The January 2023 Lightovation Market will run Tuesday, January 10 – Friday, January 13, overlapping with the end of the winter Total Home & Gift Market (January 4-10) and featuring a Preview Day on Monday, January 9. This show will be the largest and best attended in years, and will include new collections, trend installations and insights, technical expertise, and big celebrations across a 1 million square foot lighting marketplace. Our team has been BUSY leasing the market, delivering the buyers, promoting the market and exhibitors, and planning events. Keep reading to see everything we’ve been doing to help promote your business.
Lightovation is the center of commerce and community for the lighting industry. 2022 saw a tremendous investment by both exhibitors and the Dallas Market Center, proving that Dallas really is the home of lighting.
Dallas Market Center just completed a renovation of the 3rd and 4th floors, removing the outdated carpet and giving the area a sleek look with polished concrete. It won't stop there! 2023 will see new building lighting installed in common areas and more!
We have continued to bring Designers and Builders in for daily and market time sourcing through incredible shows like ArchLight Summit in September, Design Days in April, Design Week in September, and the launch of our Lighting Concierge Service and Lighting Last Tuesdays program.
Exhibitors have placed their stake in Dallas and we look forward to celebrating these NEW, RELOCATED, and EXPANDED Showrooms at January Market:
Samsung Electronics America, Hunter Fan Company, Lucas + McKearn, Elegant Lighting, Quorum International & Oxygen, Livex, Quoizel, SKYX, Ashore, B&S Lighting, Innovations Lighting, Page One Lighting, Electric Mirror, Morgan Lighting, Rayhil, Sarin Energy Solutions, Treehouse Lighting, Zastros, Designers Fountain, Terracotta Design, Modern Forms, Market Lighting Services, and the International Pavilion.
The International Pavilion will debut in January bringing a new collection of global brands to Dallas for the first time. It will be located in TM 4909 and feature brands such as, Zafferano America, Aldo Bernardi, and LOFFKo Group that represents Italian brands Modo Luce, In-Es.Artdesign, Sitia, Matteopala, Codutti, and Prodigal Leathers.
For more information regarding leasing updates review our recent press releases here
DMC’s Audience Development team brings buyers to Dallas through personal contact with key attendees. This kind of specialized service before, at, and after market sets Dallas apart and serves up that friendly Texas hospitality.
For January Lightovation, hotel reservations are tracking far ahead of 2022. We are seeing buyers arriving early and staying later this market and we are also expecting a large international presence as the world continues to ease Covid restrictions.
We are looking forward to seeing these and many other great retailers at market:
Black Whale Home, Cabinet & Lighting Supply, Capital Lighting, Carol’s Lighting, Carrington Lighting, Cartwright Lighting, Cleveland Lighting, Colonial Lighting/CR Lighting, Connecticut Lighting Centers, Creative Lighting, Crest Lighting, Dominion Lighting, Dulles Electric, Efird’s, Elements, Ellen Lighting, Farrey’s, Fort Worth Lighting, Grahams Lighting, Grand Rapids Lighting Center, Hermitage, Hortons Home Lighting, Hunzicker Lighting Gallery, Inland Lighting, Legend Lighting, Lifestyles, Light Brothers, Light Innovations, Light Source Lighting, Lighting by Fox, Lighting Etc., Lighting Palace, Lightology, Lightstyle of Orlando, Lightstyles, M&M Lighting, Madison Lighting, Magnolia Lighting, Mahlanders, Masterpiece Lighting, Michigan Chandelier, Modern Lighting, Montreal Lighting, North Coast Lighting, NorthWest Lighting, Ocean Pacific Lighting, One Stop Lighting, Pacific Builders Hardware & Lighting, Park Lighting, Passion Lighting, PDI, Phillips Lighting & Home, Pine Grove Electrical Supply, Pine Tree Lighting, Premier Bath Lighting & Hardware, Rensen House of Lights, Royal Lighting, South Dade Lighting, Texas Bright Ideas, The Brecher Company, The Light House, The Lighting Corner, The Lighting Warehouse, Valley Light Gallery and Western Montana Lighting.
Ferguson and Wayfair are bringing significant contingents and even have dedicated workspaces/lounges for their teams on site in January.
Additional major players attending include Bellacor, Lamps Plus, Lightopia, Nebraska Furniture Mart, Shades of Light and both Canadian and American groups from The Home Depot.
Multi-location businesses participating include Capitol Lighting, Coburn Supply, Dhillon Lighting, Gross Electric, Kendall Lighting, LBU Lighting, Lee Supply, Lighting Inc., Lights Fantastic, Robinson Lighting, Sun Lighting and Wilson Lighting.
International attendees confirmed for January include 1:100 Arquitectura, Abanicos Garriga, Adimo Decoracion, Arquiluz, CE Tang Yuk & Company, Candileria Valle, Confort Center, Electricidad Villareal, Estevez, Eurocandiles, Grupo Dia, Grupo Jambu, Home Complements, Iconica Home Gallery, Illuminacion Arquitectonica, Impec/Plom Electric, Litehaus, Lumicenter, Luminati, Corp., Maribel Ocampo Decoracion, Mobilier Tamarak, Multielectrico, Polo Club Beverly Hills, Regalos Cottage, Ventiladores y Accesorios and Xerious Lighting Systems.
Canadian participation continues its growth momentum from June 2022, with a 12% increase in buyer hotel bookings from Canada. Among the stores returning to Dallas for the first time since COVID: Bruneau Luminaire, Electrimat Ltee, Kingston Lighting, Lighting World, Lights on Banks, Living Lighting’s corporate office, Lumenco, Luminaire Galarneau, Maple Ridge Lighting, MountainHigh Lighting, Muskoka Lighting, Norburn Lighting, Prima Lighting, Super-Lite, The Lighting Gallery, Union Lighting and Urban Lights.
The marketing team works to support Leasing and Retail Development in their efforts to fill the marketplace with brands, to attract loyal and new buyers, and to create market experiences that are inspiring and promote exhibitors. For this show, the team has been hard at work.
Advertising in trade publications is essential, which is why we work with dozens of trade publications, such as Furniture Lighting and Decor, to promote Lightovation. To see the latest ad click here.
You know we love to stay in touch! Buyers receive monthly Emails and Newsletters promoting markets, identifying trends, and encouraging them to attend market. Click here to view the latest email to Lightovation Buyers.
We just completed and sent out our winter edition of Spark magazine to 55,000 customers. This premarket publication highlights new exhibitors, trends, and insights from market and influencers. To view a full digital version of the issue click here.
We love to talk, see, and share what is happening across the market center. We engage over 191,000 followers across multiple Social Media channels. Click the below icons to follow the excitement and tag us @dallasmarket #dallasmarket #Lightovation.
Be sure to share professional product, campaign, or lifestyle photos of your newest lines with us for the chance to be included in upcoming promotions. For information on how to do this click here.
Once buyers arrive, they are welcomed with the Dallas Market Center Buyers’ Guide. Grab your copy at market!
Be on the lookout for Lighting displays throughout the Trade Mart. Lighting permanent displays are at the front doors of the World Trade Center and Trade Mart. Each display features lighting products and signals that buyers are arriving at the Home of Lighting. Temporary trend displays are also returning for January. These displays on Trade Mart 3 and 4, reflect the trends from a new 2023 trend report and highlight lighting and home products from dozens of exhibitors. A seminar from trend expert Patti Carpenter and a panel of Lighting Retail Experts will complement the displays.
Lightovation is a special event, choreographed to welcome, entertain, inspire, and support the business of buyers. For January the fun doesn’t stop, be sure to check out these headlining events that are sure to delight buyers:
Lightovation New Attendee Orientation, Tuesday & Wednesday, 9am, TM 1 Front Entrance - If you are new to Lightovation or if you haven’t attended recently and could use a refresher, grab a complimentary coffee and join our Lighting Concierge Arturo Maluy for an efficient tour of our lighting exhibits and overview of Dallas Market Center amenities. Get all of your questions answered to ensure that your visit is enjoyable and productive!
Lightovation Trend Report, Tuesday, 10am, Smart Center TM 4826 - Furniture Lighting & Decor Editor-in-Chief Diane Falvey moderates a dynamic discussion with trend forecaster Patti Carpenter of Carpenter & Company and trend forecasting VP of Fashion Snoops Jaye Mize. Join them as they discuss trends in design that will be influencing homes and products through 2024. Check out the trend displays and be sure to pick up a printed copy of this report, exclusive for attendees of Lightovation.
Showroom Panel - How to Localize Broad Trends in Home Furnishing & Design, Tuesday, 2pm, Smart Center TM 4826 - Join us for an afternoon panel as Furniture Lighting & Decor Editor-in-Chief Diane Falvey moderates our discussion with Matthew Rowan the VP of Dominion Lighting. Drew Mihelish, Owner of Western Montana Lighting and certified lighting specialist. Benjamin Parra, Sales Manager at Lights Fantastic Pro. Listen in to how they take design trends and localize them for their customer base.
International Pavilion Grand Opening, Tuesday, 3:30pm, TM 4909 - Enjoy cocktails and live music while exploring a new collection of global brands showing for the first time as the International Pavilion debuts in the Trade Mart.
D Home Best Builders Kick-Off Event, Tuesday, 4pm, TM 1 Koi Pond - Join D-Home, Dallas Market Center, and Lightovation to kick-off voting for Dallas’ Best Builders. Get your vote in and your party on as you enjoy drinks, light bites, and a cigar roller against the backdrop of Dallas Market Center’s Lightovation Market. Over 1 million square feet of lighting showrooms will be open to visit during the event and we invite you to stay after voting for the Lighting After Dark party at 6pm to network with leading lighting retailers and manufacturers.
ALA Women in Lighting Reception, Tuesday, 5pm, TM 3901 - The American Lighting Association’s Women in Lighting group hosts a networking reception that is open to everyone but focused on fostering connections for professional women from all areas of the lighting industry and at all levels of experience. Enjoy refreshments courtesy of hosts Maxim Lighting while engaging with your peers.
Lighting After Dark, Tuesday, 6pm, TM 1 Grand Pavilion - Lighting After dark will be kicking off January 2023 Lightovation on Tuesday January 10th at 6PM. This popular lighting industry party is now an on-site event at the Trade Mart Grand Pavilion. Dallas Market Center, Lightovation exhibitors, and the American Lighting Association present Live Music, Dinner, and Drinks.
These headliners and tons of other market fun will make June a market to remember. See all the events and hospitalities by clicking here.
Our goal is to serve our customers by delivering the brands and the buyers and the marketplace experiences that matter most.
Reach out any time to the below contacts:
Marketing – Helen Smith, hsmith@dallasmarketcenter.com
Advertising – Alissa Pena, apena@dallasmarketcenter.com
Audience Development – Laura Van Zeyl, lvanseyl@dallasmarketcenter.com
International - Esther Morales, emorales@dallasmarketcenter.com
Leasing – Patty Price, pprice@dallasmarketcenter.com
Operations – Nancy Castaneda, operations@dallasmarketcenter.com
