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HIGH POINT, N.C. - Doug Schock shook his head in disbelief while gazing at the empty bank of elevators, typically full as they shuttle thousands of buyers between dozens of showrooms filled with the latest styles in sofas, bedroom sets, and dining room tables and chairs.
Not so this fall at the High Point Market - the twice-annual home decor and furnishings trade show that sets the table for what consumers will see in stores next season.See the full content of this document
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Home Shows Hit by Housing Slump
"Those used to be packed. You used to have to elbow your way into showrooms," said Schock, a territory manager for OneCoast Midwest Home. "I know the economy has been down since 9/11, but the housing slump combined with...
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