Las Vegas Design Center and ASID Announce 9th Annual ANDYZ Award Winners
Las Vegas Design Center (LVDC) and the California Central/Nevada Chapter of the American Society of Interior Designers (ASID) today announced 15 winners of the 9th Annual ANDYZ Awards. All 2023 finalists were recognized, and winners were announced at an in-person awards ceremony at Las Vegas Market, which runs through Thursday, August 3, at World Market Center Las Vegas. “Las Vegas Design Center is proud to partner with ASID to honor the incredible talent and creativity of the interior design community – from California and Nevada to Florida and Ontario,” said Cain Brodie, LVDC general manager. “The outstanding work of the 15 winners of this year’s ANDYZ Awards is an inspiration for the entire design trade.” The 2023 ANDYZ winners are: Best Commercial Space Design: Daniel Joseph Chenin, Daniel Joseph Chenin, Ltd. (Las Vegas, NV) Best Custom Furnishings/Product Design: Bri Morais and Chrys Nascimento, Unity Design, LLC (Sanford, FL) Best Hospitality Space Design: Marcio Decker, Aspen Leaf Interiors (Reno, NV) Best Individual Residential Space Over 3,000 sq. ft.: Wendy Glaister, Wendy Glaister Interiors (Escalon, CA) Best Individual Residential Space Under 3,000 sq. ft.: Jamie Stringham, Interior Dynamics (Las Vegas, NV) Best Multiple Residential Space Over 3,000 sq. ft.: Jennifer Farrell, Jennifer Farrell Designs (Calabasas, CA) Best Multiple Residential Space Under 3,000 sq. ft.: Jamie Stringham, Interior Dynamics (Las Vegas, NV) Best Outdoor Space Design: Eryka Glover, Allied ASID (Las Vegas, NV) Best Residential Bathroom Design Over 75 sq. ft.: Nenah Washington, NEET Design Group (Las Vegas, NV) Best Residential Bathroom Design Under 75 sq. ft.: Kalli Georgiakakis, Kalli George Interiors (Etobicoke, ON, Canada) Best Residential Kitchen Design Over 150 sq. ft.: Nar Bustamante, Nar Design Group (Sacramento, CA) Best Residential Kitchen Design Under 150 sq. ft.: Christopher Grubb, Arch-Interiors Design Group, Inc. (Beverly Hills, CA) Best Showroom Design: Wendy Glaister, Wendy Glaister Interiors (Escalon, CA) Best Student Design: Sari Lestari (Clovis, CA) The ANDYZ Awards, named to bear a resemblance to “Annual Nevada Design,” were created in 2015 to recognize exceptional design from designers, design firms and students. Interior design projects in residential, commercial, hospitality and student categories were judged by a panel of ASID board members from across the country on five main criteria: presentation; innovation/creative use of space; scale and functionality; aesthetics and overall execution. The 2023 awards were presented by David Gebhardt, president of Global Views, and Frederick Rayner, brand ambassador of Global Views, with media partnership by Furniture, Lighting &...
Strategic New Hires and Promotions Accelerate ANDMORE’s Omnichannel Mission
ANDMORE (formerly International Market Centers) today announced a series of promotion and new hires designed to propel its updated mission: to be the premier “Omnichannel Wholesale Marketmaker.” These updates create full organizational alignment with reimagined roles in Operations, Marketing and Digital Innovations. “Our new ANDMORE corporate vision is coming to life through strategic organizational updates that will allow us to further optimize the buying and selling experience for our customers,” said Bob Maricich, ANDMORE CEO. “We are elevating ANDMORE experts and welcoming new talent to lead the innovations that will enhance and extend of the value of our physical markets for both buyers and sellers.” Operations ANDMORE is streamlining its operations team with a new reporting structure. Each of the ANDMORE campuses in Atlanta, High Point and Las Vegas will have a single operations lead overseeing both Building Operations (property management and tenant relations, security, and facilities) and Market Operations (logistics, tradeshow, event sales, and event operations) to provide a single point of contact for customers. Jennifer Muna has been promoted to SVP, Operations for Las Vegas and Shoppe Object. Muna has worked with ANDMORE for nearly 6 years. During her tenure she has had management responsibilities for tradeshow, food and beverage and amenity operations during the High Point and Las Vegas Markets. Additionally, she served as a liaison to city officials, hotel partners and convention and visitor bureaus in both cities and was an integral member of the team that oversaw the construction and opening of the Expo at World Market Center Las Vegas. She was named a “Person of Influence” by In Business Las Vegas and one of Trade Show Executive’s “Women to Watch” for 2022. Mike Magnotta has been promoted to SVP, Operations for Atlanta. Magnotta has worked on the AmericasMart campus for 14 years transitioning from Managing Director, Sales and Operations for AmericasMart to Vice President, Logistics and Tradeshow Operations and later Vice President, Market Operations for ANDMORE. During his tenure, Magnotta successfully launched AmericasMart Logistics – a freight forwarding service geared to provide seamless storage and shipping solutions for customers. In his expanded role, he will work closely with industry veteran, Bob Schuler, SVP Event Sales and Event and Tradeshow Operations, in the management of ANDMORE and third-party events at the Atlanta Convention Center at AmericasMart. Jeff Gravitt has been promoted to SVP, Development and Construction. Gravitt will continue to lead capital and tenant improvement projects across the Atlanta, High Point and Las Vegas campuses in a centralized role that will also encompass an expanded emphasis on environmental goals. He has worked with the organization for nine years with his AmericasMart responsibilities expanded to...
Las Vegas Market Names 40 Market Snapshot Finalists
Some 40 finalists have been named for the Summer 2023 Market Snapshot, Las Vegas Market’s semi-annual collection of innovative products from its furniture, home décor, gift and home & gift temporaries categories. Online voting for the “People’s Choice” awards is now open atLasVegasMarket.com/MarketSnapshot and on Instagram stories and will take place Monday, July 24 – Saturday, July 29 at noon. Winners will be announced on the opening day of Las Vegas Market, running July 30 – August 3, 2023 at World Market Center Las Vegas. For eight weeks leading up to Las Vegas Market, five products were identified as Market Snapshot finalists and showcased across all Las Vegas Market social media. Snapshot finalists will be displayed in the Building C lobby and the Building A, Floor 2 escalator landing during market. (Note: Finalists’ product photos are available at https://www.dropbox.com/scl/fo/qt9ake1psgg80sxsrawx5/h?dl=0&rlkey=slnmtbyw61yo5y4f49jw0yhek) Summer 2023 Las Vegas Market Snapshot Finalists are: Accent Décor – Canto Light Shade (C124) Acme Furniture Industries – Panti Console Cabinet (A525) Adesso – Camden Arc Lamp (A453) Alpine Furniture – Ayala Dining Table (A500) American Bedding – Grandview Plush Euro Top (B1280) Armen Living – Giotto 4-Piece Outdoor Patio Furniture Set (B759) Aydya Limited – Leak Proof Slim Water Bottle (E813) Blomus – HERBA Felt Storage Trays and Pencil Box (E1413) Broken Top Brands – Sea Salt Surf 9oz Soy Candle (E719) Celadon Art – High Desert Dune (B349) Creative Co-Op – Artfully Patched Rug (C712) Cristel – Casteline Stainless Steel Frying Pan with Wood Removeable Handle (C170) Cyan Design – Lorenza Trays (C390) Dynamic Rugs, Inc. – Masai Collection, Black (A432) Essentials for Living – Palisades Bench (B600) Euro Style – Norna Media Stand in Walnut and Matte White (B601) Gifts of Nature – Evil Eye Mug, Set of 4 (C806) Heritage Lace, Inc. – Dogwood Placemat, Set of 4 (C189) Jiggy Puzzle – Juneteenth (C1044) K&K Interiors – Small Yellow Glass Vases, Set of 6 (C707) Kalco Lighting – Damask Island Light (A208) Klean Kanteen – 10oz Kid’s Cup (E922) Lynn & Lianna Designs – Acacia Lazy Susan in Marble (E907) M, A Hooker Furnishings Brand – Vinca Mahogany Carved Bar Cabinet (A236) Maileg – Maileg House of Miniatures (E1530) MLILY USA – Onyx Mattress Collection (B900) Mobital – The Craftsman Chair (B775) Nora Fleming – “On A Roll” Sushi Mini (C185) Norwalk Furniture – Andros Sectional (A214) Park Hill – Monica Cane Back Wing Chair (C601) Propac Images – Chroma Brush, Set of 2 (B301) RAZ Imports – Seagrass Handled Trays (C612) Renwil Signature – Wicks (A425) Revive Charitable Jewelry – Warrior Necklace for Breast Cancer Awareness (E340) SOAK Bath Co. – Lemon and Rosemary...
Inaugural Casual Market Atlanta Exceeds Expectations
The inaugural Casual Market Atlanta exceeded buyer and seller expectations for its debut, July 10-13, 2023, at AmericasMart Atlanta, with an elevated presentation of 150 permanent showrooms and temporary exhibits attracting furniture and outdoor/patio buyers from across the nation, as well as interior designers and gift/home retailers seeking cross-category sourcing and shopping opportunities created by co-location with the Atlanta Market. “Casual Market Atlanta offered a bigger and better presentation of casual furniture and outdoor accessories to buyers from all over the country,” said Bob Maricich, ANDMORE CEO. “The new business opportunity created by the co-location of Casual Market and Atlanta Market was a benefit for both the casual furnishings industry as well as the gift and home industries.” Better Buying Opportunities for Market Attendees Buyers from furniture and outdoor/patio stores from across the nation converged at AmericasMart for the first annual Casual Market Atlanta. Attendees represented almost all 50 states and four international countries, and more than half of the Casual Market Atlanta buyers were first-time visitors to AmericasMart Atlanta. The first Atlanta-based event also drew a significant number of interior designers, as well as gift and floral/garden/seasonal retailers, who were shopping the concurrent Atlanta Market. International Casual Furnishings Association (ICFA) board chair, Erik Mueller, participated in Casual Market Atlanta as both a buyer and seller – President and CEO of Watson’s, a patio store with 26 locations in the Midwest and Founder and CEO of Plank & Hide, a luxury home entertainment and outdoor furnishings brand respectively – giving him a unique perspective on benefits for both audiences. “I thought the overall shopping experience from a buyer standpoint was tremendous. It was easy to shop and much easier to see the product,” said Mueller. “As for our Plank & Hide showroom, we have had a tremendous week. We introduced quite a bit of new product because we wanted to really make a splash and to excite the customer. The response we’ve gotten from retailers has been wonderful.” Buyers responded positively to the market’s new venue, praising AmericasMart’s consolidated layout and the downtown Atlanta campus’s convenient location. “This show has been so easy to shop,” said newcomer to Atlanta, Joel Huseby, of Becker Furniture (St. Paul, MN). “It’s my first time here, and I’ve found it extremely convenient to get around, especially to and from my accommodations.” Casual buyer Donald Dilliplane, of Turner’s Furniture (Valdosta, GA), added, “We loved having the category consolidated with a narrow focus on several floors. It looked great and was easy to shop.” Enhanced Showroom & Temporary Exhibit Offerings The inaugural market in Atlanta featured nearly 50 permanent showrooms in AmericasMart’s Building 1. Spanning...
Nourison Home Introduces Rugs and Home Accessories at Vegas Summer Market
Nourison Home is debuting new area rugs and home accessories in their showroom on the ground floor of Building C (C112) at this summer’s Las Vegas Market. Rug styles include multiple price points from value priced, indoor/outdoor and machine washable collections to hand knotted statement pieces in wool and silk. Home accessories include multiple styles in both elegant neutrals and colorful patterns that will add a cozy feel to any space. The Christopher Guy Area Rug Collection releases two new designs, CGS39 and CGS40, that are stunning in their simplicity. Subtle shades of ivory and sand create intriguing patterns that can complement a designed space or make a statement on their own. These rugs are hand knotted from fine wool and silk yarns. New rug collection Graceful, is inspired by natural landscapes. These abstract rugs blend a high-low construction with hand-carved finishing to create a striking sense of depth. This collection includes five styles and is hand tufted from wool yarns. New machine washable rugs are releasing for both Nicole Curtis and InspireMe! Home Décor rug collections. Nicole Curtis introductions include three new vintage inspired designs (SR104) that are perfect for modern farmhouse settings. InspireMe! Home Décor releases its first washable collection titled Daydream (DDR01) which includes a dramatic collection of sophisticated styles, sure to be the focal point of any room. Mina Victory Home Accents introduces a cozy selection of waffle knit pillows and throws (ZH225) in warm neutrals. A new selection of cotton pillows with floral designs (VJ801) are a perfect complement to the cozy neutrals. For a more elegant look, a new selection of velvet pillows (L2270) will add a touch of subtle sophistication to any...
New Offerings Drive a Revitalized Summer Atlanta Market
The summer 2023 Atlanta Market energized the gift and home industry with a series of new offerings — an elevated arrival experience, the addition of casual and outdoor resources and an enhanced @Market app to facilitate discovery and follow up — all presented against the backdrop of dynamic new ANDMORE branding, July 11-17, 2023, at AmericasMart Atlanta. “This week, ANDMORE reintroduced itself as a tastemaker for modern marketplace buying and selling,” said Bob Maricich, ANDMORE CEO. “New and exciting product across existing and new buying categories, engaging market events, professional and personal connections and the introduction of a new digital tool – all of these signaled a new era for Atlanta Market.” Buyer Attendance Boosts Market Opportunities Buyers from all 50 states and nearly 50 countries attended with an increase in northeastern, western and international representation at this summer’s Atlanta Market. Motivated by product line introductions, new market branding and digital tools to enhance and extend the at-market experience, buyers enjoyed a robust reinvention of what it means to shop at Atlanta Market. “Atlanta Market was phenomenal – the best show we have had yet in terms of volume of orders and the new contacts we made,” said Rachel Walker, artist and founder of lifestyle brand Happy By Rachel, who reported seeing about 60% new accounts. “Overall, the buyers felt happy. We focus on art-based products that are fun, colorful, cheerful and celebratory, so we attracted those buyers.” Some 14 industry buying groups and member-based organizations added to the overall buying power at the summer 2023 Atlanta Market. “The sheer variety of products and innovations showcased at Atlanta Market is, in itself, a testament to its importance. It provides a magnificent opportunity to discover new product lines,” said Jennifer Morton, Association of Golf Merchandisers (Phoenix, AZ), CEO. “These discoveries, coupled with the chance to interact with some of the most influential figures in our field, ensure that attendees return with knowledge that significantly bolsters their purchasing decisions.” At-Market Connections Promote Commerce and Community With 6,000 brands, 1,000 showrooms and 1,100 temporaries across the gift and home categories, buyers benefitted from an abundance of buying options. “Out of all of the markets I attend throughout the year, Atlanta is my favorite!” said Sarah Martens, Nebraska Furniture Mart (Omaha, NE) Division Merchandising Manager of Furniture. “I accompany a team of our buyers to Atlanta twice a year for all of our accessory needs, and to be inspired by trends and incredible visual displays. From seasonal to everyday decor and wall art to tabletop, everything is in one easy-to-navigate location.” Long-time market participants also enjoyed refreshed selling potential through new, expanded and relocated...