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    Associations and trade events

    Trade bodies, rep associations and market shows where retailers, manufacturers and service providers meet, learn and source product.

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    • American Home Furnishings Alliance

      by American Home Furnishings Alliance (AHFA)

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      Regulatory toolboxes (flame retardants, formaldehyde, CPSIA, PFAS, Prop 65)

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    • Atlanta Market

      by Atlanta Market (AmericasMart)

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      Twice-yearly trade markets plus Casual Market for outdoor furnishings

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    • High Point Market

      by High Point Market Authority

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      Twice-yearly trade show with 11.5M+ sq ft of showrooms

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    • Home Furnishings Business

      by Home Furnishings Business

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      Print magazine and daily news

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      Manufacturers, 1 store, 2 to 10 stores
    • International Casual Furnishings Association

      by ICFA

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      Trade association; Design Excellence Awards and Apollo Awards

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      Manufacturers, Designers
    • Las Vegas Market

      by Las Vegas Market

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      Twice-yearly trade market for furniture, decor and gifts in Las Vegas

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    • WithIt

      by WithIt

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      Mentoring

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    Buyer's guide: Associations and trade events

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    What it is

    Trade associations, markets, shows and publications for the home furnishings industry. They offer education, networking, buying events, advocacy and news.

    What to look for

    • Whether members like you attend and benefit
    • Costs for membership, travel and exhibiting or attending
    • Programs that help your size of business, such as education or buying deals
    • Dates, locations and how to register
    • What they do for the industry, such as research and rules monitoring

    Questions to ask a vendor

    • What does membership or attendance cost in total?
    • Which benefits do members use most?
    • Who attends: retailers, makers, designers or reps?
    • Can I try an event or a program before committing?
    • How are my contact details used?

    How pricing usually works

    Membership is priced by company size or type; shows charge for registration or booths; publications charge for subscriptions and advertising. Many offer free or discounted tiers for retailers.