modern space adorned with tech colors, AI-inspired textures and patterns that appear abstract, perhaps even otherworldly. Circular forms, sculptural qualities, softened edges and inviting curves encourage exploration. A high-tech trompe l’oeil, the viewer is invited to touch and embrace what is displayed. Brights & White calls on dining furniture that incorporates modern shapes, upholstery in whites, brights, or black fabrics and leather. Finishes are white and natural with upscale metallic surfaces. Accessories welcome bright colors, stand-out light fixtures and unique patterns with unexpected forms and irresistible textures.
• Middle Ground is inspired by warm wood furnishings finishes, much like that of sand, caramel or a lion’s mane. Upholstery takes form in warm and inviting neutrals. Color cues in Middle Ground beg to observe the integrity of pastels – upbeat pinks, purples and blues with warm accents of yellow and orange-brown hues. Fresh and tempting colors that mimic stone fruit, butternut squash, butterscotch or almond flour complement happy pastels, and matte finishes carry out the final impression to a tranquil dream.

TrendWatch curator, Julie Smith Vincenti of Chicago-based Nine Muses Media explains, “The Fall 2023 TrendWatch program includes stories that lead with watery blues; mid-tone pastels; confident brights and Modern Farmhouse-friendly neutrals. As we anticipate the holiday season, texture and motif help buyers to gear up for sourcing at the top of 2024.”

TrendWatch is accessible through online and in-person opportunities as part of rich programming by ANDMORE at High Point Market. The pre-market webinar is scheduled for Wednesday, October 4, at 1 PM (ET); the onsite seminar is Saturday, October 14, at 12 PM, in the Sherwin-Williams Seminar Room at Suites at Market Square (SAMS); and the TrendWatch Tour of the at-market vignettes in the International Home Furnishings Center (IHFC) Green lobby and the SAMS entrance is Monday, October 16, at 2:30 PM. To register for the pre-market TrendWatch webinar and related at-market programming, visit https://www.ANDMOREHighPointMarket.com/trendwatch/.

Exhibitors at ANDMORE’s 17 High Point Market properties are invited to submit new product to be considered for the TrendWatch presentations, vignettes and tour. Submissions are due August 30, 2023. Programming and submission information is available at https://www.ANDMOREHighPointMarket.com/trendwatch-program.

High Point Market is the largest and longest running furnishings industry trade show in the world, featuring an extensive selection of exhibitors spanning every category, style, and price point for the home. The twice-yearly Markets attract tens of thousands of domestic and international retail home furnishings buyers, interior designers, architects, and others in the home furnishings industry. ANDMORE, formerly International Market Centers, owns 17 buildings spanning 7 million square feet in the heart of the market district, housing both permanent showrooms and the market’s only temporary exhibit space. ANDMORE also presents a wide variety of educational, trend and networking opportunities featuring industry leaders and tastemakers. Fall 2023 Market is scheduled for October 14-18, 2023. For more information about events and exhibitors presented by ANDMORE at High Point Market, visit www.ANDMOREHighPointMarket.com.

About ANDMORE: ANDMORE, formerly International Market Centers, is an omnichannel wholesale marketmaker that fuels opportunities for wholesale buyers and sellers to connect, grow and prosper through physical markets, design centers and digital channels. The company owns and operates more than 20 million square feet of premium event and showroom space, hosting live events in Atlanta, High Point, N.C., Las Vegas and New York City. By pairing face-to-face events with always-on digital tools, ANDMORE provides truly omnichannel business platforms for its global wholesale customer base. ANDMORE.com.

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Media Contacts:

Cathy Steel, 203.340.9251 or cathysteel@cathysteelassociates.com

Morgan Ford, 412.877.0576 or mford@ANDMORE.com

ATLANTA – August 8, 2023 – ANDMORE’s overlapping August markets  -- Atlanta Apparel and Formal Markets, July 31 – August 5 at AmericasMart Atlanta -- reflected healthy buying across contemporary, children’s, bridal and prom categories, with an increased number of buyers and brands beginning to source and launch early Spring.

“ANDMORE is at the forefront of industry trends and networking connections. The energy of the overlapping formal and apparel markets could be felt across all 14 floors at AmericasMart Atlanta and buyer enthusiasm is showing no signs of slowing,” said Caron Stover, ANDMORE SVP, apparel. “There were reports of larger-than-ever orders being written across contemporary women’s apparel, children’s apparel and bridal and prom categories, with the combined markets offering more sourcing resources, more education and more face-to-face connections.”

Strong attendance from the combined apparel and formal markets drew attendees from 47 states as well as 26 international countries, with strongest attendance from the Southeast and Midwest. ANDMORE also reported 20% of buyers at the August market as first-time attendees.

Atlanta Apparel buyers and brands close out Winter and Holiday seasons; launch early Spring 2024

 

Buyers source holiday and immediate Fall/Winter at Atlanta Apparel’s first floor temporary exhibits

August Atlanta Apparel showcased a breadth and depth of the newest styles across its 450+ temporary exhibits and 410+ permanent showrooms, with emphasis on popular categories: accessories, children’s, holiday and resort. Buyers previewed highlights of upcoming styles in the signature Atlanta Apparel Kickoff Party’s live model presentation, showcasing 12 looks with popular resort trends such as crochet, halter tops, relaxed sets, bucket hats, shell jewelry, miniskirts and vacation shirts.

Buyers praised the overwhelming ease and product range as well as the market’s signature Southern hospitality. Kelly Terracina, owner of Three Sisters Boutique in Williamsburg, VA, said, “Atlanta is my favorite market for its variety in vendors, styles and age ranges we can dress. We source clothing, accessories, shoes and more for college-aged women through retirement and are so pleased with all the products we found at Atlanta Apparel.”

Lana Johnson, owner of Panache Boutique in Bay City, MI and Bluffton, SC, added, “Atlanta Apparel has everything we need and we don't really need to go anywhere else. I’m so glad we came and we will definitely come back again.”

Brands also experienced strong order writing, with many buyers beginning to source early Spring while wrapping up the last of their immediate and holiday orders.

First-time exhibitor, Katie Walters, CEO of contemporary women’s brand Francis + Benedict, said, “We've only been in two boutiques in Charleston, and this is our first time trying to sell wholesale. We exceeded every expectation and did really, really well. We even had our first $10,000 order, which I never expected to get.”

Long-time showroom tenant, Veronica Burrous, owner of Milk + Honey, said, “We just celebrated 10 years in business here at AmericasMart in April, and we had yet another amazing show this August. We launched Spring for a lot of our brands, which was helpful because we can deliver earlier for them. We had more appointments than we had in August last year, and overall, the market was very good. We always have really busy shows in Atlanta.”

The children’s category, which presents temporary exhibits twice annually, reported notable growth in both showrooms and temporary exhibits with a busy 13^th floor across all market days.

Children’s temporary exhibits present the newest Spring/Summer 2024 styles

Veteran children’s exhibitor, Karen Anderson, sales representative for MIA NY, reported writing more orders than ever before in her three years with the brand.

“This market has been astounding. I've never I've really never seen anything like this one. You can see from my stack of orders, I literally have not stopped writing all day. It's the best show we have had since I've been repping MIA NY,” said Anderson.

Children’s buyer, Virginia Barnes, owner of Milby’s Just Kids in Richmond, VA, added, “We source apparel and accessories strictly in Atlanta because everybody we want to see is here. Milby’s just celebrated 75 years in business, and we have been sourcing in Atlanta for 25 of those years and look forward to coming back in February.”

ANDMORE’s 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. Atlanta Apparel is owned and operated by ANDMORE, formerly International Market Centers. The next edition of Atlanta Apparel runs October 10 – 14. For more information, visit www.Atlanta-Apparel.com.

Social occasion and bridal categories thrive at August market

The new Allure Bridals and Portia and Scarlett showroom at Formal Markets presents standing-room-only fashion show

Formal Markets showcased over 180+ individual collections across AmericasMart Atlanta’s permanent showrooms and temporary exhibits, making it Atlanta’s largest-to-date formal showcase and the biggest social occasion market in the country this August. Brands reported having incredible markets with large-scale orders from national and international buyers.

“Social occasion is an electric category, and the proof is in the number of buyers and brands we welcomed to Atlanta this August,” added ANDMORE’s Stover. “Retailers are hungry for new and trendy products across all price points, and exhibitors continue to exceed expectations with inventory.”

Buyer Jennifer Fox, Marketing Director of The Bridal Collection in Centennial, CO, noted bringing her largest team to-date.

“We get to see all of the brands we want in Atlanta which is why we bring such a large team – to divide and conquer. In doing so, we are placing our largest orders to date this week,” added Fox.

Sydney Howard, buyer at Savvi Formalwear and Savvi Prom in Raleigh, NC, said, “Formal Markets is overwhelming in the best way possible because there's so much product. There is a new exhibitor or astonishing design around every corner and you just don't know what surprises to expect on each floor. Even the designers that don't have higher price points are still bringing a lot to the table, which we really appreciate. We carry an array of different price ranges and Formal Markets has everything we need to fill all of those demands.”

The bridal and formal markets continue to grow through partnerships across prom and bridal brands.  Portia and Scarlett, now partnered with Allure Bridals, made its co-located debut at the August Market.

Nikki Deeds, global brand manager of Allure Bridals, said, “Our partnership with Portia and Scarlett has been really well received. Buyers are excited not only to keep the integrity of the brands and the designs of Portia and Scarlett, a brand that’s really made a huge splash in the prom industry, but also to have one location where to buy bridal as well. Allure has been in business for over 25 years and this partnership made sense to launch in Atlanta.”

Deeds added that the business conducted this market has been very strong, with reports of appointments before market began and after hours every day of the show.

Beyond exhibits, the Formal Markets signature fashion show had standing-room-only attendance, with retailers and exhibitors excited to preview and showcase the upcoming trends from top brands across the market. The runway fashion show showcased 83 looks featuring bridal, quinceañera and prom best sellers.

Formal Markets now presents its collection of bridal, prom, quinceañera, mother-of-the-bride, accessories, homecoming and special occasion lines three times annually: March and August in Atlanta and August in Las Vegas. The next edition of Formal Markets runs August 14-16, 2023, in Las at The Expo at World Market Center Las Vegas. For more information, visit https://www.formalmarkets.com

About ANDMORE: ANDMORE, formerly International Market Centers, is an Omnichannel Wholesale Marketmaker that fuels opportunities for wholesale buyers and sellers to connect, grow and prosper through physical markets, design centers and digital channels. The company owns and operates more than 20 million square feet of premium event and showroom space, hosting live events in Atlanta, High Point, N.C., Las Vegas and New York City. By pairing face-to-face events with always-on digital tools, ANDMORE provides truly omnichannel business platforms for its global wholesale customer base. www.ANDMORE.com

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MEDIA CONTACTS:

Amanda Merritt

amerritt@andmore.com

Cathy Steel

cathy@cathysteelassociates.com

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Co-Location Offers Expanded Opportunity to Exceed Customer Expectations and Needs

Las Vegas, NV (August 7, 2023) – Two Las Vegas Fashion Week events – Womenswear in Nevada (WWIN) operated by Clarion Events, Inc., and Las Vegas Apparel operated by ANDMORE (formerly International Market Centers) – will co-locate at The Expo at World Market Center Las Vegas beginning in 2024. The collaboration creates an all-new, resource-filled destination and amenity-driven experience as part of Las Vegas Fashion Week each February and August.

Together, the two buying events assemble under one roof to present over 500 brands in a purpose-built Downtown Las Vegas tradeshow destination, designed to cater to the evolving needs of apparel and accessories buyers and sellers. The Expo at World Market Center Las Vegas will offer market-goers an elevated overall experience:  a broader depth and breadth of apparel and accessories styles, categories and price points with easier navigation, gift and lifestyle crossover brands, an elevated arrival experience, seamless check-in, enhanced customer service, expanded hospitality and amenities and more.

“Listening intently to the feedback of our valued customers, we recognize their need for a fresh, innovative venue for order writing in Las Vegas while staying true to the core values and amenities WWIN has maintained for over 20 years. We are proud to announce that the wait is over,” said Desiree Hanson, Executive Vice President, Fashion, Clarion Events, Inc.

This co-location shifts the home of WWIN to a new tradeshow destination – The Expo at World Market Center in Downtown Las Vegas, a state-of-the-art convention center boasting complimentary parking as well as multiple dining options, making it easy for buyers to shop and exhibitors to write orders. The surrounding Downtown area offers buyers and sellers new and affordable options for hotels, restaurants and entertainment in the renowned Las Vegas Arts District and its growing culinary and mixology scene.  (NOTE: An Expo at World Market Center Las Vegas exterior image is available here.)

"This collaboration is a game-changer for the industry," added Dorothy Belshaw, ANDMORE Executive Vice President, Chief Growth Officer. "The fusion of WWIN's legacy and Las Vegas Apparel's aligned and customer-centric approach creates new efficiencies and greater value for buyers, by enabling them to see more and do more while at Las Vegas Fashion Week.”

The excitement is palpable as both tradeshow industry leaders unveil this transformative collaboration. With the fusion of WWIN and Las Vegas Apparel, exhibitors will have an unprecedented platform to showcase their latest collections, while buyers will find themselves immersed in an invigorating and refreshing space for order writing. The two markets will evenly divide the Expo at World Market Center Las Vegas, each maintaining its individual brand identity and allowing buyers seamlessly to shop between the two events. Both markets will continue to offer a resource-rich buying opportunity alongside an educational and amenity-filled experience during Las Vegas Fashion Week.

WWIN, a long-time Las Vegas Fashion Week destination, relocates from Caesars Palace to the Expo at World Market Center Las Vegas to showcase a mix of all women’s apparel categories and price points -- modern updated, petite, tall, plus size, contemporary, traditional and endless accessories. The semi-annual market presents 1,500 lines from 400+ exhibitors and attracts buyers from across the United States and from 25 countries worldwide.

Las Vegas Apparel launched in August 2021 at the Expo at World Market Center, creating a curated and easily accessible Downtown Las Vegas destination for young contemporary lines, accessories and more. The semi-annual market, which presents 100+ exhibitors and 150+ lines as well as dozens of complementary gifts, fashion accessories and point of purchase products available int the World Market Center Las Vegas permanent showrooms, attracts buyers from across the United States and from nine countries.

The two markets will run concurrently, Tuesday, February 13 – Thursday, February 15, 2024, at the Expo at World Market Center Las Vegas, located at 435 Grand Central Parkway in Downtown Las Vegas. For more information about Las Vegas Apparel, visit www.lasvegas-apparel.com. For more information about WWIN, visit www.wwinshow.com.

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 About Women’s Wear in Nevada (WWIN)

WWIN is THE most comprehensive destination amid Las Vegas Fashion Week for retailers to source women's apparel and accessories. True to its strong reputation, WWIN offers attendees a unique experience through unparalleled hospitality, networking, workshop-style education, and appointment-setting programs, which carefully introduces compatible buyers and exhibitors to drive order writing. Connect with the entire industry in February and August during Las Vegas Fashion Week and discover what our all-inclusive brands have to offer including women’s contemporary apparel, missy-modern, plus, petite, tall, specialty fashion, accessories, footwear, and more. wwinshow.com

About Clarion Events, Inc.

Clarion's North American Headquarters, Clarion Events, Inc. produces 50 events across 12 sectors including trade and enthusiast events. Clarion Events North America which is the U.S. division of Clarion Events, UK, and backed by The Blackstone Group has become one of the fastest-growing event companies in the United States with aggressive growth through acquisition, launch, and innovation. Clarion Events, Inc. has offices in Shelton, CT; Tulsa, OK; and Rochelle Park, NJ. us.clarionevents.com

About Las Vegas Apparel

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. Las Vegas Apparel is owned and operated by ANDMORE, formerly International Market Centers.  LasVegas-Apparel.com

About ANDMORE

ANDMORE, formerly International Market Centers, is an Omnichannel Wholesale Marketmaker that fuels opportunities for wholesale buyers and sellers to connect, grow and prosper through physical markets, design centers and digital channels. The company owns and operates more than 20 million square feet of premium event and showroom space, hosting live events in Atlanta, High Point, N.C., Las Vegas and New York City. By pairing face-to-face events with always-on digital tools, ANDMORE provides truly omnichannel business platforms for its global wholesale customer base. ANDMORE.com

Media Contacts:

Clarion Events/WWIN: Bryanna Timney, bryanna.timney@clarionevents.com

ANDMORE/Las Vegas Apparel: Cathy Steel, cathysteel@cathysteelassociates.com

ANDMORE/Las Vegas Apparel: Amanda Merritt, amerritt@andmore.com

LAS VEGAS – August 4, 2023 – New product introductions, expansive programming and advanced at-market technology combined to deliver a positive market experience for buyers and sellers at the summer 2023 Las Vegas Market, July 30 – August 3, 2023, at World Market Center Las Vegas.

“Las Vegas Market delivered on its promise as the industry’s premier West Coast destination for gift, décor and furniture sourcing,” said Bob Maricich, ANDMORE CEO.  “Exhibitors and attendees alike forged valuable connections and generated new business opportunities through cross-category resources and networking offered only at Las Vegas Market.”

With attendance representing nearly all 50 states and 49 countries, buyers from around the world converged at Las Vegas Market to find the latest and greatest from 1,000+ suppliers of furniture, décor and gifts.

“I love coming to this market! It’s very accessible to buyers from all over the country, and exhibitors are so easy to navigate throughout campus,” said Stephanie Sala, owner of Five Little Monkeys (Albany, CA). “I come here to see trends and get a sense of what product I need to keep my store cutting edge within the industry.”

While the majority of attendees hailed from the West and Southwest, the summer edition also recorded a double-digit increase in buyers from the Southeast. In addition to interior designers and retailers large and small, Las Vegas Market hosted some 12 nationwide buying groups, bringing dynamic business connections and exponential purchasing power to the July event.

The summer 2023 Las Vegas Market featured some 3,500 product lines across the gift, bedding, décor and furniture categories throughout four buildings on the World Market Center Las Vegas campus, giving buyers the chance to discover an unmatched variety of product. More than 20 showroom updates brought a wealth of new and expanded resources to the July buying event.

“The biggest benefits to attending this market in person are undoubtedly the networking opportunities and being able to see product in real time," said Joel Huseby, owner of Becker Furniture (Minneapolis, MN). “Combining these factors with consolidated showrooms, nothing beats the at-market experience.”

Beyond exhibits, Las Vegas Market offered more than 30 events, educational programs and activities over five days of market. Highlights included: seminars, webinars, tours, awards ceremonies and other special events, including more than 10 CEU-eligible courses across the home and design categories.

 

New and Expanded Home Furnishings Resources Extend Sourcing

Las Vegas Market’s reorganization and expansion of home furnishings resources continued this summer, creating a more comprehensive breadth and depth of décor and furniture product in an easy-to-shop environment.

Among new showrooms for summer 2023, Las Vegas Market welcomed back Acme Furniture Industry, Inc. “We had a huge turnout for our first returning show in Las Vegas with new customers and new product lines,” said Angel Ma, Acme e-commerce manager. “Our sales were great with several orders from stores primarily coming from the western market.”

Permanent showroom expansions and relocations also extended the range and number of resources available to both designers and retailers.

D.V. KAP Home, an accent pillow brand expanded its Las Vegas showroom to accommodate some 300 extra SKUs. “With the new showroom location and even more space to display our resources, we’ve received more traffic and brand-new customers that have been able to experience this line for the first time,” said Peter Sivas, D.V. KAP Home marketing director. “Many of our regular customers that we’ve known for years are impressed with the ease and variety of shopping in this showroom.”

 

Mattresses and Bedding Produce West Coast Wins

Nearly 100 bedding and mattress exhibitors, across 10 floors at the World Market Center Las Vegas campus, combine to create THE nation’s bedding market.  Participating suppliers appreciate the market’s exclusive opportunity to make product line introductions and to increase brand recognition.

“This market was outstanding. We saw more major retailers than ever before and had quality meetings with all of them, resulting in product line placement commitments that exceeded our expectations,” said Matthew Anderson, Hollywood Bed chief commercial officer. “As Las Vegas is the dominant market for bedding, we plan our major product introductions around this market, and this summer did not disappoint.”

Exhibitors also praised the connection-based exposure made possible by gathering the bedding community in Las Vegas.

“I am a firm believer that this market gives access and opportunity to market to existing and new buyers,” said Toby Konetzny, South Bay International CEO. “Having a presence at Las Vegas Market enabled us to showcase innovative products and tell our story through visuals that cannot be obtained with emails and catalogs.”

 

10 Years of Gift Leasing Creates Category Momentum

Summer 2023 capped 10 years of Las Vegas Market gift leasing momentum, with highlights including additions and expansions as well lease extensions by industry-leading brands and sales agencies. The market’s ongoing gift category growth and development was evidenced by significant summer market expansions on C11 by sales agencies Fine Lines and Stephen Young, as well as long-term recommitments by Creative Co-Op; Gifts of Nature; NEST, The New Era Sales Team and Road Runners.

Gifts of Nature, a sales agency for products that inspire, marked its 10-year anniversary as a Las Vegas Market tenant with a five-year lease renewal.

“When we came to Las Vegas in 2013, we were looking for new customers, more exposure and more reach and that is exactly what this market has delivered for us,” said John Brown, Gifts of Nature president and CEO. “We have ambitious goals for this market going forward, and I’m confident in the prospect of meeting them.”

Las Vegas Market’s nearly 400 gift and home temporary exhibitors – some 25% of which were first-time participants – also reported positive energy and newly-opened accounts over four days at The Expo at World Market Center Las Vegas.

First time exhibitor Alyssa Stanzione, design director of The Card Bureau, said, “This is our first Las Vegas Market. We found out about it through word-of-mouth, and I think we made the right choice in coming here. As we plan for the future, I want to expand to a bigger booth and come with more inventory. The diversity of buyers at this market has been wonderful for us, and we look forward to coming back.”

@Market App Supports Buyer Ease and Discoverability

ANDMORE’s new @Market app made its Las Vegas Market debut, delivering an easier, more user-friendly experience for buyers. Its combination of scan-and-go registration for badging, in-app navigation, product and exhibitor organization and post-market summaries offered buyers a more efficient experience from start to finish.

“I would not be able to survive market without this app – it’d be like trying to take an exam without your pencils!” said Mari Irish, vice president of trade compliance at The TJX Companies (Framingham, MA). “I just love how everything is at my fingertips, making market more accessible on all fronts.”

The winter 2024 Las Vegas Market is January 28 – February 1, 2024, at World Market Center Las Vegas.

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. Las Vegas Market is owned and operated by ANDMORE, formerly International Market Centers. LasVegasMarket.com 

About ANDMORE: ANDMORE, formerly International Market Centers, is an omnichannel wholesale marketmaker that fuels opportunities for wholesale buyers and sellers to connect, grow and prosper through physical markets, design centers and digital channels. The company owns and operates more than 20 million square feet of premium event and showroom space, hosting live events in Atlanta, High Point, N.C., Las Vegas and New York City. By pairing face-to-face events with always-on digital tools, ANDMORE provides truly omnichannel business platforms for its global wholesale customer base. ANDMORE.com

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Media Contacts:

Cathy Steel, 203.340.9251 or cathysteel@cathysteelassociates.com

Morgan Ford, 412.877.0576 or mford@andmore.com

HIGH POINT, N.C. – (August 2, 2023) – ANDMORE at High Point Market will offer buyers expanded resources and programming at the Fall 2023 High Point Market (October 14-18, 2023). ANDMORE’s (formerly International Market Centers) 17 Downtown properties will feature 1,000+ permanent showrooms and temporary exhibits, including the launch of Shoppe Object @ High Point, and present more than 30 educational and networking events before, during and after the five-day market.

"We are excited to debut the ANDMORE at High Point Market brand and to provide buyers with a plethora of resources, programming and amenities to make the most of their time at the October market," said Bob Maricich, ANDMORE CEO. "New brands and new partnerships, as well as the exciting launch of Shoppe Object at High Point Market, make this a must-attend buying event this fall."

New and Expanded Resources

ANDMORE at High Point Market offers retailers and designers access to 600+ permanent showrooms and 350+ temporary exhibits in 17 buildings across High Point.

Fall Market showroom highlights include new, expanded and relocated resources at IHFC, North Hamilton and SAMS across all major categories.

New in temporaries for Fall 2023 is the launch of Shoppe Object at High Point Market, showcasing a curated collection of 100 temporary exhibitors, Saturday, October 14 – Tuesday, October 17, at the Historic Market Square. Mirroring the vibe and verve of Shoppe Object New York, the High Point edition will showcase artisan-quality and design-led home décor products in gallery-like displays. More than half of the exhibitors will be making High Point debuts, bringing a plethora of new brands to High Point.

ANDMORE at High Point Market properties include 129 S. Hamilton – Eichholtz; 200 North Hamilton; 300 E. Green; 300 S. Main; 320 North Hamilton; 330 North Hamilton; Commerce & Design; Furniture Plaza; Hamilton Market; Hamilton Place; Historic Market Square Detail; IHFC; Market Square Tower; National Furniture Mart; Plaza Suites; Showplace and Suites at Market Square (SAMS).

Engaging Programming and Buyer Hospitality

A full slate of educational programming is being offered at ANDMORE at High Point Market this fall, including nearly twenty seminars, webinars and at-market tours. Guided tours will showcase ANDMORE at High Point Market highlights, SAMS "Suite Spots,” top Lighting resources, key Made in America product, leading Home Décor brands and a Shoppe Object overview. ANDMORE at High Point Market’s popular social media takeover, hosted by a slate of "Market Pros" also returns for October. Key partnerships in programming include keynote speakers Erin and Ben Napier, Sherwin-Williams, Science in Design, ASID, Business of Design and others to be announced soon.

ANDMORE at High Point Market also will host a series of buyer amenities at SAMS, IHFC, InterHall and other select market locations. Offerings include floor bars, afternoon fall treats and drinks buyers' breakfasts, coffee and sweets, a Festive Fall Party and daily afternoon specialty cocktails. Details will be announced soon.

Spotlights on Top Products

ANDMORE’s popular TrendWatch program will showcase current home décor and design trends through a curated collection of ANDMORE at High Point Market exhibitor products. Trends will be brought to life in two at-market product displays, an on-site seminar and a pre-market webinar. A special companion guide – available digitally and in print – will detail the trends and exhibitor product selected by Julie Smith Vincenti of Nine Muses Media.

Eight weeks of top product picks will be featured online prior to Market in ANDMORE’s Market Snapshotprogram. An onsite display will showcase a sampling of this cycle's Market Snapshot finalists, and pre-market judging via social media will determine the "People's Choice" winners in several categories.

High Point Market is the largest and longest running furnishings industry trade show in the world, featuring an extensive selection of exhibitors spanning every category, style, and price point for the home. The twice-yearly Markets attract tens of thousands of domestic and international retail home furnishings buyers, interior designers, architects, and others in the home furnishings industry. ANDMORE, formerly International Market Centers, owns 17 buildings spanning 7 million square feet in the heart of the market district, housing both permanent showrooms and the market’s only temporary exhibit space. ANDMORE also presents a wide variety of educational, trend and networking opportunities featuring industry leaders and tastemakers. Fall 2023 Market is scheduled for October 14-28, 2023. For more information about events and exhibitors presented by ANDMORE at High Point Market, visit www.ANDMOREHighPointMarket.com.

About ANDMORE: ANDMORE, formerly International Market Centers, is an omnichannel wholesale marketmaker that fuels opportunities for wholesale buyers and sellers to connect, grow and prosper through physical markets, design centers and digital channels. The company owns and operates more than 20 million square feet of premium event and showroom space, hosting live events in Atlanta, High Point, N.C., Las Vegas and New York City. By pairing face-to-face events with always-on digital tools, ANDMORE provides truly omnichannel business platforms for its global wholesale customer base. ANDMORE.com.

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Media Contacts:

Cathy Steel, 203.340.9251 or cathysteel@cathysteelassociates.com

Morgan Ford, ANDMORE, 412.877.0576 or mford@andmore.com