DOMOTEX CARPET DESIGN
WINNERS ANNOUNCED

HANNOVER, GERMANY – The winners of the Carpet Design Award 2012 were announced Sunday, January 15 during the Domotex Hannover marke. A total of 30 carpet designers from various countries received the  design award. The competition included  211 carpets from 26 countries.

Rugnews.com Editorial:
WILL FACEBOOK CHANGE THE
FACE OF RUG MARKETING?

By Lissa Wyman

Rug vendors are beginning to explore ways to use social media as a marketing tool. During  the last few weeks I have received news releases from such major suppliers as Surya, Safavieh  and Feizy who are exploring ways to engage “fans” via Facebook pages.

NOURISON PROMOTES BAKER AND
FORWOOD TO REGIONAL SALES MGRS.

Owen Baker

Jeff Forwood

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RIZZY HOME PARTNERS
WITH FURNITURE FIRST
BUYING COOPERATIVE

CALHOUN, GA – Rizzy Home and Furniture First, a retail buying cooperative, have entered a two year partnership, according to Tim Donahue, director of business development for Rizzy Home.

JAIPUR WINS AREA RUG CATEGORY
AT DALLAS  ANNUAL ARTS AWARD

NORCROSS, GA – Jaipur received the Manufacturer Area Rugs category award during the 23^rd annual ARTS Award ceremony presented by the Dallas Market Center and the Accessories Resource Team (ART). This award is judged based on company philosophy, product development, merchandising, customer relations and community service.

COURISTAN ANNOUNCES WINNERS FOR
 85^th ANNIVERSARY GET-AWAY TRIP

 FORT LEE, NJ -- Couristan has announced the Grand Prize  winners if its 85th Anniversary  Raffle at last month's Surfaces Expo.

ORIAN RUGS TO BE FEATURED ON
TV SERIES WORLD’S GREATEST

ANDERSON, SC – Orian Rugs will be featured on the television series, World’s Greatest, a 30- minute show focusing on the world's greatest companies, products, places and people. Each epsiode contains behind the scenes footage, interviews and visuals.

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DOMOTEX ASIA/CHINAFLOOR TO OFFER
NEW PROGRAMS FOR MARCH MARKET

SHANGHAI, CHINA – Domotex Asia/Chinafloor continues to grow with new educational programs, new exhibitors as well as an enhanced site layout and services to extend business and networking opportunities for the domestic and international trade visitors.

KALATY RUG TO HOST GRAND OPENING
AT NEW 7W NEW YORK SHOWROOM

HICKSVILLE, NY – Kalaty Rug Corporation will host the Grand Opening of its new permanent New York City showroom at 7 W 34^th Street, showroom 807 Tuesday, March 13. Breakfast and lunch will be served and musical entertainment will be provided throughout the day.

DALLAS -- Two one-of-a-kind Feizy Rugs have been selected for the backstage greenroom at the 84th Annual Academy Awards, Sunday, Feb. 26,  2012

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SURYA LAUNCHES iPAD
AND iPHONE APP

CALHOUN, GA – Surya has launched a new iPad and iPhone app that will allow retailers, designers, and consumers an easy-to-use  medium to browse Surya’s rugs, pillows, wall art and poufs, according to Satya Tiwari, president.

HIGH POINT MEDIA AND INTERNATIONAL
BUYER FACILITIES MOVE TO NEW LOCATION

HIGH POINT, NC – The High Point Market Media Center and the International Buyer Center have moved into a new and expanded location at the High Point Theater.

Rugnews.com Editorial:
WHERE THE BIG BOX CONCEPT BEGAN:
LET'S BLAME IT ALL ON THE A&P

By Lissa Wyman

Long before Wal-Mart and Target gave independent retailers the heebie-jeebies, the A & P drove main street grocers, butchers, bakers and candlestick makers to despair. 

ETHAN ALLEN FURNISHES
HGTV DREAM HOME 2012

DANBURY, CT – Ethan Allen has been selected as the primary furnishings source of the HGTV Dream Home 2012, according to Ethan Allen. Linda Woodrum, HGTV Dream Home interior designer, showcased the company's furniture, upholstery, window treatments, and accessories through the 4,000-sq. ft. modern ranch home near Park City, UT.