by ATLANTA — Registration is now open for the second annual summer Casual Market Atlanta — with nearly 170 permanent showrooms and temporary exhibits and an expanded slate of events and education — July 15-18 at AmericasMart Atlanta.
“As the Casual Market continues to settle into its purpose-built Atlanta home, buying resources continue to expand and diversify across Building 1,” said Bob Maricich, Andmore chief executive officer. “With this new breadth and depth of casual furniture and outdoor accessories showcased in an easy-to-navigate setting, AmericasMart Atlanta is the premier sourcing destination for all things casual.”
“All attendees should take the time now to quickly preregister for what promises to be an exceptional presentation of outstanding products for outdoor living,” added Jackie Hirschhaut, executive director of the ICFA. “I think that casual furnishings buyers will be very impressed by the latest selection of new outdoor furniture and accessories.”
Expanded Casual Resources
This year, summer Casual Market Atlanta will showcase an expanded collection of 70+ showrooms and 100+ temporary exhibits across seven floors in Building 1 at AmericasMart Atlanta.
This July, the Casual Market introduces 16 newcomers to its permanent showrooms on Floors 2-6: America’s Backyards & Outdoor Living (backyard patio furnishings); Armen Living Furniture (outdoor seating); Breezesta (recycled poly outdoor furniture); Cabanacoast (luxury residential and commercial patio furniture); Couture Jardin (elevated outdoor furnishings); Ideal Living (patio accessories and seating); International Home Miami (modern wooden patio furnishings); Pacific Casual (outdoor living products); Prestige Casual (outdoor seating); Skyline Design (premium outdoor furniture); Sunset West (contemporary patio furnishings); Suns Outdoors (garden furniture and lifestyle); Tempo Patio (shade solutions); Southern Home (unique, high-quality outdoor furniture); Vanguard Furniture Co. (traditional patio entertainment and furnishings); and Zuo Modern (outdoor dining, bar, lounging and entertaining furniture); alongside an expanded space from MoDe Patio Living (sustainable high-end outdoor furniture).
In addition to showrooms, Casual Market Atlanta will provide 100+ temporary exhibit resources on Floors 7 and 8. Casual Market Atlanta showrooms are open Monday, July 15-Thursday, July 18, 9 a.m. – 6 p.m.; and temporary exhibits are open Monday, July 15-Wednesday, July 17, 9 a.m. – 6 p.m., and Thursday, July 18, 9 a.m. – 2:30 p.m. A full list of exhibitors is available at CasualMarketAtlanta.com/showroom-exhibitor-listing.
Expanded Events & Education
The July edition will host a wealth of Casual Market experiences, such as the International Casual Furnishings Association’s annual Awards Gala and charitable giving opportunities.
Hallmark ICFA events include the ICFA Birthday Bash Kick-Off Party, on Monday, July 15; “Pink Out” fundraiser for City of Hope and the ICFA Awards Gala on Tuesday, July 16; and the ICFA Annual Meeting on Wednesday, July 17. As previously announced, ICFA also will introduce its Retail Roundtable & Think Tank the day before the market opens, Sunday, July 14.
Other new educational and networking events add to the excitement of Casual Market Atlanta in July. The well-received Casual/Outdoor Category Tour returns to market and expands, now including new products and trends, on Monday, July 15, and Tuesday, July 16; and Elevate Outdoor – A Designer Experience, on Thursday, July 18, provides designers with CEU training, celebrity designer interactions, book signings, panel discussions and more. Complete information and registration will be available in the coming weeks.
Registration for Casual Market Atlanta is open now at CasualMarketAtlanta.com. Special benefits, including guaranteed lowest hotel rates and airline discounts, are available through the website.
As an added benefit, Casual Market Atlanta badges provide free access to the concurrent Atlanta Market, July 16-21, at AmericasMart Atlanta, with easy access to some 6,000 complementary furnishings, gift, lifestyle, seasonal, housewares and gourmet lines. Visit AtlantaMarket.com for more information.
