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John Thomas Adds Tupelo to Its Lineup
July 29,
2010 by in UnCategorized 
By Home Furnishings Business in Tupelo on July 30, 2010
John Thomas Furniture, a division of
Whitewood Inds., will show at the upcoming
Tupelo Furniture Market Aug. 20-22.
The company said there's an opportunity in the strengthening economy to establish its position as a leading casual dining source, and the Tupelo market will help in that endeavor.
According to Bryan Sprinkles, sales and marketing manager for John Thomas, the company recently completed its fiscal year and has been evaluating the value of regional markets for some time. With the 2009/2010 fiscal year being its best in three, the time is right.
Both our customers and sales representatives, have encouraged our exhibiting beyond High Point, Sprinkles said. "Though the
High Point Furniture Market is still absolutely the premier Market, there are those customers who still by either necessity, or choice, shop regionally. Tupelo is the Southeasts home furnishings show and our business is growing. Its time we position ourselves there strongly."
The company's 3,500-square-foot showroom will focus on its core competencyvalueand will be located in Building 1, Booths 1119-1319.
"Its no secret that Tupelo is recognized as being a great bargain, best value show," Sprinkles said. "But values not just about lowest price, rather what dining options give shoppers the most options, functionality, finishes, etcetera, for the money. Thats what dealers attending the show and discovering us for the first time will recognize, an overall understanding of what value is, beyond just a dollar sign.
John Thomas is also considering Midwest venues, but has not yet decided when those might be added.