Dallas Market Center preps for combined market experience in March

Dallas Apparel & Accessories and Total Home & Gift Market will offer a variety of buying experiences March 25-28.

Dallas Market Center brings together its Apparel & Accessories Market and Total Home & Gift Market March 25-28 to create an efficient buying experience for retailers. The combined market experience will offer buyers a way to source trending apparel, footwear and fashion accessories alongside top gift, home decor, holiday and lifestyle brands.

“Bringing these two markets together once a year creates an incredible buying opportunity,” says Cindy Morris, president and CEO of Dallas Market Center. “With apparel, accessories, gift and home decor all in one place, buyers can easily explore trends across multiple lifestyle categories and discover the latest products in a convenient marketplace.”

New exhibitors with trending products in apparel, footwear and accessories will be showcased on Dallas Market Center’s apparel floors. On the 15th floor, 2Fourteen (WTC 15256) has a new location and Linde Lee (WTC 15456) has expanded its showroom. OluKai (WTC 13058) joins the 13th floor. On the permanent Cash & Carry 7th floor, Jaded Gypsy (WTC 7806) opens a second location while Silver N Accessories (WTC 7450) joins the floor.

Some exhibitor debuts include vintage-inspired women’s fashion from Caite and Kyla Seo (WTC 15933), performance apparel from Catapult Group (WTC 15175 and 15371), luxurious fashion from Marc Cain (WTC 15868), women’s premium activewear from The Greii (WTC 13618), clothing for little cowhands from The Twisted Filly Clothing Co. (WTC 14068), young contemporary apparel from Tres Bien (WTC 13892) and products from Lucky + Luxe (WTC 13652).

Relocated or expanded showrooms include The Landa Showroom (WTC 15224), clothing and shoes from multi-line repo Kelly’s Market (WTC 15977), denim from Mavi Jeans (WTC 15608), women’s denim from Miss Me (WTC 15214), contemporary and active brands from Pinnacle Showroom (WTC 15636), fashion accessories from Rhoda Katz & Co. – Boho Sol (WTC 13264) and footwear from Skechers (WTC 13816). Contemporary multi-line Remedy (WTC 15018) expanded and West & Co. (WTC 14090), which offers trendy jewelry, has added a second space.

The 8th floor will feature KidsWorld Studio with new and trending children’s apparel, accessories and gift. Returning for March market is Cash & Carry on the 11th floor with exhibitors carrying apparel and accessories for immediate purchase to refresh merchandise. The 12th floor will represent the newest young contemporary fashions, and the 13th floor will have apparel and accessories, as well as footwear and emerging designers.

Find new showrooms for Cody Foster (WTC 205) and Simply Southern (TM 2056), while Brayden & Brooks (TM 1339) enjoys a new location.

In the World Trade Center, Vivian Watson Associates (WTC 6694) debuted, presenting hardware and furniture; Anne McGilvray (WTC 270) expanded; Giftcraft moved from the Trade Mart into WTC 333; and expansions took place for American Best (WTC 452), Melrose/Ekkolight Infinity Lights (WTC 305-1), Zaer (WTC 394), Oriental Trimmings (WTC 6694), and Pasha Furniture (WTC 680). Relocating brands included Ashore (WTC 521) and Boston Mills (WTC 6690).

In the Trade Mart, leading multi-line gift agency Patrick & Co. (TM 2927/2727/2741) underwent a major expansion, adding more than a dozen new brands. Olivia Riegel (TM 2618) has relocated and expanded, while the market center has welcomed new showrooms, including Christian Art Gifts (TM 1400), wrapping and ribbon from Laribbons and Crafts (TM 2634), and lifestyle brand Laura Park Designs/Prince of Scots (TM 1420).

In addition to exhibitors, buyers can check out a variety of industry networking events, retail discussions and more. Details on events and pre-registration are now available at www.dallasmarketcenter.com.