Fall 2016 Attendee Brochure

All Roads Lead to Tupelo!
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Register Today to Attend
August 18 - 21, 2016
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1-800-844-0841
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www.tupelofurnituremarket.com
Join the Industry’s Leaders
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etailers from the southeast, as well as top buyers from throughout the United
States and from several other countries make a point to shop in Tupelo!
Listed are just some of the major retailers who regularly attend our market.
WM Furniture Market - U.S. Virgin Islands
Mayberry’s Complete Home Furnishings
American Wholesale Furniture, Inc.
Gardner White Furniture Company
Orleans Oriental Rugs & Furniture
Comeaux Furniture & Appliance
The Great American Homestore
Hineline Home Furnishings, Inc.
Raymour & Flanigan Furniture
Planned Furniture Promotions
Affordable Home Furnishings
Unclaimed Freight Company
Fleming Furniture Company
Art Van Furniture Company
Roten’s Furniture Company
Heavner’s Furniture Market
Buddy’s Home Furnishings
Knight Furniture Company
Galleria Home Furnishings
Westco Home Furnishings
AAA Mattress & Furniture
Grand Home Furnishings
August
18 - 21,
2016
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1-800-844-0841
Badcock Home Furniture
Nebraska Furniture Mart
Bob’s Discount Furniture
Wahlquist Management
Factory Direct Furniture
Huntington Wholesale
Cimmaron/Sutherland
I 4 Furniture - Canada
Boscov’s Dept. Store
Colfax Furniture, Inc.
Oak Wood Furniture
Unbeatablesale.com
Ivan Smith Furniture
D. Noblin Furniture
Lack’s Valley Stores
Standard Furniture
Regency Furniture
Brown’s Furniture
Herring Furniture
Freed’s Furniture
Mattress & More
The Room Place
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ABC Warehouse
WA Akin & Sons
Weekends Only
Cleo’s Furniture
A to Z Furniture
Spiller Furniture
7 Day Furniture
Room to Room
Kyser Furniture
HOM Furniture
Brown Squirrel
Zak’s Furniture
Peak Furniture
Shaw Interiors
Bedding Mart
Rooms To Go
Furniture Fair
Big Lots, Inc.
Amazon.com
Bay Furniture
Hainje’s, Inc.
Story & Lee
FFO Home
Steinhafels
The Dump
Coffman’s
Miskelly’s
Storey’s
Aaron’s
Baber’s
Cal TV
Cardi’s
HOBO
Sadco
Weir’s
Stash
www.tupelofurnituremarket.com
You’ll Find the Products You Need in Tupelo
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00-plus premier manufacturers, importers & suppliers to the furniture industry
have shown their product in Tupelo. Many companies participating have
chosen Tupelo as their only market! Listed are some companies that have
exhibited recently:
Coaster Company of America
Phillip Jeffries Wall Coverings
Pelican Reef/Panama Jack
Classy Art Wholesalers, Inc.
SleepTronic/King Koil of TX
Mountain Woods Furniture
Solstice/Jamison Bedding
TEI/Tennessee Enterprises
Seven Wonders Furniture
American Furniture Mfg.
American Cover Design
Artist Guild of America
Vintage Furniture, LLC
Collums Furniture Mfg
USA Premium Leather
Outdoor Great Room
Washington Furniture
Southerland Bedding
American Made Silks
A & H Woodworking
Jackson/Catnapper
American Heartland
Sleep Design/Eclipse
Affordable Furniture
August
18 - 21,
2016
Kidz World/SleepEzz
Wonderland Wicker
Currey & Company
Pacific Imports, Inc.
Rustic Log Furniture
Campbell Mattress
Largo International
Million Dollar Rustic
Signature Bedding
Forty West Designs
Malouf Fine Linens
StyleLine Furniture
Simmons Bedding
Simply Bunk Beds
Mlily of Mississippi
Baroque Masters
StyleCraft Lamps
Albany Industries
Baroque Masters
India Handicrafts
Symbol Mattress
Brooks Furniture
Acme Furniture
Coast to Coast
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United Furniture
Crimson Casual
Wildwoods Mfg
Drexel Heritage
Maitland Smith
Chelsea House
Fusion Furniture
Rustic Heritage
United Weavers
MyCo Furniture
Mayo Furniture
Mayberry Rugs
Ethnic Interiors
A.A. Importing
Serenity Sleep
Rustic Canyon
Sealy Mattress
Sunny Designs
Serta Mattress
Behold Home
Leather Italia
Oushak Rugs
Schumacher
PostureCraft
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Bramble Co.
Prime Design
Kith Furniture
BG Industries
Nationwide
Dalyn Rugs
SteinWorld
Corsicana
Corinthian
Englander
Henredon
Emzer Tile
Bed Boss
Restonic
JP Wynn
Cramco
Hillsdale
Med-Lift
Fabricut
Thibaut
Talalay
Kravet
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www.tupelofurnituremarket.com
Buyer Recruitment Programs
K
nowing who our attendees are, from where they hail, and their travel and buying habits has its
advantages! It allows us to develop packages and programs that make their participation in
our event more convenient, enjoyable and more profitable! Following are the standard and new
offerings, as well as the means by which we promote them:
Show Your Badge Program
Attendees need only to show their TFM show badge to receive specials on lodging, receive FREE
shuttle service, and take advantage of discounts available on hotel accommodations. They can
also take advantage of discounts on car rentals, rounds of golf, skeet shooting, use of gym facilities,
and amazing deals at area restaurants!
Super Early Bird Package
Buyers that register before July 4 will receive membership in the TOS Club, a reserved seat at “Lunch
and Learn” Sessions in the Magnolia Room, free meals during the market, and up to half off hotel
accommodations if they book through our reservation office. Super Early Birds that choose to stay
over the weekend in a TFM room block will also receive sharply discounted hotel accommodations.
Additional discounts and specials are provided to Super Early Birds. Contact TFM’s Buyer
Recruitment Department by calling 1-800-844-0841 or emailing [email protected] to
learn more!
TFM Weekend Pass
As with our highly successful Hosted Buyer Package, our Buyer Recruitment personnel are working
with key exhibitors to develop and fund travel packages for targeted buyers that plan on driving
to the market. Buyers chosen for a TFM Weekend Pass will receive free or sharply discounted hotel
accommodations, fuel reimbursement, meals, TOS Club Membership and more! Those accepting
this incredible offer, essentially a no-cost or highly disconted trip to the Tupelo Furniture Market, must
agree to attend the market on the weekend!
August
18 - 21,
2016
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1-800-844-0841
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www.tupelofurnituremarket.com
Buyer Recruitment Programs
“Lunch & Learn” Sessions
Targeted groups of attendees will participate in “Lunch & Learn” Sessions each day of the show to be held in
the Magnolia Room located in Building 2. Professional speakers will be on hand and lunch will be provided.
Check out the seminar topics and speakers scheduled at http://tupelofurnituremarket.com
Hosted Buyer Program
Sheer numbers of buyers filling the TFM floor space and showrooms is always a plus! But, quantity is
not enough. We also want the major national buyers, buying groups, multi-unit, and large retail store
buyers. More than half the top 100 buyers in the country regularly attend the Tupelo Furniture Market,
but we want them all. So, TFM contacts every “major player” directly by mail, e-mail and telephone
to offer them our “Hosted Buyer Program”. Let’s just say it’s an offer that would be difficult to refuse!
To find out if you have been chosen to participate in the Hosted Buyer Program, call 1-800-844-0841 or
emailing [email protected]
Expanded Shuttle Services
Think we won’t go the extra mile to get attendees to our event? How does 100 miles sound!
Attendees living within 60 miles of the Tupelo Furniture Market need only coordinate with us in advance
and we will, at NO CHARGE, provide them with shuttle services to and from the show. Attendees
living within 100 miles of the Tupelo Furniture Market may also expect shuttle services at NO CHARGE.
However, at least a one night stay in Tupelo is required.
Network Now!
The Tupelo Furniture Market’s mission is to provide opportunity for the industry to do
business. But that doesn’t mean the opportunity is limited to the dates of our spring and
fall events! TFM offers many ways for our exhibitors and attendees to stay in touch. Our
buyers can benefit from the following:
• Receive e-messages pre, post and between each market
• Gain access to special offers from exhibitors in the TOS Section of our website at
http://tupelofurnituremarket.com/buyers-designers/tos
• Learn about new products and services through Facebook, Linkedin, Twitter and Instagram
August
18 - 21,
2016
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1-800-844-0841
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www.tupelofurnituremarket.com
Buyer Recruitment Programs
TOS Club Membership – Buyer Benefits
Buyers want value. The TOS (Tupelo Only Special) program has been in existence for
several years and has been very successful. However, we have expanded the benefits:
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• On-site incentives from participating exhibitors during the Tupelo Furniture Market
Reserved Seat at “Lunch & Learn” Seminar Session w/Complimentary Lunch
Reserved Seat at VIP Luncheon
Discounted Hotel Accommodations
• Passes to Local Museums/Attractions
TFM Exhibitor Show Dollars
• Compimentary Shuttle Service
Fuel Reimbursement for Qualified Buyers
• Discounts at Local Restaurants
TFM Marketing Mix
Following are the marketing vehicles used to promote our event:
• Facebook and Search Engine Advertising
• Telemarketing
• Print and Online Advertising in National Trades • PR and Press Relations
• International, National and Regional Direct Mailings
• Social Media Marketing
• Website Advertising
• E-marketing Campaigns
Small Operator Program
NEW
Smaller operators are the life-blood of the furniture industry and are greatly appreciated;
however, sometimes purchase minimums limit their opportunities and they choose to not
attend the market. Therefore, TFM has developed a program specifically for our smaller
retailers. Close-out specials, no minimum orders, free shipping packages and more will be available
at the Tupelo Market. Learn more at www.tupelofurnituremarket.com/marketspecials
Mattress Mania Promotion, Only in Tupelo!
Mattresses are BIG BUSINESS and Tupelo in August is when mattress manufacturers launch
new product. Close to 40 bedding companies will show in Tupelo. Many of them wrote a
record number of orders last fall. So this August, to build upon last year’s unprecedented
SUCCESS, nearly every mattress company showing in Tupelo will have special pricing that will make a
trip to the Tupelo market MANDITORY for all retailers!
NEW
August
18 - 21,
2016
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1-800-844-0841
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www.tupelofurnituremarket.com
Mississippi Means
Upholstery!
The
Tupelo
Furniture
Market is held twice
each year in Mississippi.
More than 200 furniture
manufacturers and 500
suppliers to the furniture
industry operate in the
state. More upholstered
furniture is shipped from
Mississippi than from any
other state in the country!
Upholstery
For a complete list of companies and their
special offers, please visit us at
www.tupelofurnituremarket.com/promos.html
Tupelo Only Specials
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t is anticipated that more than 100 companies will offer Tupelo
Only Specials (TOS) during this fall event. Listed below are the
companies that regularly offer specials with a purchase of their
products or services at the furniture market. These special offers
are only available during the four days of the show!
Artists Guild of America/Art Mates
Jenkins Lamp & Accessories, Inc.
Trendsetters Furniture & Interiors
Sleeptronic/King Koil of Texas
Affordable Furniture Mfg., Inc.
Classy Art Wholesalers, Inc.
Hinkle Chair Company, Inc.
Harris Wholesale Furniture
Pelican Reef/Panama Jack
Jackson Furniture Industries
Serta Mattress Company
American Cover Design
Med Lift & Mobility, Inc.
Baroque Masters, Inc.
Capital Bedding, Inc.
Jimson Mfg. Co., Inc.
USA Premium Leather
August
18 - 21,
2016
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1-800-844-0841
A & H Woodworking
Pine Crafter Furniture
Brooks Furniture Mfg
Artistic Teak Traders
Bean Bag Boys, Inc.
Cassady Closeouts
Sealy Mattress Co.
W. Silver Products
Largo International
Leather Italia USA
Jamison Bedding
Coast to Coast
Rustic Heritage
Mayberry Rugs
A.A. Importing
M & W Curios
Cottage Creek
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Acme Furniture
Golden Chair
Classic Flame
Kith Furniture
Davis Home
Kidz World
SteinWorld
Catnapper
Corsicana
Malouf
www.tupelofurnituremarket.com
Mattress Mania
Promotion,
Only in Tupelo!
Bedding
Mattresses are BIG BUSINESS
and Tupelo in August is when
mattress manufacturers
launch new product. More
than 40 bedding companies
will show in Tupelo. Many
of them wrote a record
number of orders last fall. So
this August, to build upon
last year’s unprecedented
SUCCESS, nearly every
mattress company showing
in Tupelo will have special
pricing that will make a trip
to Tupelo MANDATORY for
all retailers!
For a complete list of companies and their
special offers, please visit us at
www.tupelofurnituremarket.com/promos.html
Top Reasons to Do Business in Tupelo
•Many of the Top 100 Buyers in the U.S. attend and you should join them!
•Special “VIP” seminars, discounts and special offers are available
•Exhibitors selling new products and services fill 2 million sq. ft. of
exhibit space
•We offer buyers the BEST VISIBILITY per sq. ft. of any furniture market!
All on one level! You won’t miss a thing!
WHAT’S NEW!
• Small
Operator Program!
• Mattress
Mania!
• “Early Bird” Show Directory Rates
•The TFM market is centrally located in the U.S.
• New Exhibitor Targeted Buyer Initiative
•The Mississippi region is widely considered the upholstery capital of
the world!
• Top Exhibitor Targeted Buyer Initiative
• Many companies exhibiting ONLY showcase their product at the Tupelo
Furniture Market
•Exhibitors offer specials & incentives that Buyers can only get in Tupelo
•500 to 800 different brands will participate from throughout the U.S.
& the world
•One level, one combined complex so you can easily walk the entire
show and miss nothing!
• Buyer Recruitment Special Programs
• Buyer & Seller “Matchmaker” Program
• Expanded Shuttle Service
• “Lunch & Learn” Sessions
•Incredibly priced hotel rooms are available so don’t forget to ASK ABOUT OUR SPECIAL RATES
and packages!
•Register for the show, book your hotel, and schedule transportation all through the TFM office.
One call is all you have to make!
•Our slogan is “We’re All Business”, but dress is casual
•Breakfast and dinner are complimentary each day of the show. Even lunch is provided during our
“Lunch and Learn” Sessions. Take advantage and save!
•Musical entertainment and complimentary cocktails are offered each night. Take this opportunity
to network and close business in a casual atmosphere!
•Complimentary shuttle service – anywhere and almost anytime!
•E-mail, fax, copy or just relax in our Buyers’ Lounge and Business Centers in buildings 2 & 4
•Find new product launch information or meet with media representatives in our Press Room
August
18 - 21,
2016
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1-800-844-0841
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www.tupelofurnituremarket.com
YES, there are
Casegoods in Tupelo!
TFM and Mississippi
are well-known for
upholstery, but there are
PLENTY of companies
showing casegoods. In
fact, Mississippi’s furniture
manufacturing base
is growing and some
of our most prestigious
upholstery companies
have expanded
into casegoods.
Casegoods
For a complete list of companies and their
special offers, please visit us at
www.tupelofurnituremarket.com/promos.html
There’s Lots to Do Before & After the Market
Ask about our special Tunica casino packages, hotel and entertainment discounts
in Memphis and Tupelo, and our expanded FREE shuttle services!
GO LF
Take a break immediately after the market ends and play the links at Big Oaks golf course. TFM has
negotiated a 2-for-1 special, FREE golf cart and bucket of range balls for participants of our show. Be sure
and show your badge when paying your greens fee.
Call 662.844.8002 to sign up.
SKEET
www.bigoaksgolfcourse.com
After a long day of shopping for new product and negotiations, take aim at something other than a
business deal! Skeet shooting at White Tail Ridge Outdoors offers those participating at the Tupelo
Furniture Market special “membership rates”. It’s far noisier than golf but in the end it can be just as
relaxing! Show your badge to receive “membership rates”.
Call 662.891.1982 to sign up.
www.whitetailridgeoutdoors.com
Rock ‘n’ Roll, the Blues and even Soul music can trace their beginnings back to Memphis. Visit historic
Beale Street, Graceland, Sun Studios and the Memphis Rock ‘n’ Roll Museum and learn how Elvis, Johnny
Cash, B.B. King, W.C. Handy and Otis Redding made their marks on this river city and the world! And
don’t forget your taste buds! You’ll need them to sample the ribs at the more than 100 BBQ “joints” for
which Memphis is famous. For family fun, you might stop by the Pink Palace Museum, the Memphis Zoo
or shop at numerous galleries, antique stores and boutiques in Mid-town & Downtown’s South Main District.
TUNIC A
After shopping our six buildings and 2 million sq. ft. of exhibit space full of furniture and accessories, you
may want to try your luck at nine world class casino hotels with the best gaming, sensational dining and
hottest live entertainment east of the Mississippi. Casinos and Resorts include: Bally’s, Fitz, Harrah’s,
Hollywood, Horseshoe, Resorts, Roadhouse and Sam’s Town. www.tunicatravel.com
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F R Ee ts
T ic k
TUP ELO
August
18 - 21,
2016
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Elvis was born in Tupelo in 1935 and lived here for the first 13 years of his life. Visit his home and
museum, the church where he sang his first song and the hardware store where he strummed his
first guitar! But there are other local attractions including:
•Tupelo Automobile Museum •Natchez Trace Parkway
•Tupelo Buffalo Park and Zoo •Tupelo National Battlefield
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Artwork, Lamps, Rugs
& Accent Furniture in
Every Building!
Every furniture retailer
needs accessories and
will find them in Tupelo.
More and more designers
as well as decor and
accessory retailers from
throughout the southeast
are shopping in Tupelo!
Accessories
For a complete list of companies and their
special offers, please visit us at
www.tupelofurnituremarket.com/promos.html
Schedule of Events
For updates and more detailed information about events and entertaiment, please
visit us at http://tupelofurnituremarket.com/market-info/schedule-of-events/
Thursday, August 18
Complimentary Buyer Breakfast
Show Opens
“Lunch & Learn” Series
Show Closes for Evening
Dinner and National Buyer’s Award Ceremony
~~~Cocktails and Entertainment ~~~
7:00 – 9:00
8:00
11:00 – 1:30
6:00
6:00 – 8:00
Friday, August 19
Complimentary Buyer Breakfast
Show Opens
“Lunch & Learn” Series
Show Closes for Evening
Dinner and National Manufacturer’s Representative Award Ceremony
~~~Cocktails and Entertainment ~~~
7:00 – 9:00
8:00
11:00 – 1:30
6:00
6:00
Saturday, August 20
Complimentary Buyer Breakfast
Show Opens
“Lunch & Learn” Series
Show Closes for Evening
Dinner, Cocktails and Entertainment
7:00 – 9:00
8:00
11:00 – 1:30
6:00
6:00
Sunday, August 21
Complimentary Buyer Breakfast
Show Opens
Show Closes for Evening
August
18 - 21,
2016
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7:00 – 9:00
8:00
5:00
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In an effort to maintain a professional atmosphere, strollers are not permitted, and children
under 12 are strongly discouraged from attending the show. Anyone with special circumstances
should contact Buyer Services at 662.842.4442 prior to market.
Detach completed form and mail or fax to:
Tupelo Furniture Market • 1879 N. Coley Road • Tupelo, MS 38801
Fax: 662.844.3665
Register online at www.tupelofurnituremarket.com
Please return the completed form no later than July 28, 2016
to receive your badges in the mail prior to market.
What is the approximate annual volume of your business?
q Less than 1 Million q Between 1 & 5 Million q Over 5 Million
Please list the names and titles of any other buyers for your
company who need to pre-register for the show.
Email Address
Phone
City
Mailing Address
Contact Name
Company Name
No standing in line – immediate entry. Only certified dealers admitted.
August 18 - 21, 2016
Dealer Pre-Registration
Tupelo Furniture Market
1879 North Coley Rd.
Tupelo, MS 38801
August 18 - 21, 2016
Accommodation
Tupelo Furniture Market’s Host Hotels have agreed to
expand their room blocks and offer special rates to those
attending or exhibiting at the Tupelo Furniture Market.
We encourage all those traveling to Tupelo to take
advantage of these hotels that have offered discounts
to those participating in the market. Be sure and mention
the Tupelo Furniture Market to receive special rates.
Host Hotels
Courtyard by Marriott .. ........................ (662) 841.9960
Fairfield Inn & Suites ............................ (662) 680.6798
Red Roof Inn . . ...................................... (662) 840.8300
For a complete list of local hotels please visit www.
tupelofurnituremarket.com/hotels. Special rates may not apply.
For More Information
Contact Joyce Collins, Tupelo Furniture Market’s
in-house booking agent for best pricing on hotel
accommodations!
1-800-844-0841 | 662-842-4442
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