TRADE SHOW NEWS Summer 2022 Las Vegas Market Expands Bedding, Furniture and Home Décor Resources

Las Vegas Market is the only opportunity of the summer for buyers to source fresh product across the home furnishings spectrum with nearly 600 bedding, furniture and home décor resources – including some 24 new, expanded and relocated showrooms and 60-plus temporary exhibitors – at the Summer 2022 edition, July 24-28, 2022 at World Market Center Las Vegas.

“Las Vegas Market’s furnishings momentum is accelerating with exciting new brands, expanded resources and recommitments from industry leaders,” said Scott Eckman, executive vice president, chief revenue officer. “Bedding is better than ever, and furniture and décor are offering the largest collection in the west. It will be a can’t-miss market for the industry this summer.”

Complementing the furniture and home décor permanent showrooms are temporary exhibits in two locations. The B2: Home Furnishings Temporar- ies feature nearly 20 crosscategory exhibitors including notable brands Gaucho Sheep & Leather Products, Inc. (cowhide and sheepskin home décor), Montana Woodworks, Inc. (heirloom quality rustic furnishings handcrafted in Montana), Southwest Looms (boutique area rugs), Synca Wellness (massage chairs) and more. Décor product also is presented in the Expo at World Market Center Las Vegas with 40plus exhibitors in the Home category as well as within the Design, Handmade and Immediate Delivery categories. Highlights include Ashore Lighting (handcrafted, luxury lighting and furniture), Braid and Wood Design Studio (modern indoor plant hangers), CEREMONIA (globally inspired, sustainably made and ethically source home decor and gifts), Fire & Pine (American-made burnt wooden maps, patents and home décor), Jitana (handmade home décor) and more.

Atlanta Market Home Décor Offerings Feature Cross-Category Updates and Expanded Amenities for Summer 2022

Atlanta Market continues to refine its home décor offerings with some 11 updates in furnishings, décor, textiles, rugs and accessories as well as the reopening of the Designer Workspace planned for the Summer 2022 edition, July 1218, 2022, at AmericasMart Atlanta.

“The Summer 2022 home décor updates showcase what makes Atlanta Market unique – the ability to source for the whole home in one contiguous location with industryleading amenities and services,” said Scott Eckman, International Market Centers (IMC) executive vice president, chief revenue of- ficer. “New commitments to the market and major expansions from top brands across categories as well as enhanced designer services further strengthen the collection as a destination for top retailers and designers.”

Gift for Life/ NY Now Team Surpasses $40K Goal for AIDS Walk New York

The Gift for Life/NY Now team, led by top individual fundraiser Matthew Katzenson and team co-chairs, Su Hilty and Caroline Kennedy, announced that the team raised $44,500-plus for this year’s AIDS Walk NY, which took place May 15, 2022. Team Gift for Life/NY NOW placed fourth in overall fundraising for the 2022 event, which brought in $2,246,787 to benefit those living with and affected by HIV and AIDS.