May 30, 2023

Las Vegas Market Temporary Exhibits to present new brands

Las Vegas Market‘s Gift and Home Temporary Exhibits have grown, with new brands accounting for 20% of the nearly 400 exhibitors to be presented at the Expo at World Market Center Las Vegas, July 30-Aug. 2.

“The Las Vegas Market temporary exhibits are the perfect discovery destination for attendees this summer, ” said Dorothy Belshaw, executive vice president and chief revenue officer of International Market Centers (IMC). “New brands — both new to our market as well as new to the industry — offer buyers a one-stop, easy-to-shop opportunity to discover new resources and to track new trends.”

Las Vegas Market’s 400 exhibitors are showcased in six categories in the Expo at World Market Center Las Vegas: Gift, Home, Design, Handmade, LUXE and Immediate Delivery.

According to IMC, notable newcomers for summer 2023 include:

• 54 Celsius (3D candles) – Design
• Block N Gold LLC (modern home accessories) – Home
• Deejo (high-end pocket knives made in France) – Gift
• Fox Chapel Publishing (craft and hobby books) – Gift
• Freshwater Design Co. (handmade leather and acrylic gifts and accessories) –  Handmade
• Lifelines (diffusers) – Gift
• Lumaprints/Lumagallerie (canvas art prints) – Home
• NBMposter Inc. (one-of-a-kind vintage posters) – Home
• tokidoki llc (lifestyle gifts inspired by Japanese anime) – Gift
• Trovelore (nature-inspired, hand-beaded jewelry and accessories) – Handmade
• Well-Kept (towelettes) – Gift

Gourmet and housewares

Summer 2023 Las Vegas Market is set to feature a 25% jump in gourmet and housewares offerings across more than 30 brands, according to IMC.

New brands include Aydya Limited (innovative houseware products); Crae Home (handmade kitchen textiles); Creative Caliber Sales (innovative kitchen gadgets); Jelly Belly Candy Company (iconic candy company); and others. These newcomers join notable returning exhibitors including Chukar Cherries (chocolate cherries, berries and nuts from the Pacific Northwest); JK Adams (handmade wooden cutting boards, entertaining and kitchen storage products); JURA (automatic coffee machines); Klean Kanteen (bottles, cups, mugs, tumblers and canisters); Lynn & Liana Designs (resin-accented cheeseboards and serving trays); McSteven’s Inc. (dry beverage mixes); Mierco European Linens (European tea towels and linens); MUkitchen (Microfiber waffle weave towels and cloths); and South Bend Chocolate Company (Chocolates, crunches, pretzels, malt balls, cookies, nuts and more).

Beyond exhibits, special events and amenities are offered throughout the market week. Highlights include Sip & Shop with Industry Partners, Monday, July 31, 4 p.m. to 6 p.m., allowing buyers and exhibitors to meet and mingle with representatives of leading Buying Groups; and Happy Hour in the Expo, with complimentary beer and wine served Sunday through Tuesday, 4 pm. to 6 p.m.

The =315,000-square-foot Expo at World Market Center Las Vegas is contiguous with Building C, one of three permanent showroom buildings that comprise the World Market Center Las Vegas campus, aiming for a continuous flow of traffic between the market’s temporary exhibits and permanent showrooms.