Gloster Furniture Opens New Showroom at Showplace
On October 17, 2016, In Industry News by Greg Thompson
HIGH POINT, NC - Showplace welcomes leading high-end outdoor manufacturer Gloster Outdoor for Fall High Point Market, Oct 22-26, 2016, in a new showroom on the first floor (SHOW 1825). Also new on the first floor in a newly-created showroom in the Atrium is contemporary furniture company Star International (SHOW 1850), William Sheppe USA, Ltd. (SHOW 2404) Jenkins Lamp (SHOW 2317)
“We’re very excited for our return to High Point,” says Eric Parsons, president of Gloster. “Our new showroom is centrally located within the recently remodeled Showplace atrium, offering incredible access and visibility to style-focused designers and retailers. This is an ideal location for us to showcase the diversity, innovation and craftsmanship of the Gloster range.”
Gloster joins an already impressive list of exhibitors including anchors American Leather, Elements, Four Hands, Furniture Classics, Home Trends & Design, Jaipur, Rowe, Steve Silver, Sunpan Modern Home and Surya. Covering more than 800,000 square feet, Showplace provides an incredibly diverse array of product offerings in one location.
“We couldn’t be happier to have Gloster back in High Point,” says Julie Messner, senior vice president for Furniture Leasing with International Market Centers (IMC). “Showplace is the perfect location for them – we found the best place for their showroom in the newly-configured Atrium – customized to present their product lines in the best way possible. Gloster complements our existing casual tenant base and offers another level to the variety of cross-category resources throughout Showplace.”
Look for great events and amenities at Showplace, including: morning and afternoon music throughout the floors during Market, as well as Complimentary Afternoon Bars from 4:00-6 PM and “Sunset on 3” events from 5:30-7 PM with complimentary beer, wine and hors d’oeuvres; Surya’s Fall Market Party, Sunday, October 23 starting at 7:00PM (SHOW 4100); and the Mother’s Lounge on the second floor (2405B). More amenities can be found here: http://www.imchighpointmarket. com/seminars-and-events/
Showplace is a known destination for outdoor products – with companies such as Agio, Pelican Reef, Telescope, Treasure Garden, Panama Jack and The Hammock Source as established exhibitors.
Regarded as a shopping destination for Top 100 and big box retailers as well as small-to-medium retailers and designers, Showplace features a broad selection of rugs, wall art, decorative accessories, upholstery, leather, case goods, juvenile products and more. Centrally located just steps away from the Transportation Terminal – the hub of High Point Market – the current mix of manufacturers augments Showplace’s designer-friendly offering, further enhancing the overall shopping experience for buyers and designers.
