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FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
WHAT IS IT?
AMERICASMART® ATLANTA is an order-writing facility, open to the trade only, and is the largest permanent wholesale marketplace of its kind. Open daily, their uniquely integrated buildings house ten complete product centers and 30+ temporary collections. As the leading international source for consumer goods, AMERICASMART remains unmatched in convenience, amenities and professionalism.
The dti and SATIEC (South African Textile Industry Export Council) are providing a permanent showroom in AmericasMart for Design South Africa (DSA) as an export promotion and development program for enterprises. It will provide a market access plan for South African textiles, home décor and accessories to effectively enter the U.S. market, establish a meaningful presence and build the necessary capacity for success.
WHERE IS IT LOCATED AND HOW DO I CONTACT THE SHOWROOM?
AmericasMart
240 Peachtree Street
Bldg One, Suite 10C7
Atlanta, GA 30303-1327
Phone 404.223-6760
Fax 404.223.6761
(The above is the physical address and mailing address at the showroom.)
WHO IS MANAGING IT?
Vici International has been appointed as the management team for Design South Africa. Lana Quibell, Sue Allpass and Sally Allpass are the founders and owners of Vici International and are responsible for the operation of the showroom. They can be reached at the showroom during business hours or at info@viciinternational.com.
WHEN IS IT OPEN?
The showroom is open from Monday through Friday from 9:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.
WHERE CAN I GET FURTHER INFORMATION ON AMERICASMART?
Go to their web site at www.americasmart.com
WHAT ARE THE DATES FOR THE MAJOR TRADES SHOWS FOR 2007?
The Atlanta International Gift & Home Furnishings Market®
Permanent showrooms: January 9 – 17, 2007
Temporary exhibits: January12 –16, 2007The Atlanta International Area Rug Market
Featuring The National Oriental Rug Show
January 18 – 21, 2007NEW! The Atlanta International Fine Linen & Home Textiles Market
March 10 –12, 2007Atlanta Spring Gift, Home Furnishings & Holiday Market
Permanent showrooms: March 10 –12, 2007
Temporary exhibits: March 10 –12, 2007The Atlanta Spring Immediate Delivery Show®
May 1 – 3, 2007The Atlanta International Gift & Home Furnishings Market®
Permanent showrooms: July 10 –18, 2007
Temporary exhibits: July 13 –17, 2007The Atlanta International Area Rug Market®
July 15 –18, 2007Atlanta Fall Gift & Home Furnishings Market and The Atlanta Gourmet Market®
Permanent showrooms: September 8 –10, 2007
Temporary exhibits: September 8 –10, 2007The Atlanta Fall Immediate Delivery Show®
Permanent showrooms: November 6 –8, 2007
Temporary exhibits: November 6 –8, 2007
AS A BUYERS, WHERE CAN WE STAY TO BE CONVENIENT TO AmericasMart?
Please go onto their web site www.americasmart.com and click on ‘for buyers’ as they negotiate good rates at hotels convenient to the Mart. There is information on car hire and directions on how to find the Mart. There is also a comprehensive list of all exhibitors for each show, both permanent and temporary.