Dallas Market Center to expand Nearshoring America with two January expos

DALLAS — Dallas Market Center will expand its Nearshoring America initiative in January 2026 with two trade expos aimed at strengthening regional supply chains and connecting U.S. buyers with manufacturers across Latin America.

The events are scheduled to coincide with two major Dallas trade shows: the Total Home & Gift Market and Lightovation. The Nearshoring America Expo for home and gift will take place Jan. 7-9, 2026, while the lighting-focused edition will follow Jan. 10-11, 2026.

Both expos are designed to support sourcing across the Americas, as businesses continue seeking alternatives to global supply chains that have grown increasingly unpredictable due to geopolitical and logistical challenges.

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“Nearshoring America is more than a sourcing event; it’s a launchpad for resilient, regional supply chains,” said Cindy Morris, president and CEO of Dallas Market Center. “By aligning these expos with our largest shows of the year, we’re maximizing value for both buyers and exhibitors.”

The home and gift expo will be held on the 13th floor of the World Trade Center and features manufacturers specializing in home décor, textiles, seasonal items, tableware, gifts and outdoor living products.

The lighting expo, set on the fourth floor of the Trade Mart during Lightovation, will highlight manufacturers and partners focused on residential and commercial lighting. Exhibitors include makers of lighting fixtures, smart systems, ceiling fans, and custom components.

The goal is to connect U.S. retailers, importers and private-label buyers with vetted, production-ready partners in countries such as Mexico and those throughout Central and South America.

“As importing becomes more challenging, nearshoring offers a timely and strategic alternative,” said Brandon Levin, president of Justice Design Group. “Being able to connect with suppliers much closer to home presents exciting new opportunities.”

Andres Flores, director at EquityLink America, said nearshoring “is going to become more popular” as more companies seek to build faster, smarter and more flexible supply chains.

The expos will welcome export-ready manufacturers, sourcing agencies, white-label suppliers and trade organizations. A Nearshoring America Expo focused on apparel and accessories is also in development.

Nearshoring America is a year-round sourcing initiative created by Dallas Market Center to connect buyers with trusted regional partners. The program includes trade shows, networking events and educational content to help businesses adapt to supply chain challenges with near-market solutions.