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High Point Market (April 17-22, High Point, NC)

Join the US Commercial Service for the Spring 2010 High Point Market International Buyer Program

When: April 12-22, 2010

Where: High Point, North Carolina

What is it?  The High Point Market is the largest trade show serving the home furnishings marketplace in the world.  It is fully supported and run by the High Point Market Authority. 

It has historically attracted buyers from all over the world.  With over 12 million square feet of showroom space located throughout 180 showroom buildings, the High Point Market features over 2,000 exhibitors in nearly every home furnishings category.  The impact of this show on the industry is significant where it represents all aspects of home furnishings, including wood and upholstered furniture, lighting, home décor, fabrics and textiles, and all products displayed cover a large spectrum of pricing points in the industry.  For this reason and more, the High Point Market has more export potential than any other furniture market in the world.

Who should come? Furniture Retailers; Catalog/Mail-order; Internet retailers; Department Stores; Mass Merchant/Discount; Home Builder; Wholesaler; Bedding; Interior Designers; Architects; Hospitality and Contract; Specifics; Specialty Retailers; Gift; Kitchen/Bath; Outdoor/Casual; Carpet/Rugs; Lighting; Rental

Product Categories: Antiques, Armoires, Bedding, Bedroom Furniture, Bar Furniture, Bath Carpet/Rugs, Case Goods (Wood Furniture), Chairs, Container Only Contract Furniture, Decorative Accessories, Dining, Home Theater, Juvenile, Kitchen, Leather Furniture, Lamp & Lighting, Made in the USA, Occasional Furniture, Office, Outdoor/Patio Furniture, Ready to Assemble (RTA) Furniture, Services, Storage & Display, Textiles/Softgoods, Unfinished Furniture, Upholstered Furniture, Wall Décor, US Warehouse

For more information on High Point 2010, please visit http://www.highpointmarket.org/ or contact Julia Zorzi at 412-644-2817 or via email at Julia.Zorzi@N0SPAM.mail.doc.gov