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ANDMORE Sets Fall 2026 High Point Market Schedule, Adding New Showrooms and a Six-Day Buying Window

ANDMORE will welcome buyers to the fall 2026 High Point Market across its 17-building campus and more than 1,100 permanent showrooms and temporary exhibits. Temporary exhibit space in SALON, Suites at Market Square, and INTERHALL opens one day early, on Friday, October 16.

10/1/2026
HIGH POINT, N.C. -- ANDMORE will welcome buyers to the Fall 2026 High Point Market, October 17-21, across its 17-building campus spanning 7 million square feet and more than 1,100 permanent showrooms and temporary exhibits. Temporary exhibit space in SALON, Suites at Market Square, and INTERHALL opens one day early, on Friday, October 16, extending the buying window to six full days.

“This leasing activity reflects real conviction from our exhibitor community heading into Fall Market,” said Amory Wooden, Chief Revenue Officer of ANDMORE. “Brands aren’t just filling space, they’re investing in bigger footprints and better locations because they’re seeing results here. That kind of commitment, from first-time exhibitors and long-standing partners alike, is what keeps High Point Market moving forward as the place our industry comes to do business.”

EXPANDED MARKET DESTINATIONS AND WHAT'S NEW

For Fall Market, ANDMORE introduces 30 new, expanded, or relocated exhibitors, reflecting continued leasing momentum across both permanent and temporary spaces. New and growing resources span mattresses, case goods, lighting, hardware, wall art, and specialty décor, providing buyers with fresh brands, expanded assortments, and more efficient sourcing across the campus.

TOURS, SEMINARS, AND INDUSTRY PROGRAMS

ANDMORE at High Point Market presents tours, seminars, and events across the Fall 2026 Market, October 16– 20, covering business strategy, design trends, and industry insight. A full schedule with details is available at andmorehighpointmarket.com/events.

Tours:

• Follow the Trends: A Future Snoops Tour with Jaye Anna Mize (FashionSnoops) — Oct. 17, 11 a.m.–12 p.m., IHFC Green Lobby
• Capture High Point Like a Pro with Your Smartphone with Linda Holt — Oct. 18, 11 a.m.–12 p.m., Salon Lounge G-6059
• Inside Showplace: A Curated Sourcing Tour — Oct. 18, 3–4 p.m., Showplace Lobby
• Inside IHFC: A Tour for Designers — Oct. 19, 11 a.m.–12 p.m., IHFC Commerce Lobby

Seminars:

• ASID-IWBI Healthy Homes Certificate – Workshop Session — Oct. 16, 10 a.m.–4 p.m., Suites Seminar Room T-1022
• Behind the Beautiful Feed: Managing Cost Expectations in the Age of Social Media — Oct. 17, 10–11 a.m., Suites Seminar Room T-1022
• Lens Matters: The Reality of Editorial Photography and Styling — Oct. 17, 11:30 a.m.–12:30 p.m., Suites Seminar Room T-1022
• Designing for Human Health: The Power of Industry Collaboration — Oct. 17, 1–2 p.m., Suites Seminar Room T-1022
• NeuroArts: The Impact of Art on Our Minds and Bodies — Oct. 17, 2–3 p.m., Suites Seminar Room T- 1022
• Marketing & Messaging Science — Oct. 17, 3–4 p.m., Suites Seminar Room T-1022
• Optimize for Everything: How to Get AI to Recommend You — Oct. 18, 10–11 a.m., Suites Seminar Room
  T-1022
• Publicist or Pass: When to Invest in PR and When to Wait — Oct. 18, 11:30 a.m.–12:30 p.m., Suites
  Seminar Room T-1022
• Making Your Mark: Minority Designers on Building a Career, moderated by Nikki Chu — Oct. 18, 1–2
  p.m., Suites Seminar Room T-1022
• Strong Operations to Unlock Creativity with Mary Beth Chau — Oct. 19, 10–11 a.m., Suites Seminar
  Room T-1022
• Connected by Design: Luxury Interiors & Smart Home Technology — Oct. 19, 1–2 p.m., Suites Seminar
  Room T-1022
• Beyond Borders: How Top Design Firms Expand Into New Markets Without Losing Their Identities — Oct.
  19, 3–4 p.m., Suites Seminar Room T-1022
• Turn Vision Into Profitability: Insights from the Designer's Pricing Advisor with Erica Kayser — Oct. 20,
  10–11 a.m., Suites Seminar Room T-1022
• Source Smarter: The Designer's Guide to Vendor Relationships That Last with Heather McManus — Oct.
 20, 1–2 p.m., Suites Seminar Room T-1022

Demonstrations:

Buster + Punch x Tonester: Live Pop-Up Color Mixing — Oct. 17–18, 11:30 a.m.–12:30 p.m., The Showplace Walkway

Daily Amenities:

Daily amenities include Espresso Martinis in INTERHALL (Oct. 17–20, 10–11 a.m., IHFC INTERHALL), Cocktail Hour in INTERHALL (Oct. 17–20, 3–5 p.m., IHFC INTERHALL), Happy Hour in C&D (Oct. 17– 19, 3–5 p.m., Commerce & Design, Floor 1), Sips & Treats at the Suites (Oct. 17–20, 3–5 p.m., The Suites), and the IHFC 5th Floor Social (Oct. 17–19, 1–3 p.m., IHFC, Floor 5).

Market Snapshot spotlights the season's key design directions, presenting 25 trend-forward products across four curated themes: Dark Opulence, Coastal Currents, New Heirlooms, Unearthed and Refine Retro. People's Choice winners will be announced on opening day.
ANDMORE’S Market Stars program connects buyers with trusted design voices sharing real-time sourcing and product finds throughout Market. This season's lineup features celebrity designer Nikki Chu (Dallas, TX); Atlanta- based duo Forbes Masters, known for layered, story-driven interiors; New York art curator Josh Kasper; and John Wilson of Nov8 Design, whose urban-upscale approach has made him a go-to mentor within the design community. Follow along at ANDMORE at High Point Market for their standout picks and behind-the-scenes perspective on the buildings.

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

PLAN AHEAD FOR FALL MARKET

Buyers can now access the Fall 2026 ANDMORE at High Point Market Preview, a complete planning resource covering the seminar lineup, standout product picks, building-by-building neighborhoods, and practical tips for navigating Market. Offered in print and as an interactive digital flipbook, the Preview also features trend editorial alongside registration details, travel logistics, and a "Shop by Neighborhood" directory built to streamline sourcing. View the digital edition at ANDMORE HP Market Preview – Fall 2026.
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