Twice a year (winter & summer), we pack up our favorite products, gather our team, and head to the most significant home and gift markets in the country: Atlanta Market and Dallas Market. These events are a whirlwind of setup, customer interactions, and showcasing our latest Oh My Mahjong collections. Whether you’re a fellow brand looking to prepare for the market or a customer curious about what goes on behind the scenes, here’s a peek into what market life looks like for us!
Setting Up: The Oh My Mahjong Booth Experience
Market setup is no small feat! We typically arrive a couple of days before the show starts to transform an empty booth space into a vibrant Oh My Mahjong showcase. Our booth design is all about reflecting our brand’s aesthetic—fun, stylish, and inviting.
Furniture & Display:
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Custom shelving and display tables to highlight our Mahjong sets and accessories.
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Acrylic side tables housing our business cards and a styled way to use during gameplay.
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Two card tables with chairs to invite customers in and take orders.
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Accent decor like branded signage, acrylic framed replicas of our mats, acrylic candy-store-style wall displays for tiles, and soft lighting to make the space feel warm and welcoming.
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Acrylic bowls to hold our customized fortune cookies for a yummy treat for buyers.
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Acrylic hat stands, acrylic easels, acrylic stands –– you name it, we probably have it at our booth!
We want our booth to feel like an extension of our brand—elevated, playful, and full of energy!
Learning to Pivot: Sometimes Things Go Wrong
Don’t get us wrong –– things don’t always go as planned. For instance, at Atlanta Market in January, we were in High Design for the first time (woohoo!), but there was a column running through the middle of our booth that we received the incorrect measurements for…. what to do?
Thankfully, only half of our market team had left for ATL, and one of our amazing OMM team members saved the day by sewing a mixture of our tablecloths together and adding velcro (huge shout out to Abbey!).
Interacting with Customers: The Best Part of Market
One of the best things about market is getting to meet our amazing customers face-to-face! From store owners discovering Oh My Mahjong for the first time to longtime wholesale partners stopping by to see what’s new, market is all about relationships.
We love showcasing our mahjong mats, walking buyers through our latest tile collections, and sharing the story behind our brand. Many attendees are looking for fresh, unique products to carry in their stores, and we take pride in helping them find the perfect fit for their customers.
Why Market Matters
Beyond sales and networking, market is where we get to see our brand come to life. It’s an opportunity to introduce new products, build relationships, and connect with buyers who love the game of mahjong as much as we do. Plus, there’s nothing better than seeing firsthand how our products light up someone’s face!
See you this summer, Atlanta and Dallas!