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1 January 4-7, 2018 Reserve Your Space Today!

Join the Industry s Leaders Listed are just a few of the major retailers who regularly attend our market: Rooms to Go A-Z Furniture Amazon.com Slumberland Big Lots, Inc. Hainjes, Inc.

Furniture Regency Furniture Brown s Furniture WA Akins & Sons Haynes Furniture Gallery Furniture Kittle s Furniture ABC Warehouse Kane s Furniture Colfax Furniture Spiller Furniture Home Furniture

2 Join the Industry s Leaders Listed are just a few of the major retailers who regularly attend our market: Rooms to Go A-Z Furniture Amazon.com Slumberland Big Lots, Inc. Hainjes, Inc. Story & Lee Steinhafels Sutherland Gordman s Leon Korol FFO Home Kimbrell s Boscov s Wayfair Cardis Weir s Cal TV Hobo Stash Hanks Fine Furniture Peak Furniture Sales Nebraska Furniture Standard Furniture Regency Furniture Brown s Furniture WA Akins & Sons Haynes Furniture Gallery Furniture Kittle s Furniture ABC Warehouse Kane s Furniture Colfax Furniture Spiller Furniture Home Furniture Weekends Only Nunn Company HOM Furniture Kyser Furniture Brown Squirrel 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. Planned Furniture Promotions Raymour & Flanigan Furniture Affordable Home Furnishings Atlantic Bedding & Furniture Unclaimed Freight Company Heavner s Furniture Market Roten s Furniture Company Art Van Furniture Company Buddy s Home Furnishings Galleria Home Furnishings Knight Furniture Company Freed s Home Furnishings AAA Mattress & Furniture Grand Home Furnishings Bob s Discount Furniture Badcock Home Furniture D Noblin Furniture Mart Huntington Wholesale Wood Stock Furniture The Furniture Gallery Smart Buys Furniture For More Information

3 Upholstery 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! For a complete list of companies exhibiting, please visit us at market-info/whos-showing/

Make a Statement to Your Competition Listed are just a few of the companies that have exhibited recently: England Furniture A La-Z-Boy Co Coaster Company of America Spellbound Collections, LLC

American Furniture Mfg. Yosemite Home Décor Artist Guild of America Crestview Collections Collums Furniture Mfg Washington Furniture American Made Silks Eclipse/Sleep Design United Furniture Ind.

4 Make a Statement to Your Competition Listed are just a few of the companies that have exhibited recently: England Furniture A La-Z-Boy Co Coaster Company of America Spellbound Collections, LLC Mega/Windermere Motion SleepTronic/King Koil of TX Mountain Woods Furniture Bernard s Furniture Group Solstice/Jamison Bedding TEI/Tennessee Enterprises Seven Wonders Furniture AA Importing Company American Furniture Mfg. Yosemite Home Décor Artist Guild of America Crestview Collections Collums Furniture Mfg Washington Furniture American Made Silks Eclipse/Sleep Design United Furniture Ind. Kidz World/SleepEzz Jackson/Catnapper Affordable Furniture A & H Woodworking Office Star Products Forty West Designs Emerald Mississippi Simmons Bedding W Silver Products Cabinetbed, Inc. Capital Bedding Kingston Casual Brooks Furniture Beyond Borders Acme Furniture Age of Industry Delta Furniture Flash Furniture Lane Furniture Leather Italia Kith Furniture ZUO Modern Dalyn Rug Stylecraft Engender Symbol Mexsol Malouf Sealy Serta Mlily For More Information

Shuttle Service Sponsorship Lobby First Look Displays Video Display Placement Bottled Water & Water Cooler Wraps

5 Sponsorships & Brand Exposure Opportunities Increase your exposure on-site at the Tupelo Furniture Market through our numerous sponsorship opportunities. Shuttle Service Sponsorship Lobby First Look Displays Video Display Placement Bottled Water & Water Cooler Wraps Outdoor Column Banner Wraps Indoor Pillar Wraps Attendee Badge Lanyards Attendee Badge Inserts Exhibitor Greeters Official Show Bags Buyers Lounge Press Room Buyers Breakfast Dinner, Band, Bar Keynote Speaker

attendees Expect a quick return-on-investment (ROI) Top Exhibitor Targeted Buyer Initiative Highly successful Buyer VIP Program Buyer Recruitment Special Programs The best order-writing furniture

6 Top Reasons to do Business in Tupelo WHAT S NEW! Cost of exhibit space is affordable Mattress Mania Unmatched sponsorship opportunities Early Bird Show Directory Rates Ability to promote to pre-registered New Exhibitor Targeted Buyer Initiative attendees Expect a quick return-on-investment (ROI) Top Exhibitor Targeted Buyer Initiative Highly successful Buyer VIP Program Buyer Recruitment Special Programs The best order-writing furniture market Buyer & Seller Matchmaker Program in the country Expanded Shuttle Service More than 50% of the Top 100 Buyers in the U.S. attend Social Media Marketing Close to 2 million sq. ft. of show space Exhibitor E-Blast Marketing Package under one roof The BEST VISIBILITY per sq. ft. of any furniture show Centrally located in the U.S. Located in the upholstery capital of the world No charge for pallet delivery A casual but business-focused atmosphere Will accommodate early deliveries whenever possible Buyers & Exhibitors Lounge & Press Room Complimentary shuttle service Many exhibitors ONLY showcase product at the Tupelo Furniture Market Exhibitors offer specials and incentives that Buyers can only get in Tupelo 500 to 800 exhibitors from throughout the U.S. and the world One level & one combined complex so Buyers can easily walk the entire show No scheduled delivery times are necessary during established set-up times/dates Set-up & sales personnel assigned directly to you to streamline communication More than 2 million sq. ft. of complimentary parking adjacent to facilities Affordable hotel rooms & in-house booking agent available for show participants Complimentary breakfast and dinner buffet every morning and evening of the show Complimentary cocktails, music and entertainment nightly

Bedding Mattress Mania Promotion, Only in Tupelo! Mattresses are BIG BUSINESS and Tupelo is where mattress manufacturers launch new product. More than 40 bedding companies will show this June.

7 Bedding Mattress Mania Promotion, Only in Tupelo! Mattresses are BIG BUSINESS and Tupelo is where mattress manufacturers launch new product. More than 40 bedding companies will show this June. Nearly every mattress company showing will have special pricing that will make a trip to Tupelo MANDATORY for all retailers! For a complete list of companies exhibiting, please visit us at market-info/whos-showing/

Special Exhibitor Programs & Marketing Opportunities At the Tupelo Furniture Market, we offer our exhibitors pre-show, on-site and post-show marketing opportunities that will assure exposure to

We also offer numerous sponsorships onsite during the market, as well as advertising in the TFM Show Directory.

The program consists of three main components facilitated by the TFM show staff and marketing department: 1. Pre-show communication between exhibitors & pre-registered attendees 2.

8 Special Exhibitor Programs & Marketing Opportunities At the Tupelo Furniture Market, we offer our exhibitors pre-show, on-site and post-show marketing opportunities that will assure exposure to retailers! Prior to the market and after the market ends, we provide many e-marketing and social media exposure options. We also offer numerous sponsorships onsite during the market, as well as advertising in the TFM Show Directory. Buyer and Seller Matchmaker Program Rather than leave every meeting to chance, TFM has developed our Buyer and Seller Matchmaker Program. The program consists of three main components facilitated by the TFM show staff and marketing department: 1. Pre-show communication between exhibitors & pre-registered attendees 2. On-site scheduled meetings between exhibitors & groups of buyers 3. Post-show communication and promotion Special Directory Rates TFM offers DEEP discounts and PRE-EVENT PROMOTION packages for our exhibitors that sign up early to advertise in our Show Directory. Our directories are detailed and packed with information! T F M D IR E C T OR Y New/Top Exhibitor Target Buyer Initiative The concept is simple but ALMOST UNHEARD OF! You provide our Buyer Recruitment personnel with your top national and key regional buyers, and our team will allocate a percentage of sales revenue to increase the likelihood of their attendance. The packages we create may include airfare, hotel accommodations, fuel reimbursement, meals or entertainment!

Opportunity to offer TOS Club Members group deals & participate in TOS Club networking events Pre-, post- and between-show communication with TOS Club Members via TFM e-mails, social media and TFM s

9 Special Exhibitor Programs & Marketing Opportunities TOS Club Membership - Exhibitor Benefits You want to make a sale. Buyers want value. The TOS (Tupelo Only Special) program has been very successful and we have expanded the benefits! Opportunity to offer TOS Club Members group deals & participate in TOS Club networking events Pre-, post- and between-show communication with TOS Club Members via TFM s, social media and TFM s website Inclusion as TOS participant in Show Directory TOS signs provided in your showroom or exhibit space Pre- and post-show communications to TFM pre-registered attendees Inclusion on TOS Show Banners Inclusion in TOS Videos Network Now! Success at the Tupelo Furniture Market begins long before set-up and well after the last day of the event. Communicating effectively with our pre-registered attendees before the market and following up afterwards with those that attended can transform a good show into a great one! Utilize pre-, post- and between-show e-blast promotions List year-long specials for TOS Club Members in the TOS Section of our website Take advantage of our Facebook, Linkedin, Twitter and Instagram messaging For More Information

Buyer Recruitment Marketing Tactics Knowing who our attendees are, from where they hail, and their travel and buying habits has its advantages!

Show Your Badge Program Attendees need only to show their TFM show badge to receive FREE shuttle service, and take advantage of discounts available on hotel accommodations.

10 Buyer Recruitment Marketing Tactics Knowing 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! Show Your Badge Program Attendees need only to show their TFM show badge to receive FREE shuttle service, and take advantage of discounts available on hotel accommodations. They may also receive discounts on car rentals, rounds of golf, skeet shooting, use of gym facilities, and get amazing deals at area restaurants! TFM Weekend Pass Our Buyer Recruitment personnel are working with key exhibitors to develop and fund travel packages for targeted buyers. Buyers chosen for a TFM Weekend Pass may receive hotel accommodations, meals, TOS Club Membership and more! Those accepting this incredible offer must agree to attend the market on the weekend! Early Bird Package Buyers that register before November 16th will receive membership in the TOS Club, free meals during the market, and up to half off hotel accommodations if they book through our reservation office. Additional discounts and specials are provided to Early Birds. Contact TFM s Buyer Recruitment Department to learn more! TFM Marketing Mix Following are the marketing vehicles used to promote our event: Facebook and Search Engine Advertising Print and Online Advertising in National Trades International, National and Regional Direct Marketing Website Advertising Telemarketing PR and Press Relations Social Media Marketing E-marketing Campaigns

Casegoods More Casegoods than ever in Tupelo! TFM and Mississippi are well-known for upholstery, but there are PLENTY of companies showing casegoods.

11 Casegoods More Casegoods than ever 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. For a complete list of companies exhibiting, please visit us at market-info/whos-showing/

products and services through Facebook, Linkedin, Twitter and Instagram TOS Club Membership Buyer Benefits On-site incentives from participating exhibitors Year-round incentives offered by

12 Buyer Recruitment Marketing Tactics Network Now! 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 Learn about new products and services through Facebook, Linkedin, Twitter and Instagram TOS Club Membership Buyer Benefits On-site incentives from participating exhibitors Year-round incentives offered by participating exhibitors Special rates for travel, accommodations, entertainment and meals during the market Potential to participate in the Top Exhibitor, New Exhibitor and Hosted Buyer Programs Hosted Buyer Program More than half the top 100 buyers and many of the largest retailers in the southeast United States regularly attend the Tupelo Furniture Market, but we want them all. So, TFM contacts every major player directly by mail, and telephone to offer them our Hosted Buyer Program. Let s just say it s an offer that would be difficult to refuse! Expanded Shuttle Services 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. For More Information

Design and Decor Center The Design and Decor Center in building

Designer furniture lines including Curry & Company, Drexel

Court, Thibaut, Fabricut, Schumacher and Kravat among others are

Vintage hardwood flooring and antique brick, plantation shutters

13 Design and Decor Center The Design and Decor Center in building 2 is a special location at the Market! Designer furniture lines including Curry & Company, Drexel Heritage, Henredon, Maitland Smith, John Richard and Chelsea House are showcased. High-end fabric lines including Cowtan & Tout, Duralee, Highland Court, Thibaut, Fabricut, Schumacher and Kravat among others are also available. Vintage hardwood flooring and antique brick, plantation shutters such as Graber, Conrad and Hunter Douglas are also on hand, as well as specialty blinds, oriental rugs and so much more. Professional designers staff the Design & Decor Center. Building 2 #2114

14 Accessories 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! For a complete list of companies exhibiting, please visit us at market-info/whos-showing/

FOLLOW US ON: Accommodations & Attractions For More Information Contact the Tupelo Furniture Market in-house booking agent for New Special Show Rates!

15 FOLLOW US ON: Accommodations & Attractions For More Information Contact the Tupelo Furniture Market in-house booking agent for New Special Show Rates! or Tupelo Furniture Market 1879 North Coley Rd. Tupelo, MS January 4-7, 2018 PRSRT STD. U.S. POSTAGE PAID TUPELO, MS PERMIT #290

All Roads Lead to Tupelo!

All Roads Lead to Tupelo! FOLLOW US ON: Register Today to Attend Join the Industry s Leaders Retailers from the southeast, as well as top buyers from throughout the United States and from several other