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Home » October Atlanta Apparel Closes Out 2021 with Pre-Pandemic Participation Levels

October Atlanta Apparel Closes Out 2021 with Pre-Pandemic Participation Levels

October 26, 2021 by Publisher

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Atlanta Apparel, which ran October 12 – 16 at AmericasMart Atlanta, wrapped up its last market of 2021 with pre-pandemic buyer attendance and its largest-ever number of resources, marked by a successful first-time expansion of temporary exhibits to five floors as well as growth across all sectors of the market.

“Due to the rapid rebound in the apparel industry, we were able to close out the year on a high note, exceeding pre-pandemic numbers of both buyers and suppliers,” Caron Stover, IMC Senior Vice President of Apparel Leasing, said. “The momentum for apparel continues to grow, and we are expecting a booming 2022 following October’s demand for inventory.”

Increased Traffic

October Atlanta Apparel continued the upward attendance trajectory evident throughout 2021, with notable gains in accounts from the Northeast (+34%) and Southwest (+237%), augmenting its core Southeast and Midwest attendance base. Buyers traveled to the market from a total of 44 states, three U.S. territories, and 10 international countries. Retailer demand for Young Contemporary inventory drove much of the attendance gains, with 30 percent more buyers shopping in this category than reported at the 2019 October market.

“We are a new online boutique launching in February 2022. We have seen unique pieces here that we have not seen anywhere else and we are excited to place orders for our launch!” Allison LeFlore of Copper Collective, a young contemporary boutique based in Charlotte, North Carolina, said. “The vendors have gone above and beyond and have been extremely helpful. The hospitality at Atlanta Apparel is out of this world.”

Atlanta Apparel reported a record-breaking market with more than 630 permanent showrooms and temporary exhibits. The October market welcomed over 35 first-time exhibitors, many of which were Young Contemporary, an in-demand apparel inventory category. Many buyers stocked up on immediates this October while sourcing for spring, following demand and inventory shortages across the industry, leading exhibitors to report record order writing. 

“I had a record-breaking show this October at Atlanta Apparel,” Lacey Griffin of Lacey Griffin Sales, said. “I have been exhibiting here for over five years and got a mix of returning and new accounts. Atlanta Apparel is the place to be!”

Live Selling

Following consumer demand, many buyers turned to social selling to showcase inventory and write orders. A number of Atlanta Apparel vendors, such as Sew In Love, installed sets for their buyers for live selling on social media networks such as Instagram, Facebook, and TikTok.

“Many of our buyers want to connect directly with their customers while they are placing their orders at Atlanta Apparel, so we created three mobile studios for them to conduct live sessions,” Ed Olvera of young contemporary brand Sew In Love, said. “This was the first trade show at which we had a live studio, and it was a huge hit that we cannot wait to bring back in the future.”

Market Party

Adding to the energy at market were networking events to reunite the industry and celebrate the spring season. The Spring in the Streets Market Party, which took place outdoors after market hours, featured a prosecco van, a live band, and giveaways. The Boutique Hub also traveled back to Atlanta this October and held two successful networking happy hours that furthered at-market connections.

“Events and inventory are in high demand, and our exhibitors are delivering,” added Stover. “October ended strong and Atlanta Apparel is committed to providing an even more electric market experience in 2022.”

Looking to February

The next Atlanta Apparel Market takes place February 1 – 5, 2022 (temporaries February 2 – 4, 2022) at AmericasMart Atlanta. Atlanta Apparel’s markets feature the latest looks in contemporary, young contemporary, fashion accessories, and more, plus specialty categories such as children’s, plus-size, bridal, and special occasion. Market information is available online at Atlanta-Apparel.com.

Category: Trade Show News Tags: apparel trade shows

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