Industry Partners

Levy Restaurants

Levy Restaurants is the new food and hospitality partner at the Dallas Market Center. The partnership includes management and operations of all food services and catering across the five million square foot campus.

Chicago-based Levy Restaurants is a James Beard and Ivy Award-winning restaurant company that has transformed dining and hospitality at major sporting and entertainment venues across the country. Dallas Market Center is the company’s first wholesale marketplace partner. Levy’s diverse portfolio includes award-winning restaurants such as Spiaggia and Bistro 110 in Chicago and Wolfgang Puck Grand Café at Walt Disney World Resort; renowned sports and entertainment venues like STAPLES Center in Los Angeles and the American Airlines Center and Texas Motor Speedway in Dallas; as well as events including the Super Bowl, US Open, World Series, Kentucky Derby and the Grammy Awards.

View the Levy website.

Holiday & Decorative Association (H&DA)

The Holiday and Decorative Association (H&DA, formerly known as AFIA) is the nation’s only organization representing importers, manufacturers, wholesalers, retailers, manufacturers’ representatives and others involved in the permanent botanical, gift and decorative accessories industry.
View the H&DA Web site.

ALA

The American Lighting Association (ALA) is a trade association representing the lighting industry. Members include lighting and ceiling fan manufacturers, retail showrooms, sales representatives and professional residential lighting designers.
View the ALA Web site.

ART

Founded in 1988, The Accessories Resource Team (ART) is the association of decorative accessory manufacturers, retailers, sales representatives and other professionals who are dedicated to promoting the industry.
View the ART Web site.

CRS

Based at Texas A&M University, the Center for Retailing Studies (CRS) bridges the gap between the academic and business communities. The Center promotes and supports retailing through student and executive programs, resources and service.
View the CRS Web site.

FGI

Fashion Group International (FGI) is a global, non-profit, professional organization comprised of members in the fashion industry including apparel, accessories, beauty and home. The FGI mission is to be the pre-eminent authority on the business of fashion and design and to help its members become more effective in their careers.
View the FGI Web site.

HFIA

Founded in 1923 as a Texas state organization, the Home Furnishings Independents Association (HFIA) is a group of independent retail stores committed to helping members increase profits by sharing information and resources.
View the HFIA Web site.

Gift For Life

Gift for Life is the gift and home decor industry’s volunteer group raising funds for AIDS assistance and research through DIFFA: Design Industry Foundation Fighting AIDS, Since 1992, Gift for Life has raised nearly $4 million through special events, cause-related marketing, promotions, and from corporate and individual donations.
View the Gift For Life Web site.