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More Major Stores and Buying Groups Descending on Dallas for June Total Home & Gift Market

A growing number of large-volume retailers and buying groups, representing hundreds of millions of dollars in buying power, will attend the upcoming Total Home & Gift Market.

5/29/2025
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Dallas Market Center reports a growing number of major retailers are heading to Dallas to shop its Total Home
& Gift Market.


DALLAS -- A growing number of large-volume retailers and buying groups, representing hundreds of millions of dollars in buying power, will descend on Dallas to attend the upcoming Total Home & Gift Market, June 18-24, 2025.

These high-volume buyers will attend the show, conduct meetings, and walk the aisles to discover new products across gift and home categories inside permanent showrooms and temporary exhibits.

Large-volume buyers and buying groups are provided with a range of support and amenities in Dallas including dedicated staff members to assist them; meeting rooms; catering services; and more.

Said Cindy Morris, president and CEO of Dallas Market Center: “More VIP buyers and buying groups are choosing Dallas to conduct business because we offer a convenient and safe location, comprehensive product categories, and excellent hospitality. Our marketplace and staff help these groups feel welcome.”

The list of major stores represents more than 4,000 doors. First-timers include Buff City Soaps, Hallmark Corporate, and Pottery Barn. Returning are Norman’s Hallmark, Buc-ee’s, Von Maur, Dillard's, Furniture Mall, NFM, Brookshire Grocery / Reasor’s, Choctaw Casino, Hom Furniture, Big Cedar Lodge, The Paper Store, Winstar Casino & Spa, Mardel, United Supermarkets, Hobby Lobby, Tyler’s, HEB Grocery, Neiman Marcus, Michael’s, Gelson Markets, At Home, Container Store, and Omni Hotel.

Buying groups attending include ASTRA Toy, The Good Toy Group (TGTG), Monograms America (MAI), HTI: Housewares Training and Information, GC: Gourmet Catalog, Museum Store Association, NAFDMA: North American Farmers Direct, SWBG: Southwest Buying Group, Wild Birds Unlimited, and ZAG Zoo, Garden & Aquariums.

A highlight this year is the return of Purchasing Power Plus (PPP), back onsite for the first time in a decade—a strong win-back and a valuable addition to the market lineup.

Trade events taking place at Dallas Market Center in June include Apparel & Accessories Market (June 10-13), Total Home & Gift Market (June 18-24, TEMPS 18-21), KidsWorld (June 18-24), and Lightovation (June 18-21).

Dallas Market Center partner hotels are offering amazing rates to support buyer travel budgets. Dozens of hotels, many within walking distance of the campus, are offering updated rates as low as $144. Rates valid until 2 weeks prior to Market, based on availability and are subject to change at any time, so please reach out to Market Travel online via the Dallas Market Center website or by calling 214-744-7444.

Complete events details are available on the Dallas Market Center website. To make plans for upcoming markets, visit the Dallas Market Center website and download the Dallas Market Center and Lightovation Apps. Also, keep up-to-date on all information by visiting Dallas Market Center on Instagram and the DMC Blog.
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