Spring 2020 High Point Market Postponed
This is copied in full from a press release sent out by the High Point Market Authority (HPMA) on 3/12.
ICFA to Move Casual Market Trade Shows to AmericasMart in 2023
HIGH POINT, N.C. – The International Casual Furnishings Association has voted to pursue a contract with AmericasMart to host its market events in Atlanta beginning in 2023. The move was approved by by the ICFA Board of Directors in their meeting last week.
Atlanta, GA
International Market Centers Signs Agreement to Acquire Atlanta Decorative Arts Center
LAS VEGAS, NV, HIGH POINT, NC and ATLANTA, GA – (August 22, 2018) —International Market Centers (IMC) has entered into an agreement to acquire the Atlanta Decorative Arts Center (ADAC), a leading design facility housing the Southeast’s largest collection of luxury furnishings for residential, hospitality and commercial applications. This announcement follows the recent merger between IMC and AmericasMart Atlanta, which was finalized on July 20, 2018. The ADAC purchase is expected to be completed by late September. Financial terms of the transaction were not disclosed.
Las Vegas, NV
Blackstone Completes Acquisition of International Market Centers, Inc.
HIGH POINT, NC / LAS VEGAS, NV – Tuesday, September 26, 2017 – Blackstone announced today that funds managed by Blackstone Real Estate Partners and Blackstone Tactical Opportunities completed the previously announced acquisition of International Market Centers, Inc. (“IMC”), the world’s largest owner and operator of premier showroom space for the furnishings, home decor and gift industries, from Bain Capital Private Equity, L.P. and funds managed by Oaktree Capital Management, L.P. Fireside Investments also partnered with Blackstone on the acquisition.