LAS VEGAS, NV – January 7, 2025 – This winter, ANDMORE℠ taps three top industry designers and innovators to serve as “Market Pros” sharing their must-see discoveries and market highlights through a series of social media takeovers during Las Vegas Market, January 26-30, 2025, at World Market Center Las Vegas.
"Market Pros is essential in keeping attendees up to date on the top offerings at Las Vegas Market,” said Dorothy Belshaw, ANDMORE president. “Thanks to the insights and influence of these experts, we’re able to effortlessly connect buyers with emerging trends and showcase standout products.”
From left to right: Laurie Laizure, Nile Johnson, Veronica Sanders
Market Pros for the Winter 2025 Las Vegas Market are:
Nile Johnson, a House Beautiful Advisory Board Member and one of the Top 20 African-American Interior Designers, is the award-winning Principal of Nile Johnson Interior Design. Born in Baltimore, MD, Johnson holds a B.S. in Interior Design and an M.S. in Interior Architecture. His work has been featured on HGTV and in Architectural Digest, Elle Decor and Better Homes & Gardens. Recently named a Rising Star of Design by Traditional Home Magazine, Johnson resides in Kennett Square, PA, and serves as an adjunct faculty member and Black Artists + Designers Guild (BADG) member, shaping the future of interior design. @nilejohnson
Laurie Laizure is a leading voice in the interior design and home furnishings industry, known for her expertise in digital marketing and community building. As the founder of the influential Interior Design Community (IDC), Laizure has created a global network that empowers and connects design professionals. With a background in social media strategy and brand partnerships, her work bridges the gap between design and technology, helping businesses thrive in the digital space. A sought-after speaker and industry consultant, Laizure is passionate about driving innovation and collaboration within the design community, making her a respected leader and advocate for interior design professionals. @interiordesigncommunity
Veronica Sanders is the creative powerhouse behind Design with Veronica Sanders. With a flair for modern artisan design and a wealth of experience spanning residential, commercial, hospitality and set design, Sanders has established herself as an award-winning designer. Sanders’s expertise extends beyond design; she's a master of project management, seamlessly orchestrating everything from lavish greenroom designs for celebrity icons to restaurant revamps and TV makeovers. Sanders’s work and design expertise has been featured in Forbes, Business of Home and Designers Today. Currently, Sanders serves as the President of the ASID Texas Chapter, where she has made a significant impact by founding the organization's first Diversity in Design Small Business Grant. @designwithronnie
The Market Pros program at Las Vegas Market selects industry tastemakers to spotlight noteworthy trends and resources at Market. This January, buyers can find social media takeovers on the @LasVegasMarket and @LasVegasDesignCenter Instagram accounts and the @LVMarket and @LVDesignCenter Facebook pages as the Market Pros share their favorite finds.
More information about these Market Pros, as well as their tips for maximizing Market, are available at LasVegasMarket.com/Market-Pros. (NOTE: Market Pros headshots are available via this link: https://www.dropbox.com/scl/fo/39n5ixk0w60jbxe7hpkac/AKxBif3uAZPRpESzpu-EcWw?rlkey=2t2purzah6823rl5igyu79d1b&st=6rk751g3&dl=0).
About Las Vegas Market: Las Vegas Market is the premier home furnishings and gift market in the western U.S., presenting 3,500 brands across furniture, home décor, bedding and gift categories, in three permanent showroom buildings and a purpose-built exhibit hall. This dynamic market destination attracts buyers from all 50 states and more than 80 countries, offering unmatched opportunities for cross-category commerce among these industries. Owned and operated by ANDMORE℠, Las Vegas Market is held semi-annually at World Market Center Las Vegas. LasVegasMarket.com.
About ANDMORE℠: ANDMORE, a Blackstone portfolio company, empowers wholesale buyers and sellers to connect, grow and prosper through premier physical markets and design centers. The company operates over 20 million square feet of premium tradeshow and showroom space, hosting live events in Atlanta, High Point, N.C., Las Vegas and New York City. Serving industries such as home décor, gift, furniture and apparel, ANDMORE supports the global B2B community through its unmatched marketplace experiences. ANDMORE.com.
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Cathy Steel, 203.340.9251 or cathysteel@cathysteelassociates.com