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Business
4/22/2025
The Orian brand will be marketed and serviced through Natco Home’s area rug division, Central Oriental Rugs, with both companies at their respective High Point showrooms to facilitate the transition.
RugNews.com Editors
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Area Rugs, Business
4/17/2025
Kas informed its clients that it is halting production on three collections imported from China.
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Business, Industry
3/24/2025
RugNews.com sits down with the Momeni brothers who reflect on the company's legacy and what the future has in store as they commemorate 50 years in business.
Lisa Vincenti
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Business, Previews
3/21/2025
Trans-Ocean has been acquired by home textiles maker Lush Decor and buyers at NY Home Fashions Market previewed the first rugs and mats of the alliance.
Lisa Vincenti
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Business, Government & Trade
3/10/2025
Amid continuing tariff turmoil, imports at the nation’s major container ports are expected to remain elevated through this spring but volume could see year-over-year drops this summer.
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Business
3/10/2025
Indiana-based Great Lakes Capital, in partnership with Nebraska Furniture Mart and the City of Cedar Park, announces the signing of an agreement for a new full-service Marriott hotel.
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Business, Las Vegas
1/28/2025
All Karastan area rug production will be overseas with a Turkish partner modifying looms to make existing bestsellers like Spice Market, and new collections will be developed and woven in Turkey and India.
Lisa Vincenti, Sofia Randazzo
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Business, Industry
1/25/2025
Rug executives at the upcoming Las Vegas Market forecast a strong 2025 kick off with the expectation that rug buyers will be heading to Vegas to refresh their offerings.
Lisa Vincenti
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Business, Retail
1/10/2025
The nation’s major container ports continue to see a surge in imports that is expected to continue because of potential increases in tariffs.
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Business, Retail
12/9/2024
With a strike possible again next month at East Coast and Gulf Coast container ports and President-elect Donald Trump planning to increase tariffs, the nation’s major ports are expected to see a continued surge in imports.
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Business, Designer/To The Trade
12/9/2024
STARK acquires CPA Carpets in Denver bringing its total to 25 domestic to-the-trade showroom locations.
Lisa Vincenti
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Business, To The Trade
12/4/2024
Dunes Point Capital, a private equity firm, has acquired Kravet, a to-the-trade home furnishings, distributing fabric, furniture, wall coverings, trimmings and carpet under the Kravet, Lee Jofa, GP & J Baker, Brunschwig & Fils and Donghia brands.
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Business, High Point
10/29/2024
Rug executives presenting their final assortments to retail buyers at the fall 2024 edition of High Point Market expect a modest uptick in the final months of the year and an improved 2025 business climate.
Lisa Vincenti
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Business
10/7/2024
Ethan Allen announces a distribution center located in Old Fort, North Carolina, was recently impacted by the significant flooding caused by Hurricane Helene.
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Business
9/13/2024
Rugs USA, which recently acquired Annie Selke Cos, announces it will shutter the textile brand's headquarters and stores.
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Business
9/9/2024
The nation’s major container ports are expected to see another busy month in September ahead of a potential labor strike at East Coast and Gulf Coast ports
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Business
8/6/2024
Surya announces that it has reopened the North Carolina facilities of its iconic Mitchell Gold + Bob Williams brand upholstered furniture, which relaunches with a curated selection of designs.
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Business, Show News & Business
7/26/2024
Area rug executives surveyed by RugNews.com report on the state of the industry, how they are coping with choppy waters and the bright spots to keep an eye on.
Lisa Vincenti
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Business, Las Vegas, Previews
7/22/2024
Summer Las Vegas Market shoppers will be the first to check out Nourison Home's updated showroom in Building C, C112.
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Business, Designer Floors, Designer/To The Trade
6/27/2024
Thibaut, a portfolio company of private equity firm Norwest Equity Partners, has purchased luxury area rug designer and supplier Rosemary Hallgarten, with founder Hallgarten named chief creative officer.