ITMA Showtime® Market Signs Long-term Lease with IMC in High Point

Furniture World News Desk on 8/26/2015

International Market Centers (IMC) announced a five-year agreement with the International Textile Market Association (ITMA) signature event, Showtime Market. The largest decorative fabric show in the US, the Showtime event is produced by and for the members of ITMA. Held in the Market Square complex twice a year, Showtime draws all segments of the home furnishings industry together, in one place, at one time. During the months of December and June, the internationally-acclaimed market offers the most thorough fabric, leather and trimming presentations in the nation.

“IMC has been great to work with over the years and when the time came to make a decision, it was an easy one,” explains Catherine Morsell, Executive Director of ITMA, “the consensus was to extend our relationship into the future. The Market Square complex, particularly the Textile Tower, is a known destination for our industry and our membership and provides a level of consistency Showtime attendees definitely appreciate. It’s a great fit for us.”

Todd Nifong, incoming ITMA President, echoes Morsell’s sentiment. “The location and team at IMC have provided a level of service and partnership that is unmatched. Our hope is to continue to grow Showtime, in terms of breadth and depth of resources, and to further build upon our attendee base, nationally and internationally.”

“Since 1990, IMC’s Market Square complex has been home to the Showtime event, and we consider it an honor and a privilege to continue our long-term relationship with ITMA,” said Julie Messner, Senior Vice President for Furniture Leasing with IMC. “For buyers and designers, having a locked-in location for this premier event through 2020 enables them to plan their market schedules accordingly. Truly, the commitment of a high-caliber event like Showtime is a testament to the strength of High Point. We couldn’t be more thrilled.”

About ITMA Showtime Market: Showtime, High Point’s Semi-Annual Fabric Market, is produced by and for the members of the International Textile Market Association (ITMA). Twice a year, ITMA brings all segments of the home furnishings industry together, in one place, at one time for Showtime. During the months of December and June this internationally acclaimed market offers the most thorough fabric, leather and trimmings, presentations in the United States. ITMA member companies host more than 800 buying companies during each Showtime event. On average, exhibitors schedule 70 to 110 appointments for the week, making Showtime market a cost-effective venue to show and view thousands of fabrics. Next show dates: December 6 – 9, 2015. For more information: http://www.showtime-market.com



About International Market Centers, L.P.: International Market Centers, L.P. (IMC) is the world’s largest operator of premier showroom space for the furnishings, home décor and gift industries. IMC owns and operates 12.1 million square feet of world-class exhibition space in High Point, N.C. and Las Vegas, including the 14 primary buildings at the High Point Market. In addition, IMC operates the Las Vegas Design Center, a year-round resource open to both the design trade and consumers with more than 40 showrooms and hundreds of designer brands. IMC’s mission is to build and operate an innovative, sustainable, profitable and scalable platform for the furnishings, home décor and gift industries. For more information, visit www.imcenters.com.