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Business Executive Moves Executive Moves Mohawk Industries CEO Jeff Lorberbaum to Retire; Paul De Cock Named Chief Executive Officer Posted On: 6/11/2026 Jeff Lorberbaum will retire as CEO After accomplished 50-year career; will serve as chairman of the company’s board of directors and Paul De Cock has been appointed CEO. Executive Moves, Retail Target Teams Up with Isaac Mizrahi to Shape the Future of Accessible Design Posted On: 6/15/2026 Fashion icon will mentor Target designers, advise on product design and innovation, bring fresh partnerships and help strengthen Target's design authority and cultural relevance. Financial Financial, Retail La-Z-Boy Reports Strong Fourth Quarter Results Led By Retail Sales Growth Posted On: 6/18/2026 La-Z-Boy reports strong Q4 results led by retail sales growth and broad-based margin improvement; finalizes multiple strategic initiatives. Financial, Retail RH Reports First Quarter Fiscal 2026 Results Posted On: 6/11/2026 Retail Retail Bed Bath & Beyond Accelerates Nationwide Rollout of Co-Branded Stores with The Container Store Posted On: 6/18/2026 BBB announces nationwide rollout of the new Bed Bath & Beyond + The Container Store retail format with 22 planned store openings. Retail Bed Bath & Beyond Expands Home Services Offering Through Acquisition of Installed Right And SFV Services Posted On: 6/9/2026 Bed Bath & Beyond grows its Beyond Home Services lineup through the acquisition of Installed Right and SFV Services. Retail La-Z-Boy Incorporated Completes Sale of American Drew and Kincaid Wholesale Casegoods Businesses Posted On: 6/2/2026  La-Z-Boy has completed the sale of its American Drew and Kincaid wholesale casegoods businesses to Banner House. Financial, Retail La-Z-Boy Reports Strong Fourth Quarter Results Led By Retail Sales Growth Posted On: 6/18/2026 La-Z-Boy reports strong Q4 results led by retail sales growth and broad-based margin improvement; finalizes multiple strategic initiatives. Licensed Collections, Retail Pottery Barn Kids Launches New Collaboration With Rylee + Cru Posted On: 6/30/2026 New children’s home furnishings collection celebrates the popular clothing brand’s signature hand-illustrated artwork. Financial, Retail RH Reports First Quarter Fiscal 2026 Results Posted On: 6/11/2026 Retail Rooms To Go Receives Five-Star Honors from USA Today for America's Best Stores and Most Trusted Brands Posted On: 6/30/2026 Rooms To Go announced it has been named a five-star recipient on two USA Today 2026 retail shopping lists: Best Stores and Most Trusted Brands. Executive Moves, Retail Target Teams Up with Isaac Mizrahi to Shape the Future of Accessible Design Posted On: 6/15/2026 Fashion icon will mentor Target designers, advise on product design and innovation, bring fresh partnerships and help strengthen Target's design authority and cultural relevance. Retail Wayfair Expands Northeast Footprint with Princeton, New Jersey Store Posted On: 6/18/2026 Wayfair Inc. grows its new large-format retail store footprint with new location in Princeton, New Jersey.

People Designers Designers IFDA Educational Foundation Professional Grants Applications End June 30 Posted On: 6/22/2026 IFDA Educational Foundation professional grants applications deadline is June 30, 2026.

Product Area Rugs Licensed Collections Licensed Collections, Retail Pottery Barn Kids Launches New Collaboration With Rylee + Cru Posted On: 6/30/2026 New children’s home furnishings collection celebrates the popular clothing brand’s signature hand-illustrated artwork.

Shows Previews, Shows Feizy Hosts Special Event, Unveils Custom Rug Space and Showcases New Introductions at Dallas Market Posted On: 6/23/2026 Feizy will unveil its new Loom Ready space at a special event and showcase its newest rug introductions at the Total Home & Gift Market. Commercial+Hospitality Commercial+Hospitality, Show Recap NeoCon 2026 Wraps 57th Edition with Expanded Experiences, New Connections, and Industry-Wide Momentum Posted On: 6/16/2026 Show organizer reports that traffic increased 9 percent over 2025 to 55,000 as the commercial design industry gathered at TheMart. High Point High Point, Show News & Business High Point Market Authority Opens Application for 2027 Style Spotters Team Posted On: 6/22/2026 The signature program identifies trending furnishings products and interior decor themes. High Point, Show Recap Momeni's Showroom Buzzed with Retailers & Buyers Shopping Rugs at Custom Design Event Posted On: 6/3/2026 Retailers and designers stopped in the Momeni showroom for a special event and to shop dozens of rug introductions and its newest broadloom styles at spring High Point Market. High Point, Show Recap OW HPMKT Favorites Include Updated Traditional and Transitional Styles Posted On: 6/3/2026 OW introduced its new Estate Series label and rolled out 34 new rug designs across three collections, with buyers and designers gravitating to fresh traditional and transitional styles. High Point, Show Recap S&H Rugs' Heritage-Inspired Rugs & Designs Remain Bestsellers Posted On: 6/23/2026 S&H Rugs builds on success of design- and weave-forward hand-knotted Heritage Revival collection with sought after intros scoring with retailers and designers in High Point. High Point, Show Recap Show-stopping Artistry Defines Art Resources Intros at High Point Market Posted On: 6/8/2026 High Point Market shoppers find fashion, craftsmanship and unique collections with global design reach at Art Resources’ Market Square showroom. High Point, Show Recap Surya Fetes 50th Anniversary at Spring HPMKT, Celebrates Craftsmanship & Design with New Rug Intros Posted On: 6/1/2026 Surya invited High Point Market attendees to its 50th Anniversary Party and introduced a range of design-driven handmade collections and line extensions at its Showplace showroom. International International, Show Recap Cutting-Edge Rugs on Tap at 3 Days Of Design Posted On: 6/17/2026 Denmark's largest city hosted the 13th edition of 3 Days of Design and RugNews.com presents the prestigious European area rug labels, younger upstarts and even a NYC atelier that showcased a range of innovative designs and weaves. New York New York, Show News & Business Registration Now Open for COVER Connect New York 2026 Posted On: 6/25/2026 Registration is now open for COVER Connect New York 2026, the leading trade show dedicated to high-end handmade rugs and carpets, returning to Manhattan this September. Previews Previews, Shows Feizy Hosts Special Event, Unveils Custom Rug Space and Showcases New Introductions at Dallas Market Posted On: 6/23/2026 Feizy will unveil its new Loom Ready space at a special event and showcase its newest rug introductions at the Total Home & Gift Market. Show Events Design, Show Events Met Exhibition ‘Orientalism: Between Fact and Fantasy’ focuses on 19th Century Persian Art and Objects Posted On: 6/19/2026 The Metropolitan Museum of Art's first exhibition on Orientalism highlights Islamic art and culture and cross-cultural encounters in Europe and the Middle East from 1798 to the early 20th century. Show News & Business High Point, Show News & Business High Point Market Authority Opens Application for 2027 Style Spotters Team Posted On: 6/22/2026 The signature program identifies trending furnishings products and interior decor themes. New York, Show News & Business Registration Now Open for COVER Connect New York 2026 Posted On: 6/25/2026 Registration is now open for COVER Connect New York 2026, the leading trade show dedicated to high-end handmade rugs and carpets, returning to Manhattan this September. Show Recap International, Show Recap Cutting-Edge Rugs on Tap at 3 Days Of Design Posted On: 6/17/2026 Denmark's largest city hosted the 13th edition of 3 Days of Design and RugNews.com presents the prestigious European area rug labels, younger upstarts and even a NYC atelier that showcased a range of innovative designs and weaves. High Point, Show Recap Momeni's Showroom Buzzed with Retailers & Buyers Shopping Rugs at Custom Design Event Posted On: 6/3/2026 Retailers and designers stopped in the Momeni showroom for a special event and to shop dozens of rug introductions and its newest broadloom styles at spring High Point Market. Commercial+Hospitality, Show Recap NeoCon 2026 Wraps 57th Edition with Expanded Experiences, New Connections, and Industry-Wide Momentum Posted On: 6/16/2026 Show organizer reports that traffic increased 9 percent over 2025 to 55,000 as the commercial design industry gathered at TheMart. High Point, Show Recap OW HPMKT Favorites Include Updated Traditional and Transitional Styles Posted On: 6/3/2026 OW introduced its new Estate Series label and rolled out 34 new rug designs across three collections, with buyers and designers gravitating to fresh traditional and transitional styles. High Point, Show Recap S&H Rugs' Heritage-Inspired Rugs & Designs Remain Bestsellers Posted On: 6/23/2026 S&H Rugs builds on success of design- and weave-forward hand-knotted Heritage Revival collection with sought after intros scoring with retailers and designers in High Point. High Point, Show Recap Show-stopping Artistry Defines Art Resources Intros at High Point Market Posted On: 6/8/2026 High Point Market shoppers find fashion, craftsmanship and unique collections with global design reach at Art Resources’ Market Square showroom. High Point, Show Recap Surya Fetes 50th Anniversary at Spring HPMKT, Celebrates Craftsmanship & Design with New Rug Intros Posted On: 6/1/2026 Surya invited High Point Market attendees to its 50th Anniversary Party and introduced a range of design-driven handmade collections and line extensions at its Showplace showroom.

Trends Color, Trends Benjamin Moore Extends Colour Trends 2026 Beyond the Wall with Strategic Collaborations Posted On: 6/9/2026 The collaborations showcase Silhouette AF-655, Benjamin Moore’s Colour of the Year 2026, which offers an alluring mix of rich espresso hues with subtle notes of charcoal. Color Color, Trends Benjamin Moore Extends Colour Trends 2026 Beyond the Wall with Strategic Collaborations Posted On: 6/9/2026 The collaborations showcase Silhouette AF-655, Benjamin Moore’s Colour of the Year 2026, which offers an alluring mix of rich espresso hues with subtle notes of charcoal. Design Design, Show Events Met Exhibition ‘Orientalism: Between Fact and Fantasy’ focuses on 19th Century Persian Art and Objects Posted On: 6/19/2026 The Metropolitan Museum of Art's first exhibition on Orientalism highlights Islamic art and culture and cross-cultural encounters in Europe and the Middle East from 1798 to the early 20th century.