ATLANTA, GA – January 20, 2025 – Atlanta Market, held January 13–19, 2026, at AmericasMart Atlanta, concluded a lively, successful Winter edition marked by strong order writing, high buyer satisfaction and a renewed sense of community across the gift, home, and lifestyle industries. Organized by ANDMORE, the seven-day Market reinforced its position as a critical sourcing destination and business catalyst for industry.

Increased Buyer Engagement
Atlanta Market welcomed attendees representing independent retailers, national chains, designers, and buying groups from across the U.S. and international markets. This year’s market—the largest in 2 years—drew increased buying power, with a 5% increase in stores attending, and a 15% increase in first-time buyers.

This strong showing was anchored by regional attendance, with a 7.3% increase in buyers from the Southeast. We saw significant growth in attendance across several buyer types, including Hospitality/Event Planning, Gourmet/Housewares, Antiques, Floral/Garden/Seasonal and Apparel, solidifying the cross-category demands of today’s retail buyers that will be further supported with the co-location of Atlanta Apparel with Atlanta Market this summer, June 9-14.

Community, Connection & Industry Support
Atlanta Market functioned as a central gathering place for industry connection, uniting buyers and exhibitors through networking opportunities, educational programming, and immersive showroom activations. A full slate of after-hours events—including Happy Hours, Currey & Company’s ‘Party with a Purpose’ supporting World Central Kitchen in partnership with Gift for Life’s ‘Home vs. Hunger’ campaign, and The Gift & Home Trade Association’s Atlanta Market Cocktails—deepened community engagement and collaboration throughout Market week.

Awards & Recognition
Atlanta Market recognized excellence and creativity across the show floor with two key awards:

Best Booth Award—Honoring exhibitors demonstrating exceptional merchandising, branding, and buyer engagement through standout booth design. The 2026 winners are: Blue Stallion Farm (Best of Show), Chansuttpearls (Best Product Merchandising), Ivy & Sage (Best Branding Display), Nashville Wraps® (Best Interactive Elements), A Beautiful Line Mahjong (Best Use of Color) and Husk & Heart, Shown By Quilling Card, (Best Storytelling).

Winter 2026 Market Snapshot People’s Choice Winners—Celebrating exhibitors whose products and presentations captured the spirit, innovation and visual impact of the Market. The 2026 winners are: Center Street Soap Co. (Holiday Handmade Soaps), Levtex Home (Ashika Quilt Set), Jeffan International (Opal Upholstered Dining Armchair) and Tuuci (Lulu Day Lounge, Capri).

Voices from the Market

Post-market feedback highlighted strong satisfaction across all segments, from exhibitors to buyers and designers:

“After exhibiting at the Atlanta Market for over 30 years, we wrote the largest amount of orders to date on the opening day of this market.” – Robert Shaw, Susan Shaw

“We had the best day of any Market we’ve ever participated in.” — Amanda Wells, Cosmakery

“This is only our second show, but we’ve nearly doubled our sales from the last market and continue to learn more about how to improve our business from the buyers we’ve met. We are very happy!” – Nicole, Emerson & Friends

“Maybe the best market ever, including the most sales.” – Glenda Gies, Glenda Gies Designs

“We had an amazing show. Every single day we’ve opened over 30 new accounts at least!” – Marian Pearson, Mini Mahjer

“Our sales at this market were three times higher than those at our previous top-performing market.” – Baz Morris, Dirty Unicorn

"As a first-time exhibitor, my goal was to break even, and I did that on the first day!" — Jutta Lafley, Gris Gris Cocktail Magic 

“Thank you so much for my VIP bag and for making the market so much more meaningful! I will definitely be here more often. Everything that I need is here.” — Nailah Nash, Ritz Carlton Amelia Island

“It was a great market! One of the biggest differentiators of the Atlanta market from others, for me, is its sheer size and the ability it gives me to meet so many people over the course of the week. I really appreciate that it’s a top market for many of my existing brands, that keep coming back and it's something I can count on, and that there are also many new partners.” — Sally Diguette, Anthropologie

“If there’s one thing I really love about Market [it’s] how well exhibitors take care of the attendees. With nearly 10 hours a day spent walking the show floor, having access to snacks and meals makes it easier to refuel and stay focused on sourcing and shopping.” — Calvin Watt, winter 2026 market star, The C’Vion Company

Looking Ahead
With strong commercial outcomes, high engagement and a vibrant sense of community, Atlanta Market January 2026 set a positive trajectory for the year ahead, delivering markets that drive measurable business results while supporting connection, creativity and industry growth.

Building on this momentum, Atlanta Market will have a strategic date shift for Summer 2026 in response to the FIFA World Cup and will co-locate with Atlanta Apparel. Running concurrently across all three AmericasMart Atlanta buildings, the combined markets will deliver an expanded mix of complementary resources and enhanced cross-category shopping opportunities. The co-located markets will take place Tuesday, June 9, through Sunday, June 14, 2026, at AmericasMart Atlanta, with temporaries opening Wednesday, June 10, 2026.

About Atlanta Market: Atlanta Market is a premier wholesale market offering the nation’s largest mix of gift products along with home décor, furnishings, apparel and the largest outdoor living presentation in the country. Spanning three buildings with 51 floors of showrooms and temporary exhibits, Atlanta Market attracts retailers and designers from across the U.S. and more than 60 countries. Owned and operated by ANDMORE, Atlanta Market is held twice annually at AmericasMart Atlanta. AtlantaMarket.com.

About ANDMORE®: ANDMORE, a Blackstone portfolio company, empowers wholesale buyers and sellers to connect, grow and prosper through premier physical markets and design centers. The company operates over 20 million square feet of premium tradeshow and showroom space, hosting events in Atlanta, High Point, N.C., Las Vegas and New York City. ANDMORE.com.

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