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Dallas Market Center, the most comprehensive B2B marketplace in North America, announces new showrooms and collections debuting at its upcoming Total Home & Gift Market, Jan. 7-13, with the TEMPS taking place Jan. 7-10. Dallas is the first home and gift buying opportunity of the year and is the largest debut of new products across permanent showrooms on campus, plus four neighborhoods of temporary exhibitors. Event highlights will be detailed in a separate announcement. 

“The first market of the year is critically important for retailers to see and order product first,” said Cindy Morris, president and CEO of Dallas Market Center. “We’re proud to inspire the community with new showrooms and debuting collections all in one efficient marketplace that helps buyers plan for a successful year.”

New and Expanded Showrooms

Buyers can enjoy new home resources in new and expanded showrooms, plus new lines and collections. In the Interior Home + Design Center, World Trade Center, and Trade Mart include Porch View (WTC 280) debuts an expansion for even more design resources; MC Studio (IHDC 2F140) celebrates another expansion to their showroom; while Uttermost (IHDC 2F128) is expanding to debut their new outdoor furniture line. Wall Snobs (IHDC 2F125) has opened its own showroom.

The Gallery (1D202) welcomes exhibitors Alicia Adams Alpaca (GL76) and Poetic Pillow (GL18). The Textile Salon (2F215) recently welcomed Down Décor (TS5B), Prince of Scots (TS2), YourPillowman by Darell Matthews (TS8), and Post House (7B). 

Gift buyers will find a new showrooms for Shine Décor (TM 1309) for versatile lighting needs. There are relocated and expanded spaces for Jura (TM 1931), Melrose International (WTC 304), and Elite Accessories Ltd (TM 1034). Duo Threads (TM 1448) opens a second showroom while WT Collection opens a showroom to launch their new brand, Fieldstone Home (WTC 320).

New Lines and Launches

Coco & Dash (IHDC 1D106) welcomes Pooky for stylish lighting and J. Wilkinson Chair Company, who specializes in custom monogrammed chairs, to their showroom. In the Textile Salon, English Village Lane (TS11) debuts the Rugs Around the World collaboration with Heather Chadduck, and Post House (TS-7) recently launched a collection with designer Windsor Dalton featuring textiles and pillows. The Gallery’s Fourteenth Colony Lighting (GL20) adds new LOTUS light. Currey & Company (IHDC 1D228) introduces two fixtures using recycled glass, The Flannery chandelier and The Selavy chandelier. In Loloi (WTC 506) Brigette Romanek’s collection introduces three new rugs and 19 new pillows. Designer Patio’s (WTC 9009) Sunbrella debuts their Pocu fabric in Sisal by Sien + Co. Visual Comfort (IHDC 1D111) introduces new collections from designers Amber Lewis and Aerin Lauder, while Global Views (IHDC 1D209) launches a new collection with Jennifer Farrell.

Dozens of new lines can be found in gift showrooms across campus, offering retailers fresh assortments, trending products, and expanded collections to explore for 2026. Melrose International (TM 310) welcomes licensed brands Hasbro, SmileyWorld, and Hello Kitty and Friends. NextGen Dallas (TM 1030) debuts Reminder Nail Polish and apparel and accessories from Grace + Emma. Stationery, fragrance, and gift categories expand at Road Runners (TM 1521) with the debut of Ciciada, Madison & Green, and Smith & Co. Additional newcomers include Lifelines inspirational styles at McManemin Companies (WTC 478), Sage at Martin & Associates (TM 2501), and Kosta Boda and Orrefors at Cassmeyer Collection (TM 2200).

At Diverse Marketing (WTC 421), buyers will find figurine brand Schleich and BC Mini, a leader in Japanese-inspired products; and licensed collectibles from The Loyal Subjects. At J. Brandes & Associates (TM 1610), retailers can find Ellas Popcorn, Oliver Fragrance Co., a top home and personal fragrance brand; and The Lavish Goat artisan soap and self-care.

Trending in the TEMPS

In each neighborhood buyers find an inspiring showcase of fresh product and brands that will give stores a competitive edge. What to expect in each neighborhood:

World Trade Center 12th Floor

The largest presentation of gift, gourmet, handmade, home accents and seasonal resources.

• Body and spa: New exhibitors include Honey House Naturals, Moo Elixer, Inc., Sponges Direct, and Wendi’s Good Things Market, alongside returning favorites such as Baby le Bebe, Sugar Sand Tan and others.
• Emerging gift: New brands include Anyway Socks, Blank Tag Stickers, Damsel in Defense, The Daily Cheer, and Lucky Love Dog, with returning exhibitors like Doodles and Fun!, Malwest Design and others.
• General gift: Welcoming new exhibitor Mahjong Moxie and returning brands including Fabuplates, Angel Dear and more.
• Home accents, seasonal snd outdoor: New exhibitors include One Global Group Inc., Hong Kong Kingyee Trading Company Limited, Valentina Imports, Inc., and Hiltex, plus returning names like Canterbury Lane and others.
• MADE: Featuring new exhibitors Southern Cotton Mills, Feltiful, Handyman Crafts,and LoaLy Inc., with returning brands including J & J Woodshop and others.
• T-shirts: Featuring exhibitors such as Southern Fried Cotton and Sugar Stitch.
• In-demand: A top destination with new exhibitors including Avery’s Home, Miss Mahjong, Yikes Twins, and AdventureKeen, plus returning like Young, Wild & Friedman, Bogg Bag, Packed Party, Tattly and others.
• Gourmet market: New exhibitors include Goodytwos Toffee Company and Kkokdamand, with returning brands such as Piper & Leaf, Miss Hannah’s Gourmet Popcorn and others.

World Trade Center 11th Floor

A reimagined destination for apparel, accessories, jewelry and boutique, a design-oriented collection featuring better apparel and elevated fashion accessories.

• Boutique: New exhibitors include Luna Chendi, Intertwined, Stonington Designs, Il Fiato/Elevazione, and Boulevard, with returning brands such as Gemelli, Imbali Charleston, Parker & Hyde, and others.
• Apparel: Featuring Entro, Oli & Hali, Lovely Melody, and more.
• Fashion Accessories & Jewelry: New exhibitors include Bookish Jewels by Gilded Girl Accessories, Pom Pom London, Nati Natash, JYS Enterprise, and PowerBeads by Jen, with returning exhibitors such as Beaded Blondes, Teleties, Wipstitch, Needleworks, The Inspiration Co., Spurwest Trading Co., and others.

On the first floor of the Trade Mart, the LUXE Design Temps present Dallas Market Center’s most prestigious collection of high-design home accents, specialty gift & tabletop items. There are many new exhibitors to discover great design accents from including Corston USA LLC, Mini Mahjer, Mary Gregory Studio, Cast-A-Way Carbon, Abigail Ahern, and others. Other exhibitors will include B’s Knees, Oh My Mahjong!, Texan Christmas, Nancy Brown Home, Don Lino, and more.

Market Hall

The marketplace for order-writing and immediate goods, including artisan products, gift and jewelry, fine jewelry, home décor, furniture, vintage and antiques.

• Gift and jewelry: New exhibitor Fellini Fashion joins the neighborhood, alongside returning exhibitors including Lavender Thorne, Savory Fine Foods, Under Wraps, Chansuttpearls and more.
• Artisan: New exhibitors include Adera Foundation, Waterville Candle Co., Nelly Rose Jewelry, Artisan Dome, and You’re Enough, with returning brands such as C. Shel, SOS Pj’s, Caryn Lawn, Aroma Avenue  and more.
• Home and vintage: New exhibitors include Valentina Imports and Penny’s Territorial Map, alongside returning exhibitors In the Land of Elsewhere, Turkish Rug Co., Western Linens, Karma Living and others.

Spark magazine: Winter issue

More than 50,000 customers receive the winter issue of Spark magazine, the stylish pre-market publication highlighting trends, what’s new inside the market center, and insights from makers and influencers. For January, the cover features John Mark Sharpe, known for his signature floral and holiday creations, as he shares the story of John Mark Enterprises, from its humble beginnings at crafts fairs to the growth of his brand to what it is today. Additional content focuses on gifts that celebrate joy, holiday décor, lighting trends, bright and bold home decor, a special section on The Temps, and exhibitor updates to the marketplace. The magazine will be available in stands throughout the Dallas Market Center.