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Dallas Market Center Announces Two Nearshoring Events in Early 2026
May 27,
2025 by Karen Parrish in Business Strategy, Designer Weekly, Industry 
Dallas Market Center announces the expansion of 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 curated B2B trade events will focus on home & gift and lighting industries and are designed to connect U.S. brands and importers with production-ready partners from Mexico, Central, and South America.
Nearshoring America Expo for home & gift will take place January 7–9, 2026, during the Dallas Total Home & Gift Market, while Nearshoring America for lighting will be held January 10–11.
As global sourcing becomes more unpredictable, nearshoring offers a faster, smarter alternative. These events empower U.S. retailers and importers to meet face-to-face with vetted partners throughout Latin America—improving flexibility, delivery speed, and collaboration.
“Nearshoring America is more than a sourcing event—it’s a learning environment and a launchpad for resilient, regional supply chains,” said Cindy Morris, President and CEO of Dallas Market Center. “By aligning these expos with our most important trade events of the year, we are maximizing exposure and creating the most efficient, value-driven experience for our buyers and exhibitors.”
Nearshoring America Expo: Home & Gift
Dallas Total Home & Gift Market | January 7–9
Nearshoring America: Home & Gift, located on the 13th floor of the World Trade Center, will connect buyers with vetted manufacturers specializing in home décor, gifts, and lifestyle accessories. From handcrafted collections to turnkey production, manufacturers offer a curated mix of outdoor living, tableware & entertaining, textiles, home and seasonal décor, gifts, and more.
Nearshoring America Expo: Lighting
Lightovation | January 10–11, 2026
Held on the 4th floor of the Trade Mart, the lighting Expo will focus on lighting design, components, and manufacturing partnerships tailored to the evolving demands of residential and commercial lighting. Exhibitors will feature finished Lighting Fixtures, components for Custom Installations, - Smart & Connected Lighting Systems, Ceiling Fans, and other lighting specifics.
Get Involved
Nearshoring America is more than a trade event—it’s a growing community. Sign up to receive updates on sourcing opportunities, expert insights, and future events across multiple industries. Join the Nearshoring America community at https://www.nearshoringamerica.com/events.
Voices from the Industry
“As importing becomes more challenging for logistical and geopolitical reasons, nearshoring offers a timely and strategic alternative. Being able to connect with suppliers in the Americas—much closer to home—presents exciting new opportunities for our business.”
— Brandon Levin, President, Justice Design Group
“Nearshoring is real—and it’s happening right here in Dallas. Events like this open your eyes to what’s possible when you bring production closer to home. It’s not just about efficiency—it’s about building smarter, faster, and more resilient supply chains.”
— Charles Shepherd, Vice President of Business Development, NovaLink Incorporated
"Collaboration is going to continue and these types of events help us see the possibility to keep growing. I have no doubt that the nearshoring spectrum is going to become more popular."
— Andres Flores, Director at EquityLink America
Exhibitor & Attendee Information
Each Nearshoring America Expo is expressly designed for:
— Export-ready manufacturers across home, gift, and lighting
— Private and white-label suppliers
— Sourcing agencies and trade organizations
— U.S. importers and retail buyers seeking nearshoring solutions.
A Nearshoring America Expo focused on Apparel & Accessories is also being developed and will be announced soon. Interested participants can contact us now to learn more.
For information on Nearshoring America contact Michael Mendoza at mmendoza@dallasmarketcenter.com. For information on Dallas Market Center visit the 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.