Press Release - October 17, 2009

NHFA Offers Retailers HomeFurnishings.com Live Demos At The High Point Market

HIGH POINT, NC – Retailers who are interested in learning more about the National Home Furnishings Association’s (NHFA) HomeFurnishings.com national marketing program that includes a national advertising and promotion program, a consumer web portal and a certified retailer program are invited to attend free live demos during the High Point October Market in the Retailer Resource Center, first floor Plaza Suites.

The live demos are scheduled for Saturday, Oct. 17, Sunday, Oct. 18 and Monday, Oct. 19 at 12:45 p.m. and during the NHFA market reception on Saturday, Oct 17 from 4:30-6 p.m.  Retailers can also set up appointments for private demos with Dianne Therry at dtherry@HomeFurnishings.com or call 800-888-9590, ext 6126.

“Now that the HomeFurnishings.com site has launched retailers can see and experience the look and feel of the site and understand the true value that it represents for the consumer,” stated Steve DeHaan, executive vice president of the non-profit NHFA. “At Market we will be happy to show retailers how our site can help them attract more customers to their stores without incurring great added expenses.”

National Home Furnishings Association (NHFA) is the nation’s largest non-profit organization devoted specifically to the needs and interests of home furnishings retailers. NHFA’s membership comprises 2500 business entities representing over 9,000 stores in all 50 states and several foreign countries.  NHFA’s mission and vision encompass the association’s commitment to helping home furnishings retailers operate highly profitable businesses that provide an exceptional level of service to the consumers who buy their furniture.  The mission of National Home Furnishings Association is to provide its members with the information, education, products and services they need to remain successful.  NHFA’s vision is to excel as the definitive resource for information and leadership for home furnishings retailers.

For more information about this article, please contact Karin Mayfield at (800) 888-9590, ext 6134.