Tens of thousands of buyers from across the U.S. attended the Dallas Total Home & Gift Market from Jan. 7-13 to browse hundreds of permanent showrooms in three buildings along with hundreds of temporary exhibitors in four locations.
Dallas Market Center announced that its most recent Total Home & Gift Market was the best attended January show in multiple years. The attendance increase was notable for a wider geographic reach, attracting retailers and interior designers from across the U.S. and internationally, with preliminary numbers showing the strongest growth from the western U.S.
“The energy on the floors this January was unmistakable,” said Cindy Morris, president and CEO of Dallas Market Center. “Strong attendance showed a renewed sense of confidence, with engaged retailers ready to invest in new product for the year ahead.”
Attendance at the show reflected year-over-year gains for every region of the U.S. as well as internationally. The number of buyers attending the show for the first time saw an increase of more than 70%, supporting the shift in buyer loyalty to Dallas.
Beyond new product discovery, the Total Home & Gift Market offered programming designed to equip retailers. The Masters Series drew large crowds for live demonstrations from Chris Norwood, John Mark Sharpe and Presley Pierce, each sharing approachable styling techniques, merchandising strategies and design insights retailers could take to the sales floor. Retailers also enjoyed Speaking of Retail: A Collective of Conversations, offering candid, business-focused discussions.
The next Total Home & Gift Market takes place March 24-27 and runs concurrently with the Apparel & Accessories Market and KidsWorld. Buyers planning to attend summer markets, including the Total Home & Gift Market that will take place June 24-30, are encouraged to book hotel accommodations early through Dallas Market Center’s block of preferred hotel partners.
