Admission Policy

Admission is free and is open ONLY to members of the home furnishings and design industries.

Individuals without professional affiliation to the trade will not be admitted.
Retailer status is awarded solely to stocking dealers.

BUYER

A Buyer is defined as a retailer doing business as a store front, catalog or e-business. Retail categories include accessory/gift, bedding, furniture, lighting, rental or warehouse.

Applicants must present all of the following documents to be admitted to the Mart:

1. Seller's permit including the business name indicating an affiliation with home furnishings.
2. Business card* or business check with language indicating affiliation with home furnishings, design, gift stores, or purchasing. Business name for items 1 & 2 must match.
3. Photo identification that matches a name on the seller's permit, b usiness card or check.

*EXCEPTIONS
A paycheck stub with both employee and business names may be substituted for a business card if the nature of the business is clearly indicated on any of the required documents listed above. If the language on the business card or seller's permit does not specify any of the aforementioned industry categories, purchase orders or invoices for home furnishings may be presented as proof that your company actively participates in the industry. For those not meeting the admission criteria, we offer referrals to interior design services that can arrange purchases at the SFM for you.

DESIGN PROFESSIONAL

Defined as an interior designer, architect, contractor, design student or specifier. Present a business card or business check and photo ID or student ID (see criteria for Buyer above). Please note: Because pricing is discussed in wholesale terms during Market, clients are not permitted to shop the Mart during Market.

INDUSTRY

Defined as a manufacturer's representative, non-exhibiting manufacturer, trade supplier or service provider, marketing specialist, licensing agent or importer/exporter. Present your business card and photo ID to obtain an Industry badge.

PRESS

Defined as a publisher, editor, writer, reporter, photographer, cameraman or advertising representative from a trade or consumer newspaper, magazine, web site, or radio or television program. Present your business card and photo ID to obtain a Press badge.

COURTESY

Defined as employees for whom you are unable to provide proof of employment, spouses, or children at least 14 years old.

Sponsors must accompany their guests at all times. Because pricing is discussed in wholesale terms during Market, clients are not allowed to accompany designers as Courtesy guests.

CHILDREN

Children under the age of 14 are strongly discouraged from attending the show. Infants, in front packs, are the only exception. All children must be accompanied by a registered attendee.