The Atlanta International Gift & Home Furnishings Market kicks off today, but if you don't make it to Georgia, don't worry: A bevy of upcoming industry events should keep you busy. Here's a snapshot of what the summer holds:

Atlanta International Gift & Home Furnishings Market: You still have time to make it to Atlanta for this long-running show. Permanent showrooms are open from July 10 to July 18. Don't Miss: At the AmericasMart Green Product Showcase (AmericasMart 2, space 1201) more than 300 eco-friendly products will be on display.

The Chicago Market: More than 1,000 showrooms open from July 19 to July 25. Don't Miss: Jump on a trolley or hit waterways after hours for an architectural tour of the Windy City.

California Gift Show: The 70-year-old show at the Los Angeles Convention Center is July 20 to July 23. Don't Miss: The World Style Auction and Reception on July 22 gives attendees the chance to view or bid on one-of-a-kind cultural artifacts and creations found in the Show's World Style division.

San Francisco International Gift Fair: Longer hours at the show and San Francisco after hours? What's not to like? The show runs July 28 to Aug. 1. Don't Miss: For a nominal fee, attendees can get one-on-one consultations with expert retail consultants.

New York International Gift Fair: Nearly 3,000 exhibitors will be at the Jacob K. Javits Convention Center in New York for the show, Aug. 11 to Aug. 16. Don't Miss: If you've never been to the show, consider paying $20 for the online new buyer orientation July 17 at 1 p.m. (EST).

And, for the second year, FTD is hosting the FTD on the Road Show for member florists in conjunction with gift markets in five major U.S. cities, beginning July 21 in Los Angeles. This year, all-day formats include two hands-on demonstrations, product demonstrations and more. For city dates, times and locations, visit www.FTDi.com/ftdontheroad.

Find out more about upcoming industry events at www.safnow.org.

--Mary Westbrook
mwestbrook@safnow.org

 

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