Furniture First takes a balanced approach to market representation. This means that our Members are typically not in direct competition with each other and it allows them to share information, ideas and strategies without fear of hurting their competitive position. Members know that they can always find a cold beverage, a comfy seat and a friend to compare notes within the Furniture First showroom.

Bulletin Board – Members use our Members-only website to access our Bulletin Board Discussion Forum. Members post questions about a variety of issues including discount policies and needed products to get help and advice from their fellow Members.

Reference Lists – Each approved vendor listed on www.FurnitureFirst.coop has a reference list of buyers associated with their directory listing. Members considering picking up a line from a Furniture First Supplier can access the reference list and call up a fellow Member to find out which products work well for them, what kind of a margin they are able to get as well as other important information.

Best of Market Breakfasts – The Sunday of every High Point Market our members meet for breakfast at Furniture First on Main. At the Best of Market members can ask fellow members where to find sought-after styles or categories, who is offering high-value promotions, and share comments on what they have seen at market.

Best Idea – One of the favorite activities of Members at our Ignite Networking Conference is our Best Idea Session. Members gather at tables of ten and share one idea that has made a difference to their bottom line, then walk away with nine new ideas to improve their business.