Design & Merchandising

High Point Market Named as Finalist in Expo EXCITE Awards for Website Design and Marketing Collateral

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May 7, 2013 High Point, NC, May 7, 2013 — The High Point Market has been named as a finalist for two Expo EXCITE Awards, one for Best Website, and one for Best Marketing Collateral for the Fall 2012 Fashion Focus campaign. The EXCITE Awards celebrate excellence and innovation in trade shows and events and are presented by Expo, the multichannel brand serving the trade show industry, providing insight,... Read More

Trends that Can Help Mattress Retailers Increase Sales & Profits

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Two trends offer mattress retailers a way to replace fewer footsteps with higher sales and profits: gel mattresses and adjustable bases. It’s understandable that gel is doing well. It’s relatively new, there’s lots of hype, a great, unique feel and a curiosity factor. Their simplicity makes it easy for Retail Sales Associates (RSAs) to learn, and consequently present to shoppers, an important factor... Read More

Q&A with Eco-Chic Interior Designer Sarah Barnard

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Working out of her Santa Monica-based studio, interior design star Sarah Barnard handles projects big and small, from corporate headquarters to beachfront cottages. She defines her range of style as “innovative yet time-honored,” combining a contemporary aesthetic with traditional roots.Throughout her work, there’s also an emphasis on healthy living and sustainability. In this exclusive Q&A, Barnard... Read More

4 Tips in Showroom Design

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You go to Market to buy new products and learn about the new trends, but it is also a great opportunity to get new showroom design inspiration. You need to keep your store fresh to attract today’s consumer and manufacturers are often on the cutting-edge of new design trends. For the last five years, High Point Market Authority has been honoring those manufacturers that excel in providing superior... Read More

Spotlight on Lighting

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An Inside Look at Today’s Top Lighting Trends For many retailers, lighting is a go-to category. It’s a product that turns easily, provides a simple add-on sale, and it’s a fashion item consumers can get excited about. Any designer will tell you that lamps and lighting are the final touches that tie a room together. Just as jewelry completes an outfit, lighting completes a space. While every room needs... Read More