Buying Groups & Trade Associations to Attend Summer Markets

Atlanta and Las Vegas Market organizer ANDMORE® will welcome nearly 20 buying groups and trade associations for networking and education at the upcoming summer editions of its Atlanta Market (July 15-21 at AmericasMart) and Las Vegas Market (July 27-31 at World Market Center) with industry groups providing on-site activities for member-organizations across categories.

“ANDMORE’s markets offer a dynamic platform for leading industry groups and buying organizations to engage with both members and broader audiences,” said Scott Eckman, ANDMORE president. “Market week serves as a vital hub for product discovery, relationship-building and community support, and we’re excited to connect with our valued industry partners.”

Atlanta Market will host 10 buying groups and trade association partners that will offer a wide range of member-only events, showroom activations, tours and product displays.

Partners include: Association of Golf Merchandisers (AGM); Brixy; Craft Retailers and Artists for Tomorrow (CRAFT); GC Buying Group/Gourmet Catalog, Inc. (GC); Greeting Card Association (GCA); Independent College Bookstore Association (ICBA); Independent Retailers Association (IndERA); MAI Retailers (MAI); Museum Store Association (MSA); and Southwest Buying Group (SWBG).

Las Vegas Market will welcome 10 member-based industry organizations at its July show.  

Partner groups include: American Society of Interior Designers (ASID); Association of Golf Merchandisers (AGM); Greeting Card Association (GCA); Hospital Gift Shops; Independent College Bookstore Association (ICBA); Interior Design Society (IDS); Museum Store Association (MSA); Pacific Furniture Dealers (PFD); Spa Industry Association (SIA); and Wild Birds Unlimited (WBU).

“I always have to prioritize what will bring the most value to Museum Store Association (MSA), so the Las Vegas Market always ends up on my calendar,” said Elizabeth Price, MBA, executive director of MSA. “By attending, I receive in-person updates on new industry trends while also growing our membership base and gaining brand exposure for our organization. Las Vegas Market has helped MSA become the go-to leader in nonprofit retail.”