WMC Las Vegas Sets Programs for Winter Market

December 15, 2009  by in UnCategorized   

By Home Furnishings Business in on December 16, 2009 World Market Center Las Vegas has announced programming for its Feb. 1-5 Winter Market along the theme "Recognizing Resilience."

"Today it is not business as usual or business as we knew it," said Robert Maricich, president and CEO of World Market Center Las Vegas. "In addition to a strong display of new products, Las Vegas' February Market will be a meaningful exchange of the latest trends, research, business strategies and inspiration to benefit all facets of the trade==retailers, designers and suppliers. The content will be highly relevant to those who are 'playing to win' and looking for new competitive advantages in today's marketplace."

Program highlights include:
* First Look: Las Vegas Market.
HGTV€™s Monica Pedersen and industry trend expert Julie Smith fast-track attendees on the opening day on the newest products and trends they will see during February Market week.
* Juan Montoya, Design Icon.
One of the world's most versatile and inspired interior designers is being honored as World Market Center Las Vegas' Design Icon, and will share his insights during a presentation to market-goers.
* Lasting Luxury.
In a time where knock-offs are more common than original design, Valerie Moran gives pointers on how to appreciate high quality and fine design.
* The Influence of Latin America in Contemporary Design. International furniture and interior designer Adriana Hoyos shares how Latin America has influenced her work, which include installations and unique furniture designs.
* Marketing Interior Design.
Lloyd Princeton shares advice on how to spread the word about your interior design business using the new vocabulary of marketing.
* Alfresco at Design + Living.
Alfresco puts the finest outdoor living on display. The newest destination at Las Vegas Market brings the outdoors in with breathtaking realism and offers events that will be equally refreshing. 
* Bedding Bowl.
The Specialty Sleep Association has organized special receptions and seminars dedicated to the mattress category, including an update on the bedding industry's green initiative; open to all market attendees, bedding suppliers and retailers.
* The New Traditional.
Lawyer-turned-interior designer Darryl Carter will speak about livability and the new traditional style.
* Creative Retail Experiences from Around the World.
Trend and merchandising expert Jennifer Castoldi of Trendease International will share examples to inspire retailers on innovative shopping environments.
* Engaging with Your Customers€”the Web Way.
Pure Contemporary's Diane Burley discusses essential Web marketing techniques to attract, engage and retain your customers.
* New Trends Meet Real Life.
Apartment Therapy contributors Rebecca Orlov and Abby Stone share how real people are integrating the newest trends and accessories for 2010 into their homes and how you can do the same.
* Designing Green.
A panel discussion including Kathy Ireland and Angelo Surmelis centers on the influence of sustainability in the work of a group of high profile designers.

New for the February Market, World Market Center Las Vegas is partnering with the Western Home Furnishings Association to produce a dynamic "Academy Series," which is being married to the popular "Business Survival" series. Sessions are scheduled for Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday during Las Vegas Market at 4:30 p.m. followed by a reception.

The Western Home Furnishings Association also hosts dozens of retail-specific programs throughout Market week in the Retail Resource Center on the 16th floor of Building B. For a full list of programming planned for Market, including programs taking places in the WHFA Retail Resource Center, click here.

In addition, February Las Vegas Market will bring an expanded audience, because this Market overlaps with INSPIREDESIGN, a new show-within-a-show that caters to design within the hospitality and health care industries. All seminars and programs at February Las Vegas Market will be open to all INSPIREDESIGN attendees as well.

Market attendees can register and reserve discounted rooms online here.