Carpet and Rug News
ANDMORE Names Six “People’s Choice” Winners at Spring 2024 High Point Market
Six design-centric furniture and home décor products from ANDMORE’s 1,000+ permanent showrooms and temporary exhibits have been named Market Snapshot “People’s Choice” Award winners for the Spring 2024 edition of High Point Market. The six winners – Bassett Furniture; Bassett Mirror Co.; Elliston House; Jeffan International; Napa Home & Garden; and Oliver Gal – will have their products displayed alongside a number of the 34 additional finalists in a vignette during the April market, April 13...
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Redesigning History — Exquisite Rugs + Smithsonian
Exquisite Rugs lands a deal with the Smithsonian and will unveil lines inspired by the historic museum’s artifacts at the upcoming High Point...
In Person, On Site, At the Ready
The role, relevance—and registration rates of exhibitors, buyers and designers, alike—for home furnishings market events are on the rise again,...
A Changing World
DOMOTEX asia/ CHINAFLOOR may be a once in a lifetime experience for many floorcovering merchants, but I look forward to attending again and here’s...
The Knotty Issue of Rug Appraisals
Winter is here, and as we welcome 2024, we also say hello to all the “new” in the world of area rugs, as rug vendors are releasing numerous “new...
Dealer to Dealer
Macro world events such as COVID cut across all industries, however the rug profession also presents unique challenges that a trusted colleague may...
Creative Matters Takes it 2.0
New leadership duo seizes the reins and steers the custom carpet company to new heights Building on the legacy of its founder Carol Sebert, artfully...
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Photo Montage: The Rug Show & Cover Connect NY 2023
From Saturday, September 9 through Monday, September 11, the New York/New Jersey area rug trade was abuzz with the arrival of the annual Autumn...
TRENDWATCH | High Point Fall Market
RUG INSIDER touches in with Julie Smith Vincenti, Nine Muses Media, who curates the Fall 2023 edition of ANDMORE’s TrendWatch program at High Point...
From Recycled Plastic Fiber To Functional Fashionable Flooring
Area rug companies expand and elevate offerings of sustainably-made styles. Recycled plastics-made fibers are not new to the world of area rugs. For...
Notable Women Making Waves in the Rug Industry
As the daughter of a rug wholesaler, I have vivid childhood memories of visiting customers with my father, sitting on a stack of rugs while the men...
RI Exclusive: Must Attend NY/NJ Fall Markets 2023
As the muggy days of Summer fade and the weather turns crisp and mild we look forward to what autumn has in store. For many, it’s the back-to-school season, and...
First Look: Las Vegas Market Summer 2023
Rug Insider checks in with Julie Smith Vincenti, Nine Muses Media, who curates trends and educational programs—FIRST LOOK: West at Las Vegas Market...
Current Issue
RUG INSIDER SPRING 2024: Things are heating up in High Point with an expanded gallery of new intros, plus a look at sustainability in our industry & the gorgeous trend of Green. We also congratulate several veteran ruggies and share their stories. Registration is open for The Rug Show 2024! Subscribe today!
