Retail Education
Home furnishings and lighting retailers face many challenges in this ever-changing economy. From new consumer expectations to online competition, today's retailers work hard to ensure their customers have access to on-trend products and great customer service. In this section, you'll find all things retailing — news, features, analysis and tools — needed to make your retail business a success.
IMC to Invest $280 million in Its Marketplaces
International Market Centers (IMC) announced it will invest $280 million in its three market centers at a media briefing this morning. Head of International Market Centers Bob Maricich gave a…
Napa Home & Garden Roots Grow New Blooms
A visit to the Napa Home & Garden showroom at this market will reveal the company’s return to the garden where KC and Jerry Cunningham started their business.
The new Weathered Garden line…
Codarus Celebrates Collaboration and Design at AmericasMart Atlanta
Designer resource Codarus has several reasons to celebrate at this winter market with a new faux floral partnership and a couple of anniversaries.
Here's what's happening in their AmericasMart…
The Buzz Around AmericasMart Atlanta: What Manufacturers Are Planning for 2019
A new year and new winter market season bring excitement to AmericasMart Atlanta. Everyone has something new to share, and this year, many companies have big plans for 2019.
Here's what's happening…
Hooker Furniture Redesigns Website
With a host of new features that include a simplified ordering process for small to mid-sized dealers and interior designers, enhanced smart search functionality and marketing intelligence…
Wall Art Wows at AmericasMart Atlanta
The winter market season kicks off every year at AmericasMart at the Atlanta International Gift and Home Furnishings Market. Our team hit the floor today, ready to see what's new and what…
2019 Winter Market Preview: Atlanta
New year, new market season: These debuting products will start the year off right in Atlanta.
A trio perfect for dens and offices, the PGA Mulligan nested tables and bench set from IMAX is a…
What Consumers Want
One of the best parts of being in the Lighting Showroom Coalition Facebook group comes from reading the oddball questions and answers the associates and managers receive from customers. I worked at…
Neglect Onboarding at Your Own Risk
Effective onboarding of new employees can mean the difference between keeping good talent and spending valuable time and resources struggling to fill teams. If your onboarding is lacking or simply…
3 Social Media Habits to Leave in 2018
New year, new social media strategy? ‘Tis the season for New Year’s resolutions, and now is as good a time as any to assess your social media platforms with fresh eyes and do away with tactics that…