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NextGen Dallas Builds on Expanded Dallas Footprint with New Brands, Expanded Partnerships

Lenise Willis// Editor in Chief//June 22, 2026

The Link Companies and NextGen Dallas beside new showroom space at DMC
The Link Companies and NextGen Dallas beside new showroom space at DMC

From left: Kensli Taylor, director of vendor partnerships; Kelly Law, VP of sales for NextGen Dallas; Brad Rosenkampff, The Link Companies chief marketing officer; and Kim Pounds, president of NextGen Dallas, pose aside the new showroom space at Dallas Market Center. (Photo courtesy of the Link Companies)

NextGen Dallas Builds on Expanded Dallas Footprint with New Brands, Expanded Partnerships

The sales rep agency is welcoming seven new brands to its Dallas showroom and expanding collaborations with well-known brands like C.R. Gibson.

Lenise Willis// Editor in Chief//June 22, 2026

Following the announcement of its expanded three-showroom footprint at , NextGen , an agency of , is building on its market message as “the ultimate marketplace” with new vendor partners and expanded brand offerings.

is welcoming seven new vendor partners to its Dallas showroom for the summer market season. The new brands include Fantasy Pets, Gift Essentials, Mixologie, Natalie Wood Designs, Sweet Snob, Temp-Tations by Tara, and Zoofiesta by Utillife.

NextGen Dallas has also expanded its partnership with Creative Brands to include C.R. Gibson, the Gift Wrap Company, and 47th & Main, giving even more access to meaningful gift, , home, décor and lifestyle products within the showroom.

The new additions follow NextGen Dallas’ expansion into Trade Mart 1230, bringing its showroom footprint across three Dallas Market Center locations: Trade Mart 1028, 1230, and 2040. Together, the expanded footprint and growing brand lineup create more opportunities for retailers to discover , write orders, connect with sales representatives, and prepare for the season ahead.

These additions bring new energy, new categories and new resources to NextGen Dallas’ already diverse product mix across gift, gourmet, home, lifestyle, accessories, children’s, stationery and décor categories.
Retailers can find NextGen Dallas during the Dallas , taking place June 24–30, 2026, and shop early during VIB Day on Tuesday, June 23, ahead of the official start of market. VIB Day will include a cash giveaway with every order.