Dallas Market Center: Navigating Changing Retail at the June Apparel & Accessories Market
Dallas Market Center: Navigating Changing Retail at the June Apparel & Accessories Market
Thursday, May 8, 2025
DALLAS – May 8, 2025 – Dallas Market Center, the largest apparel and accessories marketplace in the U.S., has announced details for its upcoming Apparel & Accessories Market on June 10-13. Buyers will find new fall and winter styles, along with ready-to-ship styles for summer and product from Cash & Carry for immediate needs.
“The retail landscape continues to evolve, and more than ever, in-person market is where smart buying decisions begin,” said Cindy Morris, president and CEO of Dallas Market Center. “This June Market offers buyers an efficient, inspiring setting to discover what’s new, source across categories, buy ready-to-ship styles, and have critical conversations about what will be in stock in the months ahead.”
Pre-registration, which is the exclusive method to receive a FastPass for quicker entry, is now available at dallasmarketcenter.com.
New and Relocated Showrooms Several apparel showrooms at Dallas Market Center are making updates. On the 7th floor, Mason Jar Label (WTC 7024) has relocated to a new space, while Al Zuni Texas Gallery (WTC 7210)has expanded the showroom. Nash Grey (WTC 7010) is also a new addition to the floor. On the 13th floor, Theia Jewelry (WTC 13246) has opened a new showroom and shoe & accessory brand ECCO (WTC 13224) joins the floor. Additionally, Lady the Brand (WTC 13894) and My Girl in LA (WTC 13852) have both joined Dallas Market Center.
In the Temps The 13th floor continues to add new footwear resources to keep retailers at the front of footwear trends. Find exhibitors including Shu Shop, Birkenstock, Azalea Wang, Stivali, NAOT, and MIA. You’ll also find a great selection of apparel and accessories brands to stock up merchandise to be prepared for the summer and fall buying seasons including 7 for all Mankind, Allie +Bess, Caca De Coco, Future Brands Group, Gemelli, Le Zohar, One Hundred Stars, Purple Dew Jewelry, Raisonelle,Salrosa. Be sure to stop by the Emerging Designers area for fresh products from up and coming brands.
On the 12th floor, Young Contemporary Temps will include dozens of fashion-forward brands including Entro, Easel, Hyfve, She + Sky, Vervet by Flying Monkey, Mod Ref, Kancan, Umgee, Mica Denim, and more.
Gameday Goals Gameday apparel and accessories are big business and are available throughout the marketplace. On the 13th floor, buyers will find a variety of Game Day resources from exhibitors including Beaded Blondes, Belle Cher, Charlie Southern, Gameday Social Apparel, Livy Lu, Nickel & Suede, Saturday Silks, Sweater X Vetter, Tailgated Co, Tart By Taylor, Teleties, and TLD Designs. Stock up on Cash & Carry Game Day finds on the 11th floor from exhibitors across the floor.
Cash & Carry Find immediate merchandise for the summer buying season on our Cash & Carry floors. Unique apparel & accessories can be found on the 7th floor from permanent exhibitors including A Rare Bird, Al Zuni Texas Gallery, Makeup Junkie Bags, Mason Jar Label, Nash Grey, No Crap In It, P & PD Wholesale, Panache Apparel, Queen Gypsy, and Silver N Accessories. Our 11th floor represents temporary Cash & Carry product that allows buyers to skip the shipping. Find merchandise from AF Designs, C&D Beauty, Maddon and Co, SOS PJs, Hart and Hollow, Heart of Grace, Hello Edie, and You Me and the Sweets.
Events at Market All buyers may attend industry, social, and hospitality events including complimentary receptions, education sessions, and more. A complete list is available on the website and app. Event highlights include: Daily Activations:
New Buyer Scoop – 9 am | WTC 1 Atrium Join us for tips and tricks on navigating Dallas Market Center. Whether you're a new buyer, new to Dallas, or haven't seen us in a while, this quick rundown of all things DMC is for you.
DMC Buyer Website Lounge – 8:30 am – 5 pm | WTC 1 Atrium Knowledgeable staff will be ready to help buyers activate their accounts and learn the helpful new features of the website. Those who activate onsite will automatically be entered for a chance to win exciting prizes.
Daily Hospitalities:
Coffee on the Porch – 9:30 am | WTC 14 Atrium Grab a complimentary coffee and discover the latest Western & English looks from 14th floor showrooms.
Mimosa Bar – 10:30 am | WTC 13 – Temps Kickoff your market morning with a custom mimosa and discovery of curated apparel, accessories, and footwear. Toast to top trends and must-have finds.
Martini Bar – 1 pm | WTC 12 – Temps Sip and shop in style. Enjoy a complimentary pour-over martini of your choice while exploring the latest in your contemporary fashion.
Rodeo Ritas – 2 pm | WTC 14 – 14300 Aisle Stop by the 14th floor for a complimentary margarita. While you sip, explore a roundup of the latest western, English, and crossover apparel & accessories.
Cool down and perk up your sourcing journey with a refreshing treat! Our Paleta Pop-Up Cart is rolling into a new area each day. It’s the perfect palate-pleaser while you explore fresh finds and discover standout resources across campus. Tuesday, June 10
The Dallas Experience: Tour & Party
1 pm | WTC 15 – Info Booth on Atrium
Walk the 15th floor with Ashley Alderson and Samantha Conner of The Boutique Hub and discover trending accessories and apparel resources and how to source them.
Contemporary Trend Fashion Show WTC 1 – Atrium
5 p.m.: Pre-Show Party: Contemporary Trend Fashion Show. Enjoy complimentary cocktails and music before you take your seats for the show!
6:15 p.m.: Join us for our Contemporary Trend Fashion Show and get inspired! Find the looks you love in apparel and accessories and where they can be found throughout the permanent and temporary exhibitors.
Wednesday, June 11
Fashion Feature: Thriving Through Change 2pm | WTC 11 – Temps
Independent fashion retailers are navigating a whirlwind of change—shifting tariffs, rising costs, evolving consumer habits, and global sourcing challenges. This panel brings together savvy retailers and exhibitors to share how they’re staying resilient—and even growing—amid disruption.
2 pm - Pattern & Patch – Custom Hat Bar | WTC 14 - Atrium
Create your own custom hat at our Hat Bar featuring exclusive DMC toile patches – personalize yours while supplies last!
3 pm - Bubbles & Baubles | WTC 7
Visit the bar to grab a glass of champagne and a bag for all your SWAG, then visit participating showrooms to fill it with exclusive gifts (available to the first 50 Buyers in line). Plus, enter to win BIG PRIZES while you shop WTC 7 Cash & Carry and Fine Jewelry! Drop your business to enter and win future Dallas Market Hotel Nights or cash to shop the 7th floor.
A full schedule of events is available on the Dallas Market Center website.
Spark Magazine: Summer Issue More than 50,000 customers will 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 focuses on party-ready ensembles, accessories for the finishing touch, Palm Beach versus Palm Springs design style, along with features and profiles exploring gift and fashion. The magazine is available at market and on the Dallas Market Center website.
Unmatched Hotel Offers Dallas Market Center partner hotels are offering new, lower rates to support buyer travel budgets. Dozens of hotels, many within walking distance of the campus, are offering updated rates as low as $131. Rates valid until 2 weeks prior to Market, based on availability and are subject to change at any time so please reach out to Market Travel online or by calling 214-744-7444.
Other June Markets Taking place in June is Total Home and Gift Market and KidsWorld, June 18-24 (TEMPS 18-21) and Lightovation June 18-21.
For upcoming markets, visit the Dallas Market Center website and download the Dallas Market Center mobile app. Also, keep up-to-date on all information by visiting Dallas Market Center on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, and the DMC Daily Dose. 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 gourmet and housewares, home décor, holiday/floral, gifts, lighting and apparel. 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 nation’s most comprehensive apparel and accessories markets featuring the latest styles from East Coast and West Coast designers; the largest residential lighting trade event in North America; and the largest and most successful open-daily design center. The marketplace is located in the strongest economic zone in the country. In addition, more than 80% of Dallas Market Center buyers report that they do not shop other market centers. To make plans for upcoming markets, visit the Dallas Market Center website and download the Dallas Market Center App. Also, keep up-to-date on all information by visiting Dallas Market Center on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, and the Dallas Market Center blog. ###