65 companies plan to open for upcoming Premarket

Heath E Combs -- Furniture Today, February 16, 2011

 

HIGH POINT — The High Point Market Authority reports that Premarket sponsors will again have record attendance for this month's event and have registered 224 buyers from 96 retail companies for this month's event.

Additionally, 65 exhibitors have said they will open their showrooms for the event.

The High Point Market Authority reports that 24 companies are sponsoring Premarket, which takes place Feb. 28 to March 1. A number of other non-sponsoring exhibitors will also open their doors for Premarket.

"We constantly hear from retailers about the important role that Premarket plays in their buying decisions, as well as the efficiency of their market schedules," said Kevin O'Connor, chairman of the Premarket Committee and president and CEO of Samson Marketing Group, the parent of furniture brands Legacy Classic and Universal, in a press release.

"The 24 sponsoring manufacturers have made a commitment to show all new product in a market setting for review. The pace is more relaxed, collaboration is encouraged and, in the end, everyone is a winner."

Premarket takes place about a month before the April and October High Point Markets, allowing manufacturers and suppliers a chance to show new product prototypes in advance of the spring and fall shows.

This spring's High Point Market is set for April 2-7.

"Premarket offers a unique opportunity for participating buyers and the sponsoring exhibitors to come together in advance of market," said Brian Casey, president and CEO of the High Point Market Authority and a spokesman for the event's sponsors, in a press release.

He added: "There have been positive economic signs that, when combined with the amazing response to Premarket and early registrations for market, are predicting a very positive Market Week in April."

Furniture/Today will run updates on the exhibiting companies periodically before Premarket. To be included on future lists, companies should contact Staff Writer Heath E. Combs at hcombs@furnituretoday.com.

Building sponsors of Premarket include the International Home Furnishings Center, 220 Elm and Merchandise Mart Properties Inc.

The 24 exhibiting sponsors are:
American Drew/Lea/Hammary, IHFC C-926
A.R.T. Furniture, Plaza Suites 200
Aspenhome, IHFC C-1258
Bernhardt Furniture, IHFC D-601
Broyhill Furniture, IHFC C-600
Casana Furniture, 220 Elm 400
Fairmont Designs, IHFC C867, National Furniture Mart 610
Fine Furniture Designs, IHFC W-800
Hekman, IHFC C-735
Hooker Furniture, IHFC W-1047
Howard Miller, IHFC C-402
Kincaid Furniture, IHFC H-1204
Lane Home Furnishings, IHFC C-800
Legacy Classic, Plaza Suites C-100
Natuzzi Group, 130 W. Commerce
Palliser, 220 Elm 400
Pulaski Furniture, 220 Elm 220
Riverside Furniture, IHFC C-302
Samuel Lawrence Furniture, 220 Elm 100
Stanley Furniture, IHFC C-1158
Universal Furniture, 2622 Uwharrie Rd.
Vaughan-Bassett Furniture, IHFC C-1000
Vaughan Furniture, Plaza Suites 210
Wynwood, IHFC C-503

Non-sponsoring companies that have said they will open their showrooms for the event include:
American Woodcrafters, Center Point 103, 213
Alan White, Furniture Plaza 101
Artistica IHFC D1030
Austin Group, 208 E. Green St.
Barcalounger, IHFC H-1104
Beckham Home 120 S. Main Street
Chateau D'Ax, IHFC D-1224
Cheers/Man Wah, Furniture Plaza 412
Coast to Coast Imports, IHFC C754
Cramco, 243 South Main Street 1st Floor
Craftmaster, 2622 Uwharrie Rd.
Cresent Fine Furniture, Hamilton Square 204
Durham, Atrium on Main 224
Homfusion/Era Nouveau, Center Point on Centennial 20
Homelegance, 212 Jacobs Place
In-Room Furniture Designs 220 Elm 210
Lazar, IHFC D817
Liberty Furniture, Center Point on Manning 260
Ligo Products, National Furniture Market 102
Jackson/Catnapper, Plaza Suites 300
Jofran, Furniture Plaza 210
John Thomas 215 S. Main St.
Klaussner 101 N. Hamilton St.
Leather Italia, IHFC D-1220
Leda Furniture IHFC H-1112
Leather Living, IHFC D-1101
Legends Furniture, Furniture Plaza 215, 221
Martin Home Furnishings, Furniture Plaza 512
Nicoletti Calia IHFC D824
Orient Express IHFC C303
Peoploungers, National Furniture Mart 803
Powell Co., National Furniture Mart 100, 203
Progressive Furniture, 220 Elm 218
Sklar Peppler, Furniture Plaza 101
Starmount/Nautica, 206 E. Green Drive
Standard Furniture, IHFC C700
Steve Silver, Showplace 4200
Straight Line Resources, Center Point on Centennial18
USA Premium Leather, Market on Green 402, 403
Violino, Market on Green 602
W. Schillig 220 Elm 316