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THE ATLANTA INTERNATIONAL GIFT AND HOME FURNISHINGS MARKET PRESENTS NEARLY 50 SEMINARS AND EVENTS IN JANUARY 2020
The Atlanta International Gift & Home Furnishings Market®
                                       Showrooms: January 14 - 21, 2020
                                       Temporaries: January 15 - 19, 2020

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

              THE ATLANTA INTERNATIONAL GIFT
               AND HOME FURNISHINGS MARKET
          PRESENTS NEARLY 50 SEMINARS AND EVENTS
                      IN JANUARY 2020
ATLANTA – November 14, 2019 – Retailers and designers will experience nearly 50 events,
seminars, gourmet demonstrations, lounges and celebrations – including the first-ever staging
of Party for Life in Atlanta – at The Atlanta International Gift and Home Furnishings Market® this
January. Programming across the AmericasMart campus will connect market attendees with
influencers, tastemakers and thought leaders sharing actionable tips and trends. In addition,
AmericasMart will host 100+ food and beverage amenities including happy hours,
complimentary breakfasts, snacks and more throughout the campus. (NOTE: A complete listing
of event descriptions, dates, times and locations follows and is available online at
AmericasMart.com/events).

“With the broad range of programming this January, we address a variety of buyer needs,
whether that’s in a business-building seminar, a class in the Demonstration Kitchen, a meet and
greet with an influencer or at an industry celebration where they can network with like-minded
business owners,” said Dorothy Belshaw, IMC chief marketing and digital officer. “Our events,
seminars and amenities are an added value to an already important week for the gift and home
furnishings industry.”

Party for Life Relocates to Atlanta
The highlight of the Winter 2020 programming is the first-ever staging of Gift for Life’s Party for
Life fundraiser in connection with the Atlanta market. The industry celebration takes place on
Wednesday, January 15, 2020 at the Fernbank Museum with designer Thom Filicia serving as
Honorary Event Chairman and recognition of Anne McGilvray who will be presented with the
Chuck Yancy Lifetime Achievement Award. All proceeds benefit the grant making efforts of Gift
for Life's beneficiary DIFFA: Design Industries Foundation Fighting AIDS. Confirmed sponsors
to date are AmericasMart/Las Vegas Market, Anne McGilvray & Company, Binant Capital,
DEMDACO, Great American Publishing (Gift Shop, Museums & More, Stationery Trends),

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Maiarelli Studio, Poo-Pourri and Progressive Business Media (Gifts and Decorative
Accessories, Home Accents Today). Tickets and more information are available at
www.giftforlife.org/participate.

Shop the Show
The Winter 2020 class of Shop the Show influencers showcases five influencers – Tiffani
Thiessen, Katie Stauffer of the Stauffer Family, Brian Patrick Flynn, Paloma Contreras and Liz
Marie Galvan – who collectively reach nearly 6 million followers with content including trends in
home décor, gift, tabletop, kids, lifestyle and seasonal décor plus adorable moments in daily life.
These influencers will shop Market’s 8,000 brands in search of the most coveted products –
uncovering the latest trends in lifestyle and more, while sharing their experiences through social
media, vignettes, book signings, showroom activations and more.

Thiessen headlines the Shop the Show programming with “Breakfast with Tiffani – Easy
Breezy Brunching & Entertaining Tips” from her new book Pull Up a Chair: Recipes from My
Family to Yours on Thursday, January 16 at 11 a.m. Flynn hosts a cocktail party with tips for
incorporating “hygge” – the Danish attitude towards life that emphasizes finding joy in everyday

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– into design projects and stores in “How to Hygge at Accent Decor” on Wednesday, January
15 at 3 p.m. Stauffer shops and styles her favorite Corkcicle products and mixes and mingles
with her twins Mia and Emma in “Pop, Shop & Sip: Cocktails at Corkcicle” on Thursday,
January 16 at 3 p.m. Galvan signs her debut book Cozy White Cottage: 100 Ways to Love the
Feeling of Being Home while attendees enjoy a warm cookie and cocktail on Wednesday,
January 15. Contreras signs her new book Dream Design Live on Friday, January 17.

More information about the Shop the Show influencers is available at
AmericasMart.com/ShopTheShow.

Retailer and Designer Education

            Retailer seminar at The Atlanta International Gift and Home Furnishings Market

Retailer educational programming provides actionable tips in marketing and finance. Liz Martin
of Charleston Weekender leads “Influencer Marketing 101: The Do's & Don'ts of Getting
Your Store Featured by Bloggers” which teaches a basic understanding of hiring and
collaborating with bloggers on Tuesday, January 14 at 10 a.m. Patti Biro of Spa Industry
Association explains how adding temporary locations to an outreach strategy can expand
market reach and create new sales opportunities in “Here Today, Gone Tomorrow: Pop-Ups,
Mobile Retail and More” on Tuesday, January 14 at 1 p.m. In “Social Media Strategy for
Retail Success in 2020 and Beyond,” blogger and retailer Mandy Kellogg Rye of Waiting on
Martha, Inc. and Welcome Media Co. shares the core social media strategies that every retailer
should know on Wednesday, January 15 at 10 a.m. Becky Tyre records a live episode of Retail

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Details the Podcast during “Partnering for Promotions & Successful Store Events” on
Wednesday, January 15 at 1 p.m. “Ten Easy Steps to Retail Relevance in 2020” features
Annette Joseph and Barbara Pederzini sharing merchandise styling tips for retailers with Rue
editor-in-chief Kelli Lamb on Thursday, January 16 at 10 a.m. “How to Think Like a CFO: The
5 Numbers All Business Owners Need to Know” provides key business financial knowledge
on Friday, January 17 at 1 p.m. “The Psychology of Price (The Markup and Markdown
Game)” present tactics retailers need to deploy to maintain a competitive pricing position on
Friday, January 17 at 2 p.m.

Designer educational programming touches on best practices, trends and new business
opportunities. In “What’s Your Worth? Managing Client Expectations While Growing Your
Design Business” designer Corey Damen Jenkins shares real-life examples and strategies for
working with demanding clients on Wednesday, January 15 at 2 p.m. Luxe Interiors + Design
taps three designers to share their favorite trends and top finds from the market in “Ahead of
the Curve | East Coast Edition” on Thursday, January 16 at 2 p.m. The “Sherwin-Williams
Colormix® Forecast 2020” showcases trending paint colors for 2020 on Friday, January 17 at
10 a.m. “Staging to Sell, What Every Designer Should Know,” presented by The Real
Estate Staging Association® (RESA®), teaches how real estate staging can be a viable add-on
service for the right entrepreneur on Saturday, January 18 at 2:00 p.m.

Returning for January 2020 are new buyer breakfast seminars where buyers can learn the basic
fundamentals of the market experience – including how to navigate the buildings, the amenities
and resources available to buyers, how to use the mobile app, the showrooms are a good fit for
their buying needs and more – over breakfast with the Buyer Services team. Breakfast takes
place in Building 2 on Wednesday, January 15 at 8:30 a.m. and Building 1 on Thursday,
January 16 at 8:30 a.m.

Interactive Demonstrations
Top chefs and Atlanta-based tastemakers lead interactive cooking and cocktail classes in the
market’s unique Demonstration Kitchen. Food Network’s Nancy Fuller makes her famous go-to
Crab Delights® Dip in “A Party for Pollock with Carefree Crab” on Friday, January 17 at 11
a.m. James Beard Award-nominee, Top Chef finalist and Atlanta-based restaurateur Chef Kevin
Gillespie prepares “Fire in my Belly: Totally Cookable Recipes from Around the World” on
Wednesday, January 15 at 11 a.m. Local chefs lead “A Taste of Australia in Atlanta” on
Tuesday, January 14 at 11 a.m., “A Taste of Home: Handcrafted Doughnuts by Doughnut

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Dollies” on Wednesday, January 15 at 3 p.m., “Global Fusion in 2020: The World in an Egg
Roll” on Thursday, January 16 at 3 p.m. and “A Culinary Tour of Basque Flavors” on
Saturday, January 18 at 11 a.m. The popular Cocktails and Conversations series returns with
mixologists from some of Atlanta’s top bars including Tiny Lou’s, Red Phone Booth and Tin Tin
serving up their favorite cocktails on Tuesday, January 14, Friday, January 17 and Saturday,
January 18, respectively; all at 3 p.m.

       The Demonstration Kitchen at The Atlanta International Gift and Home Furnishings Market

Seasonal and floral-focused demonstrations include designer and event planner Canaan
Marshall creating a centerpiece from start to finish that’s perfect for the spring season on
Tuesday, January 14 at 2 p.m. and Holly Chapple of Holly Heider Chapple Flowers LTD who will
be demystifying super-lush designs and demonstrating her line of floral mechanics and vases
co-developed by Syndicate Sales in “Epic, Attainable Floral Design for All” on Friday,
January 17 at noon.

The Roaring Navy Party
Sherwin-William’s 2020 Color of the Year – NAVAL SW 6244 – is celebrated at the Roaring
Navy party on Thursday, January 16 at 7 p.m. Attendees are invited to come dressed in their
best Naval-colored attire as they raise and glass and usher in the new year on the Commercial
Design floor.

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Updated Buyer Amenities
In addition to programming, buyer amenities help to create a positive market experience.

                         The Creative Commons at AmericasMart Atlanta

Buyers’ lounges throughout campus including The Southern Couture Lounge, the Creative
Commons and the DEMDACO Crossroads feature daily hospitality. In the ECO Lounge, buyers
can rest, recharge and learn about products that abide by sustainable practices. The Headshot
& Glam Studio provides buyers with a complimentary 20-minute portrait session including hair

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and make-up touch up. The Wellness and Rejuvenation Lounge features complimentary
massages, wellness services and beverages in a serene and relaxing environment.

A full list of market events and amenities is available at AmericasMart.com/events.

The Atlanta International Gift and Home Furnishings Market is a leading wholesale marketplace
housing the nation’s largest gift product mix complemented by a broad selection of home décor,
featuring more than 8,000 brands across all categories. Held semi-annually at AmericasMart
Atlanta, the Market attracts retailers and designers from every U.S. state and more than 60
countries. The Winter 2020 staging of The Atlanta International Gift and Home Furnishings
Market is Tuesday, January 14 – Tuesday, January 21, 2020 For more information, visit
AmericasMart.com.

About International Market Centers: International Market Centers (IMC) is the world’s largest operator
of premier showroom space for furniture, gift, home décor, rug, and apparel industries. International
Market Centers owns and operates nearly 20 million square feet of world-class exhibition space in High
Point, N.C., Las Vegas and Atlanta. IMC’s mission is to build and operate an innovative, sustainable,
profitable and scalable platform for the furniture, gift, home décor, rug, and apparel industries. For more
information on IMC, visit IMCenters.com.
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Media Contacts
Chelsea Peabody Bohannon, 404.220.2141 or cbohannon@imcenters.com
Cathy Steel, 203.340.9251 or csteel@imcenters.com

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                   THE ATLANTA INTERNATIONAL
               GIFT AND HOME FURNISHINGS MARKET®
               JANUARY 2020 EVENTS AND AMENITIES
EVENTS
Tuesday, January 14, 2020

Influencer Marketing 101: The Do's & Don'ts of Getting Your Store Featured by Bloggers
Presented by Liz Martin, Charleston Weekender
10:00 AM
Building 1, Floor 14, 14-D-9, Seminar Space

Gain a basic understanding of how to go about hiring and collaborating with bloggers, including:
how to select the right blogger for your brand, how much bloggers typically charge, how to
ensure maximum ROI from an influencer marketing campaign and more.

A Taste of Australia in Atlanta
Presented by Matthew Basford, Executive Chef at Canoe
Sponsored by Atlanta Magazine
11:00 AM
Building 2, Floor 8, Demonstration Kitchen

Are you ready for a rich, flavorful experience for all your senses? Join Chef Matthew Basford of
Canoe as he takes you on a trip to explore authentic Australian flavors. Get ready to relax and
let the rest of the world float away.

Here Today, Gone Tomorrow: Pop-Ups, Mobile Retail and More
Presented by Patti Biro, Spa Industry Association
1:00 PM
Building 2, Floor 11, 1141, Seminar Space

Temporary retail has become part of the landscape for established brands as well as the indie
retailer. From pop-up shops to retail-tainment events and trunk shows, the variety, location and
innovation in this area continues to grow. 94% of retail sales still happen in brick-and-mortar
locations, and adding temporary locations to your outreach strategy can expand your market
reach and create new sales opportunities.

This session not only reviews the options, but also offers ideas on how to identify and
implement temporary retail to fit your brand.

Blooming into 2020 With Canaan Marshall
Presented by Canaan Marshall

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Sponsored by Flower Magazine
2:00 PM
Building 1, Floor 14, 14-D-9, Seminar Space

The new year has arrived! Get ahead of spring’s blooming trends with floral designer and event
planner Canaan Marshall as he creates a floral centerpiece from start to finish that’s perfect for
the upcoming season.

Cocktails & Conversations: If These Walls Could Talk
Presented by Daniel Keith, Beverage Director at Tiny Lou's
Sponsored by Atlanta Magazine
3:00 PM
Building 2, Floor 8, Demonstration Kitchen

Back by popular demand, our signature cocktail series brings some of the best mixologists in
Atlanta to serve you!

Beverage director Daniel Keith of Tiny Lou's at Hotel Clermont is here to teach you how to
shake and stir cocktails just like those served at the hotel, whether it's happy hour in the cozy
lobby bar, dinner at Tiny Lou's or even a nightcap on the famous rooftop. He'll show you how to
recreate guest favorites at home, why there's nothing wrong with a classic, and how you can get
creative with even the simplest of ingredients.

Wednesday, January 15, 2020

The 101 of Market: New Buyer Breakfast Seminar
Presented by the AmericasMart Buyer Services Team
8:30 AM
Building 2, Floor 11, 1141, Seminar Space

Your first time to Market can be a thrilling yet overwhelming experience. Let us help you start
your week with ease with the basic fundamentals of the Market experience – including how to
navigate the buildings, the amenities and resources available to buyers, how to use the mobile
app, the showrooms are a good fit for their buying needs and more.. Meet and greet with our
Buyer Services team over a complimentary breakfast and get your questions answered.

Social Media Strategy for Retail Success in 2020 and Beyond
Presented by Mandy Kellogg Rye of Waiting on Martha, Inc. and Welcome Media Co.
10:00 AM
Building 1, Floor 14, 14-D-9, Seminar Space

Join Mandy Kellogg Rye as she shares how businesses can tackle the ever-changing world of
social media – focusing on how to master the core social media strategies that everyone should

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know, while getting a grasp on the new Instagram and Facebook rollouts that will set your
business up for success beyond the traditional brick and mortar.

Fire in My Belly: Totally Cookable Recipes from Around the World
Presented by Chef Kevin Gillespie, Red Beard Restaurants
Sponsored by Atlanta Magazine
11:00 AM
Building 2, Floor 8, Demonstration Kitchen

Kevin Gillespie recalls hesitantly signing up to compete on the sixth season of Bravo’s Top Chef
in 2009, marking the first time in his culinary journey where he allowed himself to explore and
cook whatever came to his mind. The result? Dishes that were authentically soulful and
personal.

Chefs like Kevin continuously help to shape and define Atlanta’s dynamically growing food
scene. Join the action in the kitchen where Kevin, a James Beard Award-nominated chef and
owner of local restaurants Gunshow, Revival, Ole Reliable and Cold Beer, will demonstrate a
mouthwatering pork dish that you’ll love to share with your family and friends.

Make Your Own Quick & Beautiful Floral Arrangements Using Dried Florals
Presented by Leroy Miller, Visual Merchandiser, Creative Co-Op
Sponsored by Creative Co-Op
11:00 AM
Building 2, Floor 10, 1080, Creative Commons

Dried flower arrangements are on trend for designers and retailers. One of Creative Co-Op’s top
visual merchandisers will teach you his secrets for creating beautiful and quick arrangements
with Creative Co-Op’s dried floral collection.

Partnering for Promotions & Successful Store Events
Presented by Becky Tyre, Retail Details the Podcast
1:00 PM
Building 2, Floor 11, 1141, Seminar Space

Be a part of the live audience as host Becky Tyre interviews retailer Amy Rutherford in a
seminar format for the next episode of Retail Details the Podcast. Rutherford will share her
experience working together with neighboring businesses to create traffic-driving in-store events
at her stores, Red Barn Mercantile and Penny Post in Alexandria, Va. The audience will have
the chance to ask questions and will leave with tools for building a promotions calendar,
marketing tips and ideas for profit-building store events.

Aura Readings at Illume
Sponsored by Creative Co-Op
1:00 PM

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Building 2, Floor 10, 1080, Creative Commons

Visit Illume to sign up for a complimentary aura reading. Spaces are limited and it is first come,
first served.

What’s Your Worth? Managing Client Expectations While Growing Your Design Business
Presented by Corey Damen Jenkins, Corey Damen Jenkins & Associates
2:00 PM
Building 1, Floor 14, 14-D-9, Seminar Space

A challenging client lends many complexities to any design project. Knowing what to charge,
structuring the contract and defining boundaries are critical components of a process that
ensures both you and the client come out on top. Nationally-acclaimed interior designer Corey
Damen Jenkins has built his career on the philosophy that being direct, transparent and true-to-
your-talent not only supports a drama-free design project, but also establishes credibility and
opens new opportunities. Join Corey as he candidly shares real-life examples and strategies for
working with demanding clients and how to ultimately earn your worth for each project.

How to Hygge at Accent Decor
Presented by Brian Patrick Flynn
Sponsored by Accent Decor
3:00 PM
Building 1, Floor 18, 18-E-18, Accent Decor Showroom

Ever wondered how those Scandinavian countries with their long, cold winters manage to be the
happiest nations in the world? The answer is called hygge. Pronounced "hoo-gah," this Danish
expression is an attitude towards life that emphasizes finding joy in everyday moments. Brian
Patrick Flynn is an American interior designer who knows the lifestyle well (he truly lives the
Nordic lifestyle each summer at his own pied-à-terre in Reykjavík), and he's co-hosting a
cocktail party and presenting tips on incorporating this lifestyle into your design projects and
stores. Much like the spaces Brian’s known for— unexpected, warm and extremely personal—
guests can enjoy an afternoon at Accent Decor complete with soothing cocktails and moments
that celebrate coziness, warmth and mindfulness.

A Taste of Home: Handcrafted Doughnuts by Doughnut Dollies
Presented by Pastry Chef Anna Gatti, Doughnut Dollies
Sponsored by Atlanta Magazine
3:00 PM
Building 2, Floor 8, Demonstration Kitchen

Known for serving sweet treats with an innovative and culinary panache, Chef Anna Gatti of
Doughnut Dollies has become synonymous with creative, bold, and indulgent pastries.
Doughnut Dollies serves fresh, handmade treats every morning at its shops in Marietta, Ga. and
Atlanta’s West Midtown neighborhood. Join Chef Anna as she shows Market-goers the ins and

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outs of rolling dough, baking and frying, icing and decorating, and her latest seasonal recipe tips
and tricks.

Gift for Life’s 28th Annual Party for Life Fundraiser
Sponsored by Anne McGilvray & Company, AmericasMart, Las Vegas Market, Poo-Pourri,
Great American Media Services (Gift Shop, Museums & More, Stationery Trends), Progressive
Business Media (Gifts and Decorative Accessories, Home Accents Today), Binanat Capital,
Demdaco, Barefoot Dreams, Dallas Market Center, Michel Designs and Vera Bradley
6:30 PM
Fernbank Museum of Natural History

Gift for Life’s annual fundraiser, Party for Life, is moving to Atlanta for its 2020 celebration at the
Fernbank Museum of Natural History. Highlights include a guest appearance by celebrity
designer Thom Filicia, special recognition of gift visionary Anne McGilvray and staging at an
iconic Atlanta attraction. All proceeds benefit the grant making efforts of Gift for Life's
beneficiary DIFFA: Design Industries Foundation Fighting AIDS.

Purchase sponsorships and tickets and learn more at www.giftforlife.org/participate

Thursday, January 16, 2020

The 101 of Market: New Buyer Breakfast Seminar
Presented by the AmericasMart Buyer Services Team
8:30 AM
Building 1, Floor 14, 14-D-9, Seminar Space

Your first time to Market can be a thrilling yet overwhelming experience. Let us help you start
your week with ease with the basic fundamentals of the Market experience – including how to
navigate the buildings, the amenities and resources available to buyers, how to use the mobile
app, the showrooms are a good fit for their buying needs and more. Meet and greet with our
Buyer Services team over a complimentary breakfast and get your questions answered.

Kellie Montana Live Artist at Work
Presented by Kellie Montana
Sponsored by Creative Co-Op
10:00 AM
Building 2, Floor 10, 1080, Creative Commons

A Tennessee girl through and through, Montana’s popular colorful acrylic paintings most often
consist of what she describes as “whimsical renderings of the ordinary.” Montana’s work has
been displayed and sold at many juried fine art shows, including the prestigious Harding Fine
Art Show. She has a host of major corporate and celebrity clients including Hilton Hotels, Taylor
Swift, Kelly Clarkson, Kenny Rogers, Naomi and Wynonna Judd, and Jimmy Wayne. Visit

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Creative Commons to witness Montana's live painting demonstration and enter a raffle to take
home her finished, original piece.

Ten Easy Steps to Retail Relevance in 2020
Presented by Annette Joseph and Barbara Pederzini.
Moderated by Rue editor Kelli Lamb
Sponsored by Rue
10:00 AM
Building 1, Floor 14, 14-D-9, Seminar Space

Discover 10 easy styling and branding steps to make your retail space competitive in 2020. You
don’t want to miss tips on defining your brand, curating your space for a memorable experience,
styling merchandise for Instagram and more.

Breakfast with Tiffani – Easy Breezy Brunching & Entertaining Tips
Presented by Tiffani Thiessen, Actress and Author
1:00 AM
Building 2, Floor 8, Demonstration Kitchen

Popular actress and author Tiffani Thiessen is saved by the brunch and whipping up some
delicious creations from her best-selling cookbook, Pull Up a Chair: Recipes from My Family to
Yours. She will prepare her tailor-made Egg & Sausage Casserole and her not-so-basic Bloody
Mary which is tangier and topped with sweet and crispy bacon. Known for her delicious food
and warm hospitality, Tiffani shares recipes and tips for pleasing the pickiest of eaters, feeding a
crowd or pulling off a party in your PJs.

Ahead of the Curve | East Coast Edition
A conversation led by Luxe Interiors + Design with Chad James, Courtney McLeod and Brynn
Olson
Sponsored by LUXE Interiors + Design
2:00 PM
Building 1, Floor 14, 14-D-9, Seminar Space

IMC expands its proprietary home furnishings forecast presented in partnership with Luxe
Interiors + Design to the Atlanta market. In a panel discussion, interior design Courtney McLeod,
Chad James and Brynn Olson will explore the latest trends in home design. Get an exclusive
preview of their favorite trends and top finds from Atlanta Market – all in one place.

Global Fusion in 2020: The World in an Egg Roll
Presented by Chef Mei Lin, Executive Chef at The Consulate
Sponsored by Atlanta Magazine
3:00 PM
Building 2, Floor 8, Demonstration Kitchen

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Join Chef Lin of Midtown Atlanta's The Consulate Global Tapas Restaurant – the product of a
daring, adventurous chef and a detail obsessed interior designer – as she takes your taste buds
on an international adventure. She’ll show you how to wow your guests with her personal
techniques and tricks for a dish that can’t be missed.

Pop, Shop & Sip: Cocktails at Corkcicle
Sponsored by Corkcicle
3:00 PM
Building 2, Floor 17, 1707, Corkcicle showroom

Get a double dose of darling as Instagram-famous mom Katie Stauffer shops and styles her
favorite Corkcicle products and creates some perfectly curated moments that will make her four
million Instagram followers swoon. With a common mantra of “making every day extraordinary”
Katie will be mixing and mingling and sharing her mom-approved picks, along with her adorable
twins, Mia and Emma. Enjoy cocktails, light bites, and a downright delightful date with the
Stauffer family and fellow market attendees, hosted by Corkcicle, making every sip an
experience.

Goga in Creative Commons
Sponsored by Creative Co-Op
4:00 PM
Building 2, Floor 10, 1080, Creative Commons
Goga is an internationally acclaimed singer and musician. Based in Dallas, Texas, he is
frequently requested to perform all over the globe. From opera to Top 40 and even rap, Goga's
voice morphs to match the style of the song.

Roaring Navy Party
Presented by AmericasMart Atlanta, Modern Luxury Interiors and Accent Decor in partnership
with Sherwin-Williams
7:00 PM
Building 1, Floor 5, 5-C-5

Prohibition ends here! Join us for a night of nouveau as we raise a glass of bubbly in celebration
of the rich and bold NAVAL SW 6244 – the Sherwin-Williams 2020 Color of the Year. Come
dressed in your best Naval-colored attire as we usher in the new year on the Commercial
Design floor.

Friday, January 17, 2020

Sherwin-Williams Colormix® Forecast 2020
Presented by Rachel Moeller, Sherwin-Williams
10:00 AM
Building 1, Floor 14, 14-D-9, Seminar Space

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Introducing 45 trend colors, spun into five welcoming and intuitive palettes that bring joy,
serenity and focus to the mind, body and spirit.

A Party for Pollock with Carefree Crab
Presented by Nancy Fuller
Sponsored by Atlanta Magazine
11:00 AM
Building 2, Floor 8, Demonstration Kitchen

Join Nancy Fuller as she fills the demonstration kitchen stage with fun and, of course, food. This
year, Nancy will make her famous go-to Crab Delights® Dip that she used for many years as a
caterer in upstate NY. The star of this recipe is Wild Alaska Pollock, which has health and
nutrition benefits including high protein and low fat. The dip is versatile and delicious making
YOU a star at any party.

The first 25 buyers to attend the demonstration are invited to an exclusive meet & greet with
Nancy and receive a complimentary signed copy of her latest book, Farmhouse Rules: Simple,
Seasonal Meals for the Whole Family.

Epic, Attainable Floral Design for All
Presented by Holly Chapple, Floral Designer and Educator
Sponsored by Syndicate Sales
Noon
Building 1, Floor 14, 14-D-9, Seminar Space

Join Holly Chapple of Holly Heider Chapple Flowers LTD as she presents her line of floral
mechanics and vases co-developed by Syndicate Sales. Using the simple patented mechanics
formally known as the “egg” and “pillow”, Holly will demonstrate and demystify her techniques
and tips for creating super-lush designs. Regardless of experience or skill level, attendees will
leave inspired and confident to create their own show-stopping botanical vignettes.

How to Think Like a CFO: The 5 Numbers All Business Owners Need to Know
Presented by Rob Rickert and Adam Tartt, consulting and accounting firm CAP3
1:00 PM
Building 2, Floor 11, 1141, Seminar Space

You got into business to do the things you love: creating product, building relationships, and
providing your customers with an awesome experience. But you also need to build a stable,
profitable business. So how can you look at your books a little more strategically? This
presentation will explain the five critical numbers that CAP3 focuses on with their clients: Gross
Margin, Breakeven Point, Inventory Turn, Revenue per Employee and Cash to Cash Cycle.
Attendees will learn why these numbers are so important, how to calculate them for themselves,
and what some general goals should be for them. You may not have a CFO on staff, but with
these numbers you can start to think like one.

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The Psychology of Price (The Markup and Markdown Game)
Presented by Paul Erickson, Director of Sales at Management One
2:00 PM
Building 1, Floor 14, 14-D-9, Seminar Space

Consumers want the best deal possible. But the right price is not always the lowest price. Join
Paul on a fascinating journey as we explore the psychology of price from the retailer and
consumer's point of view and then learn what to do about it. Learn the tactics you will need to
deploy to maintain your competitive position with an eye towards your long-term profits.

Cocktails & Conversations: Red Phone Booth
Presented by Mike Haze, Senior Bartender at Red Phone Booth
Sponsored by Atlanta Magazine
3:00 PM
Building 2, Floor 8, Demonstration Kitchen

Back by popular demand, our signature cocktail series brings some of the best mixologists in
Atlanta to serve you! This session will feature a tasting of Red Phone Booth's classic cocktails
from the prohibition era, plus a glimpse into the origins and history of the specialty drink.

Saturday, January 18, 2020

A Culinary Tour of Basque Flavors
Presented by Matthew Ridgway, Executive Chef at Cooks & Soldiers
Sponsored by Atlanta Magazine
11:00 AM
Building 2, Floor 8, Demonstration Kitchen

Inspired by the cuisine of Basque Country in Spain and France, executive chef Matthew
Ridgway will take guests on a journey through his Pintxos, or the Basque answer to tapas, for a
casual and convivial representation of Cooks & Soldiers restaurant on Atlanta’s westside. This
demo will include white cheddar grilled cheese, jamon iberico, black truffle and white bread.

Staging to Sell, What Every Designer Should Know
Presented by Shell Brodnax, CEO of The Real Estate Staging Association® (RESA®)
2:00 PM
Building 1, Floor 14, 14-D-9, Seminar Space

Are you a designer or decorator, and have been asked to stage a home for sale but you aren't
sure if this will fit into your business model? Real Estate Staging can be a viable add-on service
for the right entrepreneur. If you are thinking about offering real estate staging as an additional
service, this is the session for you.

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Buyers will learn the pros and cons of real estate staging as a career, what a successful staging
business looks like, income expectations, different business models, six deadly sins that will kill
a business and how to get started in staging.

Cocktails & Conversations: Provençal-Inspired Cocktails
Presented by Matthew Gibbons, Beverage Director at AIX and Tin Tin
Sponsored by Atlanta Magazine
3:00 PM
Building 2, Floor 8, Demonstration Kitchen

Back by popular demand, our signature cocktail series brings some of the best mixologists in
Atlanta to serve you! This session will include French-inspired cocktails that will transport you to
Provence – it will be one to remember.

AMENITIES
Tuesday, January 14 - Tuesday, January 21, 2020

Creative Commons
9:00 AM-6:00 PM
Building 2, Floor 10, Escalator Lobby

Enjoy a relaxing space with skyline views, cocktails and hospitality throughout the week of
Market.

DEMDACO Crossroads
9:00 AM-6:00 PM
Building 2, Floor 6, Escalator Lobby

Kick back in this lounge offering daily amenities.

The Southern Couture Lounge
9:00 AM-6:00 PM
Building 2, Floor 6, Escalator Lobby

Rest and recharge all week during Market and enjoy daily amenities.

Wednesday, January 15 - Saturday, January 18, 2020

Afternoon Beats
3:00 PM-6:00 PM
Building 3, Floor 2, Atrium

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                                       The Atlanta International Gift & Home Furnishings Market®
                                          Showrooms:
 Recharge and enjoy a drink with entertainment    eachJanuary  14 - 21,
                                                        afternoon.      2020
                                                                    Don't miss out on happy hour
                                          Temporaries: January 15 - 19, 2020
 starting at 4 p.m., while supplies last.

Wednesday, January 15 - Sunday, January 19, 2020

ECO Lounge
Sponsored by Tervis, Inis, Pura Vida, Sand Straw, 4Ocean and Furniture, Lighting & Decor
9:00 AM-6:00 PM (Closes at 2 PM. on Sunday)
Building 3, Floor 2, Atrium

A destination located in the Building 3 Atrium where buyers can rest, recharge and learn about
products and partners that abide by sustainable practices. This lounge offers complimentary
hospitality daily.

Wellness & Rejuvenation Lounge
Sponsored by Spa Industry Association, Dionis Goat Milk Skincare, Good Food Services, Grace
Direct, Honestly Margo, Huntsboro Hemp Co., Inis the Energy of the Sea, Just Bee Cosmetics,
Kerusso, The Naked Bee, Pura Vida Bracelets, Serene House, Snoozies, The South Candle
9:00 AM-6:00 PM (Closes at 2 PM. on Sunday)
Building 2, Floor 10, 1021

To help keep you feeling rejuvenated and at the top of your buying game, enjoy an exclusive spa
experience at Market where you can rest and recharge. Indulge in complimentary massages,
wellness services, and beverages in a serene and relaxing environment throughout the week.
Hours for services vary.

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