Dallas Market Center Continues Western Marketplace Growth with New Tack Showrooms Opening for August Markets

Thursday, July 30, 2026

DALLAS—Dallas Market Center, home to the largest Western and English marketplace in the world, continues the expansion of its Western and English marketplace with new, enlarged, and relocated showrooms on the 10th floor of the World Trade Center ahead of the August Markets, August 18–21.

The latest additions include Back on Track and Weaver Leather, each establishing new permanent showrooms, while German Equestrian and AJR Sport relocate from the AETA Temps into new showroom space. The additions strengthen Dallas Market Center's position as the premier destination for Western and English resources.

"Retailers continue to look to Dallas Market Center for an unmatched assortment of Western and English products across every category," said Cindy Morris, president and CEO of Dallas Market Center. "The continued investment in permanent tack showrooms reflects the strength of this category and provides buyers with even more resources as they prepare for the upcoming season."

These additions further expand Dallas Market Center's Western and English offerings, creating an even more comprehensive destination for retailers seeking apparel, accessories, footwear, workwear, tack, gift, and home décor all under one roof.

About the Brands
  • German Equestrian: German Equestrian is relocating from the AETA Temps into a permanent showroom, offering premium English riding apparel, equipment, and equestrian lifestyle products.
  • Back on Track: Back on Track provides therapeutic products for horses, riders, and dogs using innovative Welltex® technology designed to support comfort, recovery, and performance.
  • Weaver Leather: Since 1973, Weaver Leather has been a leading supplier of quality leather goods, tack, animal care products, and equestrian equipment serving Western, English, and livestock retailers.
  • AJR Sport: AJR Sport creates innovative equestrian equipment designed by riders, for riders. Specializing in premium horse bits, bridles, spurs, and tack, the brand combines advanced product design with performance-driven solutions for both horse and rider.
The above companies will join the growing lineup of previously announced Western and English showrooms, including H Bar C, Leather Impressions, Pendleton Woolen Mills, Seager, Ferrell, Carhartt Footwear, Red Wing Shoe Company, Old Gringo Boots, Wrangler Footwear, Hyer Boots, Shea Baby, Howdy Hanny, Lovlei Ranch, and Montana West.

Buyers will have their first opportunity to explore the expanded marketplace during the August markets, taking place August 18–21, when the Apparel & Accessories Market, Western & English Sales Association (WESA) Trade Show, and the American Equestrian Trade Association (AETA) International Trade Show come together in Dallas.

For information about all upcoming markets and events, visit the Dallas Market Center website and download the new, completely redesigned Dallas Market Center mobile app. Stay current by visiting Dallas Market Center on Facebook, Instagram, and the DMC Daily Dose blog.

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. Inside its dynamic, 5 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 for gift, home décor, holiday, and floral; the nation’s most comprehensive apparel and accessories markets featuring the latest styles from East Coast and West Coast designers; the largest residential lighting trade event in North America; and the largest and most successful open-daily design center. To make plans for upcoming markets, visit the Dallas Market Center website and download the Dallas Market Center App.

 
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