Apr 21, 2025 - High Point Market

HPMA Debuts Market-at-Market Guest Shopping Experience

HIGH POINT, N.C., April 21, 2025– The High Point Market Authority (HPMA) debuts Market-at-Market, the first pop-up of its kind featuring area businesses in the Center Stage area, April 26-28. An exclusive hub for shopping, services and light bites, Market-at-Market serves as convenience to guests of the trade show, as well as an attraction between showroom visits. “We are bringing the local business community in High Point to a central location for our guests,” says Tammy Covington, HPMA president and CEO. “Every season, we hear there is a need for forgotten items like tennis shoes or extra clothing, so now these items will be available in the heart of Market.

Apr 07, 2025 - High Point Market

HPMA Announces Instagram Takeover Lineup for Spring Market

HIGH POINT, N.C., April 7, 2025 – High Point Market Authority (HPMA) names this season’s interior design influencers who will take over its official Instagram page, @highpointmarket, April 26 - 30. The Instagram page will highlight diverse perspectives from the world’s largest home furnishings trade show, showcasing Spring Market exhibitor showroom visits, product reviews, educational programming and social events.

Mar 31, 2025 - High Point Market

Design Influencers Highlight the Best of Spring Market

HIGH POINT, N.C., March 31, 2025 – The High Point Market Authority (HPMA) and Esteem Media announce this season’s participants for the Design Influencers Tour, taking place during Spring Market.

Mar 17, 2025 - High Point Market

Hot Spot Tours Announced for Spring Market

HIGH POINT, N.C., March 17, 2025 – The High Point Market Authority (HPMA) announces its lineup of first-come, first-served Hot Spot Tours for Spring Market, scheduled for three days during the trade show, Apr. 26-28. Guided showroom tours led by the High Point Market 2025 Style Spotters and other design influencers are open to High Point Market buyers who RSVP in advance for the space-limited events. To join a tour, participants must additionally register to attend High Point Market.

Mar 10, 2025 - High Point Market

HPMA Releases Spring Market Event Schedule at The Point

HIGH POINT, N.C., March 10, 2025 – The High Point Market Authority (HPMA) announces its Spring Market programming and events scheduled for HPMA’s branded pop-up venue The Point, open daily from Friday, Apr. 25 to Tuesday, Apr. 29.

Mar 03, 2025 - High Point Market

HPMA Announces Spring Keynote Panel with Design Business Leaders

HIGH POINT, N.C., March 3, 2025 – The High Point Market Authority (HPMA) will host leading fashion and trend experts for its Sunday Keynote discussion at Spring Market, located in the High Point Theatre on April 27 at 3pm. The panel discussion, entitled “From Fashion to Interiors: Leveraging Brand Identity Across Industries,” is presented by HPMA in partnership with the Diversity Advocacy Alliance (DAA). It will feature businessman and TV personality Daymond John, consumer forecaster Jaye Anna Mize and home product trends forecaster Patti Carpenter. Drawing from their respective insights, the panelists will share strategies for broadening a brand’s identity and ways to explore licensing opportunities in the home furnishings industry. The discussion will also explore the relationship between the fashion and home furnishings industries.

Feb 24, 2025 - High Point Market

HPMA Announces DAA Insider Access Experience for Spring Market

HIGH POINT, N.C., February 24, 2025 – The High Point Market Authority’s Diversity Advocacy Alliance (DAA) opens pre-registration for its second annual Insider Access Experience at Spring Market, held at The Commons at Congdon Yards on Monday, April 28. Moderated by Benjamin Johnston, founder of Benjamin Johnston Design and vice-chair of DAA, the interactive panel will let buyers hear from seasoned design experts Arianne Bellizaire, Michel Smith Boyd and Victoria Sanchez who will share personal insights on supercharging business growth. Topics will include key lessons learned in their respective business journeys, critical turning points and ways to pivot for tangible growth. Following the moderator-led discussion, the speakers will field questions directly from guests in a roundtable format.

Feb 17, 2025 - High Point Market

HPMA Announces Spring Keynote Event with Top Design Talents

HIGH POINT, N.C., February 17, 2025 – For its biannual Keynote Series, High Point Market Authority (HPMA) will host top design industry talents for a special presentation at Spring Market, located in the High Point Theatre on Saturday, April 26 at 3pm. A panel discussion presented by HPMA and sponsored by Loloi entitled “Redefining Design Success: Breaking Creative Boundaries and Building Momentum,” will feature top designers Jeremiah Brent, Noz Nozawa, Mikel Welch, Brian Paquette and Ashley Montgomery. Moderated by Dennis Scully, the speakers will reveal how to forge success in the business of design by embracing roads less traveled.

Feb 10, 2025 - High Point Market

Gabby Barrett and Sister Sledge to Headline Center Stage at Spring Market

HIGH POINT, N.C., February 10, 2025 – The High Point Market Authority (HPMA) announces Gabby Barrett and Sister Sledge as this season’s Center Stage opening weekend headliners, April 26 and 27. Gabby Barrett will take the stage on Sunday, April 27, at 7pm. Performing since age 11, she skyrocketed to country music fame with her 2020 debut single, “I Hope.” The song ruled Billboard’s Hot Country Songs chart for a record-breaking 27 weeks, making Barrett the youngest artist with a number-one country radio hit in over twenty years. Since then, she has topped 2.6 billion global streams and became the first artist in country music history with the most first-week debut album streams for “Goldmine.” The record dominated Billboard’s Hot Country Songs chart for three weeks and reached platinum for the song “The Good Ones.”

Jan 28, 2025 - High Point Market

Registration Opens for Spring High Point Market, April 26-30

HIGH POINT, N.C., Jan. 28, 2025– High Point Market Authority (HPMA), organizer of the world’s largest furnishings trade show, opens its online registration today for the Spring edition of its biannual trade-only event, scheduled April 26-30. Early registration to attend High Point Market is available at no charge to U.S. and international buyers, including retailers, residential and commercial interior designers; as well as for press registration, exhibitor personnel and students. A registration fee is required for all other industry professionals. All qualifying registrants will be issued a Market pass, which is required for entry into buildings and showrooms across the 13-block Market District. Guests who register prior to April 11 (or March 28 for international attendees) will receive their Market pass in the mail.

Jan 14, 2025 - High Point Market

HPMA Announces 2025 Board of Directors Updates

HIGH POINT, N.C., Jan. 14, 2025 – The High Point Market Authority (HPMA) updates to its board of directors will be effective January 1, 2025. Four incoming board members will serve a two-year term ending in December 2026. The new additions include Den Cralle, president, Green Front Furniture; DuVäl Reynolds, owner, DuVäl Design; Kevin Baker, executive director, Piedmont Triad International Airport Authority; and George Jordan, president, MT Company. The board updates were announced at last October's HPMA board meeting during the Fall 2024 Market.

Jan 13, 2025 - High Point Market

HPMA Accepting Spring Design Influencers Tour Applications

HIGH POINT, N.C., Jan. 13, 2025 – The High Point Market Authority (HPMA) calls for applicants to its Design Influencers Tour program at High Point Market, organized in partnership with Esteem Media. Interior designers and other design-focused influencers must apply by Friday, February 14 to be considered. During April Market, ten design influencers will tour sponsoring showrooms for two days to identify their top home furnishing and decor finds. Candidates will be selected based on their social media or blog following, content quality and posting frequency. Selected influencers will be tasked with reporting, from their unique perspective, on the home furnishings products and other High Point Market experiences they encounter after visiting each stop on the organized tour. In exchange for participating this season, HPMA and Esteem Media will provide each influencer with a fee for creator services, along with accommodations for travel expenses.

Jan 06, 2025 - High Point Market

2025 Style Spotters Named for Signature High Point Market Program

HIGH POINT, N.C., Jan. 6, 2025 – The High Point Market Authority (HPMA) announces new “Style Spotters” for the trade show organizer’s signature trend scouting program, naming celebrated design professionals Rasheeda Gray, Victoria Holly, Jewel Marlowe, Evan Millárd and Tina Ramchandani to the 2025 team. Gray, founder and principal designer of Gray Space Interiors, combined a background in marketing, international business and a design certificate from Temple University to start her own design practice. Recognized for her sharp business acumen and unique creative vision, Gray delivers bespoke interior design, construction and project management. Based in Philadelphia, her award-winning firm has completed over 200 projects across Pennsylvania, New Jersey, Delaware and beyond. Named to House Beautiful’s “Next Wave Design Firm,” Gray Space Interiors has been featured on HGTV, CNN, The Magnolia Network, and in publications like House Beautiful, Elle Decor, Better Homes & Gardens and Philadelphia Magazine. Holly, founder of Victoria Holly Interiors, has over two decades of design experience and she creates and sells her own art collection, The Holly Collective. Known for her artistic flair and meticulous attention to detail, Holly’s designs offer a tailored approach to clients’ lifestyles and interior preferences. Holly’s work has been featured in major publications including Architectural Digest, Luxe Interiors, Rue Magazine, The Wall Street Journal, Dwell Magazine and others.