Gather
GATHER is an event created for the interior design community, from students to practitioners, everyone is welcome! This event will offer opportunities for everyone to learn and connect with one another. ...
Gather at a glance
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What to know about Gather
Gather is a niche, curated segment within the larger Dallas Total Home & Gift Market, specifically targeting high-end interior designers and boutique retailers looking for table-top decor and entertaining essentials. Unlike the mass-market permanent showrooms, Gather focuses on immediate inventory turnover and artisanal craftsmanship, requiring a booth aesthetic that mirrors a high-end retail boutique rather than a warehouse.
This show relies heavily on 'Cash and Carry' or immediate shipping; ensure your booth inventory is meticulously organized for rapid order writing and transit.
The Dallas Market Center operates on a 'buy-it-now' mentality for designers working on active projects; have physical samples available that buyers can touch and feel.
Regional buyers from Texas and the surrounding states dominate this show; incorporate localized aesthetic trends and maintain a professional but approachable 'Southwest hospitality' demeanor.
The Dallas Market Center is a vertical labyrinth; invest in directional signage or a prominent position near the elevators/escalators to capture designers navigating multiple floors.
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