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as Vegas Market just concluded that the
Summer Market, which ran Sunday,
July 27, to Thursday, July 31, 2014, was a
success for both buyers and suppliers by virtually
every measurable benchmark: attendance, number
and diversity of resources, new contacts made,
and orders written.
According to Bob Maricich, chief executive
officer, International Market Centers, the strong
positive reactions to Summer Market from
participants are a direct result of the phased
growth and enhancement of Las Vegas Market
over the past two years. "Just two years into our
three-year strategic growth plan, Las Vegas
Market has added 1,200 resources and more
than doubled its gift and home décor attendance
while simultaneously maintaining and growing the
existing furniture buyer base. We are delivering
on our promise to transform Las Vegas Market
into the only major furniture, home décor and gift
destination in the western United States."
The Summer Market featured the largest
number of resources in Las Vegas Market's
history, with the addition of many high-profile new
resources in the Market's core furniture segment,
as well as substantial numbers of new exhibitors
in the booming gift and home décor categories.
Continued growth in temporary exhibitors, as well
as increased density in showrooms, is attracting
a broad array of retailers and interior designers in
record numbers, including 77 of the top 100
home furnishings retailers.
LAS VEGAS MARKET GARNERS
FROM RETAILERS, SUPPLIERS
RAVE
REVIEWS!
Summer
July,
2014
Market News
Summer Market Praised for Strong Attendance, Diversity
of Resources, Cross-Category Shopping & Order Writing
