ATLANTA, GA – May 19, 2026 – ANDMORE will deliver a robust slate of sourcing opportunities, exhibitor expansion and customer-driven experiences when Atlanta Market returns June 9–14, 2026, at AmericasMart Atlanta, co-hosted with Atlanta Apparel. The Summer Market brings together permanent showrooms, newly branded First Finds temporary exhibitors, industry education and on-site events— giving retailers and designers clear reasons to attend and buy as they plan for the second half of the year.

Spanning three buildings and 51 floors, Atlanta Market continues to serve as a central source destination for gift, home décor, furnishings, apparel and outdoor living. The June 2026 Market emphasizes discovery and efficiency, pairing new brand introductions with returning resources and a full calendar of learning and networking designed to help buyers make confident purchasing decisions in a competitive retail environment. Collectively, all the above efforts reinforces Atlanta Market’s role as more than a sourcing destination, it is a marketplace where retailers can engage with brands, ask questions, evaluate products firsthand and make confident buying decisions in real time.

“Atlanta Market is built around one simple goal: making it worth the trip,” said Amory Wooden, CRO of ANDMORE. “From expanded showrooms to discovery-driven First Finds and meaningful education, we’re focused on creating an environment where our customers can uncover what’s next, build relationships and leave Market better positioned to grow their businesses.”

Permanent Showroom Growth Signals Continued Brand Investment

Atlanta Market continues to strengthen its year-round sourcing ecosystem with a wave of new, expanding, relocating and renewing permanent showrooms across its Gift and Home categories for Summer 2026, reflecting sustained confidence from both established brands and new market entrants.

New permanent gift showrooms joining the Market include Cheap Carl’s, Dottie Hart, Ex Voto, Farrisilk , Ice World Manufacturing, Jewelry Repair of Atlanta, Lee Roski, Luxa Interiors, Magnetic Me (at Lemonade Stand), Mark Garland, Native to Nowhere Agency, Perlavera Trading, Road Trips + Friends, Teddy Lessner, Vane & Hart, VSM Jewelry and Wild Republic, while Margaritaville debuts as a new permanent showroom within the Home category.

Overall Market momentum is further reinforced through a range of relocations and expansions. In Gift, relocations include Alison Gardiner Designs / GlitterLab Mostowska Sp.kom, Stony Creek and Tree Buddees, while expansions come from Anju Jewelry, Audrey’s Home & Gift, Hester & Cook, Milio Milano, Nella Pima, Pretty Persuasions, Rylee B, Sheppard & Tucker, Shishi US and Vaccarelli & Associates. Brands completing both relocations and expansions include Designer Greetings, Melrose, Mr. Christmas, Portmeirion, Shishi and Spokandy. In Home, relocations include Aleph Home, Gabby and Steve Hayden, with expansions from Oriental Trimmings, Porch View Home and You Be Are.

Demonstrating long-term commitment to Atlanta Market, a robust group of exhibitors has also renewed permanent showrooms for Summer 2026. Gift renewals include Alexander Taron, Aromatique, Azzure Home, Caspari, Inc., Channel Craft, Cose Nuove, Garden Age Supply, Halcyon Days, Heart Gifts by Teresa, Holiday Tins & Containers, Homart (Areo), Home Essentials, Jascotina, Lifeguard Press, Inc., Melrose, Nicolette Mayer, Option 2, Qualia Glassware / JP Glassware, Santa’s Own, Soffieria De Carlini & Ludell, The Candleberry Company, Unicorn Studio Inc., Vickerman Company, Winter Street Collection, Peus Gift & Decoration, and Vietri. In Home, renewing showrooms include Abigails, Antique Curiosities, Boutross Imports, DownTown Company, East Enterprises, Home Treasures, Jamie Young Company, Jeffan International, K & K Tabletops, Michaelian Home, Paragon and Zeugma Import.

First Finds: A Curated Destination for Discovery

Beginning Summer 2026, ANDMORE will unify its temporary exhibits as "First Finds" across Atlanta Market, Atlanta Apparel, and Las Vegas Market to spotlight emerging, trend-forward; and limited- distribution brands. This streamlined lineup simplifies discovery for buyers seeking fresh inventory and unique resources. Retailers can view the full list of market exhibitors and plan their sourcing ahead of market week via the Atlanta Market Exhibitor Directory at https://www.atlantamarket.com/exhibitor/exhibitor-directory.

Discovery & Connection: Campus-Wide Events and Education

Atlanta Market will host a full schedule of seminars, networking events and showroom celebrations to provide buyers with insights into design trends, retail strategy and product innovation. These educational and social opportunities are designed to directly complement sourcing and foster industry connections across the campus.

The inaugural "Snap & Win" contest invites registered summer market buyers and guests to post a photo from one of four campus photo walls to Instagram as a Feed post, Reel or Story (saved to Highlights) between May 18 and June 19, 2026, tagging both @americasmartatl and @apparelmarkets. One winner, who must be present at the June 19 noon drawing, will receive two round-trip Delta airfare vouchers valued up to $2,500 each for travel within the contiguous United States. Rules of participation and more details can be found here.

This season, the Market experience comes to life through a robust mix of all-day hubs and signature events. Attendees can recharge in dedicated lounges—including the B3 Atrium Lounge with complimentary coffee each morning, B2 Floor 8 Buyer Lounge and the Designer Workspace (B1, Floor 15) and the Curated Category Lounge spotlighting Game Day and Accessories. The week is anchored by marquee events, beginning with Varsity Night: The Market Kickoff. Additionally, the schedule also includes hands-on culinary programming in the Gourmet Demonstration Kitchen with Southern Classics expert Rebecca Lang.

The excitement continues immediately after Market Chat: Corey Damen Jenkins’s Design Journey with an exclusive book signing featuring the AD100 designer. Jenkins will take the stage to discuss his remarkable career trajectory, brand evolution and his new book, Design Reimagined. From building a powerhouse firm to launching a Masterclass series, he will share crucial lessons on creativity, business longevity and what it takes for designers to successfully find their own voice.

Daily discovery is further fueled by a series of pop-up giveaways and brand activations from 10:00 AM to 11:00 AM and 3:00 PM to 4:00 PM. Highlights include the Le Lis Snack Bag Studio, DIFF Eyewear activations, and a Beauty Break with Hayden LA, alongside specialized sessions like The Earring Edit with Chansuttpearls and Stated Apparel styling. Additionally, exhibitors will activate showrooms with new product introductions and coordinated hospitality events, such as Shop the Top on June 9. This cherry- themed celebration brings festive food and drinks to participating Floor 18 showrooms—including Darrah & Company, Demdaco, OneCoast, and Transpac Brands—reinforcing Market week as both a productive and relationship-driven environment.

A complete and up-to-date schedule is available at Events at Atlanta Market.

A special spotlight for this summer’s A-List and Market Stars

Atlanta Market will once again spotlight influential voices through its A-List designers and Market Star program. The A-LIST DESIGNERS will be Corey Damen Jenkins and Sally Draughon and the summer’s Market Stars are: Angie Johnston, Angel Rice, Britney Patty, Dawn Heuer and Andrea Bibbs. The Market Stars will share product picks, style insights and on-site content throughout Market, helping buyers identify standout resources and navigate the expansive marketplace more efficiently.

ATLANTA, May 11, 2026 – ANDMORE®, the largest owner of permanent markets and tradeshow space in the world, today announced several leadership changes to its executive team, including the retirement of Chief Executive Officer Jon Pertchik, effective May 31, 2026.

ANDMORE’s Board of Directors has established an Executive Committee, comprising current executives: Amory Wooden, newly-promoted Chief Revenue Officer; Greg Avitabile, President and Chief Operations Officer; Robert Klein, Chief Financial Officer; and Ximena Juncosa, Chief Human Resources Officer. The Executive Committee will assume expanded responsibilities to help strengthen ANDMORE’s operating structure and align the business around its most critical priorities. The Executive Committee will report directly to the Board, including Blackstone representatives and ANDMORE’s Executive Chairman, Bob Maricich.

“We have fostered a team of exceptionally talented leaders at ANDMORE, and this new structure is designed to put that talent in the driver’s seat to move the business forward most effectively,” said Jon Pertchik, Chief Executive Officer of ANDMORE. “My faith in the strength of this organization and its growth prospects is as unwavering today as it was when I was first appointed CEO. I have full confidence in what comes next and believe the best is yet to come with this team.”

In Wooden’s new role as Chief Revenue Officer, she will oversee ANDMORE’s Marketing and Leasing teams under one unified revenue-generating structure. As CMO, Wooden has been instrumental in building a tech and data-enabled marketing function to set up ANDMORE’s core business for future growth. Marketing and Leasing are critical to revenue success at ANDMORE, and Wooden is a strong leader that will support both teams to drive growth in ANDMORE’s core business. Wooden will also assume responsibility for the company’s Business Development function.

“Connecting Marketing and Leasing is about aligning the business around growth and performance,” said Wooden. “Our goal will be to foster new ways to collaborate, allowing us to deliver bigger results for our tenants and buyers.”

Greg Avitabile, a company veteran of over 30 years, has been appointed President, Chief Operations Officer. During his tenure at ANDMORE, Avitabile has led all aspects of operations across three cities and 22 million square feet of real estate, including maintenance, market operations, shipping and receiving, janitorial, security, construction and tenant improvements. As part of the leadership changes announced today, Avitabile will assume responsibility for ANDMORE’s Technology team, overseeing the continued implementation of its data-driven approach and ensuring it remains a value-driver for the business, as well as oversight of Shoppe Object, New York’s premier home and gift show.

Robert Klein will continue to oversee ANDMORE’s strategic and financial priorities as Chief Financial Officer, working to ensure that the company is operating from a position of strength and well-equipped to continue delivering for our tenants and buyers. Klein will also assume responsibility for the company’s Corporate Development function.

Ximena Juncosa will continue to lead ANDMORE’s people and culture strategy, helping strengthen the leadership, collaboration, and accountability needed to support the business in its next phase. With the leadership changes announced today, Juncosa will also assume responsibility for ANDMORE’s Legal department and work closely with that team to ensure continued partnership and support across the organization.

“ANDMORE has an exceptionally strong foundation built on decades of market leadership and an unmatched industry network that cannot easily be replicated,” said Bob Maricich, Board Chair and former CEO and Founder of ANDMORE. “With this executive team in place and the underlying strength of our real estate footprint, customer relationships, and brand, we have full confidence in the path ahead.”

In connection with this leadership transition, Katie Potter, Chief Strategy Officer and General Counsel, and Landon Williams, Chief Technology Officer, will also step down from their roles at the Company on May 31, 2026.

ANDMORE is committed to a seamless transition of responsibilities across the organization and remains focused on maintaining operational stability and continuing to execute its long-term growth strategy. The Board of Directors is confident in the Executive Committee’s ability to lead the business and will focus on supporting the transition before it initiates a search for a permanent CEO.

About ANDMORE Corporation

ANDMORE, a Blackstone portfolio company, empowers wholesale buyers and sellers to connect, grow, and prosper through premier physical markets and design centers. The company operates over 20 million square feet of premium tradeshow and showroom space, hosting live events in Atlanta, High Point, N.C., Las Vegas, and New York City. Serving industries such as home décor, gift, furniture, and apparel, ANDMORE supports the global B2B community through its unmatched marketplace experiences. ANDMORE.com.

HIGH POINT, N.C. – April 28, 2026 – Five inspiring furniture and home décor products from 25 finalists have been selected as ANDMORE’s Market Snapshot “People’s Choice” Award winners for the Spring 2026 High Point Market. The winners are: Benton Lane, Galerie Wallcoverings, Villa & House, Jeffan andBDI.

The Spring 2026 Market Snapshot program spotlighted standout exhibitor products through five trend‑driven themes—Tactile Softness, Untamed Botanicals, Modern Deco, Crafted Naturals and Modern Minimalism—celebrating design innovation, craftsmanship and emerging market trends.

Spring 2026 Winners & Featured Products:

Tactile Softness: Benton Lane

Product: West Garden: Lemon Garden (Salon G-6026)
Details: Large-scale wall murals designed as full-wall compositions rather than repeats. Available in traditional or peel-and-stick.

Untamed Botanicals: Galerie Wallcoverings

Product: Ornamenta Collection (SAMS M-5026)
Details: A mix of textured stripes, florals, and shimmery leaf designs in green, blue, and neutral tones.

Modern Deco: Villa & House

Product: Edith Mirror (Interhall IH510, 609, 610)
Details: A 34"W x 50"H rectangular mirror with baguette-cut glass panels and a polished brass frame. Supports vertical or horizontal hanging.

Crafted Naturals: Jeffan

Product: Banyan Organic Mosaic Teak Dining Base (IHFC D536)
Details: A 26"W pedestal base made of FSC-certified, kiln-dried reclaimed teak wood. Designed for use with glass tops.

Modern Minimalism: BDI

Product: Halcyon Collection (IHFC D724)
Details: BDI’s expansion into dining. Halcyon features a rectangular table (72"/84") with integrated storage.

The Spring 2026 People’s Choice winners represent the diversity of product found across 1,100+ permanent showrooms and temporary exhibits. Following this spring season, the industry will reconvene for the Fall 2026 High Point Market, scheduled for October 17–21, 2026.

About ANDMORE at High Point Market: High Point Market is the largest and longest-running furnishings industry trade show in the world, featuring an extensive selection of exhibitors across every category, style, and price point for the home. The twice-yearly markets attract tens of thousands of domestic and international retail home furnishings buyers, interior designers, architects, and other industry professionals. ANDMORE owns 17 buildings spanning 7 million square feet in the heart of the market district, housing 1,100+ permanent showrooms and temporary exhibits. ANDMORE also offers a wide variety of educational, trend, and networking opportunities featuring industry leaders and tastemakers. ANDMOREHighPointMarket.com

About ANDMORE®: ANDMORE, a Blackstone portfolio company, empowers wholesale buyers and sellers to connect, grow and prosper through premier physical markets and design centers. The company operates over 20 million square feet of premium tradeshow and showroom space, hosting live events in Atlanta, High Point, N.C., Las Vegas and New York City. Serving industries such as home décor, gift, furniture and apparel, ANDMORE supports the global B2B community through its unmatched marketplace experiences. ANDMORE.com

Fort Lauderdale – May 8, 2026 — LSI Flooring has announced a comprehensive refresh of its Unsquashable™ Padding line, building on momentum from the company's recent launch of three specialty rug pad products and reinforcing its position as a growing force in the rug pad and carpet cushion category.

HIGH POINT, N.C. – April 17, 2026 – ANDMORE will welcome global home furnishings buyers to the Spring 2026 High Point Market, taking place April 25–29, with a full schedule of trend programming, education and curated sourcing opportunities across its 17‑building campus. Home to more than 1,100 permanent showrooms and temporary exhibits, ANDMORE’s Market footprint offers attendees a centralized destination for sourcing, connection and business planning.

FORT LEE, NJ – April 23, 2026 – Couristan, Inc., a leading importer and manufacturer of fine-quality area rugs, residential broadloom and custom carpeting for the contract and hospitality industries is proud to announce the appointment of Vincent Circosta as Executive Vice President of its Residential Division.

With more than 20 years of dedicated experience in the flooring industry, Circosta will lead Couristan’s strategic efforts to identify and develop new business opportunities across all account segments for the company’s Premiere, Creations™, and Purity® residential broadloom brands, as well as its extensive assortment of handmade, power-loomed and outdoor/indoor area rugs.

Additionally, Circosta will oversee the strategic direction of the residential sales force, with a focus on strengthening relationships with Couristan’s extensive dealer network and expanding the brand’s market presence. His appointment reflects Couristan’s continued commitment to delivering industry-leading service and innovative flooring solutions.

“I am humbled, motivated, and excited to take on this new role with such a prestigious brand,” said Circosta. “Today’s customers have an incredible array of options available to them. When it comes to why a partner should choose Couristan, the answer lies in our ability to simply out-service the competition.”

Circosta’s philosophy centers on a customer-first approach, ensuring every dealer touchpoint delivers maximum value. He emphasizes that while product quality remains paramount, the evolution of the business depends on enhancing the overall service model.

“We are grateful for the amazing customers we have today,” Circosta continued. “My immediate plan is to examine every aspect of our business to identify opportunities and improve upon how we serve our dealers. Delivering the very best customer experience is not just a goal–it is our primary mission.”

George Couri, Chairman of Couristan, noted, “Vincent’s strong leadership and diverse experience across sales, merchandising, and operations within the flooring industry will bring significant value to our company. I am confident that his expertise and forward-thinking approach will help us fully realize our strategic sales initiatives, drive continued growth, and further strengthen support for our valued customer base.”

Under Circosta’s leadership, Couristan looks forward to a new chapter of dealer-focused initiatives designed to streamline operations and foster long-term mutual success.

About Couristan, Inc.
Couristan, Inc., privately owned and operated by the Couri family since 1926, is a global leader in Area Rugs, Residential Broadloom, and Contract/Hospitality Custom Carpets. Renowned for innovation, precision, and ethical business practices, Couristan continues to set the standard in the floor covering industry—combining a century of heritage with a forward-looking vision. Couristan’s global headquarters and flagship showroom are located in Fort Lee, New Jersey, at Two Executive Drive. For more information visit us online for residential products at www.couristan.com and for contract/hospitality products at www.hospitality.couristan.com.

Cranbury, NJ - Rugs USA: The Annie Selke Companies  names Wendy Reiss as their New Vice President of Sales.

Reiss, a seasoned sales leader with over 30 years of experience in the Home Furnishings Industry, will lead Rugs USA: The Annie Selke brands (to include Dash & Albert and Pine Cone Hill) wholesale sales strategy and accelerate revenue growth.

Previously, Reiss served as Vice President at KAS Rugs, Inc., where she was instrumental in leading successful sales teams, developing successful sales strategies, and driving business over numerous wholesale channels. 

"I am excited to join The Annie Selke/Rugs USA team and am looking forward to strengthening our important customer relationships and expanding our market presence, while continuing to stay true to the beauty and quality of the Annie Selke brands" says Reiss. 

The Annie Selke brand was founded in 1994 with the mission to bring joy to your home through beautifully made, quality-conscious rugs, bedding, and accessories.

www.rugsusa.com

April 2026 | Milan, Italy – During Milan Design Week 2026, Swiss textile house Fischbacher 1819 will present a series of hand-knotted and flat-woven carpets as part of its Silk Road collection, developed in collaboration with Zollanvari, a third-generation Iranian carpet manufacturer based in Switzerland.

Building on the rich storytelling of the acclaimed Silk Road textile collection, launched earlier thisyear and shaped by references to historic trade routes, material exchange and evolving craft traditions, the new carpet range, which features four designs, translates these ideas into woven floor coverings shaped by material and process.

The designs, developed by the Fischbacher 1819 Atelier, led by Iranian-born creative director Camilla Douraghy Fischbacher, draw on Persian mythology and Silk Road history. The four carpets – Kamila, Bejan, Jamshid and Kamran – reference figures from the Shahnameh and related cultural narratives. Kamila and Bejan reinterpret a historic Zoroastrian motif, while Jamshid and Kamran explore more abstract compositions, from layered, landscape-like surfaces to deconstructed geometric forms. As each piece is handmade, slight variations in size and colour are inherent to the process.

Each of the four designs is made using hand-spun highland wool sourced from the Zagros Mountains, prized for its softness and durability. A combination of hand-knotting and flatweave techniques, including Gabbeh, Soumakh and Souf three-dimensional pile, creates variation in surface, depth and texture across the designs. The wool is dyed entirely with natural pigments derived from locally grown plants, including indigo for blue, pomegranate for warm golds, wild dill for greens, walnut for browns, and madder root for rich reds and  ranges. The dyeing process is slow and precise, often taking up to 48 hours to achieve depth and permanence of colour.

 Produced by nomadic and semi-nomadic women from tribes including the Afshar, Luri and Qashqai, the carpets are woven as part of seasonal migration through the Zagros Mountains. Working on mobile looms, these makers continue a lineage of craft passed down through generations, where weaving is embedded within daily life. Within this tradition, textiles act as carriers of memory and identity, with pattern, structure and texture recording movement across time, each knot contributing to a surface that holds both material and meaning.

Presented at Fischbacher’s Brera showroom from April 20–26, the collaboration with Zollanvari introduces a new dimension to the Silk Road collection, realised through traditional weaving techniques.

A small selection of lifestyle imagery, photographed in Bukhara, is available to download now.

The Silk Road Carpet Collection | Milan Design Week 2026
20th - 26th April 2026, 9.30am – 6pm daily
UK Press Preview, 20th April 2026, 9.30am - 6pm

ABOUT FISCHBACHER 1819

Fischbacher 1819 is a family-owned Swiss textile house. Generations of experience over two centuries have established the brand as a market leader in the design, creation and manufacture of luxurious and elegant furnishing fabrics, woven floor coverings, and wallcoverings for the international design industry. Based in St. Gallen, Switzerland, the company is led by 6th generation CEO Michael Fischbacher, and creative director Camilla Douraghy Fischbacher who are as passionate and forward-thinking as the five generations before them.

Under their stewardship, Fischbacher 1819 has reached unparalleled global success through its continued innovation and development in artisanal textile craftsmanship and sustainability, striking a balance between the changing demands of the times and the unchanging principles of the craft. Fischbacher 1819’s talented in-house design studios, based in St Gallen and Como, take their inspiration from an array of cultural and historical influences which they reinterpret and reimagine to create stylistically diverse and luxurious designs, season after season. Fischbacher 1819’s collections are sold worldwide through an exclusive network of showrooms, agents and distributors.

fischbacher1819.com | @fischbacher1819 

zollanvari.com