Las Vegas-AndMore will host approximately 20 buying groups and trade associations for shopping, networking and education at its Atlanta Market (July 16-22, 2024, AmericaSmart Atlanta) and Las Vegas Market (July 28-August 1, 2024, World Market Center Las Vegas), with industry partners providing on-site activities for member organizations.
Atlanta Market Invites Industry Partners
The Atlanta Market will host 14 buying group and trade association partners at the July event who will provide education, member-only events and product introductions throughout the market. Confirmed partners include:
- American Specialty Toy Retailers Association (ASTRA)
- Association of Golf Merchandisers (AGM)
- Brixy
- Christian Retail Association (CRA)
- CRAFT Retailers and Artists for Tomorrow (CRAFT)
- Fair Trade Federation (FTF)
- GC Purchasing Group
- HTI Purchasing Group
- Independent College Bookstore Association (ICBA)
- MAI Retailer
- Mans Group
- Museum Store Association (MSA)
- Southwest Buying Group (SWBG)
- Good Toy Group (TGTG)
The Andmore VIP Roundtable brings together a diverse group of retailers to discuss industry trends.
“ICBA is committed to helping our member stores gain access to leading brands and assisting exhibitors in understanding the college retail industry,” said ICBA CEO John Bibo. “By attending both AndMore Summer Markets with ICBA buyers, we can support them as they prepare, shop and purchase merchandise for their campus stores.”
Vegas Market Brings Industry Partners to West Coast Buyers
Las Vegas Market will host eight member-based trade associations this summer.
The Golf Merchandisers Association will make its debut at the Las Vegas Market in July with CEO Jennifer Morton providing insights on golf merchandising as part of the Summer 2024 Market Pros.
“It’s important to me to be a part of the Andmore Market,” says Jennifer Morton, “I make sure to go to the Las Vegas Market to stay up to date on trends and shop the temporary items throughout the day.”
The following partners will be returning in July offering members-only events, retail tours and product displays:
- American Specialty Toy Retailers Association (ASTRA)
- Fair Trade Federation (FTF)
- Independent College Bookstore Association (ICBA)
- International Association of Home Staging Professionals (IAHSP)
- Museum Store Association (MSA)
- pacific furniture dealers
- Spa Industry Association (SIA)
“Andmore is excited to welcome our industry partners back to our upcoming markets in Atlanta and Las Vegas,” said Karen Olson, executive vice president and chief marketing officer at Andmore.
“These collaborative initiatives provide a unique opportunity for members and non-members alike to engage directly with influential industry associations and buying groups. Market Week is expected to become a hub for product sourcing, peer recommendations and community support, all conveniently integrated in one place,” Olsen added.
