So long, San Fran?
Larry Thomas -- Furniture Today, February 7, 2005
SAN FRANCISCO -- The San Francisco furniture market, a West Coast fixture for 90 years, completed its January run in a decidedly nostalgic atmosphere.
Most buyers and exhibitors surmised that it might be their last business visit to this popular destination, and they wanted to make the most of it.
Attendance was light, but most had low expectations of the four-day show, so no one was surprised at the outcome.
"We saw some new things at the show, but it generally was a slow market," said Jeff Child, president of Top 100 store R.C. Willey. "Other than a couple of vendors, everyone said this probably will be their last market here."
Many exhibitors said they were leaving the venerable San Francisco Mart and moving to the new Las Vegas furniture market, which debuts in July. Exhibitors believe the first Vegas show will attract dealers from across the country; the San Francisco market traditionally has drawn retailers west of the Rockies.
*For the complete story, see the Feb. 07th print issue of Furniture/Today.
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