That includes three new participants, which have agreed to participate in pre-market, which is primarily designed as a retail product preview event.

Of the three, two will be first-time participants. They are Lane Home Furnishings and Fine Furniture Design.

Lane, a division of Furniture Brands International, will be showing new occasional and entertainment furniture as well as new upholstery offerings. Fine Furniture is manufacturer of medium to high-end case goods and upholstery.

Returning as a pre-market sponsor is case goods specialist Wynwood Furniture.

The three Canadian firms participating include Casana Furniture, Magnussen Home and Palliser.

"The addition of these three industry leaders to the present 22 manufacturing sponsors enhances and further strengthens the breadth of pre-market," pre-market committee Kevin O'Connor said in a statement. "Our March pre-market was the best attended since its ‘rebirth' in August 2007. We continually strive to make the event efficient, as well as enjoyable for those attending."

Pre-market is held in High Point each March and September. Invited retailers are given the opportunity to view upcoming market introductions, and network with manufacturing key executives and peers in a more relaxed atmosphere.

Fall pre-market sponsors include both building owners and exhibiting furniture resources. The International Home Furnishings Center (IFHC), 220 Elm and the Merchandise Mart Properties (MMPI) are among the building sponsors.

The remaining furniture resources expected to participate include: American Drew, including its Lea and Hammary divisions; A.R.T. Furniture; Aspenhome; Bernhardt Furniture; Broyhill Furniture; England; Fine Furniture Designs; Hekman; Hooker Furniture; Kincaid Furniture; Lane Home Furnishings; Leather Trend; Legacy Classic; Natuzzi; Pulaski Furniture; Riverside Furniture; Samuel Lawrence Furniture; Stanley Furniture; Universal Furniture; Vaughan-Bassett Furniture; Vaughan Furniture; and, Wynwood.