—Best attendance in multiple years at first show of season—
Dallas Market Center announced that its Total Home & Gift Market is already the best-attended January show in multiple years, even with several days remaining. The attendance increase was notable for a wider geographic reach, attracting retailers and interior designers from across the U.S. and internationally, with preliminary numbers showing the strongest growth from the western U.S.
“We are thrilled with such a strong January show,” said Cindy Morris, president and CEO of Dallas Market Center. “Buyers have arrived in force with enthusiasm and focus to discover new products and place orders. We are expecting to extend the momentum through the end of market, and this is a strong indicator for our shows later in the month.”
Tens of thousands of buyers from across the country are attending the seven-day trade event that welcomes single and multi-location retail, interior designers, buying groups, and major stores. Total Home & Gift Market includes hundreds of permanent showrooms in three buildings and hundreds of temporary exhibitors in four locations.
Total Home & Gift Market concludes on Tuesday, January 13. For more information, including hours and events, please visit the Dallas Market Center website.
Later in January, Dallas Market Center welcomes retailers from coast to coast for Dallas Fashion Week, featuring the Apparel & Accessories Market, KidsWorld, WESA’s International Western/English Apparel & Equipment Market, the AETA International Trade Show, and the Dallas Men’s Show.
Buyers planning to attend summer markets, including the Total Home & Gift Market, are encouraged to book hotel accommodations early through Dallas Market Center’s block of preferred hotel partners. With FIFA World Cup matches taking place nearby in Arlington, Texas, early booking will help secure the best options. Buyers may book through Market Travel online or by calling 214-744-7444.
About Dallas Market Center Dallas Market Center is a global business-to-business trade center and the leading wholesale marketplace in North America connecting retailers and interior designers with top manufacturers in gourmet and housewares, home décor, holiday/floral, gifts, lighting, and apparel and accessories. Inside its dynamic, five million square foot campus, nearly 200,000 customers from all 50 states and 85 countries seek industry trends, business education and new products from exhibitors throughout the year via dominant trade events. To make plans for upcoming markets, visit the Dallas Market Center website and download the Dallas Market Center App. Also, keep up-to-date on all information by visiting Dallas Market Center on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, and the Dallas Market Center blog.