Jan 5, 2016

Las Vegas Market announces new partnerships for winter event

At Winter Las Vegas Market this January 24-28, 2016, many of the nation’s top associations and buying groups – including newest partners Real Deals Buying Group and Wild Birds Unlimited’s Pacific Northwest and Western stores – will convene to network, learn, and shop a fresh selection of the newest cross-category products available.  Representing the home furnishings and gift industries, as well as the interior design community, many associations are hosting educational seminars, tours and other networking events on-site to provide added value to their current members and expose these associations to potential new members.
“We’re looking forward to our best and most well-attended convention ever this year, thanks to International Market Center’s incredible support,” said Real Deals’ Vice President, Wendy Christensen. “Being able to host our 2016 Convention during the Las Vegas Market lets our owners come to one place for critical training and community with the franchise, while shopping and partnering with our key vendors in the beautiful World Market Center.”

“Las Vegas Market provides an ideal setting for industry associations to host member events and offer educational opportunities, all at the most comprehensive, cross-category marketplace in the US,” said Dorothy Belshaw, president of gift and home décor, International Market Centers. “We are committed to partnering with these associations to help them deliver value to their members while also providing them with exposure to our broad network of potential new members both during market and year-round through our web site and other channels.”
For winter 2016, Las Vegas Market is partnering with the following organizations:

Real Deals Buying Group


RD Convention 2016 – The Heart of Real Deals

The focus will be on the key elements that keep our brick-and-mortar sales rising each year in this e-commerce, big box environment

Wild Birds Unlimited – Pacific Northwest and Western Stores

The annual northwest regional meeting of Wild Birds Unlimited stores will be held at Las Vegas Market Friday, January 22 and Saturday, January 23.  This is an opportunity for these stores in the region to gather to discuss current business happenings, strategies and our favorite – “Diamonds & Dogs”, a discussion of successful and not so successful products from each store throughout the year.

Antique Young Guns U.S.A.


The Many Hats of the Antique Industry: Insights From a Generation Y Professional
Hosted by Antique Young Guns U.S.A. and IMC
Sunday, January 24, 11:00 a.m-12:00 p.m.
Pavilions Seminar Room, North End of Pavilion 1

DISCOVERIES Tour with Antique Young Guns U.S.A.

Hosted by Antique Young Guns U.S.A. and IMC
Sunday, January 24, 4:30-5:30 p.m.

Tour Through DISCOVERIES, Pavilion 2

Join Rachael Hoffman from Antique Young Guns of America for an intimate, curated tour of DISCOVERIES: The Antique Vintage Marketplace within The Pavilions. Rachel will show her favorite one-of-a-kind finds – from national and international exhibitors – antiques, jewelry, home décor, furnishings, clothing, pottery, porcelain and more.

Association for Healthcare Volunteer Resource Professionals (AHVRP)


Healthcare Gift Guide: Top Picks for Hospital Gift Shops

Hosted by Association for Healthcare Volunteer Resource Professionals

Sunday, January 24, 2:30-4:00 p.m.
Building C, 1st Floor, Main Lobby at Michael Aram Egg

Day Spa Association (DSA)


Stroll the Top Personal Care, Spa & Lifestyle Products

Hosted by Day Spa Association

Monday, January 25, 2:30-4:00 p.m.

Inside Entrance to Temporaries Pavilions

Museum Store Association (MSA)


Networking Reception with Hot Breakfast

Hosted by Museum Store Association
Monday, January 25, 7:30 AM – 9:00 AM

World Forum on B-16

North American Home Furnishings Association (NAHFA)


NAHFA has a permanent showroom for its Retailer Resource Center (RRC) in Building B-1050, which features 30+ business service providers offering tools and services for retail success; as well as a full roster of education seminars during every Las Vegas Market.

Zoo & Aquarium Buyers’ Group (ZAG)


Mission Based Merchandising: How Retail Can Support Vision

Presented by Zoo and Aquarium Buyers Group

Tuesday, January 26, 11:30am-12:30pm

Pavilions Seminar Room

FMG (Furniture Marketing Group)

FMG is the largest volume furniture buying cooperative of independent retail furniture dealers in the nation. FMG currently represents over 780 storefronts with cumulative annual sales approaching $3 billion.

Ideation

The Gift Catalog Leader Since 1965, Ideation is the premier gift catalog company in the United States, providing catalog and marketing services to independent gift, toy and fashion retailers nationwide.

International Furnishings and Design Association (IFDA)


IFDA is an international association for the entire furnishings and design industry with chapters across the United States and in Japan as well as members around the world.

Parable Group


The Parable Group is a leader in developing strategic print and digital marketing that connects brands, products and services to faith-based consumers everywhere.

Purchasing Power Plus (PPP)


PPP connects the hospital gift shop industry nationwide, providing members with seasonal product recommendations, identifying market trends and recommending new suppliers and companies. PPP currently serves approximately 710 hospitals across the nation.

Real Local Florists

Real Local Florists is a grass-roots advocate for the traditional retail florist dedicated to improving the economics of the retail florist by encouraging industry advertising, providing exceptional consumer value, and promoting equitable trading among florists.

TRIB Group

TRIB Group, The Rental Industry Buying Group, is the oldest and largest member-owned and run non-profit buying cooperative specifically for the RTO industry in the nation. TRIB Group has a strong membership, representing stores throughout the United States.