Sponsors:         High Point Market, High Point, NC

Site:                  High Point, North Carolina, USA

Dates:               April 7-13, 2008

Industry:            Furniture

Fees:                Exhibits:  Free;            Conference: N/A

Size:                 12,000,000  nsf              Exhibitors:  3,000;               Attendees: 50,000

Show Description:  The High Point Market is the largest trade show serving the home furnishings marketplace. The Market represents all aspects of home furnishings, including wood and upholstered furniture, lighting, home décor, fabrics and textiles, and products offered cover all price points in the industry and is the premier show of its kind in the world. 

Product Categories:  Accent Furniture; Antiques; Area Rugs; Bedding; Case Goods (wood furniture); Clocks; Curios; Decorative Accessories; Leather Furniture; Lighting; Occasional Furniture; Outdoor Furniture; Ready to Assemble Furniture; Retail Services/Suppliers; Textiles; Upholstered Furniture; Youth Furniture.

Technical Program:  None

Marketing Program:  Past methods have included visits to different regions of the world to participate in trade fairs to promote the High Point Market.  Some fairs attended have included Shanghai, Cologne, Birmingham and Brazil. A video specifically for the international community for use at trade shows around the world, and on our website at www.highpointmarket.org.  

Attendee Benefits:  The International Business Center will provide Internet access, fax and copier machines, food and beverages and a full complement of travel and concierge services.

International Attendee Profile:  Key retailers and wholesalers that sell home furnishings in the categories listed above.  Core regions include Europe, Asia, South America and countries such as China, India, Russia, United Arab Emirates, Italy, Mexico, Canada, South Korea, Brazil and other emerging countries throughout the world.