brands to both buyer members and general market attendees in a new
permanent showroom space.
For many buyers, the overall Las Vegas Market experience was the
draw. Designer Saskia Vandermeulebrouche, CEO of Design Fusion in
San Diego, CA, said, "Las Vegas Market has great ambiance. For
designers, it is a 'Candy Land' where you can discover everything in
one spot. We find different characteristics, different furniture, different
styles. It's an inspiration."
"The Las Vegas Market has the best representation of vendors and
categories," said Carly Winslow, buyer for Martin Patrick 3, which
offers apparel and fine home furnishings plus interior design in
Minneapolis, Minn. "I always leave the market feeling inspired. I find
something new and interesting to add to our store assortment, from gift
and furniture to home décor."
Buyers enjoyed nearly 30 events with only-in-Las-Vegas programming
including an exclusive Juniper-hosted concert by American pop band
OneRepublic plus signature programming with the Design Icon
Kathryn Ireland as well as cooking demonstrations, designer panels,
trend forecasts and more. Notably, Blackstone economist Senior
Managing Director and Chief Investment Strategist, Private Wealth
Solutions Joe Zidle shared his perspective on the global supply chain,
employment/wages and other top-of-mind topics with a gathering of
selected industry CEOs.
The newly launched B2B e-commerce platform JuniperMarket had a
big presence at Las Vegas Market with a new Experience Center in the
heart of the World Market Center courtyard plus an all-new
JuniperCommerce showroom and pop-up experiences throughout
three World Market Center Las Vegas buildings.
"The excitement of the Winter 2022 Las Vegas Market does not stop
here," added Maricich. "It signals the beginning of an exciting season
of trade events IMC is hosting in the Expo at World Market Center Las
Vegas, beginning with our own Las Vegas Apparel in February and
followed by ToyFest West."
Las Vegas Market is the leading home furnishings and gift market
in the western U.S., presenting thousands of furniture, home décor
and gift resources in an unrivaled market destination. Its diverse
product offerings allow for cross-category commerce among these
industries. The next Las Vegas Market is July 24 - 28, 2022, at
World Market Center Las Vegas. For more information, please visit
www.LasVegasMarket.com.
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