ATLANTA — The fall edition of Casual Market Atlanta, slated for Sept. 15-18 at AmericasMart, will feature showroom updates, fresh product and a slate of events, including the International Casual Furnishings Association Gala and a trend seminar led by Casual News Now Editor-in-Chief Jennifer Bringle.
This market, Couture Jardin will relocate to a larger showroom in Building 1, Floor 6, Showroom 6-B15. And C.R. Plastics will celebrate its 20th anniversary at AmericasMart Atlanta.
Market attendees also will have a full schedule of programming that includes educational seminars, networking and more. The lineup includes:
Dine Around Atlanta Retailer Group Dinners — Sept. 14-15, 7 p.m. Group seating at a couple of local favorites makes it easy to dine out with peers — buyers are invited to choose their night and cuisine. Reserve HERE by Sept. 10.
Outdoor Living Trends Talk — Sept. 15, 8:30-9:30 a.m. | Building 1, Floor 8, Oasis Meeting Space. Jennifer Bringle, editor-in-chief of Casual News Now, will share trends on sustainable materials, performance fabrics and multifunctional design.
Buyer Concierge Hub — Sept. 15-16, 9 a.m.–noon | Building 1, Floor 2. Staffed by the Buyer Relations Team.
Retail Roundtables & Happy Hour — Sept. 15, 5-7 p.m. | ICFA Member Lounge, Building 1, Floor 8. Peer discussion on industry topics and best practices.
ICFA Awards Gala — Sept. 16, 6:30-11 p.m. | Hyatt Regency. An evening of “Old Hollywood Glamour” with cocktail hour, seated dinner, live entertainment and an after-party. This is a ticketed event. Registration for this event has closed.
ICFA Women’s Leadership Network Breakfast Boost — Sept. 17, 8-9 a.m. | Building 1, Floor 8, Oasis Meeting Space.
ICFA Member Benefit Support — Sept. 17, 9 a.m.-noon | ICFA Member Lounge, Building 1, Floor 2.
Cheers to Success! End-of-Market Toast — Sept. 18, noon-4 p.m. | ICFA Member Lounge, Building 1, Floor 2.
The Market Stars creator program continues into fall Casual Market, expanding its role in guiding discovery across permanent showrooms and the Outdoor Living Expo. This season’s Market Stars are Masha Carter, co-founder and president of Cosmic Design Studio, and Jennifer Parrick, founder and CEO of J. Michelle Design Source and director of professional development for ASIDWA. Both will share real-time picks and design perspective throughout the event on Casual Market Atlanta’s channels, #CasualMarketAtlanta and @casualmarketatlanta.
“Fall Casual Market Atlanta continues to be one of the most efficient ways for buyers to source outdoor furnishings,” said Amory Wooden, executive vice president and chief revenue officer, Andmore. “We’ve expanded programming this fall to give buyers more of what they’ve told us they value most — trend insight, dedicated concierge support, and real connection with their peers — so every visit to AmericasMart Atlanta is time well spent.”
