Spring 2023 - 24

Talking Trends
at Atlanta Market
From the '90s to mushrooms - and everything
in between - Atlanta Market delivers
When choosing to attend Atlanta
Market at AmericasMart, you'll get a
hands-on, personalized experience all
while getting the unique opportunity to
explore the nation's largest collection
of gift, lifestyle and home décor.
Becky Brown Dyer, owner of Pat's
Hallmark in Blairsville, GA, frequently
attends Atlanta Market for the variety
of products, new and upcoming
trends and for the overall experience
of the market.
" I feel that an online presence
is a must for the future, even if
that presence is simply social
media. You must be able to learn
how to sell online and explore all
avenues of sales, " Dyer said.
Dyer believes many product
categories will do well this year
including all-natural skin and beauty
products, entertainment, gardening
and birthstone jewelry.
Dyer's best insight into upcoming
trends in 2023:
Fashion: " I think you will be seeing
more of an early-to-mid '90s look such
as big button-up shirts, loafers with
big, thick soles, heels that are big and
chunky, skater jeans with no rips and
ballet flats, to name a few, " Dyer said.
Accessories: According to Dyer,
many purses are being transformed
into crossbody bags, no matter the
size. Birthstone jewelry is also making
a comeback - worn to represent
school colors or as a fashion piece.
Gifts: " I am seeing lots of small gifts
" While at Atlanta
Market, I shopped
for anything new and exciting that
caught my eye. I also purchased
several variations of tumblers that
are 'all the rage' right now. One of
the most exciting product lines I
came across were animal tracking
bracelets from Fahlo, " Dyer said.
Dyer has had experience in both
online and brick and mortar retail.
While tackling an online presence is
sometimes difficult, Dyer feels it is
a necessary feat in order to be the
most successful.
that have quickly become popular early
this year, as customers are forced to
stretch their dollars, " Dyer said. " Items
like little tokens, bookmarks, drink
mixes and anything that can fit inside
a card seem to be everywhere. "
Gardening and home décor: Dyer
saw mushrooms in every product
category at the market - ranging
from various gifts, accessories and to
home décor.
" Honey-themed items seem to be
very popular, as well. Honey pots
used to be difficult to find, but I have
seen them in several showrooms, "
Photo courtesy of Becky Brown Dyer.
Dyer said. " Honeycomb is a pattern
that seems to have taken off from this
trend, as I am seeing it in everything
from vases to Christmas ornaments. "
When shopping Atlanta Market, Dyer
is always busy with appointments,
which ultimately helps organize her
activities and helps best prioritize what
to shop for at Market.
" I am always booked solid with my
regional sales rep appointments. I
rely heavily upon their knowledge of
the trends, what's selling and where
I need to put new versus reorder
dollars, " Dyer said. " I do like to walk
through the temporaries, but I also
know that if a product line is hot,
one of the showrooms will likely be
snatching it up soon. "
From emerging new businesses
to big-name brands, you'll always
find thousands of lines across all
product categories at Atlanta Market.
This variety gives you more options
and opportunities to expand your
product mix.
Showrooms: Tuesday, July 11 - Monday, July 17, 2023
Temporaries: Wednesday, July 12 - Sunday, July 16, 2023
For more information, visit AtlantaMarket.com
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Spring 2023

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