Speaking of Retail: A Collective of Conversations Returns to Dallas Total Home & Gift Market
Thursday, December 11, 2025
—Experts host honest business discussions on January 8 and 9—
Engaging conversations about the most important business topics return to Dallas Total Home & Gift Market for Speaking of Retail: A Collective of Conversations, taking place January 8 and 9. The series is presented by Coco & Dash, ART, and Dallas Market Center. The sessions are open to all market attendees and will take place at 10:30 AM in the Textile Salon, IHDC 2F215.
On Thursday, January 8, the topic is "Retail is Alive: Navigating New Challenges in the Home & Gift Marketplace." This is a conversation about the challenges facing retailers today and the strategies driving success. Panelists share real-world insights on how creativity, connection, and adaptability are keeping brick-and-mortar thriving. The moderators are Teddie & Courtney Garrigan, Founders, Coco & Dash. Panelists include Vicky Serany, Founder + Principal Designer, Southern Studio; and Elizabeth Mast, Owner, Talulah Hess.
On Friday, January 9, the topic is “Working with Reps: Building Partnerships that Drive Business." This discussion looks at how strong relationships between retailers and reps can shape real results. Panelists share how communication, collaboration, and trust create partnerships that support growth and long-term success. The moderators are Teddie & Courtney Garrigan, Founders, Coco & Dash. Panelists include Martha Graham, Principal, Martha Graham and Associates, and Russ Jones, Sales Representative with Ivystone.
The full line-up of events at Total Home & Gift Market is available on the Dallas Market Center website including presentations, tours, and special events in The Temps at Total Home & Gift Market. A special highlight is “The Masters” series of interactive demonstrations featuring floral and seasonal experts John Mark Sharpe, Presley Pierce, and Chris Norwood.
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 lighting, home décor, furniture, gifts, 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 for gift, home décor, holiday and floral; the largest lighting trade events 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. Also, keep up-to-date on all information by following Dallas Market Center on social media.