New applications for the upcoming Dallas trade event Apparel & Accessories in August have surged by 50 per cent ahead of 2019,
The latest edition of the event was held from June 14–17, 2022 on an expanded space to accommodate new brands.
Cindy Morris, President and CEO, Dallas Market Center says, the center has created the biggest marketplace in the US with the support of thousands of apparel, footwear and accessories brands.
New buyers at the June event increased by 163 per cent against the pre-pandemic June shows. The show also registered an increase in national visitors. Attendance by stores from the Midwest increased by over 100 per cent, while those from the Southeast increased by 140 per cent, and the West increased by 170 per cent.
For the June show, Dallas Market Center had more than 500 temporary exhibitors. In 2022, the number of exhibiting brands grew by 10 per cent. They were accommodated in additional permanent showrooms and expanded temporary space.
The June edition also featured the permanent showroom D Element Style showcasing Celia B, Las Surenas, Vero Alfie, Kleid, and Neubyrne. Additional new showrooms included Golden, LeLaLo, My Girl in LA, Sal & Pimento, and Wolverine. Expanded showrooms included the 2Fourteen Showroom, Miss Me, and Rita Harris.
