Scheduled Events at the High Point Furniture Show

The High Point International Home Furnishings Market is the largest furniture trade show in the U.S. The first furniture market, known as the Southern Furniture Market, was held in High Point, North Carolina. Topics include home fashion and design, as well as how to effectively build your retail furniture business. 

If you are unfamiliar with the High Point International Home Furnishings Market, it is the largest furniture trade show in the United States. The first furniture market, known as the Southern Furniture Market, was held in High Point, North Carolina in 1909.

People from all over the world now attend the trade show. It takes place twice a year and covers topics ranging from home fashion and design to how to effectively build your retail furniture business. You also have the opportunity to see new furniture trends and styles before they hit the market.

The upcoming Furniture Market will take place from April 27 to May 3. Here's a rundown of what to expect at the upcoming furniture show.

Day 1 - April 27: Discover what industry leaders are doing to close sales.

40% of your customers visit your website before and after making a purchase. Are you conveying the correct message?

How to tell the difference between fashion and fad. Make the right investment.

Is your inventory missing? Discover some useful inventory management advice.

Day 2 - April 28: Candice Olson, the popular HGTV show "Divine Design with Candice Olson," will provide some design solutions and tips.

Learn how changing the lighting in your store can drastically improve the presentation of your furniture.

Do you advertise on television or are you considering it? Learn how to do it correctly.

Day 3 - April 29: Nancy Glass hosts the Allure 2006 Fashion Show.

Diversify your portfolio by retailing if you are a designer or designing if you are a retailer.

The session demonstrates how to combine them both to benefit your bottom line.

Increase your sales. Discover how to build a High Performance Sales Force.

Day 4 - April 30: Have you ever wondered how you can compete with National Brands? This day is dedicated to Independent Furniture Retailers.

Keep up to date with the "8 Incoming Looks for 2007."

Find new ways to keep your delivery costs under control.

How would you approach selling to your grandmother? This session, titled "Selling to Your Grandmother," is all about developing trust and getting to know your customers.