New & Noteworthy: Preview upcoming summer markets

It’s the dawn of a new trade show season — and how things change in just half a year from our bustling winter show season. With various economic headwinds at play, buying smart is as... more »

Display DNA: How to Navigate Market Like a Pro

Hello, and welcome to my quarterly column! If you don’t already know me, hi, I am Michelle Sherrier. I am a freelance consultant for design, display,... more »

Dallas Market Center announces Bill Winsor Retailing Scholarship at Texas A&M

Dallas Market Center announced the creation of the Bill Winsor Retailing Scholarship, a new endowed scholarship at Texas A&M University honoring the legacy of Bill Winsor, former president, CEO and chairman emeritus of Dallas Market... more »

Transpac Brands combines showrooms in Dallas and Atlanta

Transpac Brands announced the consolidation of its showrooms in both Dallas and Atlanta, creating a more unified and streamlined experience for buyers across all four of its dynamic brands: Transpac, Season’s Designs, VIP Home &... more »

Reps Are Local Too celebrates 1 year; announce webinar and market meet-ups

As Reps Are Local Too marks its first year as a growing movement in the wholesale industry, it continues to deliver on its mission: to support independent sales reps and shine a spotlight on the value... more »

More major stores, buying groups to attend Dallas Total Home & Gift Market

A growing number of large-volume retailers and buying groups, representing hundreds of millions of dollars in buying power, will descend on Dallas to attend the upcoming Total Home & Gift Market from June 18-24. [caption... more »

Dallas Market Center to host 2 Nearshoring America Trade Shows in January

Dallas Market Center expands its industry-first international sourcing initiative, Nearshoring America, with two expos set to take place during the January 2026 Total Home & Gift and Lightovation Markets. These B2B trade events will focus... more »

Beatriz Ball to preview 250 new items in Dallas

Beatriz Ball, the Louisiana-based home goods brand, is launching some 250 new products — between new introductions, new product categories and line extensions — at the upcoming Dallas Total Home & Gift Market in June.... more »