Las Vegas Market reported today that registration numbers are pacing ahead year over year for Summer Market with significant growth in key attendee categories.
The upsurge in buyers correlates with increased growth in the diverse cross-category resources available at Las Vegas Market including furniture, home decor and gift. Summer Market is July 29 to Aug. 2, 2018.
“Las Vegas Market provides access to a diverse selection of products not available at other markets,” said Robert J. Maricich, CEO for International Market Centers. “We continue to build on the breadth and depth of our offerings for buyers and designers, and Las Vegas Market provides a compelling mix of product, programming and networking opportunities that help retailers and designers build a better, stronger business. We continue to invest heavily in making Las Vegas Market a truly whole home market and a rewarding experience for buyers in all channels of distribution.”
Las Vegas Market exhibitors are showcasing 4,000+ permanent and temporary lines at Summer Market, along with expanded signature trends forecasts and CEU-accredited programming.
Numerous furniture lines including upholstery and casegoods in a variety of price points and styles are debuting at Summer Market. New and expanding showrooms encompass more than 213,000 square feet throughout Las Vegas Market and include Fairmont Designs, Meridian Furniture, Osaki & Titan Massage Chair/Ledscopic, Reemka, Istikbal and Roberto Grassie. Key showroom expansions include Modus Furniture International, Aeon Furniture, Real Flame, VIG Furniture and Walker Edison Furniture Company.
In home decor, 22 new, expanding and relocating showrooms debut for Summer Market as part of the Market’s 1,036,000+ square feet of resources on 11 showroom floors in Buildings A, B and C, and temporary exhibitors in The Pavilions. Several new-to-market lines include B S Trading Company Inc. in 2,867 square feet on B3; LoLo Rugs and Lights in 1,678 square feet on C4; and Red Horse Arts in 1,883 square feet on A4.
The Las Vegas Design Center is highlighting a number of new product resources in furniture and home decor for Summer Market. In the Urban Chic Showcase (A224), four lines including Loloi Rugs, Howard Elliott, Interlude Home and Art & Frame Source will be represented, becoming the latest additions to the LVDC product line-up available year-round to designers.
Thirty-eight industry associations and retail buying groups are partnering with Las Vegas Market to offer special programming, tours, educational opportunities, networking events and other membership activities during Summer Market. Highlights include the Non-Profit Retail Symposium in collaboration with the Museum Store Association (MSA) and Zoo & Aquarium Buyers Group (ZAG), and the International Furnishings and Design Association’s DesignEDGE summit.
