World Market Opens in Cumming Today, Bringing Global Foods, Home Furnishings and Gifts

Cumming shoppers have a new destination for international foods, furniture and home décor beginning Friday, Nov. 13, as World Market opens its fifth Atlanta-area store.

The 14,727-square-foot store is at 2265 Market Place Boulevard, next to Ulta in Cumming Town Center. A ribbon-cutting ceremony is scheduled for 8:45 a.m., followed by a weekend of product tastings and giveaways.

The opening brings a national specialty retailer to one of Cumming’s established shopping corridors, offering an assortment that ranges from imported chocolates and unusual snacks to furniture, rugs, kitchenware and seasonal decorations.

A little of the world under one roof

World Market has built its reputation around merchandise that shoppers might otherwise encounter in specialty stores or while traveling.

Its food aisles carry candies, biscuits, sauces, beverages and pantry items from different countries. Elsewhere, customers can browse dining tables, chairs, lighting, textiles, decorative accessories and gifts.

The combination makes the store different from a conventional home-furnishings retailer. Someone shopping for a rug or dining table can also pick up Italian pasta, British biscuits or Japanese snacks.

For residents of Cumming and surrounding Forsyth County neighborhoods, the opening creates another option for international grocery discoveries and holiday shopping without a trip farther into metro Atlanta.

The retailer operates more than 250 stores nationwide and has been in business for more than six decades.

Fifth Atlanta-area location

The Cumming store continues World Market’s expansion in the Atlanta region.

Eric Hunter, the company’s chief executive, welcomed the addition in the November 10 opening announcement.

“As our fifth store in the greater Atlanta market, this location reflects our commitment to growing in the region and bringing the World Market experience to even more customers,” Hunter said.

The new store also adds another recognizable retail name to Market Place Boulevard, where shopping centers, restaurants and service businesses have long served both Cumming residents and customers traveling from other parts of Forsyth County.

Its location beside Ulta gives shoppers the opportunity to combine visits to established retailers with a stop at the new store.

Opening weekend and regular hours

World Market’s grand opening begins Friday morning with the 8:45 a.m. ribbon cutting. Tastings and giveaways are planned throughout the weekend, although the company has not specified the individual promotions or quantities available.

Regular hours are 9 a.m. to 8 p.m. Monday through Saturday and 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. Sunday.

The new store is located at 2265 Market Place Boulevard in Cumming Town Center. Shoppers can find additional details through the Cumming World Market location page.