In a recent survey, 94 percent of World Market Center's exhibitors confirmed they are launching new product this month in Las Vegas, most of which will be products unveiled for the first time.

The inaugural September Las Vegas Furniture Market is reporting strong buyer pre-registration - a sign, say Market officials, that the home furnishings industry is preparing for recovery. The market is set for September 14 – 17.

"The strong pace of pre-registration for the inaugural September Las Vegas Market shows that our industry is proactively preparing for recovery," said World Market Center's President and Chief Executive Officer Robert Maricich. "With this Market, we are giving attending retailers a strong competitive advantage by replenishing their showroom floors with new products well ahead of their competitors who don't attend Las Vegas Market."

The Las Market is expecting over 1,400 exhibiting companies and lines in all. In a recent survey, 94 percent of World Market Center's exhibitors confirmed they are launching new product this month in Las Vegas, most of which will be products unveiled for the first time. "Manufacturers have geared up at Las Vegas Market with new products, specials and immediate shipments, and are favorably positioned to respond to the opportunity," said Maricich.

Nearly 50 speakers and programs are on tap with a heavy focus on the Business Survival Series that features experts who will focus on making the most of economic recovery, including an exclusive opportunity for one-on-one meetings with loan officers from the U.S. Small Business Association (SBA). Plus new, high profile events on the cutting edge of design and sustainability include the return of the internationally-acclaimed One Good Chair competition, the first Icons of Design, honoring 20 of the world's most extraordinary designers and architects, and more.

World Market Center is rewarding reps for their valuable outreach by giving them points for each buyer they bring to Las Vegas Market. Reps receive credit for bringing in all buyers, but new buyers will earn them even higher points all leading to rewards for reps.

Retailers attending Fall Las Vegas Market can take advantage of the largest integrated, consumer-wide marketing effort for the benefit of the home furnishings industry, "Is it Home yet?". The campaign's first event, National Home Furnishings Month (NHFM) – has been created to jumpstart retail sales by encouraging consumers to reinvent their homes by adding new home furnishings.