OPTIMISM GETS TOP BILLING AT LAS VEGAS MARKET

摘要

With International Market Centers(IMC)touting its best market in three its best market in three Vegas Market greeted retailers with several new showrooms and lines. A drive to attract attendance resulted in 4,000+ new buyers and 1,000+ foreign dealers making the trip to Las Vegas this past January/February, most interested in mattresses and furniture, although 19-percent more decorative accessories buyers were on hand compared to die 2011 summer market. Mote than 50 ribbon-cuttings were covered during the show. Among them was the Made in USA pavilion. According to Bob Maricich, president of WMCLV, buying local is a growing trend throughout the manufacturing and retail industries. "American- made products speak to the growing sentiment of patriotism and are seen as a way to bolster