High Point’s Top Business Trends Of 2026

2025 was a landmark year for High Point, with businesses growing to new heights through expansion and innovation. The home furnishing and hospitality industries held some of the hottest trends in the city this year, with exciting advancements that are helping to not only grow the local economy but also deepen High Point’s sense of community and history. Here are some of the top business trends in High Point, North Carolina, in 2026.

Home Furnishing Business Trends: High Point Spring And Fall Markets

With more than 2,000 exhibitors and 75,000 attendees, High Point Market is one of the Triad area’s signature events and the largest trade show in North America for the home furnishings industry. Taking place every April and October, this bi-annual event brings design experts, vendors and architects together to showcase the latest business trends in the world of interior design, furniture, lighting, décor and more. Some of the top takeaways found from this years’ Spring and Fall markets include:

• Artificial Intelligence

  AI is making its way into nearly every industry, including interior design. Wholesale retailers at the Spring Market said they’re turning to AI-generated imagery to digitally stage their products in rooms. Instead of having to coordinate a photoshoot that can be time-consuming and expensive, high-quality visuals can be generated in seconds for catalogs or e-commerce stores. Image searches and automated order entries that use AI were also listed as helpful tools to help streamline processes and increase efficiency. The trend of using AI is expected to gain momentum throughout the year and beyond. 

• Responses to Economy

  The economy has had a rollercoaster year and has impacted virtually all industries, and the High Point furnishing market is no exception. Lowering costs through sourcing more suppliers and implementing unique discounts are high priorities for businesses as they look to create a high-quality product that is both affordable and readily available. In fact, several sessions at the Fall market involved how to improve in-house financing and advertising strategies. 

• Data-Driven Decisions

  Several of the Fall trend workshops focused on presenting data on trends — including kitchen design, colors and design themes — and how this data can help both sellers and designers anticipate what’s on the horizon. Making data-driven decisions is becoming more important, as it helps people find the next big trend or idea before it hits the market.

Hospitality Business Trends: Opening Of Springhill Suites High Point

The Congdon Yards campus is one of the most historic places in High Point. Located in the heart of the city, the historic Adams Millis Hosiery Mill has been completely transformed over the past decade. Inspired by the entrepreneurial spirit of its original owners, Business High Point – Chamber of Commerce has been following the business trend of repurposing and reinventing historical spaces into modern spots by blending old architecture with new styles.

In early October, Congdon Yards unveiled its latest innovation with the opening of the SpringHill Suites High Point, a Marriott hotel located right next door to Congdon Yard campus. Preserving part of the century-old Adams-Millis facility for the hotel’s lobby and lounge, the SpringHill Suites High Point brings new life to a site that is rich in history and builds on the legacy of the campus buildings that re-opened in 2015. In addition to 128 rooms, the hotel also boasts 7,000 square feet of retail space on its ground floor, making it a perfect place for businesses to add to the booming High Point economy. 

Discover New Business Trends And More At Congdon Yards

If you’re looking to launch the next top business trend in High Point, then set-up shop at Congdon Yards. Located in the fully renovated, reborn and transformed Factory and Plant 7 buildings, Congdon Yards was built by and for the people of High Point, North Carolina. 

Spearheaded by the Business High Point – Chamber of Commerce, Congdon Yards is a home for innovators prototyping their newest designs in The Generator, startups building a foundation for their businesses, and family and friends gathering to celebrate the biggest days of their lives. Featuring unique event spaces with private suites, Congdon Yards is a vibrant, new destination to work, gather, innovate and celebrate in the heart of High Point. To learn more, contact us today and schedule a tour.