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by Angela Cavallari Walker

According to a statement released by AmericasMart Atlanta, the U.S. economy presents a positive outlook in the new year for the retail industry. The giant marketplace will host eight shows throughout 2010 featuring local and international vendors.

The Atlanta International Gift & Home Furnishings Market Show held earlier this month set new benchmarks and record buying. One reason for this upward trend is the expansion of new product categories and product introductions. Increasingly, retailers, manufacturers, and importers looking to gain exposure of their newly introduced products are turning to these shows to debut their wares.

Exhibitors continue to be a mixed bag of specialty shops, first-timers, multi-store retailers and longtime AmericasMart vendors. One newcomer, Cumberland Designs was able to successfully promote two new products. The online retailer carries a line of collegiate logo products including: pumpkins, wax and LED candles.

Cumberland partnered with SBC Fulfillment last year to design and create their website using Magento-a leading eCommerce software. Additionally, SBC handles Cumberland's fulfillment services including: warehousing, kitting, packaging and shipping.

AmericasMart hopes that this momentum will continue to bring back confidence for consumers and retailers in and beyond 2010.

Tags: fulfillment | magento | retail | georgia | ecommerce | economy

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