Dallas Total Home & Gift Market debuts record number of expanded showrooms

The June buying event will also feature many first-time exhibitors in The Temps.

The Dallas Total Home & Gift Market, June 19-25, will feature a record-breaking number of expanded exhibitors and new spaces.

The World Trade Center (WTC) has several key showrooms expanding for June. On the first-floor atrium, Novart (WTC 192 and 190) has expanded after recently relocating. Anne McGilvray & Co. (WTC 270), which debuted in January, is expanding its showroom for June. Design Directions (WTC 9028), Rugs by Tony Farah (WTC 6650), American Best (WTC 452) and Green Import (WTC 265 and 257) will all feature more space in their showrooms.

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

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

The Temps at Total Home & Gift Market, June 19-22, will be filled with a diverse mix of the latest, one-of-a-kind products waiting to be discovered. Dallas Market Center notes that 30% of the vendors in The Temps are exhibiting in Dallas for the first time.

In the Temps at Total Home & Gift Market, hundreds of new and seasoned exhibitors will showcase products across five neighborhoods of the marketplace. Highlights include an expanded Gift selection on the 12th floor, the addition of tabletop to the Trade Mart 1 Pavilion, more fashion accessories on World Trade Center 13 and the return of Go Texan together with Immediate Goods in Market Hall.

“We can’t wait for exhibitors and buyers, attending from coast-to-coast, to see everything in store for the first Market of the season,” says Cindy Morris, president and CEO of Dallas Market Center. “Our Heart on Main Street activation is a special way to support small businesses on Main Streets across the country.”

Many top multi-location retailers and buying groups will conduct business at Dallas Market Center during Total Home & Gift Market. Some of those attendees include Southwest Buying Group, Von Maur, NFM, Choctaw Casino, Dillard’s Corporate Home Decor, Ecomm, Mardel, The Paper Store, Buc-ees, Furniture Mall, Albertsons’ Southwest Division, United Supermarkets, Brookshires, Michaels, Hobby Lobby, Spa at Winstar, Neiman Marcus and more.

Events will be happening across the campus for buyer education and inspiration. The 73rd Annual Retailer Excellence Awards (REA) will take place Wednesday, June 19 during the Total Home & Gift Market at Union Station in downtown Dallas. The REA’s honor the best in retail, including 21 finalists plus awards for manufacturers and sales representatives. In addition, this season’s trend experts will return to Dallas Market Center as “Style Eyes” to spot must-see products and trends across the marketplace, including gifts, home decor, lighting, holiday/floral and fashion. This year’s Style Eyes include Tikaa Cone (@TotallyTikaa), Alisa Berry (@alisaberrydesigns) and Lisa McDennon (@lisamcdennon).

Preregistration, which is the exclusive method to receive a FastPass for quicker entry to the event, is now available online along with information on new and expanded showrooms at www.dallasmarketcenter.com.