Harounian Rugs International (HRI) will introduce its new machine-loomed Carlton Collection at the spring High Point Market, IHFC, showroom D431, from April 26 to 30.

An article recently published by Label STEP featured the artisans of boutique rug wholesaler Samad. Images and stories of Samad's weavers were part of "From Wool to Wonder, A Glimpse into the Art of Rug Making in India" which is excerpted below. The full article can be seen at label-step.org. 

RUG INSIDER Magazine caught up with Ori Wilbush of S&H Rugs to get his thoughts on the upcoming spring High Point Market and more. S&H Rugs is a must-see in High Point, located in the Suites at Market Square, Booth M1015.

Kalaty Rug Corporation will bring a wide array of new area rugs to its High Point showroom (IHFC, G369) for the 2025 spring High Point Market. In addition to new collections in all weaves, textures, constructions, colors, and décor genres, Kalaty has added an array of new designs to best-selling collections and is offering several market specials to High Point customers. 

Because sports and sports themes are universally enjoyed by girls and women as well as boys and men, Kalaty Rug Corporation has just added a stylish “cotton-candy pink” colorway to its wildly popular SPORTGLYPHS area rug collection designed by award-winning Brooklyn-based urban mural artist Katie Merz.

Gift for Life’s Home vs Hunger team brings its signature “Party with a Purpose” fundraising event back to Spring High Point Market, on Sunday, April 27, 2025, from 4:00 PM to 8:00 PM at the Eichholtz Showroom, 129 S. Hamilton Street, High Point. This vibrant event will celebrate King’s Day, a festive celebration of the Netherlands' royal heritage, while also raising funds for World Central Kitchen’s hunger relief efforts.

RUG INSIDER Magazine’s Spring 2025 Issue “Milestones” is in the mail, ahead of the much-anticipated Spring High Point Market set for April 26-30. Among the milestones celebrated is the story of Momeni Inc.’s golden anniversary as the venerable business turns 50. 

ANDMORE®, presenter of premier physical markets and design centers that connect buyers and sellers of wholesale furnishings, gifts, and apparel, has appointed Scott Eckman as President, effective April 7.

The impact of ANDMORE's founding CEO and Chairman Bob Maricich on the community and the home furnishings, gift and apparel industries has been permanently recognized in Las Vegas. ANDMORE has officially dedicated the Expo at World Market Center Las Vegas to the visionary leader and the City of Las Vegas has proclaimed January 25, 2025 as "Robert (Bob) J. Maricich Day."