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"Since this is our first Market, we weren't really
sure what to expect. But overall, we have been
really enthusiastic with the traffic we've gotten,"
said Kellee Hollenback Hammond, vice president
of sales for Hudson Valley Lighting Group, who
made their West Coast debut at Las Vegas Market.
"Our showroom has been highly attended this
market! It's been so busy, and the business is
nonstop – we needed more staff," said Classy Art
CEO Gabriel Cohen.
"Our traffic was up compared to traffic from last
Summer Market," said Tim Donk, marketing
director for Legends Furniture. "We've got a lot of
momentum and this market has kind of carried us
through a slower summer."
The Market's gift category features more than
2,700 resources in permanent showrooms and
temporary exhibits throughout campus. Category
growth in Building C translated into a strong
overall market for exhibitors. This summer, the gift
category expanded by more than 105,000 square
feet with 35+ brands opening new and expanded
spaces or renewing their commitment to IMC for
the market.
"Traffic felt good, strong, healthy and alive," said
Adriana de Mello, CEO of representative group
Keena, who reported a mix of independent retailers
and key accounts placing orders at the show. Jim
Spinx of the eponymous East Coast line credited
Las Vegas Market as offering a great opportunity to
meet buyers in the West. Frances Northcutt, who
directs sales, marketing, product development and
distribution for new showroom Rewined, reported
that 90 percent of orders were from new accounts.
The Pavilions at Las Vegas Market showcased
500+ temporary gift and home lines in a dynamic
new floorplan that featured all five core destinations
under one roof. Exhibitors in the Pavilions reported
solid leads and a steady stream of cross-category
buyers.
"Traffic has been steady and we're very satisfied
with our first show in Las Vegas," said HANDMADE
exhibitor Mark Borre, co-owner of Berit Brooks.
"We've seen a strong assortment of home décor
and gift buyers in our booth, and for us, they've all
been here to buy."
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