Showcasing more than 1,800 lines and recognized nationally as the buying show where retailers make their key purchasing decisions, The Atlanta Shoe Market is the largest footwear show in the United States, and one of the top footwear shows in the world. If you sell to shoe retailers, this is the seasonal show—the only seasonal show—that is essential for your brand and your business.
The Atlanta Shoe Market is held twice annually at the Cobb Convention Center and Renaissance Waverly Hotel. The meeting is timed to coincide with the debut of the coming season’s footwear styles as well as accessories and handbags, so retailers can make their buys based on a comprehensive look at what will be available.
Independent industry publication surveys rank The Atlanta Shoe Market best among all U.S. fashion industry shows for convenience, cost, and organization, planning and promotion. With everything under one roof, The Atlanta Shoe Market is the most convenient place for retailers to compare styles, meet and talk with manufacturers, and do their buying. With negotiated airfares and special rates at the host hotel and others within walking distance of the convention center, and such amenities as complimentary parking and free daily continental breakfasts, The Atlanta Shoe Market is also the industry’s most affordable show.
The Atlanta Shoe Market is sponsored by the Southeastern Shoe Travelers Association (SEST), a non-profit association of industry manufacturers and producer of the show since 1942.
“As the industry’s only non-profit, association-sponsored show, we have always been focused on doing what’s best for our industry,” explains Laura Conwell-O’Brien, SEST show manager and executive director. “Over the years we have continued to refine the show and make changes with that goal in mind.”
Those changes include the introduction of new, dedicated sections of the show highlighting specific product categories—making it easier for retailers to explore, compare styles, and connect directly with the right suppliers. To further support the show’s continued growth, the Fashion Plaza and Grand Ballroom at the Renaissance Waverly Hotel were recently added, expanding the footprint beyond the Cobb Convention Center and into the adjacent hotel.
We at The Atlanta Shoe Market are pleased to invite you to the industry’s best seasonal market and welcome you to the industry’s fastest- growing organization.