The combined corporate entity, which will operate under the name “International Market Centers,” will own and operate nearly 20 million square feet of permanent showroom space in Las Vegas, High Point, and Atlanta.

The individual Markets and their respective venues will continue to operate under existing names and branding.

Robert Maricich, the current CEO of IMC, will become CEO of the combined entity.

“IMC has always had immense respect for AmericasMart and its founders, the Portman family, who established a tremendous reputation in the industry. We look forward to bringing together our two companies to provide exhibitors with exceptional access to global Markets, and buyers with even more convenient opportunities to explore top products across sectors,” Maricich said.

IMC and AmericasMart will bring together the best practices, technology, and personnel from both firms to create premier B2B Market experiences across more than 20 annual events.

Two of the top five shows on TSNN’s 2017 Top Trade Show List - Atlanta International Gift & Home Furnishings Market – January and Atlanta International Gift & Home Furnishings Market – July are run by AmericasMart.

AmericasMart houses the world’s single-largest collection of home decor, gift, area rug and apparel merchandise, with a complex comprising more than 7.1 million square feet of space in downtown Atlanta.