Buyer Attendance up 9 percent from previous year and International Buyers up 16 percent; order-writing records set for many exhibitors LAS VEGAS – Feb. 11, 2011 – The combined forces of Las Vegas Market and Gift+HomeSM, held Jan. 24-28 at World Market Center, exemplified optimism and delivered impactful increases in buyer attendance over a year ago. Moreover, […]
LAS VEGAS —February 3, 2011— Three gift and home décor temporary exhibitors were recognized for Outstanding Achievement in Visual Merchandising at Gift+HomeTM at the recent Las Vegas Market. This was the first-of-its kind awards presentation for the fast-growing gift sector at World Market Center Las Vegas. Lynne’s Whim of Swampscott, Mass., Rustic Ironwerks of Chino Valley, Ariz., […]
(LAS VEGAS) – January 31, 2011 – The internationally inspired designs of Christopher Guy Harrison are legendary for merging classic and modern elements. Last week, the designer, himself, became a legend as he received the highest honors of World Market Center Las Vegas: the Design Icon Award. A presentation by Guy and an awards ceremony took […]
Designers demonstrate that minimal materials can result in maximum comfort AT LAS VEGAS MARKET—January 28, 2011—Two chairs took the “gold” at World Market Center Las Vegas this week, during the third annual “One Good Chair” competition, sponsored by World Market Center Las Vegas and the Sustainable Furnishings Council. Eric Tong’s Zpine chair received the grand […]
Industry experts Monica Pedersen and Julie Smith Vincenti share top picks for Winter Market, Gift+Home and VegasKids AT LAS VEGAS MARKET—Wednesday, January 26, 2011—Winter Las Vegas Market 2011 kicked off with “First Look,” a signature market event highlighting trends and top product picks for the first major total home furnishings market of the year. Celebrity […]
Attendees thrilled with opening day turnout for Market, Gift+Home and VegasKids AT LAS VEGAS MARKET—January 25, 2011—Winter Las Vegas Market 2011 got off to a robust start as attendance soared and enthusiasm reigned during the first major total home furnishings market of the year January 24-28. The combined forces of Winter Las Vegas Market, Gift+Home […]
Representing more than 40 lines, new location expands gift offerings (AT LAS VEGAS MARKET)—January 24, 2011—Denver-based Imagine That! is opening a 13,000-square-foot showroom at World Market Center Las Vegas in May. The gift-centric sales firm represents more than 40 lines, including gift, gourmet, fashion accessories and home décor. Imagine That!, will join newly relocated tenants, […]
With opening night festivities, movie screenings, design competitions, art exhibits and showroom openings, Las Vegas Market press to attend its hottest events WHEN: January 24-28, 2011 WHAT: Not-to-be-missed media events during Winter Las Vegas Market at World Market Center (LAS VEGAS)—January 18, 2011— The biannual Las Vegas Market, along with Gift+Home and Vegas Kids, will be […]
Jim Venturi’s film marks its first screening in Las Vegas, and explores his parents’ relationship with Las Vegas architecture (LAS VEGAS)—January 14, 2011—Learning from Las Vegas was one of the most influential architectural books of its time when it was published in 1972. Now, authors and architects Robert Venturi and Denise Scott Brown are the […]
Stylish, organic furnishings and accessories add to diversity at World Market Center Las Vegas (LAS VEGAS)—January 12, 2011—Palecek brings a wide array of natural, handcrafted home furnishings to Las Vegas Design Center with its new 2,500 square-foot showroom. The national and international wholesaler’s location will adjoin the new, multi-line LMS Design Group showroom, offering designer […]
