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Business Business, Government & Trade Imports Declining Following Summer Surge Ahead of Tariffs Posted On: 9/9/2025 Following a near-record peak this summer, import cargo volume at the nation’s major container ports is expected to steadily decline for the remainder of the year amid rising tariffs. Area Rugs, Business Mohawk Home Revamps Karastan Rugs Strategy, Showcases New Vision with Major HPMKT Debuts Posted On: 9/11/2025 In an exclusive interview, Mohawk Home executive Bart Hill sits down for a one on one with RugNews.com to share the company's fine-tuning of its legacy Karastan Rugs brand, which debuts around 80 new rugs at fall market marking a major shift. Executive Moves Executive Moves Lavin Rugs Names Michael Castell as New Director of Sales Posted On: 9/2/2025 Lavin Rugs brings on board Michael Castell as its new director of sales to help drive growth and strengthen its retailer partnerships. Government & Trade Business, Government & Trade Imports Declining Following Summer Surge Ahead of Tariffs Posted On: 9/9/2025 Following a near-record peak this summer, import cargo volume at the nation’s major container ports is expected to steadily decline for the remainder of the year amid rising tariffs. Retail Area Rugs, Retail Ruggable Rolls Out Washable Rugs with All-in-One System Posted On: 9/30/2025 Ruggable, known for its patented two-piece washable area rug system, introduces its first All-in-One washable area rugs.

Designer Floors Designer Floors, Designers Jamie Stern Furniture Announces Sixth Annual Rug Design Contest Posted On: 9/29/2025 Interior designers can submit their original rug designs through Nov. 2, 2025 for a chance to win a 5x7 rug of their design produced by Jamie Stern as part of the Sixth Annual Rug Design Contest.

People People, Show Events John Feizy to Posthumously Receive ARTS Awards Academy of Achievement Honor Posted On: 9/18/2025 Designers Designer Floors, Designers Jamie Stern Furniture Announces Sixth Annual Rug Design Contest Posted On: 9/29/2025 Interior designers can submit their original rug designs through Nov. 2, 2025 for a chance to win a 5x7 rug of their design produced by Jamie Stern as part of the Sixth Annual Rug Design Contest.

Product Area Rugs Area Rugs, Business Mohawk Home Revamps Karastan Rugs Strategy, Showcases New Vision with Major HPMKT Debuts Posted On: 9/11/2025 In an exclusive interview, Mohawk Home executive Bart Hill sits down for a one on one with RugNews.com to share the company's fine-tuning of its legacy Karastan Rugs brand, which debuts around 80 new rugs at fall market marking a major shift. Area Rugs, Retail Ruggable Rolls Out Washable Rugs with All-in-One System Posted On: 9/30/2025 Ruggable, known for its patented two-piece washable area rug system, introduces its first All-in-One washable area rugs.

Shows Show Events, Shows 36th Annual ARTS Awards Finalists Announced Posted On: 9/9/2025 English Village Lane, Loloi and Unique Loom among the finalists for the 36th ARTS Awards. Commercial+Hospitality Commercial+Hospitality, High Point, Show News & Business American Home Furnishings Hall of Fame Opening Nominations for Fourth Annual Home Furnishings Leadership Institute Posted On: 9/30/2025 The American Home Furnishings Hall of Fame has opened nominations for the 2026 Home Furnishings Leadership Institute. High Point Commercial+Hospitality, High Point, Show News & Business American Home Furnishings Hall of Fame Opening Nominations for Fourth Annual Home Furnishings Leadership Institute Posted On: 9/30/2025 The American Home Furnishings Hall of Fame has opened nominations for the 2026 Home Furnishings Leadership Institute. High Point, Show News & Business Design Influencers Spotlight the Best of Fall High Point Market Posted On: 9/30/2025 Exclusive showroom discoveries to be reported on social media during the fall High Point Market. New York New York, Previews HRI Showcases Latest Rugs at NYC'S COVER Connect & New York Home Fashions Market Posted On: 9/10/2025 Harounian Rugs International presents its latest area rugs at the upcoming fall events COVER Connect New York and NY Home Fashions Market, and invites attendees of both to its NYC flagship showroom. New York, Show News & Business Nourison Home Expands NYC Presence with New 5th Avenue Location Posted On: 9/2/2025 Nourison Home relocates to a new larger Fifth Avenue location, just a few blocks north of its former space at 230 Fifth Ave. and will unveil its exciting new product presentation at the fall edition of New York Home Fashions Market. New York, Show News & Business Nourison Home Unveils New NYC Showroom, Expansive Product Launch for Mass Market Channel Posted On: 9/17/2025 Nourison Home, at its brand new NYC showroom, showcased an extensive array of rugs, mats and home textiles designed exclusively for the big box/mass market channel at NY Home Fashions Market. New York, Previews NY Home Fashions Market Rugs Offer Innovation, Fashion and Value for the Masses Posted On: 9/26/2025 Area rug vendors continue to relentlessly push the boundaries of the machine-woven category while targeting price-conscious consumers at the fall edition of New York Home Fashions Market. New York, Previews S&H Rugs to Spotlight Trending Hand-Knotted Collections at Fall Markets Posted On: 9/10/2025 S&H Rugs heads to fall markets COVER Connect NY and High Point introducing trending hand-knotted collections in a wide variety of weaves, styles and textures. New York, Previews Sneak Peek: Trend-Right Rugs Head to New York Home Fashions Market Posted On: 9/11/2025 Area rug participants at the upcoming New York Home Fashions Market in Manhattan will showcase popular design trends and constructions for big box, mass merchant and e-commerce buyers. New York, Show News & Business Surya's Livabliss Expands Bounds of Machine-Made Rugs with Extensive Market Week Intros Posted On: 9/17/2025 Livabliss by Surya continues to make inroads with big box and mass merchants as it invests heavily in fresh, exclusive product for the channel. Previews New York, Previews HRI Showcases Latest Rugs at NYC'S COVER Connect & New York Home Fashions Market Posted On: 9/10/2025 Harounian Rugs International presents its latest area rugs at the upcoming fall events COVER Connect New York and NY Home Fashions Market, and invites attendees of both to its NYC flagship showroom. New York, Previews NY Home Fashions Market Rugs Offer Innovation, Fashion and Value for the Masses Posted On: 9/26/2025 Area rug vendors continue to relentlessly push the boundaries of the machine-woven category while targeting price-conscious consumers at the fall edition of New York Home Fashions Market. New York, Previews S&H Rugs to Spotlight Trending Hand-Knotted Collections at Fall Markets Posted On: 9/10/2025 S&H Rugs heads to fall markets COVER Connect NY and High Point introducing trending hand-knotted collections in a wide variety of weaves, styles and textures. New York, Previews Sneak Peek: Trend-Right Rugs Head to New York Home Fashions Market Posted On: 9/11/2025 Area rug participants at the upcoming New York Home Fashions Market in Manhattan will showcase popular design trends and constructions for big box, mass merchant and e-commerce buyers. Show Events Show Events, Shows 36th Annual ARTS Awards Finalists Announced Posted On: 9/9/2025 English Village Lane, Loloi and Unique Loom among the finalists for the 36th ARTS Awards. People, Show Events John Feizy to Posthumously Receive ARTS Awards Academy of Achievement Honor Posted On: 9/18/2025 Show Events, Show News & Business Judges Announced for 36th ARTS Awards Posted On: 9/9/2025 Esteemed panel to judge this year’s industry entries for the 36th Annual ARTS Award, which will be held on Jan. 9, 2026 in Dallas. Show News & Business Commercial+Hospitality, High Point, Show News & Business American Home Furnishings Hall of Fame Opening Nominations for Fourth Annual Home Furnishings Leadership Institute Posted On: 9/30/2025 The American Home Furnishings Hall of Fame has opened nominations for the 2026 Home Furnishings Leadership Institute. High Point, Show News & Business Design Influencers Spotlight the Best of Fall High Point Market Posted On: 9/30/2025 Exclusive showroom discoveries to be reported on social media during the fall High Point Market. Show Events, Show News & Business Judges Announced for 36th ARTS Awards Posted On: 9/9/2025 Esteemed panel to judge this year’s industry entries for the 36th Annual ARTS Award, which will be held on Jan. 9, 2026 in Dallas. New York, Show News & Business Nourison Home Expands NYC Presence with New 5th Avenue Location Posted On: 9/2/2025 Nourison Home relocates to a new larger Fifth Avenue location, just a few blocks north of its former space at 230 Fifth Ave. and will unveil its exciting new product presentation at the fall edition of New York Home Fashions Market. New York, Show News & Business Nourison Home Unveils New NYC Showroom, Expansive Product Launch for Mass Market Channel Posted On: 9/17/2025 Nourison Home, at its brand new NYC showroom, showcased an extensive array of rugs, mats and home textiles designed exclusively for the big box/mass market channel at NY Home Fashions Market. New York, Show News & Business Surya's Livabliss Expands Bounds of Machine-Made Rugs with Extensive Market Week Intros Posted On: 9/17/2025 Livabliss by Surya continues to make inroads with big box and mass merchants as it invests heavily in fresh, exclusive product for the channel.