Las Vegas Market Reports Strong Buyer Turnout

Numbers tabulated from the summer edition, held July 26-30, indicate buying was up by 7% across all categories.

Preliminary numbers from the recent summer Las Vegas Market showed buying activity was up by 7% year-over-year across all categories. Held at World Market Center Las Vegas, the show was anchored by an expanded lineup of new and renewed showrooms, the debut of the First Finds brand of temporary exhibits and a full slate of educational programming and networking events.  

Buyers explored an expanded roster of permanent showrooms including new brands such as FoamTex USA, Forward Home Collection, Kitchen2Table, Luxe B Co., PJ Harlow and Qidong Vision, alongside expansions and renewals across the Gift, Furniture, and Home Décor categories. The newly unveiled First Finds brand featured emerging and established brands and exhibitors, giving buyers fresh product discovery throughout the week.

Programming & events

Market week featured a robust calendar of marquee events and educational programming, including the Market Kickoff Party, Furniture Today’s Titans & Trailblazers, the ANDYZ Awards presented with ASID, and Bedding News Now’s Best in Bedding. Seminars covering AI, design innovation, color strategy, social media, and business growth drew strong attendance, with sessions from industry voices including Pamela McNally, LuAnn Ngara, and Nick Bumba. Guided tours, including new buyer orientation and trend-focused walkthroughs, gave buyers deeper insight into the market.

Market in the Alley pop-up: 10 makers, city of Las Vegas partnership

Las Vegas Market partnered with the city of Las Vegas on a Market in the Alley pop-up, featuring a curated group of 10 locally based makers selected by Market in the Alley: Alissi, Art of Sze Jones, At the Root, Daria’s Soap, Gem Jaxx Art, Glass Reshaped, House of Geb, Mist Art Studio, Recycled Propaganda, and Vivero Jewelry.

Awards and recognition

The summer market also featured an awards program recognizing excellence and innovation across the show floor. The Best Booth Awards honored exhibitors including Tru-Tone™ Light Bulbs (Best of Show, Design section), Luzia Leather Home Collection (Best Product Merchandising, Handmade section), Oh My Mahjong (Best Branding Display, Luxe section), Trovolore (Best Use of Color, Handmade section), and Icinco Studio (Best Storytelling, Gift section).

The Snapshot Winners recognized standout exhibitors throughout market week, including The Darling Effect, shown by Fine Lines (Week 1); Azzurro Living, shown by CODARUS (Week 2); Chala Handbags, shown by Sales Producers (Week 3); Vincent Sheppard (Week 4); and Icinco Studio (Week 5). These recognitions highlight the creativity and outstanding product presentations that helped define this year’s market.

Voices From the Market

“This season at the Las Vegas Market was a fantastic success for us. We saw incredible foot traffic, opened a high volume of new accounts, and experienced strong year-over-year sales growth. The momentum and buyer enthusiasm this week made it our most productive Las Vegas Market yet,” noted Kristin Sprague, sales & marketing director at Patchology.

“Our first experience exhibiting at Las Vegas Market exceeded our expectations. It was North Drinkware’s debut at the show, and thanks to the incredible support from the Fine Lines team, we had a fantastic Market. We stayed busy throughout the event, enjoyed meeting so many retailers face-to-face, and built valuable new relationships. We’re especially grateful to the teams at Andmore and Fine Lines for creating such a welcoming and productive environment that made our first Market such a success,” said Matt Capozzi, co-founder, North Drinkware.

“We were very pleased with our experience at this summer’s Las Vegas Market. Sales met our expectations, and it was a great opportunity to connect with existing retailers, build new buyer relationships, and have encouraging conversations about future growth. Las Vegas continues to be an important market for our brand, particularly with West Coast retailers, and we’re excited about the opportunities ahead,” added Stacey Webb, founder, The House of Memory.

 “We had a nice experience at the Summer 2026 Las Vegas Market and were especially pleased with our booth location. Traffic was strong during the first two days. Everyone we met was welcoming and kind, and we were pleased to open new accounts and make several valuable buyer connections,” stated Brynn Albrecht, co-owner, Buttermood Soap Studio.

“We were thrilled with our first Las Vegas Market experience — it exceeded our expectations. The Market gave us the opportunity to introduce Oh My Mahjong to a new audience of retailers, and the response was incredibly encouraging. Buyer traffic was strong throughout the show, and we opened a number of new accounts, strengthened relationships with existing partners, and came away with several promising business opportunities. We’re grateful to the Andmore team for creating such a valuable environment to connect with buyers and showcase our brand, and we look forward to returning,” said Mackenzie Hancock, sales manager, Oh My Mahjong.

Looking Ahead

The next Las Vegas Market takes place Sunday through Thursday, January 24-28. For more information about Las Vegas Market and to register for future events, click here.

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