My Name Magical Storybooks

My Name Magical

Storybooks are unique and enchanting books, putting the child into the story as the main character!

21 colorful and whimsical pages, captivate young readers by seeing their own name in print as the story unfolds.

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Strong Buying and Outstanding Energy at Winter Las Vegas Market

Buyers from 50 States and 50 Countries Drove Record Sales Volume

Las Vegas Market returned to its customary January timing with strong performance reported across furniture, bedding, home décor and gift and a full roster of thought-leadership programming and industry events at the Winter 2022 edition, January 23-27, 2022, at World Market Center Las Vegas.

“Las Vegas Market is back!” said Bob Maricich, International Market Centers (IMC) CEO. “The buying power, activity and enthusiasm was at a level we have not seen in two years. Outstanding product presentations, engaging programming and attendance from California retailers and designers. Overall, all 50 states and 50 countries were represented at the winter market.

Brands Reach New Buyers at Las Vegas Market

Nearly 40 new and expanded showrooms in addition to thousands of returning lines offered a wealth of resources for buyers and created new opportunities for brands, especially with the design community.

In gift, new showrooms increased discovery opportunities for buyers.

“Opening the showroom at Las Vegas Market has been fantastic,” said Karen Alweil, founder and CEO of Karen Alweil Studio, representing 38 gift and lifestyle brands. “We are seeing customers who don’t travel to other markets that we haven’t seen in a long time plus meeting new customers who don’t currently work with sales agencies. I am feeling good about the opportunities that will come from my participation in Las Vegas Market.” show and new accounts.

Established Las Vegas Market exhibitors also reported a strong show.

“The Winter 2022 Las Vegas Market was the best we’ve had in a couple years. We’re happy that everyone’s back and shopping again,” said Dustin Rowser of home décor brand Uber Chic Home, who reported working with “big buyers wanting quantity.”

“About 90% of the orders on our first day were brand new customers that we have never met,” said Candice Cancade, CFO of Lynn & Liana Serveware.

Jennifer Borré, owner of Berit Brooks handmade leather pieces, said the market was “incredible. We opened the show with a massive line in front of our booth. We had record breaking sales volume.”

Las Vegas Market Experience Attracts Buyers

With travel restrictions lifting, many key accounts returned to market including City Furniture, The Dufresne Group, Pottery Barn, RC Willey, Rooms To Go and more.

the opportunity to come together again made for an unmatched market experience.”

Las Vegas Market is quickly recapturing attendance, growing by 50% over its Winter (April) 2021 presentation. Significant gains were recorded in international attendance, as well as in buyers from the Midwest and Northeast. West coast traffic continued to be strong with heavy

“Tag posted historical and record-breaking numbers at Las Vegas Market and we, along with our respected sales agencies, have momentum as we take our brand on the road for future bookings,” said Chuck Fraelich, president of the gift, home décor and seasonal brand. “The resiliency of the independent specialty customer base is remarkable, and through their efforts in 2021, most are coming off strong fiscal years and they came to market looking for inventory as demand remains strong for 2022.”

Exhibitors in Las Vegas Market’s 400-plus temporary booths presented in the Expo also reported a record

“It’s been two years since our team has traveled to market, and we missed the people and the pulse of a furniture market,” said Shaun Dufresne, senior director of Merchandising for The Dufresne Group servicing 320 locations across Canada. “We were very happy to return to the process of discovery and in-person engagement that market provides.”

Buying groups and associations had a strong presence at Las Vegas Market including American Society of Interior Designers (ASID), GC (Gourmet Catalog) Buying Group, Museum Store Association (MSA), Zoo Aquarium & Garden (ZAG), The Rental Buying Group (TRIB), Real Deals, PLATIN Latin American Alliance, Fair Trade Federation and Furniture Marketing Group (FMG), which Continued on page 20