May 15, 2013

Dallas Shared Showrooms Present Dozens of New Companies and Lively Events for June

Dallas Market Center’s open-daily shared showrooms, which represent multiple companies in their respective product categories, will present scores of new product lines during the Dallas Total Home & Gift Market, June 19-25, 2013.

The Gourmet Market, WTC 1-180, has expanded again to allow for a wider array of products for June market. (Table & Housewares FINDS temporaries will be housed adjacent to the Gourmet Market). Following a ribbon cutting ceremony on Thursday, June 20 at 5 p.m., there will be “A Night on the French Riviera” party. Buyers can drop off their business cards for a chance to win three nights at the Adolphus Hotel and dinner for two at the acclaimed restaurant, The French Room, during the January 2014 Dallas Total Home & Gift Market. Drawing for the winner will be on Monday, June 24 at noon.

Companies relocating within the expanded Gourmet Market include nationally-known companies Carmie’s Kitchen, Lammes Candies, Limited Editions Pelican Bay Ltd. and Wild Hare Designs. In addition, Main St. Shoppe, Mercantile International/ChefPro, Leland & Associates and S.A.L.T. Sisters are expanding their exhibit space. New exhibitors include:

· Artistic Creations – innovative, functional hand-painted items including Festa innovative wine products; cool sack insulated wine and beverage bags; freezable koozies and pocket water bottles
· Chef Works Cutlery – professional and chef’s knives made in Germany of forged construction of surgical steel which extend full length of knife
· Jon Margeaux – beautiful line of pewter-accented, dishwasher-safe glassware as well as domes, salad bowls, pitchers and other serving pieces
· Le Popcorn & Candy – gumdrop trees, Dutch licorice and more than 50 varieties of popcorn, custom novelty sweet treats for favors, gift baskets and catering
· Winchester Woodworks – bowls, lids, platters and urns crafted from a variety of natural woods from forests of North Carolina and exotic imported hardwoods

Outdoor Living, 1F201, International Trade Plaza, the 31,000-square-foot showroom showcasing multiple vendors dedicated to everything outdoors, will host a “Texas Stampede” on Thursday, June 20 at 5:30 p.m. with Dallas Design Supply. Buyers can drop off their business cards for a chance to win daily giveaways. New companies for June are:

· Hi-Line Gift Ltd. – floral lights, furniture, fountains, 3D lanterns
· String Light Co. – leisure products, string lighting, wine accessories
· Resten – handmade, outdoor furniture
· LaCandela – artisan-produced, hand-painted torches, Christmas ornaments and fire pots

KidsWorld Studio, WTC 8-8701, the 8,000-square-foot showroom featuring gifts, home decor, lighting, toys, books, dolls, furniture, apparel and accessories for children, will host a “Summer Carnival” party on Friday, June 21 at 6 p.m. Buyers can enter to win a Kindle Fire, with the winner announcement on Sunday, June 23 at 5 p.m. New companies for June include:

· Baby Bespoke – luxuriously-crafted heirloom silhouettes for baby
· Bottle Pets – animal-themed bottle covers
· Cutey Booty – personalized bloomers and boxer shorts for infant and toddler girls and boys
· Kidaroo Crew – custom and write-on designer labels for sippy cups, bottles and other small to midsize containers
· Pacipals – huggable pacifier
· Pello – luxe floor pillow
· Posh Play – eco-friendly, wipeable bibs, diaper clutches, changing pads and play mats
· The Pretty Pink Hippo – colorful and affordable children apparel for families on a budget
· Wall Sticker Lamp – a decorative wall sticker that is also an electric lamp

Hemisphere Design Gallery, WTC 9-9009, features distinctive, high-end design oriented products showcased in a beautifully designed 59 space showroom. Hemisphere is a design resource destination that appeals to designers and retailers. Hemisphere will host an “Arts Fest” party on Friday, June 21 at 5 p.m. Buyers can register to win a Kindle Fire. The winner announcement will be on Sunday, June 23 at 5 p.m. New exhibitors for June include:

· Etoffe Makara – high-end bedding line
· Shades of Grey – decorative pillows
· Anywhere Fireplace – indoor/outdoor fireplace, tabletop and on the wall
· Patterman and Sons – curtain tiebacks
· Love that Door – iron doors
· Jane Stephens – photography

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About Dallas Market Center
Founded in 1957, Dallas Market Center is the world’s most complete wholesale marketplace. Within its marketplace of more than five million square feet, retailers from around the globe source products ranging from home furnishings, gifts, decorative accessories and lighting to textiles, fashion accessories and men’s, western, women’s and children’s apparel. With more than 50 markets each year attended by more than 200,000 retail buyers from all 50 states and 78 countries, Dallas Market Center offers hundreds of events and seminars geared toward helping retailers expand business and increase profits. As a result, more than $8 billion in estimated wholesale transactions are conducted annually within the Dallas Market Center complex. The Dallas Market Center website is available at http://www.dallasmarketcenter.com/.