Ground-breaking Dallas Market Signals Success in 2012
– Strong attendance, more new products, energy throughout campus –
DALLAS – January 26, 2012 – Dallas Market Center today announced that its recent Dallas Total Home & Gift Market, held January 18-24, was ground-breaking with strong buyer attendance, larger orders being placed, more new exhibitors, and renewed retail confidence during the seven-day show that included the Dallas International Lighting Market, FINDS Dallas Temp Show, and Dallas Holiday & Home Expo.
“Commerce roared ahead in Dallas as a record number of new and expanded exhibitors were matched by gains in attendance across key buying segments. Coming off strong holiday sales, retailers were ready to buy and attended from all 50 states and 53 countries. In fact, this part of the U.S. has experienced more than 18 months of retail sales growth, which has stimulated all facets of the retail economy. We anticipate a banner 2012 as exhibitors reinvest in the marketplace and as retailers keep pace with rising consumer demand,” said Bill Winsor, president and CEO, Dallas Market Center.
Dozens of new and expanded showrooms debuted at Market with fresh products throughout the 5-million-square-foot campus. The FINDS Dallas Temp Show soared with more new exhibitors in every category. The Market Center’s commitment to the Vintage category continued with hundreds of products throughout Vintage Home FINDS, Handmade & Vintage FINDS, and The French Market section of Cash & Carry. During the FINDS show, lucky buyers won more than 75 prizes as part of the “On the Road to FINDS” giveaway.
Retailers brought in more buyers per store and twice as many booked their June travel to Market, signaling greater business confidence. While at the show, they participated in more than 70 special events, seminars, hospitalities and found inspiration in the whimsical, vintage-inspired displays throughout campus.
“The show was the best we’ve had in our 20 years. It was the perfect storm of business with our 20th anniversary and the opening of the new Willow Group corporate showroom. Our increases were across the board and both showrooms worked great. Steady traffic and the vibe throughout the floors were indicators that the economy has begun a definite turn around.” – Patrick Ongena, owner of Patrick & Company
“Commerce roared ahead in Dallas as a record number of new and expanded exhibitors were matched by gains in attendance across key buying segments. Coming off strong holiday sales, retailers were ready to buy and attended from all 50 states and 53 countries. In fact, this part of the U.S. has experienced more than 18 months of retail sales growth, which has stimulated all facets of the retail economy. We anticipate a banner 2012 as exhibitors reinvest in the marketplace and as retailers keep pace with rising consumer demand,” said Bill Winsor, president and CEO, Dallas Market Center.
Dozens of new and expanded showrooms debuted at Market with fresh products throughout the 5-million-square-foot campus. The FINDS Dallas Temp Show soared with more new exhibitors in every category. The Market Center’s commitment to the Vintage category continued with hundreds of products throughout Vintage Home FINDS, Handmade & Vintage FINDS, and The French Market section of Cash & Carry. During the FINDS show, lucky buyers won more than 75 prizes as part of the “On the Road to FINDS” giveaway.
Retailers brought in more buyers per store and twice as many booked their June travel to Market, signaling greater business confidence. While at the show, they participated in more than 70 special events, seminars, hospitalities and found inspiration in the whimsical, vintage-inspired displays throughout campus.
“The show was the best we’ve had in our 20 years. It was the perfect storm of business with our 20th anniversary and the opening of the new Willow Group corporate showroom. Our increases were across the board and both showrooms worked great. Steady traffic and the vibe throughout the floors were indicators that the economy has begun a definite turn around.” – Patrick Ongena, owner of Patrick & Company
“Customers were writing large orders and buyers were definitely back in the buying mood. It’s encouraging to see an expansion of our customer base.” – Rex Yoakley, vice president of sales of IMAX World Wide Home
“We’re excited that it was such a successful show. We had a constant flow of traffic and saw more cross-over buyers than ever before.” – Leo Kraidelman, principal of Karma Living showcased in Design FINDS
“Hinkley experienced a very positive reaction to our new showroom. Our reps and customers were excited and energized by all we have to offer. There was a positive attitude in the building and most are anticipating a strong year ahead.” – Rick Wiedemer, president of Hinkley Lighting
“We are ecstatic! Dallas Market exceeded our expectations, and we will be back in June.” – Brian and Meloney Russell, co-owners of Seed Box showcased in Vintage Home FINDS
“It was a great show in Dallas with tons of energy. There were lots of new product introductions which drove orders. We can’t wait to get the merchandise in to show our customers.” – Mike Di Paulo, owner of Homefest in Denver, Colorado
“This has been our largest Dallas Show ever. It’s crazy the amount of new customers we opened during this market. All of our dollars that we spent were well worth it.” – Todd Smith, owner of Park Hill Collections
“Dallas was an outstanding market for us! Easy to navigate, more new products than in years, a great show. We look forward to June.” – Jacquie Knutson of Koehler & Dramm
“We finished a great market in Dallas and consider The Gourmet Market one of the top markets in America.” – Janet Pendergrass, national sales chairman of Columbia Empire Farms of Oregon
About Dallas Market Center
Founded in 1957, Dallas Market Center is the world’s most complete wholesale marketplace. Within its marketplace of more than five million square feet, retailers from around the globe source products ranging from home furnishings, gifts, decorative accessories and lighting to textiles, fashion accessories and men’s, western, women’s and children’s apparel. With more than 50 markets each year attended by more than 200,000 retail buyers from all 50 states and 78 countries, Dallas Market Center offers hundreds of events and seminars geared toward helping retailers expand business and increase profits. As a result, more than $8 billion in estimated wholesale transactions are conducted annually within the Dallas Market Center complex. The Dallas Market Center website is available at www.dallasmarketcenter.com.
“We’re excited that it was such a successful show. We had a constant flow of traffic and saw more cross-over buyers than ever before.” – Leo Kraidelman, principal of Karma Living showcased in Design FINDS
“Hinkley experienced a very positive reaction to our new showroom. Our reps and customers were excited and energized by all we have to offer. There was a positive attitude in the building and most are anticipating a strong year ahead.” – Rick Wiedemer, president of Hinkley Lighting
“We are ecstatic! Dallas Market exceeded our expectations, and we will be back in June.” – Brian and Meloney Russell, co-owners of Seed Box showcased in Vintage Home FINDS
“It was a great show in Dallas with tons of energy. There were lots of new product introductions which drove orders. We can’t wait to get the merchandise in to show our customers.” – Mike Di Paulo, owner of Homefest in Denver, Colorado
“This has been our largest Dallas Show ever. It’s crazy the amount of new customers we opened during this market. All of our dollars that we spent were well worth it.” – Todd Smith, owner of Park Hill Collections
“Dallas was an outstanding market for us! Easy to navigate, more new products than in years, a great show. We look forward to June.” – Jacquie Knutson of Koehler & Dramm
“We finished a great market in Dallas and consider The Gourmet Market one of the top markets in America.” – Janet Pendergrass, national sales chairman of Columbia Empire Farms of Oregon
About Dallas Market Center
Founded in 1957, Dallas Market Center is the world’s most complete wholesale marketplace. Within its marketplace of more than five million square feet, retailers from around the globe source products ranging from home furnishings, gifts, decorative accessories and lighting to textiles, fashion accessories and men’s, western, women’s and children’s apparel. With more than 50 markets each year attended by more than 200,000 retail buyers from all 50 states and 78 countries, Dallas Market Center offers hundreds of events and seminars geared toward helping retailers expand business and increase profits. As a result, more than $8 billion in estimated wholesale transactions are conducted annually within the Dallas Market Center complex. The Dallas Market Center website is available at www.dallasmarketcenter.com.