High Point Market Authority

A view of the High Point Furniture Market in June 2021, showing sparse crowds during the pandemic. Attendance has since bounced back but market officials say it's been a challenge to get international travelers to return. PAUL GARBER/WFDD

Economy

International travel remains a concern for High Point Market

The High Point Furniture Market wrapped up its spring session this week. The last two spring markets brought big crowds, a continuing bounce-back from…

Marketgoers gather during the High Point furrniture market in April 2023. PAUL GARBER/WFDD

Economy

Work begins on improvements to High Point's market district

Paul Garber

Work has begun on a two-year project to improve High Point’s furniture market district through a partnership between the city and the High Point Market Authority.

Business

In High Point, a busy return for the furniture market

The internationally known furniture market is back in High Point and the city has come alive. Excited chatter and wafting food-truck aromas filled the air…

Business

High Point-Based Furniture Company’s Bankruptcy Fuels Concerns, Questions

Keri Brown

A major furniture company based in High Point has filed for bankruptcy. Heritage Home Group LLC filed for Chapter 11 over the weekend. It's the parent…