Trade Events and Markets
Dallas Market Center hosts dozens of trade events throughout the year, including nine major markets attracting some 200,000 retail buyers.
Total Home & Gift Market is held four times each year in January, March, June, and September, while Dallas Apparel & Accessories Market takes place each January, March, June, August, and October. These shows alone are estimated to facilitate more than $8.5 billion in wholesale transactions. They also help add $382 million directly into the local Dallas economy, according to economic figures provided by the market center.
In addition to home and fashion focused markets, Dallas Market Center also holds specialized market events such as the Dallas Western Market and Dallas Bridal Market.
The Accessories Resource Team (ART), the trade association for home decorative accessories, partners with Dallas Market Center to sponsor the ARTS Awards gala held each January which recognizes excellence and achievement in retailing, manufacturing, design, and representation.
The Toy Industry Association holds its Fall Toy Preview at Dallas Market Center each fall. This show for mass market retailers is the toy industry's most important preview of products under development for the following year.
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