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Las Vegas Market Summer 2026 Wraps Up with Strong Buyer Turnout, Fresh Product Discovery, and a Full Week of Industry Connection

Written by Sandy Lee | Aug 6, 2026, 6:15:00 PM

 LAS VEGAS, NV — August 6, 2026 — The Summer 2026 edition of Las Vegas Market wrapped up July 26-30, 2026 at World Market Center Las Vegas, with preliminary numbers showing buying accounts up 7% year-over-year across all categories. Anchored by an expanded lineup of new and renewed showrooms, the debut of the First Finds temporary exhibitors brand, and a full slate of educational programming and networking events, Summer 2026 reinforced Las Vegas Market's role as a premier cross-category sourcing destination for the gift, home furnishings, and home décor industries for the West Coast.

New Showrooms and First Finds Debut Draw Buyer Attention

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

Programming and Events Bring the Industry Together

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. Expert-led 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

Summer 2026 featured an awards program recognizing excellence and innovation across the show floor. The Best Booth Awards honored exhibitors including Tru-Tone (Best of Show, Design section, Tru-Tone™ Light Bulbs), Luzia Leather Home Collection (Best Product Merchandising, Handmade section, LUZIA Collection), Oh My Mahjong (Best Branding Display, Luxe section, Oh My Mahjong), Trovolore (Best Use of Color, Handmade section, Trovelore), and Icinco Studio (Best Storytelling, Gift section, I5 Studio).

The market's Snapshot Winners also 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 standout 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." - 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." - 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." - 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.” - 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." - Mackenzie Hancock, Sales Manager, Oh My Mahjong

Looking Ahead

The next Las Vegas Market takes place Sunday, January 24 - Thursday, January 28, 2027. For more information about Las Vegas Market and to register for future events, visit LasVegasMarket.com.

About Las Vegas Market: Las Vegas Market is the leading home furnishings and gift market in the western U.S., offering a comprehensive cross-category showcase of furniture, home décor, gifts, and lifestyle products. Held twice annually at World Market Center Las Vegas, the Market attracts thousands of buyers and designers from around the world. LasVegasMarket.com.

About ANDMORE®: ANDMORE, a Blackstone portfolio company, empowers wholesale buyers and sellers to connect, grow and prosper through premier physical markets and design centers. The company operates over 20 million square feet of premium tradeshow and showroom space, hosting live events in Atlanta, High Point, N.C., Las Vegas and New York City. Serving industries such as home décor, gift, furniture and apparel, ANDMORE supports the global B2B community through its unmatched marketplace experiences. ANDMORE.com.

 

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