High Point Market Show News

IMC reorganization results in handful of layoffs

Furniture Today Staff, November 18, 2011
HIGH POINT — International Market Centers, which owns the World Market Center in Las Vegas and several major High Point showroom buildings, confirmed it has dismissed eight people as part of a reorganization. More
Best of Market, part I

Furniture Today Staff, November 18, 2011
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Toppers can lift sales tickets

David Perry, November 18, 2011
HIGH POINT - Mattress toppers, cushioned with comfy foam, were top-of-mind in a growing number of High Point Market bedding showrooms. More
U.S. case goods producers promote their strengths, win orders

Thomas Russell, November 18, 2011
HIGH POINT - Wood furniture imports may have risen in recent years, but domestic wood producers still command a respectable part of the market. More
Ashley plans new national ad push for its mattress line

David Perry, November 18, 2011
HIGH POINT - Mattresses are a rising star at Ashley Furniture Inds. and the producer aims to add luster to the program with a new national advertising campaign. More
Several new gel bedding lines prove popular

David Perry, November 18, 2011
HIGH POINT - Gel rhymes with sell, and that's why more gel beds made their debut at the High Point Market. More
Market ends on high note

Larry Thomas, November 18, 2011
HIGH POINT - Despite the industry's prolonged sales slump, most exhibitors departed High Point on a high note following an October market that saw an unusual amount of order-writing and a generally upbeat attitude from buyers. More
Bedding business steady as new product does well

David Perry, November 17, 2011
HIGH POINT - It was "steady as she goes" in mattress showrooms here, producers reported. More
Function still biggest draw in entertainment

Heath E Combs, November 17, 2011
HIGH POINT - Attention to functional detail won points with retailers in entertainment furniture showrooms here. More
Value, variety woo buyers in diverse home office arena

Thomas Russell, November 17, 2011
HIGH POINT - Many home office vendors showing at the October market here focused on their core strengths in order to offer buyers the greatest value in the category. More
Better finishes, new sources sell casual dining

Heath E Combs, November 17, 2011
HIGH POINT - Casual dining sources here reported that having a little something extra to sell consumers helped them close the deal with retailers at market. More
Occasional looks include contemporary, French

Heath E Combs, November 17, 2011
HIGH POINT - In a category with an already dazzling variety, the High Point Market's mix of occasional and accent furniture grew even more eclectic. More
Youth bedroom experiences growth spurt

Thomas Russell, November 17, 2011
HIGH POINT - Case goods resources stepped up their efforts in youth bedroom at the High Point Market in hopes of tapping into a fast-growing category. More
Leather sources focus on premium offerings

Larry Thomas, November 17, 2011
HIGH POINT - With bonded leather and other faux leather covers dominating opening price points, many leather resources focused on middle and upper-end goods at market in hopes of repositioning leather upholstery as a premium product category. More
Power, quick-ship program fuel motion sales

Larry Thomas, November 17, 2011
HIGH POINT - A heavy dose of power mechanisms, a quick-shipping program and several splashes of color created a recipe for a successful market in motion upholstery showrooms. More
Upholstery ekes out gain with style, details

Gary Evans, November 17, 2011
HIGH POINT - Fabric upholstery manufacturers reported a slight uptick in business at the October market, but said they had to work for every sale with new styles, sharp pricing, and products offering extra details, details, details. More
Soft contemporary case goods looks drive market sales

Thomas Russell, November 17, 2011
HIGH POINT - Soft contemporary forms with value-added features and function captured the attention of retailers shopping High Point for product that will update their floors for a new generation of consumers. More
Furniture/Today photo section shows Best of High Point Market

Furniture Today Staff, November 7, 2011
HIGH POINT — What were the best products shown at the recent High Point Market? Furniture/Today has about 150 suggestions in our print issue this week, which features the exclusive Best of Market section. More
Made in America Pavilion a big draw in High Point

Furniture Today Staff, November 5, 2011
HIGH POINT - Market Square & Suites will be home to the new Made in America Pavilion showcasing American-made furniture, lighting, rugs, wall art, and decorative accessories. More
Mega USA in RRC at High Point

Furniture Today Staff, November 5, 2011
GERMANTOWN, Tenn. - Mega Group USA buying group has moved its High Point Market show space into the NHFA Retailer Resource Center in Plaza Suites for this week's market. More

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