Nov 12, 2015

Las Vegas Market expands temporary exhibit space by 50 percent

Las Vegas Market announced that momentum is fueling its expansion of temporary exhibition space — known as The Pavilions at Las Vegas Market — with the addition of a second location allowing for a 50-percent gain in exhibit space for the Winter 2016 Las Vegas Market, held Jan. 24-28, 2016, at World Market Center Las Vegas.
“Last August’s repositioning and reimagining of temporary exhibits to The Pavilions at Las Vegas Market was met with an overwhelmingly enthusiastic response from buyers, which has fueled record rates of exhibitor renewals,” said Dorothy Belshaw, president of Gift & Home Décor, International Market Centers. “The Pavilions at Las Vegas Market are an important component of our overall strategic reorganization of the Las Vegas Market, which has become the leading buying platform for furniture, home décor and gifts in the western United States.”

The expansion of the Pavilions into two locations allows for significant growth of the GIFT, HOME, HANDMADE and DESIGN categories, which will be presented in Pavilion 1, as well as for considerable expansion of DISCOVERIES: The Antique Vintage Marketplace, which will be featured in Pavilion 2.

In total, a record more-than 430 exhibitors are expected to be featured in the two venues this winter.
In Pavilion 1, key changes to the exhibit floor will include the launch of a new, 5,500-square-foot juried luxury section within HOME; double-digit growth within GIFT, specifically in  tabletop, gourmet housewares, stationery, publishing and souvenir categories; significant expansion of HANDMADE; and continued curated growth in DESIGN. Other changes in Pavilion 1 include the creation of dedicated seminar space within the exhibit hall, with plans for daily presentations; and the addition of a bar within DESIGN, to allow buyers to relax and enjoy refreshments while shopping the expanded temporary offerings.

Demand for temporary exhibit space in Pavilion 1 has been highest in the GIFT segment, with more than 160 companies expected to participate at Winter Market. More than 100 companies are expected to participate in HOME, with a new 5,500-square-foot juried HOME segment uniting all of the home décor temporary exhibitors in one area. This new area will feature leading home décor, textiles, and accent furniture suppliers.

Based on increased demand, the HANDMADE area is also expanding, with category growth expected in jewelry and accessories, candles and stationery, as well as home décor, home textiles, tabletop and wall art.  More than 50 companies are expected to participate in HANDMADE. Curated growth also is expected in DESIGN for Winter 2016, with some 20 companies exhibiting.

Based on the success of the summer 2015 launch, DISCOVERIES: The Antique Vintage Marketplace is expanding into Pavilion 2 to accommodate a record number of returning vendors as well as a significant number of newcomers. Utilizing some 30,000 net square foot exhibit space, DISCOVERIES, a unique array of immediate delivery exhibitors will offer buyers a quick inventory restocking opportunity during the first quarter of 2016.  More than 100 suppliers of vintage and antique merchandise, ethnic handicrafts and cash-and-carry goods are expected to participate in Winter Market, including returning anchors Blue Ocean Traders, Go Home and Silk Route. Growth also is coming from smaller vintage exhibitors, including suppliers of repurposed, recycled and “shabby chic” products, with an estimated 10 to 15 percent expansion in this area. DISCOVERIES in Pavilion 2 will also feature a food court on the exhibit floor; and exhibitor demonstrations on Market days.