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Transpac Brands' four general and holiday décor channels discovered new opportunities with more buyers following an anticipated expansion. "The combination of bringing a new brand to life in this showroom, and our prime location on the atrium, has made the reaction from buyers exceptional this winter," said Laurie Gilner, Transpac Brands president and CEO. "We've gotten so many new customers, and the opportunities that have sprouted as a result are abundant." TEMPORARY EXHIBITS CREATE PERMANENT IMPACT The Expo at World Market Center Las Vegas showcased more than 450 brands across six categories: Design, Gift, Handmade, Home, Immediate Delivery, and LUXE. New and returning brands noted commercial wins and strong industry connections across four days of temporary exhibits. "It's our first time at Market, and we are thrilled to meet all the buyers and fellow exhibitors," said Rami Khalaf, Kalifano. "There is such a wonderful sense of community and general buzz to this event, and it's truly amazing to be part of it." Sammi Hill, founder of Mixologie, added, "As a southern brand that primarily services the southeast, Las Vegas Market really helps us get in front of major West Coast accounts. I heard great things about the temps in Las Vegas, and I'm glad I took the leap of faith – 90% of the orders we've written at this Market are from brand-new buyers." Beyond exhibits, Las Vegas Market offered nearly 50 events, educational programs, and daily amenities over the five days of Market. Highlights included a standing-room-only presentation from Las Vegas Market ( A ) Lister, Martyn Lawrence Bullard on the future of design innovation, a trend- driven seminar hosted by design mogul Patti Carpenter, the staple Market Kickoff Party, and the WithIt WOW Awards. @MARKET APP ENHANCES AT-MARKET EXPERIENCE ANDMORE's @Market App returned to the Winter Las Vegas Market – on both Android and iOS devices – with enhanced capabilities for at-market sourcing and post-market follow-up. App usage this winter was strong, with nearly 80% of attendees logging into the app and 84% of those buyers using the exclusive Scan & Go feature on campus. @Market App users also quickly adopted the photo feature, allowing the app to easily organize and sort market finds after the buying event. In January 2024, the top 10 showrooms by in-app photo count were industry heavy hitters Uttermost, Four Hands, Classic Home, Creative Co-Op, Accent Decor, Ashley Furniture, Ivystone, RAZ Imports, Inc., Mercana Furniture & Décor, and Currey & Company. 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. Las Vegas Market's diverse product offerings allow for cross-category commerce among these industries. For more information, please visit LasVegasMarket.com. RO WINTER '2024 LAS VEGAS MARKET

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