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Retail
3/18/2026
The National Retail Federation today forecast that retail sales in 2026 will grow by 4.4% over 2025 to $5.6 trillion, with spending outlook remaining bifurcated between higher- and lower-income consumers, with higher-income households driving the majority of growth.
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International, Show Recap
3/17/2026
Leading home textiles event Heimtextil 2026 featured 3,000 exhibitors, with a growing roster of area rug companies presenting their newest introductions across three halls at the winter expo.
Lisa Vincenti
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High Point, People, Show Events
3/17/2026
The Home Furnishings Association invites the industry to join it at High Point Market for a special celebration honoring the 2026 HFA Pillar Award winners.
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Executive Moves, Retail
3/17/2026
Williams-Sonoma promotes Vicki McWilliams to president of stores and customer care.
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Retail
3/16/2026
Advance monthly retail sales for retail sag in January 2026.
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Retail
3/12/2026
Ernesta has raised $20 million in financing and plans to scale to 30 showroom locations nationwide by the end of 2027 and also to further develop its technology platforms, including enhancements to its Trade Portal and improvements to manufacturing and fabrication technology.
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High Point, Show News & Business
3/10/2026
High Point showroom discoveries will be posted online before and after Market.
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Retail
3/5/2026
Target to open more than 30 new stores in 2026, with the first seven opening in March.
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Financial, Retail
3/5/2026
Fourth quarter net sales of $30.5 billion were in line with company expectations.
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Retail
3/5/2026
Homer furnishings retailer Wayfair announced that it will open its second large-format Wayfair store in Atlanta.
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3/5/2026
Target's announced plans include transforming in-store floor plans and displays, increasing payroll and training to elevate the guest experience, strengthening and evolving the assortment in key categories, including its home goods, and accelerating technology.
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Show News & Business
3/5/2026
Interior refresh courtesy of designer Jessica Duce and exhibitor-sponsors.
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E-Commerce
2/26/2026
Surya Inc. rolls out a new connected digital experience across its Surya and Global Views brands.
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Las Vegas, Show Recap
2/24/2026
RugNews.com tours the fourth edition of COVER Connect Las Vegas and showcases the latest fashion looks in luxury area rugs in this industry exclusive review.
Carol Tisch, Lisa Vincenti
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Las Vegas, Show Recap
2/19/2026
As cut-and-sew rugs continue to see growth, broadloom introductions from three major Las Vegas shows -- TISE/Surfaces, Las Vegas Market, and CCLV -- offer fashion-driven options for discerning designers and dealers.
Carol Tisch, Lisa Vincenti
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High Point, Show Events
2/16/2026
Grammy award-winning Kool & The Gang to perform at Center Stage during spring High Point Market.
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Business
2/13/2026
A leader in area rugs, residential broadloom, and hospitality and commercial floor coverings, Couristan hosted TISE shoppers for a gala cocktail party kicking off the company’s centennial celebration at Surfaces 2026.
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International, Show News & Business
2/11/2026
The Salone del Mobile.Milano returns to India to strengthen the ties between Made in Italy and an evolving market, focusing on high-end collecting, real estate and hospitality to develop new valuable relationships between companies in the two countries.
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Show Events
2/11/2026
Submissions are now open for the 11th annual ANDYZ Design Awards, recognizing exceptional residential, commercial, hospitality and student design projects.
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Show Events
2/10/2026
John Feizy, the late founder and CEO of Feizy Rugs, was honored posthumously with the Academy of Achievement at the industry-acclaimed ARTS Awards.
RugNews.com Editors