HOME-FURNISHINGS MARKET OPENS MONDAY

July 28, 2007 - 9:00 pm

Thousands of home-furnishings professionals will descend upon the Las Vegas Valley next week as the World Market Center in downtown Las Vegas hosts its summer Las Vegas Market.

Past markets has been attended by more than 50,000 people.

The trade show is scheduled for Monday through Friday at the World Market Center's Buildings A and B and the Pavilions. The three venues house approximately 630 showrooms.

Additionally, another 700 exhibitors will display their wares at the Sands Expo Tuesday through Friday.

For more information, visit www.lasvegasmarket.com.

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