Mar 27, 2013

7 W Reports Another Record Spring Attendance During Home Fashions Market Week

New York, NY – 7 W reported yet another record Spring Home Fashions market with attendance up over 15% compared to what was a record market last year. Every day of market 7 W saw over 300 buyers.

Over 1,600 of the most senior buyers in the industry from many of the most significant home and textile retailers in the world, attended 7 W during the market including Bed, Bath & Beyond, Costco, Macy’s, QVC, Ross For Less, Century 21, and Target to name a few while the online retailers were One King’s Lane, Target.com, Myhabit.com,Macys.com, and Beyond the Rack.

“We continue to work to ensure that each market here at 7W is productive for our tenancy. This Spring Home Fashions market not only achieved or goals but well surpassed our expectations. It is very refreshing to see such a positive attendance trend and to see our tenants enjoying such favorable business activity. For a market that attracts primarily larger retail buyers, it is typically unprecedented to have such significant increases in attendance, which make this achievement so exciting for the building and our tenants,” states Chris Collins, VP & General Manager.

Showrooms reported very positive activity with most enjoying their most productive market in recent history. “This market week was amazing. All of our buyers kept their appointments and were very optimistic about the business”, says Joe Lorenc of Robely Suite 423. “The market was phenomenal! 7 W’s presentation cohesively arranges the finest product from its tenant partners in a manner reminiscent of the finest days of Heimtextil” says Louis Hornick III (Tripp Hornick) of Louis Hornick & Co. Suite 813.

SPARRK HOME (AnandTex International Pvt. Ltd.) is one of the many permanent showrooms that expanded during market, while several of our temporary showrooms (temporaries are usually only through market) will be extending their stay until the end of the year such as Colonial Home Textiles / Amrapur Overseas, Inc. and Beco Industries.

While shopping, enjoy 7 W New York’s buyer lounge where you can find all the latest industry periodicals with our complimentary coffee.

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7 W NEW YORK® is a wholesale mart building, catering to the buyers of Home Décor, Table Top, Giftware, Textiles, Decorative Accessories, Fine Arts and related industries. Located at 7 W 34th Street, its daily hours of operation are Monday through Friday, from 9 am to 5 pm with extended hours during special market weeks. 7 W New York is a trademark of Merchandise Mart Properties, Inc. (MMPI).

MMPI is a leading owner and operator of integrated showroom and office buildings, as well as trade show facilities, bringing buyers and sellers together through market events, trade and consumer shows and conferences each year.

MMPI manages The Merchandise Mart in Chicago; the Architects & Designers Building, 7 W New York and Piers 92/94 in New York City.

VORNADO REALTY TRUST, owners of MMPI, based in New York City, is a fully integrated equity real estate investment trust. Vornado’s common shares are listed on the New York Stock Exchange and are traded under the symbol VNO.