Exclusive: Lavin Rugs’ Michael Castell Shares Growth, Product Strategies as Company Unveils First Dallas Showroom

Lavin Rugs holds grand opening of first Dallas showroom and sits down with RugNews.com for a deep dive into the company’s growth and product development strategies.

Anatomy of Best-Selling 2025 Rug Collections: In-Depth Insights From Industry Leaders

A cross-section of area rug executives reflects on 2025 with RugNews.com and provides insights into their companies' success in the rug category following a tumultuous year.

UK Furniture & Floor Coverings Market Set to Outperform Non-Food Retail Through 2029 As Confidence Returns

The UK furniture & floor coverings market is set to outperform the total non-food market through 2029 as economic conditions improve and consumers feel more confident.

Declining Import Cargo Volume Expected to Continue in 2026

Amid the impact from tariffs and ongoing trade policy uncertainty, declines in import cargo volume seen at the nation’s major container ports in recent months are expected to continue in 2026

Maison & Objet Releases Barometer of Home Furnishings Industry Health

Maison&Objet Barometer #11 asks how the worlds of decor, design, and lifestyle is doing, surveying more than 1,400 professionals from the Maison&Objet community.

STARK Acquires Fort Street Studio

STARK has acquired NYC-based Fort Street Studio, the renowned atelier founded by artists Janis Provisor and Brad Davis.

Mohawk Home Revamps Karastan Rugs Strategy, Showcases New Vision with Major HPMKT Debuts

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.

Imports Declining Following Summer Surge Ahead of Tariffs

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.

ASID Releases 2025 Economic Outlook Report

The latest ASID Economic Outlook Report details the challenges designers face including shifting landscape of tariffs, costs and labor constraints.

Good Fashion Fund Partners with Sharadha Terry for New Rugs Unit

ANDMORE Introduces Strategic Support Initiatives Amid Economic Shifts

Import Cargo Levels to See First Year-Over-Year Drop Since 2023 as Impact of Tariffs Increases

Import cargo is expected to see its first year-over-year decline in over a year and a half this month as the effect of tariffs imposed by President Donald Trump on the supply chain increases.

Natco Home Group Acquires Orian Rugs Brand

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.

Kas Halts Production on Rug Collections Made in China

Kas informed its clients that it is halting production on three collections imported from China.

Momeni Celebrates 50th Anniversary in 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.

Trans-Ocean Purchased by Lush Decor, First Coordinated Products Unveiled at NY Market

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.

Import Cargo Levels Continue to Rise Amid Uncertainty over Tariffs

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.

Great Lakes Capital & NFM Announce 300-Key Highly-Curated Full-Service Marriott Hotel Development in Cedar Park Texas

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.

Karastan Halts Domestic Production of Area Rugs, Continues Shift Overseas

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.

Snap Survey: Rug Execs Encouraged Heading into 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.