Last Minute Fall Buying Opportunities at Dallas Market Center
– Upcoming September Total Home & Gift Market and Mini-Markets Draw Buyers –
DALLAS – September 1, 2011 – Dallas Market Center, the world’s most complete wholesale marketplace, today announced that the September Total Home & Gift Market (September 10-12) will offer attendees the opportunity to buy last minute fall and winter merchandise, as well as a head start on products for the coming spring retail season. Available products range from home accessories, furniture, holiday and seasonal items to gourmet food, floral, stationery, toys, jewelry and fashion accessories. This Market will be held in conjunction with the FINDS Dallas Temp Show (September 10-12) and the Dallas Bridal Market (September 11-13). The FINDS Dallas Temp Show will include Gift and Home (World Trade Center 6th floor) and Cash & Carry (World Trade Center 12th floor).
“September Market and the upcoming Mini-Markets provide buyers a special opportunity—to buy for multiple seasons all at once,” said Cindy Morris, COO, Dallas Market Center. “We pride ourselves on our extensive product offerings and easy-to-shop marketplace, which creates a complete, convenient buying experience for attendees.”
During the Total Home & Gift Market, the Holiday & Decorative Association (HDA) will hold a special cash giveaway on Saturday, September 10. Buyers who bring a purchase order from a list of participating exhibitors to the HDA desk in the lobby of the International Trade Plaza between 11 a.m. and 4 p.m. will be entered into a drawing for two $250 cash prizes. The list of participating showrooms can be found at the HDA desk. The winner will be chosen at 4 p.m.
Another exciting event taking place is a Discovery Tour: “Attractive Bridal Gifts for Add-On Sales” led by retail expert Rawlins Gilliland on Sunday, September 11 at 2 p.m. Those interested in attending should meet at the front escalators of the Trade Mart 1st floor.
In addition to September Market, First Monday & Tuesday Mini-Markets being held October 3-4, November 7-8 and December 5-6 are available for buyers to fill in gaps in inventory and stock up for the holiday season. More than 70 percent of the gift and home décor showrooms participate in the First Monday & Tuesday program.
For more information visit the Dallas Market Center website. Also, to keep up-to-date on market information visit Dallas Market Center on Facebook and Twitter.
Attendees may contact the Dallas Market Center’s in-house travel agency, Market Travel®, for substantial travel and hotel discounts by calling 1-800-DAL-MKTS.
About Dallas Market Center
“September Market and the upcoming Mini-Markets provide buyers a special opportunity—to buy for multiple seasons all at once,” said Cindy Morris, COO, Dallas Market Center. “We pride ourselves on our extensive product offerings and easy-to-shop marketplace, which creates a complete, convenient buying experience for attendees.”
During the Total Home & Gift Market, the Holiday & Decorative Association (HDA) will hold a special cash giveaway on Saturday, September 10. Buyers who bring a purchase order from a list of participating exhibitors to the HDA desk in the lobby of the International Trade Plaza between 11 a.m. and 4 p.m. will be entered into a drawing for two $250 cash prizes. The list of participating showrooms can be found at the HDA desk. The winner will be chosen at 4 p.m.
Another exciting event taking place is a Discovery Tour: “Attractive Bridal Gifts for Add-On Sales” led by retail expert Rawlins Gilliland on Sunday, September 11 at 2 p.m. Those interested in attending should meet at the front escalators of the Trade Mart 1st floor.
In addition to September Market, First Monday & Tuesday Mini-Markets being held October 3-4, November 7-8 and December 5-6 are available for buyers to fill in gaps in inventory and stock up for the holiday season. More than 70 percent of the gift and home décor showrooms participate in the First Monday & Tuesday program.
For more information visit the Dallas Market Center website. Also, to keep up-to-date on market information visit Dallas Market Center on Facebook and Twitter.
Attendees may contact the Dallas Market Center’s in-house travel agency, Market Travel®, for substantial travel and hotel discounts by calling 1-800-DAL-MKTS.
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.