After initially being postponed to May 18-20, DOMOTEX will no longer take place as a hybrid trade show format this year. The current global infection situation in the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic makes it impossible to plan and organize a physical presence on site in Hannover at the world's leading trade show for carpets and floor coverings. Instead, new digital formats will cover the topics of the international floor coverings industry in May 2021.

Kalaty Rug Corporation and the Kalaty family sadly announce the passing of their beloved husband, father, grandfather, great-grandfather and founder, Mirza Kalaty, 85, who was born in 1935.

Effective December 31, 2020, Michael Christie has stepped down as Editor of Rug Insider Magazine. The Winter 2021 Issue, ‘Behold The Phoenix,’ is Christie’s final as Editor.

Leading floor covering and home accents manufacturer Nourison is ending the 2020 year with double digit growth, despite a challenging year. Nourison had to quickly pivot around their existing business structure. The COVID crisis prompted major updates in technology, allowing employees to work remotely from home, and also facilitating virtual customer meetings, virtual showroom tours and virtual markets. Nourison kept showrooms in Atlanta, Las Vegas and High Point open, implementing enhanced safety protocols and minimizing staff.