September Dallas Total Home & Gift Market: Last Buying Opportunity for Gift & Holiday Decor

DALLAS – August 19, 2024 – The September Total Home & Gift Market, at Dallas Market Center (September 17-19) is the final buying opportunity of the year to fill inventory with trending gifts and holiday décor for the busy holiday shopping season. Buyers who missed summer markets have a final opportunity to see the latest trends and new product launches. September will also debut new collections for Spring holidays and seasonal décor.

The Total Home & Gift Market will be held alongside Dallas Design Week from September 17-19, enabling a variety of crossover events and activations. Additionally, the ArchLIGHT Summit, a commercial and architectural lighting event, will take place at the Trade Mart during this period.

"September's Total Home & Gift Market is a crucial event for retailers looking to secure their inventory for the holiday season,” said Cindy Morris, president and CEO of Dallas Market Center. “As the final buying opportunity of the year, it's the perfect time to discover the latest trends and new collections to ensure that winter merchandise is fresh and exciting.”

Pre-registration, the exclusive method to receive a FastPass for quicker entry, is now available at dallasmarketcenter.com.

New and Expanded Showrooms

In The Gallery (IHDC 1202) welcomes new exhibitors Wexel Art (GL 24) and Trendy Doors (GL 112). Christian Art Gifts (TM 1400) has recently opened a showroom in the Trade Mart.

Dallas Market Center celebrated a record-breaking number of expanded showrooms in June.

On the first-floor atrium, Feizy Rugs (WTC 102, 118, 114) expanded for large-format rugs and Novart (WTC 192, 190) expanded after recently relocating. Anne McGilvray & Co (WTC 270), which debuted in January, expanded for June. Design Directions (WTC 9028), Rugs by Tony Farah (WTC 6650), American Best (WTC 452), and Green Import (WTC 265, 257) expanded their showrooms for June.

 

In the Trade Mart, SWS Baskets and Home Décor (TM 2525) debuted a showroom, while several showrooms expanded. Road Runners (TM 1743, 1521) and Gourmet Specialties & More (TM 2242, 2232) expanded to offer more brands. Daniel Richards (TM 2301) relocated and expanded as did Christopher Radko (TM 2353).  

In the Interior Home + Design Center, K&K Interiors (WTC 237) expanded into adjacent IHDC 2F444 and 2F440 and Noble Furniture (IHDC 2F125) expanded to a larger space on the second floor.

Events and Hospitalities

Events will be happening across the campus for buyer education and inspiration. In addition to daily welcome events including the 9 a.m. New Buyer Scoop in the WTC atrium.

A complete list of events is available via the Dallas Market Center website.

Unmatched Hotel Offers

Dallas Market Center partner hotels are offering new, lower rates to support buyer travel budgets. Dozens of

hotels, many within walking distance of the campus, are offering updated rates as low as $133. Rates valid until 2 weeks prior to Market, based on availability and are subject to change at any time so please reach out to Market Travel online or by calling 214-744-7444.

For upcoming markets, visit the Dallas Market Center website and download the Dallas Market Center mobile app. Also, keep up-to-date on all information by visiting Dallas Market Center on FacebookInstagram, LinkedIn, X, and the DMC Daily Dose.

 

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 gifts, home décor, gourmet and housewares, 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 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. The marketplace is located in the strongest economic zone in the country. In addition, more than 80% of Dallas Market Center buyers report that they do not shop other market centers. 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 FacebookTwitterInstagram, and the Dallas Market Center blog.

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