Dallas Is The One This Summer: June Total Home & Gift Market Is The One-Stop Summer Buying Destinat
Dallas Is The One This Summer: June Total Home & Gift Market Is The One-Stop Summer Buying Destination
Monday, May 18, 2026
--New Showrooms, Reimagined Temps, and Star-Studded Events Mark the Summer Season's Must-Attend Market—
DALLAS – Dallas Market Center, the global marketplace connecting retailers and designers with new products from top brands, today announced details for its upcoming Total Home & Gift Market, June 24–30, 2026, with The Temps at Total Home & Gift Market running June 24–27. The market offers buyers a single marketplace to source gifts, home décor, lighting, gourmet, housewares, tabletop, holiday, floral and beyond — and a dynamic, efficient, and affordable travel destination.
A Market for Retail's Moment “Retail has shown remarkable resilience, and the businesses who are thriving are the ones who stay connected — to trends, to vendors, and to each other,” said Cindy Morris, president and CEO of Dallas Market Center. “The Total Home & Gift Market is built for exactly this moment. There is no substitute for the in-person experience of discovering new brands, writing orders with confidence, and leaving Dallas with a buy that genuinely sets your store apart. We can’t wait to welcome buyers from across the country.”
New Showrooms Reshape the Market Experience June 2026 marks one of the most significant periods of showroom growth in recent history. More than 100 brands are moving into the first and second floors of the Interior Home + Design Center in the first half of 2026 — the largest showroom development in more than a decade — creating a transformed destination for design resources. As well, there are new showrooms opening in the World Trade Center and important expansions in the Trade Mart building. Looking ahead, the World Trade Center's 5th and 6th floors will receive a comprehensive design upgrade following the June markets including new lighting, flooring, and architectural accents — further elevating the buyer experience across campus.
Among the new and expanded showrooms debuting for June:
In the World Trade Center: Brayden and Brooks (WTC 305-1) has a new showroom; Craig Bachman (WTC 474) opens a new showroom; The Light Garden (WTC 306) opens a new showroom; Old World Design (WTC 521-C) expands; and The Import Collection (WTC 511) opens a new showroom.
In the Trade Mart: B’s Knees Fragrance Co. (TM 1339) is new; Elite Accessories (TM 1034) relocates and expands; Roman Inc. (TM 1418) expands; NextGen (TM 1028, 2040) expands; Roadrunners (TM 1743, 1521) expands; and Shine Décor (TM 1309) is new.
In the Interior Home + Design Center: Ethan & Associates (IHDC 2F336) opens a new showroom; C. Maddox (IHDC 2F310) opens a new showroom; Corston (IHDC GL66A) is new; Hue & Dot by Mirth Studio (IHDC 2F215-TS 9A) is new; Nightscaping (IHDC GL84) is new; Pom Pom at Home (IHDC 2F201) is new; Scandia Home (IHDC GL28) is new; Design Directions (IHDC 2F423) and Rose Casual (IHDC 2F430) open new showrooms.
The Reimagined TEMPS at Total Home & Gift Market Four trend-filled neighborhoods across two buildings make The Temps easier to shop and more inspiring than ever. New for June: the World Trade Center Floor 13 is the full-floor fashion destination for apparel, accessories, and jewelry, including the BOUTIQUE juried collection. Buyers are encouraged to “Shop The Top” first for fashion finds. Floor 12 offers the broadest selection of order-writing collections across body & spa, gourmet, home accents, outdoor, and more. Floor 11 debuts as the new Cash & Carry floor, featuring immediate-purchase treasures in jewelry, apparel, accessories, gift, and home, along with Texas-made products in the GO TEXAN Pavilion. The Trade Mart Pavilion and Floor 1 presents LUXE DESIGN, a juried collection of design-forward gifts, home décor, textiles, and tabletop.
Events Highlights The June market features live demonstrations, expert-led tours, industry awards, and special promotions, activations, and buyer hospitality inside The Temps. A sampling is below. Events for the Design community are featured in a separate announcement.
The Masters Series Returns. One of the most celebrated programming series, The Masters, returns with daily live demonstrations from four tastemakers.
John MarkSharpe opens the series on Wednesday, June 24 at the World Trade Center atrium stage at 11am with “Beyond the Bow,” a live demonstration paired with a conversation about his career journey and business-building insights. John Mark also returns Thursday at 2pm on the 13th floor for a live demonstration and meet & greet focused on retail displays that drive sales.
Chris Norwood of Norwood Day Floral Co. takes the World Trade Center atrium stage Thursday, June 25 at 11am with “The Art of Entertaining,” showcasing the details that transform gatherings into unforgettable events.
Presley Pierce welcomes guests to the World Trade Center atrium stage on Friday, June 26 at 11am for “Deck The Halls – Christmas in July” featuring inspired arrangements, elegant décor, and stunning seasonal design ideas to bring holiday magic to the center of summer celebrations. And Presley returns at 1pm for “Styled for Summer - Your Guide for Gatherings,” on the WTC 12th floor for a festive live demonstration of sunny décor ideas and effortless inspiration for hosting beautiful summer get-togethers.
Jeff & Jody Long of The English Cottage appear for live demonstrations on Wednesday at 2pm on WTC 12 and Friday at 2pm at the World Trade Center atrium stage.
Temps Swag Crawl. Free goodies? Yes, please. Be one of the first 50 buyers each day and load up on free swag from favorite temp booths! While you're at it, grab a drink, meet some awesome people, and enjoy the good vibes. Taking place on Wednesday (WTC 13), Thursday (WTC 11), and Friday (WTC 12) at 1pm featuring picks from John Mark Sharpe.
75th Annual Retailer Excellence Awards. The 75th Annual Retailer Excellence Awards, hosted by Gifts & Decorative Accessories magazine and sponsored by Dallas Market Center, take place the evening of Wednesday, June 24 at the Hilton Anatole hotel. The REAs honor the top talent in the gift industry — from standout retailers and reps to innovative vendors from coast to coast.
Boutique Hub Tours. Samantha Conner of The Boutique Hub leads tours across the campus including a Trend Tour & Party with Boutique Hub on the 8th floor taking place on Wednesday at 1pm; the “Experiences That Drive Revenue” tour on Wednesday at 3pm, meeting on WTC 12; and the “Merchandising That Moves Product” tour on Thursday at 3pm, meeting at the WTC 1 Fountain.
AI Portraits & Pours. An immersive AI Watercolor Booth transforms every guest into an original work of art in under 60 seconds — with cocktails included. Taking place in the LUXE Design Temps in the Trade Mart on Wednesday and on WTC Floor 13 on Friday.
DMC Buyer Scoop. At 9AM daily join the DMC team for tips and tricks on navigating market. Whether you're a new buyer, new to Dallas or just haven't seen us in a while, this quick rundown of all things DMC is for you.
Lightovation Design + Build Day, June 23 On Tuesday, June 23, Design + Build Day in the Trade Mart lighting neighborhood provides programming and networking opportunities for trade professionals across multiple disciplines. Retailers are also welcome to join these events. Business of Home and Custom Builder magazines have partnered with Dallas Market Center on this edition of Design + Build Day, featuring editors Kaitlin Petersen and Pauline Hammerbeck moderating panels and leading curated tours of select Lightovation exhibitors. Details are available on the Dallas Market Center website.
New App Launches The new Dallas Market Center app is now available. Completely redesigned from the ground up, the app includes baseline features including showroom and brand listings but also includes advanced features such as access to a FastPass for quicker entry, personal agenda, notes, favorites, and even photos. The app is available for iPhone or Android.
ARTS Awards Nominations Close June 25 Nominations are open for the 36th ARTS Awards, the premier awards program dedicated to home industry excellence and achievement. Nominations include manufacturers, retailers, sales representatives, products manufacturers, and interior designers. This is a peer nomination program, and nominators/nominees are not required to be an ART member nor exhibit at the Dallas Market Center. More information is available at www.dallasmarketcenter.com/artsawards.
Spark Magazine: Summer Issue More than 50,000 customers receive the summer issue of Spark magazine, the stylish pre-market publication highlighting trends, what’s new inside the market center, and insights from makers and influencers. For June, the magazine includes showroom news, gifts with fruit themes, the return of classic games, stylish fashion accessories, profiles of artists Jan Barbolgio and Sally Bennett of Mirth Studio and Hue & Dot, lighting designs with organic cues, an introduction to the new Design Ambassadors, a Temps preview, and much more.
Plan Your Trip: Hotel Rates and Travel Information Hotel room blocks at rates comparable to January markets remain available only through Connections Housing via the Dallas Market Center website. Buyers are strongly encouraged to book early, as June 2026 coincides with the FIFA World Cup; however, the latest data indicates Dallas ranks lowest among World Cup host cities in hotel compression, and FIFA World Cup games will be held in Arlington, TX, more than 20 miles from Dallas Market Center. Guests may earn loyalty points through their preferred hotel partner when booking through Connections Housing. Book now at dallasmarketcenter.com or by calling 214-744-7444.
Pre-registration — the exclusive method to receive a FastPass for quicker market entry — is now available at dallasmarketcenter.com. Complete events details are also available on the Dallas Market Center website. To make plans for upcoming markets, visit the Dallas Market Center website and download the Dallas Market Center Apps. Also, keep up-to-date on all information by visiting Dallas Market Center on Facebook, Instagram, and the DMC Blog.
About Dallas Market Center Dallas Market Center is a global business-to-business trade center and the leading wholesale marketplace in North America connecting retailers and interior designers with top manufacturers in home décor, furniture, gifts, lighting and fashion. Inside its dynamic, five million square foot campus, nearly 200,000 customers from all 50 states and 85 countries seek industry trends, business education and new products from exhibitors throughout the year via dominant trade events for gift, home décor, holiday and floral; the largest residential lighting trade event in North America; and the largest and most successful open-daily design center. To make plans for upcoming markets, visit the Dallas Market Center website and download the Dallas Market Center and Lightovation Apps. Also, keep up-to-date on all information by visiting Dallas Market Center on Facebook, Instagram, and the Dallas Market Center blog.