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Pre-Market Anticipates Record Participation

August 30, 2010 by in UnCategorized

By Home Furnishings Business in High Point on August 31, 2010

Furniture buyer registration for Fall Pre-Market is at its highest point in its four-year history as a formal event, according to organizers.

So far, 201 buyers are set to attend, and 80 furniture vendors are signed up for the Sept. 13-14 event.

"Buyers are continuing to register for the Fall Pre-Market, with requests coming in almost daily," said Brian Casey, president and CEO of the High Point Market Authority, who acts as spokesperson for the event's sponsors. "The response has been fantastic and we look forward to a very strong event."

"Pre-Market continues to grow, both in the number of exhibitors and in the number of buyers who are attending," said Kevin O'Connor, CEO of Samson Marketing, parent company of Legacy Classic and Universal Furniture. "We've been through a challenging period in this industry, but it has also been a time of closer collaboration between manufacturers and retailers. Pre-Market offers our 25 Sponsor exhibitors the unique opportunity to work closely with buyers to fine-tune their offerings and to create success on retail floors with those product line-ups.

Furniture First, one of the largest U.S. furniture buying groups, also is holding its annual symposium in conjunction with the Fall Pre-Market.

"The timing of the Furniture First meeting emphasizes the importance of the Pre-Market for buyers," Casey said.

Building sponsors for Pre-Market include the International Home Furnishings Center, 220 Elm and the Merchandise Mart Properties Inc.

The 25 exhibiting sponsors are:

American Drew/Lea/Hammary

A.R.T. Furniture

Aspenhome

Bernhardt Furniture

Broyhill Furniture

Casana Furniture

England

Fine Furniture Design

Hekman

Hooker Furniture

Kincaid Furniture