2026 Dallas Total Home & Gift Market
2026 Dallas Total Home & Gift Market Breaks Records with 18% Attendance Surge
As the 2026 winter edition of the Dallas Market Center’s Total Home & Gift Market wraps up its seven-day run (January 7-13), official data confirms an unprecedented 18% year-over-year attendance increase, with over 75,000 industry professionals from 88 countries converging on the 5.2-million-square-foot campus. The B2B showcase not only shattered previous attendance benchmarks but also recorded a 22% uptick in pre-show buyer registrations and a 30% rise in international attendees, solidifying its status as North America’s most influential home décor and gift trade event.
Unmatched Scale and Exhibitor Diversity
Spanning permanent showrooms and temporary exhibits (“The Temps”), the 2026 market features 2,800+ exhibitors – including 350 first-time participants – showcasing collections across home décor, gourmet goods, gifts, and lighting. Standout launches include iconic brand Beatriz Ball’s 250-piece new line, highlighted by Vienna Pedestal Bowls with hand-finished metallic accents, Encanto stackable bowls in on-trend terracotta and sage, expanded Rio resin tableware, and a debut sustainable lacquerware collection. “Our 2026 offerings bridge nostalgia and modernity,” said Beatriz Ball, founder of the eponymous brand. “Retailers seek pieces that tell stories, and these designs balance timeless appeal with durability and affordability.”
Star-Studded Buyer Base and Industry Endorsement
The market attracted retail leaders including senior buyers from At Home, Hobby Lobby, Dillard’s, Ace Hardware, Williams Sonoma, and Target, plus 4,200 independent specialty stores and 3,800 e-commerce retailers. Preliminary data reveals 70% of attendees exclusively source at Dallas Market Center, citing its “one-stop-shop” convenience and access to established brands and emerging talent. Attendance from the western U.S. jumped 25%, while international participation grew significantly from Canada (19% increase), Mexico (28% increase), and Europe (15% increase) – fueled by expanded visa support and the center’s international buyer lounge.
