Adding to the excitement surrounding the summer Atlanta Market, International Market Centers (IMC) has announced the much anticipated return of in-person events and celebrations with a schedule of industry parties, culinary demonstrations and expanded amenities set for the July 13-19, 2021 staging at AmericasMart Atlanta.

“With market attendance and activity returning to more ‘normal’ conditions, we are delighted to resume the live education, networking and industry celebrations that are a hallmark of the market experience,” said Dorothy Belshaw, IMC executive vice president, chief marketing and customer officer.

Atlanta Market, the Premier Gift, Décor and Lifestyle Market is just over three weeks away. Housing the nation’s largest gift product mix complemented by a broad selection of home décor. Atlanta Market features more than 8,000 brands across all categories including seasonal, gourmet, tabletop, outdoor and more. 

Leading floor covering and home accents manufacturer Nourison announces a new partnership with Nicole Curtis, designer and HGTV star of Rehab Addict Rescue and Rehab Addict. The Nicole Curtis lifestyle collection will include vintage-inspired Persian designs, timeless textures and prints throughout all categories of accent rugs, area rugs, decorative pillows, and more. These products will reflect today’s sensibility in the home, which is an extension of Nicole’s success with her show.

Award-winning rug manufacturer, Feizy Rugs, has partnered with The Akshaya Patra Foundation to donate more than $150,000 toward India’s COVID-19 relief efforts. As the country faces a devasting second wave of cases, these funds will commit more than 56,000 meals to the people of India and help provide hospitals with proper medical equipment to aid in the battle against COVID-19.

In honor of World Day Against Child Labor on June 12, 2021 and International Year for the Elimination of Child Labor taking place this year, GoodWeave International has released a new short film entitled “Fashion’s Hidden Supply Chain.” The film is featured in the Fashion for Good museum in Amsterdam, Netherlands as part of the permanent collection starting today.

International Market Centers (IMC), a Blackstone portfolio company, has named William B. (Bill) Furlong to the newly created position of Chief Executive Officer of Juniper, IMC’s new fully integrated omnichannel B2B e-commerce platform. This strategic hire further underscores the companies’ investment in and commitment to the development of an industry-first, best-in-class B2B suite of software and marketplace solutions. Together IMC and Blackstone have invested over $100MM in product development and built a team of over 160 people in less than 18 months.

Award-winning manufacturer Feizy Rugs is expanding its robust collection of stunningly chic rugs through its much-anticipated partnership with Thom Filicia, one of today’s most influential interior and product designers. The fashion-forward rug company is also adding striking new pieces to its existing Bellini, Elias, and Piraj collections, and debuting Alden, a comfortable collection that includes curated colors selected by Thom Filicia. Feizy’s array of new collections and products will be on display at High Point Market.

Leading floor covering and home accents manufacturer Nourison will be focusing on abstract design, rich textures and distressed classics for High Point Market, June 5-9. 

New area rug introductions will include the launch of Calvin Klein Linear (CK010) with intricate cut and looped textures in neutral tones with shimmering accents, kathy Ireland® Home American Manor (KI100) with Persian floral designs and abstract patterns, and Michael Amini Star (MA30) featuring abstract designs inspired by natural landscapes made from a luxurious blend of wool, lurex, and silk-like Luxcelle.

Loloi Rugs is moving its New York City showroom and will renovate and occupy the entire second floor at 260 5th Avenue in Manhattan.

The 6,000-sq.-ft. space features 11-foot ceilings and will become the company's new home for the Home Textiles Market held each Spring and Fall. Loloi’s New York showroom will showcase a curated collection of rugs and other textiles for the home textile market each spring and fall.