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ANDMORE's Markets Offer Dynamic Platform for Buying Groups
June 18,
2025 by Karen Parrish in Business Strategy, Industry
“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 Embraces Key Industry Groups
Atlanta Market hosts 10 buying groups and trade association partners at the July buying event. Industry partners offer a wide range of member-only events, showroom activations, tours and product displays.
July 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).
"I am thrilled for so many Association of Golf Merchandisers (AGM) members already signed up to attend Atlanta Market next month! “We’re seeing great momentum, and participating members will be fantastic buyers on-site”, said Jennifer Morton, AGM CEO. “It’s been so encouraging to see what I hope is strong year-over-year growth, and I'm so excited to be in Atlanta and Las Vegas!"
Las Vegas Market Connects Industry Organizations on the West Coast
Las Vegas Market welcomes ten member-based industry organizations this summer. These buying groups and trade associations provide networking opportunities and industry insights.
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.”