Jun. 11, 2008
CASEY: SPRING 2009 MARKET DATES TO CHANGE
High Point, North Carolina, June 11, 2008—The High Point Market Authority board of directors voted unanimously today to shift the pattern of the bi-annual Market’s opening and closing days. Effective with the Spring Market, April 25 to April 30, 2009, the High Point Market will encompass six days, officially opening on a Saturday and operating through the close of business on Thursday.   >>  details
May. 19, 2008
FALL MARKET HOTEL DISCOUNT PROGRAM KICKS OFF MAY 19
High Point, North Carolina, May 19, 2008— The High Point Market Authority has again secured sub-blocks of hotel rooms at discounted rates for the 2008 Fall Market.  >>  details
Apr. 28, 2008
MARKET AUTHORITY ANNOUNCES FALL 2008 STARS UNDER THE STARS LINE-UP
High Point, North Carolina, April 28, 2008—The High Point Market plans to keep the hits coming and Market-goers moving this Fall with an exciting line-up of headliners slated to entertain as part of the Stars Under the Stars concert series.  >>  details
Apr. 25, 2008
CASEY: BUYER REGISTRATION STABLE FOR SPRING MARKET 2008
Despite the tumultuous economy and a wave of recent bankruptcies in the domestic home furnishings retailing and manufacturing sectors, buyer registration for the Spring 2008 High Point Market proved stable, bolstered by increases in international delegations, interior designers and first-time buyers.   >>  details
Apr. 07, 2008
CA Boom DESIGN SHOW SELECTS HIGH POINT MARKET AS LOCATION for INAUGURAL CA BOOM EAST SHOW IN FALL 2008
Eclectic, Contemporary Design Show From California Chooses High Point Market to Launch First East Coast Show in October‘08; Mills Village, a reclaimed Hosiery Mill Complex Turned New Home to Cisco Brothers’ LEED Showroom, To Be Host Venue   >>  details
Apr. 06, 2008
JetBlue Offers Affected Skybus Customers and Employees Special Standby Fares
JetBlue will offer Skybus customers a special standby fare of $50 for one-way travel. JetBlue does not directly serve all former Skybus destinations. This fare will be honored for any JetBlue destination within 100 miles of the original Skybus destination.   >>  details
Apr. 06, 2008
US AIRWAYS TO ASSIST SKYBUS AIRLINES CUSTOMERS AFFECTED BY
US Airways (NYSE: LCC) will accept tickets for standby travel from passengers who were scheduled to fly on Skybus Airlines flights to/from Skybus’ former operational centers at Columbus, Ohio and Greensboro, N.C.   >>  details
Mar. 19, 2008
HIGH POINT MARKET AWARDED INTERNATIONAL BUYER PROGRAM DESIGNATION FOR SPRING ‘09
High Point, North Carolina, March 19, 2008—Spring 2008 will mark the first time in High Point’s history that the Market has been designated a U.S. Commercial Service International Buyer Program (IBP) event. And, with opening day still a few weeks off, the High Point Market Authority (HPMA) has received notification from the U.S. Department of Commerce that the High Point Market: The World’s Home for Home Furnishings has been awarded the coveted status for Spring Market 2009.   >>  details
Mar. 18, 2008
MARTHA STEWART TO SPEAK AT HIGH POINT
High Point, North Carolina, March 18, 2008— As part of a special event sponsored by the International Home Furnishings Center (IHFC) and in cooperation with the High Point Market Authority, Martha Stewart will take the stage at the High Point Theatre on Tuesday evening, April 8, 2008, at 7 p.m. to discuss home decorating and her design inspirations with Interior Designer Stephen Sills.   >>  details
Mar. 10, 2008
SWEDISH DESIGN SYMPOSIUM SET FOR SPRING MARKET
High Point, North Carolina, March 10, 2008—A special symposium devoted to exploring Sweden’s unique design philosophy and home furnishings capabilities offers High Point Market attendees a unique educational opportunity this Spring.   >>  details
Feb. 07, 2008
KOOL & THE GANG, CHEAP TRICK AND ROBERT CRAY HEADLINE STARS UNDER THE STARS AT SPRING MARKET 2008
High Point, North Carolina, February 7, 2008—Whatever current business conditions, the times will be good when the High Point Market Authority invites everyone to “celebrate” at the Stars Under the Stars concert series.   >>  details
Feb. 07, 2008
FULL SLATE OF MARKET EVENTS ON TAP FOR SPRING
High Point, North Carolina, February 7, 2008 — Seasoned buyers know that making the most of the High Point Market always requires good planning. And, given the extraordinary number of special events set to take place during Market this Spring, the ability to pre-plan one’s itinerary is now more important than ever.   >>  details
Jan. 28, 2008
MARKET AUTHORITY ISSUES REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS (RFP)
High Point, North Carolina, January 28, 2008—The High Point Market Authority today issued a Request for Proposal (RFP) to solicit bids from caterers who wish to provide food and beverage services for the High Point Market’s Stars Under the Stars, Spring, 2008 events.   >>  details
Dec. 10, 2007
CASEY: PRE-MARKET AFFORDS OPPORTUNITY FOR COMPETITIVE ADVANTAGE IN UNCERTAIN TIMES
High Point, North Carolina, December 7, 2007—An expanded group of prominent furniture manufacturers gathered here this week to plan Spring 2008 Pre-Market, scheduled for March 3-4, 2008.   >>  details
Nov. 07, 2007
MARKET AUTHORITY: TRAVEL & HOTEL DISCOUNTS FOR SPRING MARKET AVAILABLE NOW
High Point, North Carolina, November 6, 2007— The High Point Market Authority has again secured sub-blocks of hotel rooms at discounted rates for Spring Market 2008. Additionally, Airline and Rental Car discount codes have been finalized for Spring Market which will be held April 7 through 13, 2008.   >>  details
Oct. 22, 2007
CASEY: SKYBUS ANNOUNCEMENT IS GOOD NEWS FOR MARKET
High Point, North Carolina, October 22, 2007—Skybus Airlines’ announcement today that it will locate a new hub operation at Piedmont Triad International Airport (PTIA) is being hailed by Brian D. Casey, president and chief executive officer of the High Point Market Authority, as “very good news for the High Point Market.”  >>  details
Oct. 11, 2007
CASEY: 83, 974 INDUSTRY PROFESSIONALS REGISTERED BY CENTRAL REGISTRATION FOR FALL MARKET 2007
High Point, North Carolina, October 11, 2007—Despite uncertain economic conditions and a good deal of apprehension expressed by many heading to High Point last week, when all was said and done, 83,974, industry professionals were registered by the High Point Market’s central registration system for Fall Market 2007.   >>  details
Oct. 03, 2007
High Point Market Exhibitors Recognized for Excellence in Showroom Design
High Point, North Carolina, October 3, 2007 – Celebrating the extraordinary showroom presentations created by its exhibitors, the High Point Market launched a new Showroom Design and Merchandising Ideas competition at its Fall 2007 show.   >>  details
Oct. 01, 2007
HIGH POINT MARKET AUTHORITY NAMES SHANNON KENNEDY MARKETING AND COMMUNICATIONS MANAGER
High Point, North Carolina, October 1, 2007 - The High Point Market Authority has created a new staff position and named a well-known home furnishings industry insider to the post.   >>  details
Sep. 27, 2007
LARGEST FURNITURE AND DESIGNER PREVIEW GUIDES NOW AVAILABLE ON MARKET AUTHORITY WEBSITE
High Point, North Carolina, September 27, 2007 - Like eager shoppers awaiting their delivery of prized holiday wish books in days past, tens of thousands of home furnishings professionals across North America look forward to the arrival of the season’s ever-popular High Point Market Preview Guides.   >>  details
Sep. 18, 2007
HPMA INTRODUCES SHOWROOM IDENTIFICATION SYSTEM
High Point, North Carolina, September 18, 2007 - As part of continuing efforts to make the High Point Market the most productive business event possible for home furnishings retailers and interior designers, the High Point Market Authority is introducing a new, color-coded showroom identification system at the High Point Market, October 1 through 7.   >>  details
Sep. 13, 2007
HPMA LAUNCHES INAUGURAL SHOWROOM DISPLAY COMPETITION
High Point, North Carolina, September 13, 2007 - The High Point Market Authority is launching a new, annual event—The HPMA Showroom Display and Merchandising Ideas Competition—designed to shine a spotlight on the extraordinary showroom presentations created by exhibitors at the High Point Market.   >>  details
Sep. 10, 2007
HAMILTON WRENN DESIGN DISTRICT TOUTS “TUESDAY UPTOWN”
High Point, North Carolina, September 10, 2007 - Market-goers heading to the Hamilton Wrenn Design District this Fall may want to make plans to stay for an evening “uptown.”   >>  details
Sep. 05, 2007
HPMA TO HOST GALA, MARKET-WIDE RECEPTION FOR EXHIBITORS AND SALES REPRESENTATIVES PRIOR TO MARKET
High Point, North Carolina, September 5, 2007 - The High Point Market Authority is hosting a special reception for High Point Market exhibitors and sales representatives on Saturday evening, September 29, 2007, prior to opening day of Fall Market.  >>  details
Aug. 27, 2007
THE COMMODORES KICK OFF THE “NIGHT SHIFT” AT FALL MARKET 2007
High Point, North Carolina, August 27, 2007 - Market-goers are invited to enjoy live music, along with plenty of free food and drink, during Fall Market 2007 with the High Point Market Authority’s “Stars Under The Stars” concert series and an abundance of evening events.   >>  details
Aug. 23, 2007
FREE WEBINAR OFFERS PUBLICITY TIPS FOR HIGH POINT MARKET EXHIBITORS
High Point, North Carolina, August 23, 2007 - The upcoming High Point Market could be your chance to break into the media spotlight.   >>  details
Aug. 20, 2007
HPMA TURNS ON UPGRADED “MARKET PLANNER”
High Point, North Carolina, August 20, 2007—With more than 2,000 exhibitors launching tens of thousands of new products, in every imaginable home furnishings category, across some 12 million square feet of showroom space, every seasoned buyer knows that making the most of the High Point Market requires good planning.   >>  details
Jul. 27, 2007
HIGH POINT MARKET AUTHORITY UNVEILS WEBSITE RE-DESIGN
High Point, North Carolina, July 27, 2007—The High Point Market website, www.highpointmarket.org, has undergone a significant transformation designed to enhance functionality and user experience.  >>  details
Jul. 11, 2007
High Point Market Authority Team Expands
High Point, North Carolina, July 11, 2007—The High Point Market Authority has created a new staff position and named a Market insider to the post.   >>  details
Jun. 28, 2007
ECONOMIC IMPACT OF HOME FURNISHINGS INDUSTRY ON TRIAD REGION OF NORTH CAROLINA TOPS $8.25 BILLION
HIGH POINT, NC, June 28, 2007 – During a press conference this morning, High Point University president Dr. Nido Qubein announced the results of a landmark study quantifying the economic impact of the home furnishings industry on the Triad area of North Carolina (High Point, Winston-Salem, and Greensboro).   >>  details
Jun. 07, 2007
PRE-REGISTRATION FOR FALL MARKET KICKS OFF WITH GOLDEN TICKET PROMOTION
High Point, North Carolina, June 7, 2007 - The High Point Market Authority is kicking off Pre-Registration activities for Fall Market with a special promotion that will award complimentary hotel stays to ten lucky retailers around the country.   >>  details
May. 31, 2007
HPMA ESTABLISHES NEW MARKET CALENDAR
High Point, North Carolina, May 31, 2007 - The High Point Market Authority has established a new calendar of Spring and Fall Market dates through the year 2015.   >>  details
May. 24, 2007
CASEY: DISCOUNTED HOTEL ROOMS BOOKING NOW
High Point, North Carolina, May 24, 2007 - The High Point Market Authority has again secured sub-blocks of rooms at discounted rates for Fall Market 2007, October 1 through 7.   >>  details
May. 16, 2007
CASEY: 2008 MARKET DATES TO CHANGE
High Point, North Carolina, May 16, 2007 - The High Point Market Authority board of directors voted unanimously today to shift the bi-annual Market’s dates back to a traditional April/October calendar.   >>  details
May. 16, 2007
RESEARCH METHODOLOGY FOR MARKET DATES
High Point, North Carolina, May 16, 2007 - The percentage of buyers, exhibitors and sales representatives that responded to surveys about a possible change in the market dates was much higher than is typical.   >>  details
Apr. 26, 2007
HIGH POINT MARKET PRE-MARKET DATES REVISED
High Point, North Carolina, April 26, 2007—The official dates for Pre-Market have been revised to Monday, August 20, 2007 through Tuesday, August 21, 2007.   >>  details
Apr. 13, 2007
CASEY: 85,708 BADGES ISSUED FOR SPRING MARKET 2007
High Point, North Carolina, April 13, 2007 - When all was said and done, the High Point Market’s central registration system issued 85,708 badges for Spring Market 2007.   >>  details
Mar. 29, 2007
HIGH POINT MARKET AWARDED INTERNATIONAL BUYER PROGRAM DESIGNATION
High Point, North Carolina, March 29, 2007 - High Point Market: The World’s Home For Home Furnishings has been designated by the U.S. Department of Commerce as a U.S. Commercial Service International Buyer Program (IBP) event.   >>  details