International Market Centers (IMC) has hired Caroline Russell as the new Design Services Manager. Russell will focus on driving Open Daily and at-market attendance of designers and home retailers to AmericasMart and providing on-site customer service once they arrive. IMC also has released its full 2022 schedule of “Market Wednesday” activities at AmericasMart Atlanta.

Launched in January 2022, COVER Curates is a new way for leading handmade rug brands to present their latest collections, developments and designs to buyers worldwide online. The concept has been specifically developed in consultation with key figures in the industry looking for a swift and effective way to communicate newly available products to an appropriate audience when travel is not always possible.

Global rug and textiles furnishings company Jaipur Living introduces its first rug release of the year. The January 2022 releases from Jaipur Living celebrate the season of comfort. From understated, sophisticated design to modern textures and patterns, these styles ground your home. With a focus on quality over quality, Jaipur Living is getting back to its roots as 50 rugs make their debut across 10 new and seven existing collections that are shoppable on Jaipur Living’s website. In addition, news styles have been added to the unique Manchaha Collection.

With the Winter 2022 Las Vegas Market quickly approaching, Karastan Rugs has been working behind the scenes with designer Stacy Garcia to create unique, one-of-a-kind lines. They will be highlighting Garcia’s “Rendition” collection launched in High Point 2021 to their west coast account base with the addition of four new rugs at this Las Vegas Market, January 23 – 27, 2022.