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Dallas Total Home & Gift Market Welcomed Record Numbers
February 6,
2025 by Karen Parrish in Business Strategy, Industry 
The January edition of the Total Home & Gift Market at Dallas Market Center, Jan 8-14, welcomed more new attendees and steady order writing, according to the market center. Despite challenging winter weather conditions early in the show, the first market of the year not only reinforced Dallas' reputation as a fast-growing buying destination but also highlighted the community spirit within the industry.
“There was a strong turnout and enthusiasm at Total Home and Gift Market,” said Cindy Morris, president and CEO of Dallas Market Center. “Attendance rebounded following unexpected weather, and we welcomed a record number of new attendees to the marketplace."
Exhibitors noted the supportive traffic and order writing at the Total Home & Gift Market.
“We missed a few customers due to the weather but had a great show. Our average order was up significantly compared to last year and most retailers are optimistic about the new year,” said Cliff Price, president of Cliff Price & Company.
The TEMPS at Total Home & Gift
The Temps at Total Home & Gift Market, which ran from Jan 8-11, welcomed hundreds of new and returning exhibitors, with thirty-five percent of its exhibitors being new to Dallas.
“Dallas is always a great market for us! We always pick up many great, new accounts and have loved seeing and working our existing customers,” Said Stacey Reid of TINte Cosmetics. “I feel the momentum will continue to build and bring new customers, exhibitors, and brands to Dallas.
In the Interior Home & Design Center building, the Textile Salon debuted as a first for Dallas Market Center, offering a shared space for fine fabrics and trim, window and floor coverings, wallpaper, and decorative hardware. Inaugural tenants included Kravet, H&M Designs Presenting Graber Window Treatments, and Dallas Rugs.
The space also features a design workspace and seminar/meeting area and hosted events during the Total Home & Gift Market.
Also debuting in the IHDC was Coco & Dash To The Trade, a multi-line showroom offering art, mirrors, pillows, lampshades, lighting, textiles, beds, bedding, lifestyle items, antiques, and interior design services. The showroom showcased Coco & Dash Heritage, Fete Home, Fleur Home, Jill Seale Design Studio, Matouk, Ornis Gallery, Pooky Lighting, Reprotique, R. Lusk Studios, Savoy House, and Trey Hoffmann Art. Showroom partners also included Thibaut, F. Schumacher & Co., Fermoie, Cowtan & Tout, and Custom Workroom Services.
Inside the Surya showroom, Mitchell Gold + Bob Williams debuted. Known for its sustainably crafted, American-made upholstery and limitless customization, the iconic furnishings collection returned—stronger than ever and available exclusively to the trade.
35th ARTS Awards
Dallas Market Center and ART, the creative home furnishings network, held the 35th ARTS Awards on Jan 10, at the Hilton Anatole hotel, hosted by Thom Filicia and Carson Kressley. The ARTS Awards are the premier international awards program dedicated to home industry excellence and achievement. The ARTS Awards included category awards as well as a special Academy of Achievement honor for Andy Singer, founder and CEO of Visual Comfort; the Trailblazer award to Lois Del Negro, co-founder of Global Views; and a special HEARTS Award presented to The H Foundation honoring their annual cancer fundraising event, Goombay Bash.
The next Total Home & Gift Market will run March 25-28 and runs concurrently with Apparel & Accessories Market and KidsWorld. For more information, including hours and events, please visit Dallas Market Center.
For upcoming markets, visit the Dallas Market Center website and download the Dallas Market Center mobile app. Also, keep up-to-date on all information by visiting Dallas Market Center on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, and the DMC Daily Dose.