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ANDMORE Brings Expanded Discovery and Immersive Programming to Spring 2026 High Point Market

4/17/2026
HIGH POINT, N.C. --  ANDMORE will welcome global home furnishings buyers to the Spring 2026 High Point Market, taking place April 25–29, with a full schedule of trend programming, education and curated sourcing opportunities across its 17‑building campus. Home to more than 1,100 permanent showrooms and temporary exhibits, ANDMORE’s Market footprint offers attendees a centralized destination for sourcing, connection and business planning.

“Buyers come to High Point to see what’s next and make decisions that shape the months ahead,” said Jon Pertchik, CEO of ANDMORE. “By pairing product discovery with education, trend guidance and real‑world insight from industry voices, we’re creating a Market experience that supports confident buying and meaningful connections.”

EXPANDED MARKET DESTINATIONS AND WHAT’S NEW
 
ANDMORE’s High Point Market campus spans nearly 7 million square feet in the heart of High Point, giving buyers access to 600+ permanent showrooms and more than 500 temporary exhibits across the Market’s most active destinations. Key buying hubs include Suites at Market Square (SAMS)—home to more than 300 temporary exhibitors and opening Friday, April 24, ahead of the official Spring Market start—along with INTERHALL at IHFC, Plaza Suites, Showplace, Commerce and Design and Hamilton‑Wrenn, each delivering a distinct mix of design‑driven and retail‑focused resources.

For Spring Market, ANDMORE introduces nearly 70 new, expanded or relocated exhibitors, reflecting continued leasing momentum across both permanent and temporary spaces. New and growing resources span upholstery, case goods, lighting, rugs, mattresses and home décor, providing buyers with fresh brands, expanded assortments and more efficient sourcing across the campus. Continued investment in curated neighborhoods, relocations and showroom expansions underscores ANDMORE’s commitment to supporting buyer growth and delivering a continually evolving Market experience.

DESIGNER AMENITIES AND RESOURCES
 
Spring Market continues to prioritize the interior design community with the return of the IHFC Designers Lounge (D701 as a dedicated hospitality and networking hub, offering daily complimentary coffee, refreshments, lunch and curated programming, while serving as a central gathering space throughout Market.

ANDMORE’s Designer Resources initiative further supports designers with planning tools and exhibitor connections, with additional details available at www.andmorehighpointmarket.com/for-designers.

TOURS, SEMINARS AND INDUSTRY PROGRAMS
 
ANDMORE at High Point Market presents a robust lineup of tours, seminars and influencer‑led programs designed to guide product discovery, spark conversation and deliver actionable insight throughout Spring Market.

Tours - Daily guided tours offer curated, expert‑led perspectives on trends, sourcing and standout Market destinations:

•  What’s Next in Design: A Future Snoops Trend Tour with Jaye Anna Mize, featuring an immersive Trend Display created in collaboration with Future Snoops in the Green Lobby.
•. Inside The Suites with Rasheeda Gray
•. The Hardwood Design Experience: A Curated High Point Tour with Real American Hardwood®

Seminars - Daily seminars feature industry leaders, designers and experts covering business strategy, innovation, sustainability and design excellence:

•. The Designer’s PR Playbook: Strategic Programs, Using AI, Landing Press
•. The Healing Home: A Conversation About Biophilic Design + Book Signing
•. More Than a Pretty Setup: The Reality of Editorial Photography and Styling
•. From Trends to Traction: Growing Your Design Business Through Online Platforms
•. Heliotropic Window Treatments: Inspired by Nature
•. Lighting in the Digital Era
•. Designing for Impact: Procuring Materials that Shape a Sustainable Future
•. Using Home Technology to Your Design Advantage
•. Build a Foundation to Thrive: ASID Business Basics Checklist
•. The Power of Hardwood: Craft, Performance & Purpose in Modern Design
•. Outdoor Entertainment Design Trends
•. Find Your Lane: How to Define, Refine, and Monetize Your Design Niche
•. AI Is Your Secret Weapon If You Are Willing to Rethink Your Role
•. Luxury Intelligent Lighting Design
•. Design Smarter With ALA Experts: Showroom‑Backed Tips That Deliver Results

Market Snapshot - Market Snapshot showcases key design directions shaping the season, featuring 40 trend‑forward products across eight themes, with People’s Choice winners announced on opening day. The eight trend themes include: Artisanal Revival, Cultured Comfort, Elevated Utility, Organic Modern, Playful Forms, Refined Heritage, Sustainable Futures and Warm Minimalism.

( A ) List - The ANDMORE ( A ) List spotlights influential designers and creative voices shaping design culture through on‑site programming, content creation and curated experiences. Spring Market participants include Rasheeda Gray and Anita Yokota, who bring their signature perspectives to tours, seminars and storytelling across Market.

Market Stars - The Market Stars program highlights respected designers and industry voices who share market finds, insights and inspiration through social media and on‑site engagement. Spring Market Stars include Anne Hulcher Tollett, Kelly Collier‑Clark, Hill Rondero and Jaque Bethke, offering attendees a behind‑the‑scenes lens into sourcing, trends and standout discoveries.

A full schedule of tours, seminars and special events is available at www.andmorehighpointmarket.com/events.

YOUR GUIDE TO SPRING MARKET PLANNING

The Spring 2026 ANDMORE at High Point Market Preview is now available, offering a comprehensive guide with seminar schedules, product highlights, Market neighborhoods and planning tips. Available in print and as an interactive digital flipbook, the Preview also includes trend‑focused editorial and essential tools such as registration guidance, travel tips and a “Shop by Neighborhood” directory to help buyers plan with ease. The digital edition is available at High Point Market Preview Guide + High Point Market Designer Preview.
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