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From Home Furnishing Business
LV Market Announces More Partnerships and Buying Power for Summer Event
July 11,
2016 by in Las Vegas, Market 
Many of the nation’s top associations and buying groups – including newest partners Casual Classics, Good Toy Group and PRESENTer Network – will convene at the Summer Las Vegas Market to network, learn, and shop a fresh selection of the newest cross-category products available.
Representing the home furnishings and gift industries, as well as the interior design community, many associations are hosting educational seminars, tours and other networking events on-site to provide added value to their current members and expose these associations to potential new members.
“Our campus provides the perfect setting for industry associations, from furniture to gift and more, to host member events and offer educational opportunities,” said Dorothy Belshaw, President of Gift and Home Décor, International Market Centers. “We continue to see more and more groups utilizing our campus for national meetings, networking events and conventions. We are committed to partnering with these associations to help them deliver value to their members while also providing them with exposure to our broad network of potential new members both during market and year-round. Also, Las Vegas is one of the most exciting cities in the world, so the “fun factor” is icing on the cake.”
New for Summer 2016, Las Vegas Market is partnering with:
Casual Classics A nationwide casual furniture buying group representing 250+ retail outlets in the United States, Puerto Rico and Canada, Casual Classics will bring its members to Summer Las Vegas Market to network, learn and shop a fresh selection of the newest outdoor and casual products available. The 100% member-owned group represents more than $22 million in combined wholesale volume.
The Good Toy Group creates catalogs for our independently owned toy stores across the country that focus on quality toys for children of all ages. A member-owned marketing and buying group that specializes in marketing pieces, online marketing support and buying programs.
The PRESENTer Network is a retailer-networking group composed of 100+ top independent specialty gift stores nationwide. Launched by industry veterans Caroline "Keb" Kennedy and Kathy "Kat" Krassner – co-editors/co-founders of the new PRESENT consumer magazine – additional PRESENTer Network benefits include networking receptions at major trade shows, special discounts from PRESENT advertisers, and editorial mentions within the magazine.