Winter Gift & Home Market Roundup: Atlanta, Dallas & Las Vegas

A Boutique Hub Guide for Gift, Home & Lifestyle Retailers

Winter markets are where the buying year truly begins and 2026 is no exception! From gifts and décor to lifestyle and curated home goods, Atlanta, Dallas, and Las Vegas offer three of the most essential winter buying experiences for retailers. Whether you’re a seasoned gift shop owner or an apparel boutique expanding into lifestyle categories, these markets are key to discovering fresh product, sourcing unique brands, and strengthening your business strategy.

Dallas Total Home & Gift Market — January 7–13, 2026

Register:  https://www.dallasmarketcenter.com/become-an-attendee/ 

Kicking off the buying year, Dallas Total Home & Gift Market is the premier destination for home décor, tabletop, gift, gourmet, and lifestyle products, bringing together permanent showrooms with hundreds of temporary exhibitors. 

Retailer Tips:

• Plan your route by category — home accents, fragrance, tabletop, and accessories are all key areas that drive cross-category sales.
• Apparel boutiques stepping into gifts: Look for crossover items like cozy textiles, bags that feel giftable, journals, or curated themed sets. These can boost average ticket and appeal to customers shopping for others.

Pro Tip: Register early and use the Dallas Market Center app to plan showroom visits and FastPass entry — and book your hotel directly through the market link to access exclusive room blocks and rates.

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Atlanta Winter Gift Market — January 13–19, 2026

Register:  https://www.atlantamarket.com/ 

Hosted at AmericasMart Atlanta, this market features one of the largest and most diverse gift assortments in the country. From tabletop and décor to gourmet, seasonal products, and curated lifestyle brands, Atlanta is a must-see early in your buying calendar. 

Retailer Tips:

• Gift retailers: Prioritize temporary exhibits and exclusive showrooms to uncover unique, trend-right items before they hit the wider market.
• Apparel boutiques new to gifts: Start small — look for candles, boutique lifestyle items, stationery, and decorative accents that complement fashion assortments and drive add-on purchases. Trend forecasts show continued consumer preference for meaningful and multipurpose giftables in 2026

Pro Tip : With 76% of consumers planning to buy candles in 2026, home fragrance remains one of the strongest gift categories. Use Atlanta to source candle brands that are giftable, story-driven, and easy to reorder year-round.

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Las Vegas Market — January 25–29, 2026

Register:  https://www.lasvegasmarket.com/Visit/Register 

Las Vegas Market at World Market Center is the West Coast’s largest wholesale marketplace for gifts, home décor, furnishings, and lifestyle products. With over 3,500 brands across permanent and temporary exhibits, Las Vegas is an outstanding opportunity to spot trend-forward and unique finds. 

Retailer Tips:

• Attend trend seminars and plan your itinerary with the Market Plan tool — this helps you stay on top of product stories that resonate with buyers.
• Gift newcomers: Focus on best-sellers with proven sell-through and categories showing strong consumer demand, including candles, artisan-made goods, and decorative home accents — all forecasted to remain strong in 2026. 

Pro Tip: Las Vegas Market is ideal for spotting emerging trends and testing new categories before committing big. Look for limited runs, exclusive designs, and conversation-starting pieces that help your store stand out and create urgency with customers.

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 2026 Trend Highlights for Home & Gift

Retailers at these markets will see trends reflected across products and buyer behavior:

• Products with story and meaning continue to drive gift buying — expressive, unique, and keepsake-worthy items perform especially well. 
• Multipurpose and décor + function goods remain in demand as buyers seek items that add value beyond one-time gifting. 
• Candle and fragrance categories continue to show strong consumer traction, making them reliable staple categories. 

These trends offer a strong foundation for boutiques building or expanding gift assortments and help spot items your customers will connect with emotionally and functionally.

Visit Our Home & Gift Partners on the Show Floor

When you’re on the buying trail this winter, make sure to stop by our trusted partners — brands and showrooms that offer compelling, unique products for gift and lifestyle assortments:

Road Runners – Gift, home, fashion, fragrance & novelty destination.

Just Got 2 Have It – Trendy gift, décor & lifestyle wholesaler.

Creative Co-Op – Home décor, seasonal pieces, candles, accessories, and lifestyle products.

Two’s Company – Home décor, giftables, and lifestyle collections across seasons.

NextGen Dallas – Professional wholesale agency helping retailers find best-selling lines.

J Brandes Showroom – Curated gift and décor brand partners across lifestyle categories.

Wholesale Gift Experts – Resource for trending gift and lifestyle products.

Goetz, Inc. – Home & gift lifestyle collections with broad market presence.

Cliff Price – Designer home décor, gifts, and seasonal accents.

Cathy & Co, Inc. – Gift and décor products featuring a curated mix of brands and lifestyle pieces.

Diverse Marketing Gift – National showroom network with expansive gift assortments.

These partners showcase products that hit trend, quality, and margin sweet spots — items your customers will love, share, and keep coming back for.

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Final Tips for Market Success

• Come with a plan: Know what categories you want to fill and which customers you’re buying for.
• Ask about pre-book specials and freight deals — markets often have show-only perks.
• Mix your assortment wisely: Blend tried-and-true staples with on-trend newness to drive both traffic and margin.
• Book your hotel through official market links for the best availability, pricing, and proximity to the showfloor.

To make the most of Market—and unlock exclusive deals with top brands—Hub members can use the Must-See List inside their member dashboard to plan showroom visits and prioritize partners offering show specials. It’s one of the easiest ways to shop strategically, save time, and maximize buying opportunities while you’re on the floor.

Winter markets are more than buying events, they’re strategic opportunities to refine your store’s story, discover standout products, and connect with industry partners who help you grow year after year.