World Market Center

What World Market Center does

World Market Center Las Vegas operates Las Vegas Market, the largest West Coast wholesale trade show for the furniture, home décor, and gift industries, held bi-annually (January and July) on a four-building campus in Las Vegas, NV. The platform connects 3,500+ brands and manufacturers with qualified wholesale buyers and interior designers, drawing attendees from 80+ countries and all 50 U.S. states. Revenue is generated primarily through permanent showroom and temporary exhibit-space leasing, supplemented by year-round LVDC showroom leases, print/onsite/digital advertising and sponsorship, venue rental, and lead retrieval services.

The underlying technology stack combines a large-scale physical venue (four buildings, 3,500+ permanent and temporary brand collections) with conventional digital tools: the ANDMORE Markets App, Market Plan itinerary builder, Exhibitor Portal, Digital Showroom, and lead-retrieval systems. Supporting products include the Las Vegas Preview Guide, Buyer's Guide & Pocket Guide, EXPLORE magazine, The Market Makers Podcast, and DesignOn Blog. The business model is a two-sided B2B marketplace monetized mainly on the supply (exhibitor) side, with free admission for qualified buyers.

The entity is legally operated as IMC Manager, LLC, a privately held subsidiary of ANDMORE (formerly International Market Centers), which also runs AmericasMart, Atlanta Market, Atlanta Apparel, Casual Market Atlanta, Las Vegas Apparel, and ANDMORE at High Point Market. Strategic positioning emphasizes one-stop, multi-category sourcing under a single campus, supported by 50+ association and buying-group partnerships (BrandSource, Nationwide Marketing Group, Furniture First, FMG, Mega Group Canada, HFA, ASID, and others).

Name

World Market Center

Legal name

IMC Manager, LLC

Website

https://lasvegasmarket.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2005

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

51–100 employees

Short description

World Market Center operates Las Vegas Market, the leading West Coast wholesale trade show for furniture, home décor, and gifts, held twice annually on a four-building Las Vegas campus connecting 3,500+ brands with buyers from 80+ countries and all 50 U.S. states. It is owned by ANDMORE (formerly IMC).

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Wholesale Trade Show and Furniture Marketplace Services

NAICS

Convention and Trade Show Organizers (56192), Convention and Trade Show Organizers (561920)

SIC

Services-Amusement & Recreation Services (7900), Wholesale-Furniture & Home Furnishings (5020)

akta.pro primary industry

Retail, Consumer Goods & Lifestyle Shows Organizers (THAHABAJ)

akta.pro secondary industries

Trade Shows & Exhibitions (Booths, Show Management) (BPAFAGAD), Exhibition & Trade Show Management (Conference-Adjacent) (THAHACAF), Virtual Trade Shows & Expos (Digital Booths, Lead Capture) (MPAGAOAB)

Keywords

• Wholesale furniture marketplace
• Home decor trade show
• Exhibitor booth leasing
• Design center showrooms
• Gift industry sourcing

Headquarters

HQ city

Las Vegas

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Operations, Infrastructure, Marketing or Sales, Personnel, Technology or R&D

Revenue model

1. Exhibitor Booth and Showroom Leasing: Revenue generated from manufacturers, sales reps, and brands leasing permanent showrooms or temporary exhibit spaces at the bi-annual Las Vegas Market events. The campus offers over 3,500 brands in permanent and temporary collections.
2. Advertising and Sponsorship: Print advertising opportunities including Preview Guide, Buyer's Guide, and EXPLORE magazine. Onsite sponsorship options including bridge banners, building wall graphics, water bottle sponsorship, digital interior displays, elevator and floor graphics. Digital advertising including run of site ads, exhibitor directory sponsorship, and product category digital sponsorship.
3. Venue Rental: The World Market Center Las Vegas facilities are available for venue rental for corporate events, conferences, and private functions when not hosting Market events.
4. Las Vegas Design Center Leasing: Year-round showroom leasing at the Las Vegas Design Center (LVDC) with over 30 showrooms and 120+ product lines, serving residential, commercial, and hospitality designers.
5. Lead Retrieval Services: Free and paid lead retrieval options to capture valuable buyer information during market events.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels6 records

Marketing channels10 records

Core offering

World Market Center Las Vegas operates a four-building campus hosting the bi-annual Las Vegas Market trade show that connects 3,500+ furniture, home décor, and gift manufacturers and brands with qualified wholesale buyers and interior designers. The offering is anchored by permanent showrooms in the Las Vegas Design Center (LVDC) for year-round sourcing, temporary exhibit space at The Expo, advertising/sponsorship platforms, lead retrieval services, and corporate venue rental when not in market. Digital planning tools (ANDMORE Markets App, Market Plan) and a Digital Showroom directory support on-site transactions between exhibitors and buyers.

Product overview

World Market Center operates a multi-faceted B2B marketplace platform centered on Las Vegas Market — the premier West Coast wholesale trade show for furniture, home décor, and gift products, held twice annually. The core platform is supplemented by year-round operations including the Las Vegas Design Center (LVDC) and The Expo at World Market Center. Key digital products include the ANDMORE Markets App for buyer navigation and QR badge access, Market Plan for itinerary building, the Exhibitor Portal for booth/showroom management, and Digital Showroom for online exhibitor presence. Supporting tools include Lead Retrieval Services, the Preview Guide and Buyer's Guide publications, and Design Salon (consumer-to-designer matching for LVDC). The platform's primary value lies in its physical campus of 4 interconnected buildings with 3,500+ brands rather than software-as-a-service features.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Las Vegas Design Center (LVDC): Year-round destination for high-end furnishings, lighting, flooring, and décor showrooms serving the Southwest region's design professionals, with over 30 showrooms and 120+ product lines.
• First Finds
• The Expo at World Market Center
• ANDMORE Markets App

Products and services

• Las Vegas Market Trade Show The core Las Vegas Market semi-annual wholesale trade show bringing together furniture, home décor, and gift manufacturers and brands (3,500+) with qualified wholesale buyers and interior designers on the four-building World Market Center campus. Held in January and July; offers permanent and temporary collections, show specials, and educational programming.
• Las Vegas Design Center (LVDC) Year-round design showroom destination within Building A (Floors 1 & 2) at World Market Center Las Vegas, offering 30+ showrooms with 120+ product lines of high-end furnishings, lighting, flooring, and décor for residential, commercial, and hospitality interior designers. Open Monday–Friday, 10 a.m.–5 p.m.
• The Expo at World Market Center Exhibition facility on the World Market Center campus hosting temporary gift and home temporaries during the bi-annual Las Vegas Market events, accommodating hundreds of exhibitors across gift and home categories.
• First Finds (Temporary Exhibits Program) Temporary exhibit program featuring hundreds of established and emerging brands where buyers can see, touch, and evaluate products firsthand in the Expo facility during Las Vegas Market events.
• Venue Rental Rental of the World Market Center Las Vegas campus facilities for corporate events, conferences, and private functions during periods when not hosting Las Vegas Market events.
• Advertising and Sponsorship Opportunities Print, onsite, and digital advertising and sponsorship offerings for exhibitors and brands, including Preview Guide and Buyer's Guide print ads, bridge banners, building wall graphics, water bottle sponsorship, digital interior displays, elevator and floor graphics, run-of-site digital ads, exhibitor directory sponsorship, and exclusive product category sponsorship.
• Spring and Fall Sample Sales Semi-annual sample sales open to the public (typically in May and November) offering home furnishings and gift floor samples at deep discounts, with select showrooms opening during the sales event.
• Design Salon Program Consumer access program pairing design-savvy consumers with independent, licensed interior designers for project planning, product sourcing, and facilitated purchases from LVDC trade-only showrooms, including complimentary one-hour consultations for new clients.

Quantifiable outcome

• 73% of buyers use the Market Preview to find new vendors
• +6 more outcomes

Named customers6 records

Segments6 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Partnerships

19 partnerships are on record, tiered core, flagship and minor.

• Accessories Resource Team (ART)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCreative home furnishings network of home décor professionals who collaborate and combine experience and diverse backgrounds into resources to educate, promote and support the home furnishings industry.
• American Institute of Architects - Nevada Chapter (AIA)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerProfessional membership association for licensed architects, emerging professionals and allied partners since 1857.
• American Institute of Floral Designers (AIFD)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerDedicated to advancing the art of professional floral design through education, service and leadership, and recognizing excellence in the art form.
• American Specialty Toy Retailing Association (ASTRA)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerInternational not-for-profit, member-driven trade organization serving the specialty toy industry with over 1,800 independent retailers, manufacturers, and sales representatives.
• American Society of Interior Designers (ASID)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerRepresents interior designers, industry partners, educators, and students, united to advance the profession through education, advocacy, and community-building.
• BrandSourcecoreStrategic or Co-development Partner100 percent member-owned merchandising group with more than $14 billion in annual retail sales, nearly 4,500 independent dealer members in North America.
• Furniture FirstcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerBuying cooperative for full-line independent furniture and mattress retailers in the US with 218 stockholder-members representing over 450 furniture stores in 46 states.
• Furniture Marketing Group (FMG)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPremier home furnishings network and buying group of independent retail furniture dealers representing over 1,050 storefronts with cumulative annual sales approaching $5 billion.
• Home Furnishings Association (HFA)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerNorth America's largest organization devoted specifically to home furnishings retailers, with more than 1,500 members representing more than 13,000 storefronts globally.
• International Interior Design Association - Southwest Chapter (IIDA SW)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerSouthwest Chapter with over 300 members in Arizona, New Mexico and Las Vegas.
• Gift and Home Trade Association (GHTA)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerNon-profit professional trade association for the gift and home industry, helping vendors, sales agencies, industry affiliates and retailers work together.
• Museum Store Association (MSA)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCommunity of nonprofit retail professionals with over 1,200 institutions and vendors worldwide, serving 700+ museums and cultural institutions.
• Nationwide Marketing GroupcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerLeading marketing and management partner for appliance, electronics, furniture, and bedding dealers with over $13 billion in annual retail sales.
• Mega Group CanadacoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCanada's largest group of independent furniture retailers with over 700 members, entirely member owned.
• Cantrex NationwidecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerHelping independent Canadian retailers with more than 1,200 retail outlets in Canada, producing over $2.5 billion in annual retail sales.
• ASID Western ChaptersflagshipStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership for ANDYZ Design Awards celebrating the best in Interior Design projects, co-sponsored with ASID Western chapters.
• West ScootersminorOthersScooter and wheelchair rental provider for Las Vegas Market attendees, located adjacent to Building A.
• FernminorOthersLogistics assistance provider for Temporary exhibitors at Las Vegas Market, with offices on The Expo floor.
• ANDMOREflagshipStrategic or Co-development PartnerParent company operating Las Vegas Market along with AmericasMart, Atlanta Apparel, Atlanta Market, Casual Market Atlanta, Las Vegas Apparel, and ANDMORE at High Point Market. Provides centralized marketing, technology, and operational support.

Scale indicators11 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• ANDMORE at High Point Market: Sister market under ANDMORE and the largest U.S. furniture wholesale trade show, held semi-annually in High Point, NC. Direct overlap in exhibitors and buyers competing for the same furniture/home decor exhibitor dollar.
• AmericasMart Atlanta: Atlanta-based wholesale marketplace (also under ANDMORE) covering gift, home, and apparel categories. Operates with the same B2B trade show model and exhibits similar exhibitor/buyer overlap with Las Vegas Market, especially in gift and home decor.
• Maison&Objet: Paris-based biannual trade show for furniture, home decor, and lifestyle/gift products. Direct global competitor to Las Vegas Market for premium home, decor, and gift brand exhibitors, with overlapping buyer base across international markets.
• Salone del Mobile (Milano): Milan's flagship annual furniture and design trade show, the global benchmark for high-end furniture launches. Competes for the same premium brand exhibitors and design buyer attention that Las Vegas Market courts.
• Heimtextil: Frankfurt-based leading international trade fair for home and contract textiles. Comparable as a category-focused wholesale trade show for home furnishings, with overlapping exhibitors in the home textile/textile decor segments.
• Inspired Home Show (formerly International Home + Housewares Show): Chicago-based annual trade show for home goods and housewares (now positioned to designers/retailers). Directly competes for housewares/gift exhibitors and buyer attendance with Las Vegas Market.
• Atlanta Market: ANDMORE-operated semi-annual market in Atlanta covering gift, home furnishings, and outdoor/casual furniture. Direct overlap with Las Vegas Market's gift and home decor categories and overall calendar competition for buyers.
• NY NOW (now part of ANDMORE at New York): Wholesale trade show for gift, lifestyle, and home products with East Coast positioning under ANDMORE. Competes with Las Vegas Market's gift and home temporaries (First Finds) for the same specialty/gift buyer audience.

Emerging players

• Coverings (Surfaces): North America's largest tile and stone / flooring trade show, partially overlapping with Las Vegas Market's flooring exhibitors and interior designer buyer base. Adjacent category overlap (flooring/décor) more than head-to-head competition.

Regional players

• HIGH POINT MARKET AUTHORITY (non-ANDMORE High Point shows): The High Point Market Authority also runs portions of the broader High Point furniture market ecosystem. While the ANDMORE-affiliated High Point shows overlap directly, the broader High Point calendar represents consolidated East Coast competition.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat6 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Subsidiaries2 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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