SURFACES | StonExpo/Marmomacc Americas Makes Key Staff Promotions

DALLAS, TX – SURFACES | StonExpo/Marmomacc Americas is pleased to announce two key staff promotions. Amie Gilmore, former Show Manager of SURFACES | StonExpo/Marmomacc Americas, has been promoted to Associate Show Director. Kerry Cree, former Account Executive, has been promoted to Senior Account Executive. The promotions were made based on their track records of producing results and commitment to the show’s success.

“SURFACES | StonExpo/Marmomacc America’s commitment to provide superior experiences for both exhibitors and attendees helps us stand out in the trade show industry,” commented Dana Teague, Group Director. “We are fortunate to have Amie’s exceptional strategic planning and leadership skills, as well as Kerry’s devotion to identifying client needs and executing accordingly.”

Amie has been with the SURFACES | StonExpo/Marmomacc Americas team since the purchase of SURFACES in 2000 in various roles on both shows. She became the SURFACES | StonExpo/Marmomacc Americas Show Manager in 2010. During her time as Show Manager, she proved to be a passionate leader focused on developing a results-oriented team. Amie was an instrumental leader in the co-location of SURFACES | StonExpo/Marmomacc Americas in 2011. With the help of Amie’s leadership, SURFACES 2011 was named #66 on Trade Show Executive’s Gold 100 rankings. In recognition of Amie’s ability to lead her sales team to exceed various sales goals, Amie was nominated for the 2012 Mike Wood Sales Manager of the Year Award, honoring the top performing sales manager in the company. Amie is heavily involved in strategically developing show enhancements for the 2013 show floor such as the NWFA Pavilion, the Business Enrichment Center, and several other new partnerships.

With more than 12 years of trade show experience at Hanley Wood Exhibitions, Amie will continue to cultivate her skills and bring much success to SURFACES | StonExpo/Marmomacc Americas.

Kerry joined the SURFACES sales team in 2010. As Account Executive, she has proven to successfully manage exhibitor accounts as well as provide outstanding customer service. She has excelled in sponsorship sales, consistently brings new exhibitors into the show and is a leader on the SURFACES sales team.

During Kerry’s first year, she was nominated for a Hanley Wood Red Point Award for Competitive. In recognition of Kerry’s ability to routinely reach her sales goals, she was also nominated for the Michael J. Hanley Sales Person of the Year Award, honoring the top performing sales person in the company. She is responsible for leading sales initiatives in one of SURFACES’ new show features, the NWFA Pavilion, which will debut on the 2013 show floor.

Kerry will continue to be an instrumental asset to the SURFACES sales team in her new position as Senior Account Executive.

SURFACES | StonExpo/Marmomacc Americas 2013 will be held January 28-31 at the Mandalay Bay Convention Center, Las Vegas, NV. Exhibits will be open Tuesday – Thursday and the Education Program opens Monday, January 28 and goes through Thursday. For more information on SURFACES | StonExpo/Marmomacc Americas 2013, visit us at www.Surfaces.com and www.StonExpo.com, find us on Facebook at www.facebook.com/SurfacesShow and www.facebook.com/StonExpo, or follow us on Twitter at @Surfaces_Show and @StonExpo.

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Safavieh Rugs “Style Spotted” at High Point Market Design Innovation and Trend-right Colors Cited

Janel Laban, executive editor of Apartment Therapy “style spotting”
Safavieh’s new Santa Fe geometric rug with Peshawar wool pile
and Soumak flat weave in metallic yarn.

HIGH POINT –Two Safavieh area rugs were selected by High Point Market Style Spotters as favorite products during the October 2012 home furnishings market, October 13-18.  Lisa Mende, principal of Lisa Mende Design chose an ikat rug from Safavieh’s sustainable hemp collection by Thom Filicia, and Janel Laban, executive editor of Apartment Therapy singled out a new Santa Fe rug introduced at Market.

“We are honored to have our designs validated by top home fashion trendsetters; this distinction is especially significant when you consider that of the 167 products selected by the Style Spotters this Market, only five were area rugs,” said Safavieh principal Arash Yaraghi.

“This promotion by High Point Market is wonderful exposure for exhibitors like Safavieh, and also for the area rug category as a catalyst for color and pattern trends.  As the Style Spotters program continues each season, we hope to see the percentage of rugs grow in proportion to their vital role in interior design,” Yaraghi explained.

Named a Style Spotter after winning the High Point Market's Olioboard contest this summer, Lisa Mende is known creating expressive interiors with stylish accessories.  A respected design blogger, Mende noted on her Pinterest board that she chose Thom Filicia's Nottingham rug for its trendsetting colors of red, blue, yellow and aqua. “This hand knotted beauty would be great most anywhere,” she said.

Of the Santa Fe rug, Janel Laban of Apartment Therapy said, “Brick red plush pile meets subtly metallic silver flat weave: Beautiful unique rug from Safavieh.”  The rug combines a Peshawar weave wool pile with a Soumak flat weave in metallic yarn.

Chosen for their ability to see ahead of the curve in home fashion trends, the nine interior designers and bloggers asked by the Market to walk the show capturing images of their favorite looks and on-trend products. The Style Spotters curated their choices on Pinterest, a website that lets users organize and share photos on virtual pin boards. Each photo posted lists the exhibitor’s name and showroom number.

The fall roster of Style Spotters also included:
• Traci Zeller, Traci Zeller’s Blog
• Gretchen Aubuchon, Fashion + Decor
• Lori Dennis, DesignCamp.com
• Julia Buckingham Edelmann, Material Girls
• Cassandra LaValle, Coco + Kelley
• Stacy Naquin, Stacy Naquin blog
• Jason Oliver Nixon, Demystifying Design

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More HOME Product than Ever in January at the Nation’s Most Comprehensive Market

ATLANTA, GA  —The nation’s single-largest collection of furniture and home furnishings product anchors 2013’s first global buying event January 9-16 (Temporaries: Jan. 11-15; Area Rug: Jan. 10-13) at AmericasMart® and the Atlanta International Gift & Home Furnishings Market® and the Atlanta International Area Rug Market® featuring the National Oriental Rug Show.

Encompassing 15 floors of permanent showrooms—and enhanced by a large and growing temporary home furnishings product mix—the HOME center at AmericasMart continues to inspire retailers and designers with an unmatched array of high-end, design-driven home furnishings, home accessories, fine linens and textiles, wall decor, lighting, holiday and floral decor and the world’s largest collection of area rugs.  With the most complete product collections, the HOME building is the preferred destination for retailers to discover all the product, all in one place.

New for January 2013, furniture and rug manufacturer Four Hands moves to a 12,000-square-foot showroom on Floor 4 as part of an evolution to create an integrated lifestyle HOME buying experience reflective of the way consumers shop and live.  As part of the same integration, Surya moves its collection of area rugs and distinctive home decor to Floor 11. Both moves enrich the overall collection in Building 1, reinforcing the position as the leading collection of the finest rug, furniture and accessories product from around the world.

January continues as a touchstone market for the Holiday & Floral/Home Decor center on Floors 16-20 of Building 1. These five floors are the top destination in the industry for manufacturers and designers to launch innovative ideas, fresh lines and new product for the year. The Artisan Showcase offers a platform for retailers to see the old-world handcraftsmanship intrinsic in valued holiday products.                                     

Supporting the permanent HOME showrooms are 10 home categories in the Market Temporaries—several of which are housed in multiple floors of the HOME building (Floors 1, 2 and 7). These categories cover home furnishings and accessories to fine linens including HD Home, a juried collection of exclusive high-design home furnishings and decor showcased in spectacular vignette settings in the Center Hall of Floor 1.

The January Market will once again feature some of the industry’s most celebrated tastemakers and renowned designers. These special guests will shine the spotlight on the HOME center to educate, entertain and excite retailers. Stacey Bewkes, author of the wildly popular Quintessence Blog, discusses how she uses online sources to develop her style. Nathan Turner, of Bravo’s “Million Dollar Decorators,” explores a traditional American style that involves little effort and produces high design. And interior design icon Stan Topol brings his signature style to Floor 14 of Building 1 with a custom room installation capturing the essence of his 2012 Atlanta Symphony Orchestra Decorators Show House room created in the landmark residence Knollwood, where his living room used furniture and accessories sourced from AmericasMart showrooms.

With a robust mix of soft goods, case goods, accessories, fine linens and area rugs, incorporated into an inclusive, unique collection, AmericasMart offers an experience that’s both individual and integrated unlike any other.

For more information, visit www.americasmart.com.

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Metro Market Week iPad Contest Winner Announced

NEW YORK/NEW JERSEY — Metro Market Week organizers announced the winner of the 2012 iPad Giveaway Contest, held throughout participating exhibitor showrooms during this year's fall Market Week. Susan Brouwer from A Rug For All Reasons, Santa Cruz, CA was the lucky recipient of the iPad.

Thanks to everyone who participated in the contest, which was sponsored this year by RugInsider.com. Planning is already underway for Metro Market Week 10, to be held Sept. 2013.

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Rizzy Home launches FYH by Vicki Payne Collection

CALHOUN, GA. – Rizzy Home, one of the nation’s leading manufacturers of Handmade Rugs, Textiles, and Furniture, launches the FYH by Vicki Payne Collection at Highpoint Market.

Vicki Payne, host of the syndicated television design and home improvement program, For Your Home by Vicki Payne, has partnered with Rizzy Home to bring her classic, enduring and stylish designs to a new line of rugs and coordinating decorative pillows. The new rug collection, simply called the Vicki Payne, are made of 100% wool, hand-tufted hooked rugs incorporating design ideas from Vicki’s line of products. Her new decorative pillows are designed specifically to coordinate with the colors and designs of the new rug collection.

Vicki’s design style reaches a new and exciting customer for Rizzy Home and “speaks to quiet luxury, comfort and ease”. She simply states about her design philosophy, “My opinion as a designer is the most valuable virtue that I have and I strive to know it and own it.”

The new collections will be showcase at Rizzy Home’s newly expanded showroom in Showplace #3515, Oct 13-18, 2012.

For more information, visit www.rizzyhome.com.

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AmericasMart® Atlanta Establishes Home/Rug Floor

ATLANTA – In a bold move to address the changing needs of customers, AmericasMart® Atlanta is rebranding Floor 4 of Building 1 by integrating home furnishings and home accents with area rugs. The new Home & Rug floor will unveil its expanded product mix during The Atlanta International Gift & Home Furnishings Market®, January 9-16, 2013 (Temporaries January 10-15).

Consistent with its maverick style and progressive business approach, Four Hands, the industry leader in lifestyle home furnishings, is paving the way by relocating from the Home Furniture Center to its new, expanded 12,000 sq. ft. showroom on Floor 4. Staging a preeminent lifestyle home furnishings showroom on a primarily rug floor is an industry first, and will establish Four Hands as a floor anchor while positioning it as a destination for customers.

“Retailers coming to market now want to see products across a wide variety of merchandise classifications. Their stores are increasingly carrying multiple product categories, so the one-stop approach reflects what they come to markets for,” says Jeffrey L. Portman, President and COO of AMC, Inc., the parent company of AmericasMart Atlanta.  “We saw that with the combining of the Gift and Home market dates with the Rug show dates, and now organizing the market along these lines is the logical next step.

“This type of endeavor fits perfectly with AmericasMart’s vision of innovation and total product integration,” Portman adds.  “We’re executing plans for the 4th floor to evolve into a lifestyle showcase with multiple home and rug product collections, and Four Hands’ move is indicative of their innovative spirit that has made them a huge success.”

Based in Austin, TX, Four Hands started as a small, independent company and has grown to be a powerhouse in the lifestyle home industry.  Known for delivering outstanding product, design, quality and customer service, Four Hands offers fashion-forward collections of upholstery, case goods, accents, lighting and rugs.

“Our recent expansion in both size and presence across the major markets has been a key focus in our growth strategy,” said Matthew Briggs, CEO and President of Four Hands. “It has been very effective. When the opportunity arose to anchor a new concept in Atlanta, we simply couldn't pass it up.”

The Atlanta International Area Rug Market® Featuring the National Oriental Rug Show takes place Jan. 10-13, 2013 (Temporary Exhibitors, Jan. 11-13) at AmericasMart in conjunction with The Atlanta International Gift & Home Furnishings Market, Jan. 9-16.

For more information, visit www.AmericasMart.com; www.fourhands.com.

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Biggest Program Design Launch Yet For Jaipur

ATLANTA, GA — Jaipur Rugs, Inc is launching the biggest product addition launch since its inception. Expanding 100+ designs in each category including, tufted, indoor & outdoor, naturals, and the major hit of the High Point show – flatweaves. 

Taking a new approach, Jaipur widens its sophisticated product breath with refined solids untouched by anyone else in the industry. President/CEO, Asha Chaudhary states, “This show, new catalog, and design movement for Jaipur is about being more relevant and meaningful to our customers. That’s why we are here.” Refinement in product selection is the path chosen by Jaipur for its newest catalog, The Book 2013, and the October High Point Market show.

The Jaipur showroom is located at Showplace 3415. They will host a daily cocktail hour starting at 4pm allowing guest to relax and browse the new product selections.

For more information, visit www.jaipurrugs.com. Follow the company on Twitter (twitter.com/jaipurlifestyle); and on Facebook (facebook.com/Jaipurlifestyle) Share

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International Market Centers Reports Successful Leasing Cycle Leading Up to Fall High Point Market

HIGH POINT, NC -- International Market Centers, L.P. (IMC), the world's largest operator of premier showroom space for the furnishings, home decor and gift industries with properties on both coasts, announced its most successful leasing cycle on record as it prepares for the highly anticipated Fall High Point Market, Oct. 13-18 2012. IMC has also approved a multi-million dollar capital plan for building improvements and infrastructure to enhance the market experience, including extensive WiFi upgrades in all IMC buildings in High Point.

"Each market we deliver more of what's new for buyers-including adding industry leaders and design trend-setters as tenants to our High Point properties, creating the most coveted venues in the marketplace," said IMC Home Furnishings President, Tom Mitchell. "We are excited about what Fall High Point Market has in store for buyers including the growing roster of temporary exhibitors and new resources in such popular destinations as SALON, InterHall, Pavilions on Main 3 and Showplace."

Across the 5.1 million square feet of showrooms IMC owns and operates, company officials tout an impressive 92 percent occupancy rate for its High Point buildings this fall, which includes 34 new permanent tenants and 15 showroom expansions. New in IHFC are A-America, Durham Furniture and European brand Siedo Solutions showing for the first time with Eurostyle--to name a few. Rowe and Chandra will open spectacular new showrooms in Showplace, while Highland House along with high-end rug resources Art Resources and Bokara will introduce new permanent showrooms in Market Square.

Sought-after and sold-out destinations at High Point Market— including InterHall, SALON, Pavilions on Main 3 and Showplace First Floor Temporaries—are 100 percent occupied. In the Suites at Market Square, 90 of the 300 exhibitors are showing for the first time, meaning nearly one-third of the Suites will feature brand new resources. SALON has expanded onto the Mezzanine Floor, directly above the original SALON area on the Ground Floor and will feature 17 new exhibitors. In addition, buyers will see 11 new exhibitors in the Pavilions on Main 3, seven in InterHall and seven new exhibitors on the first floor of Showplace. In all, IMC’s temporary boast nearly 115 total new resources—delivering fresh new buying opportunities for retailers and designers.

IMC has also approved a multi-million dollar capital plan for building improvements and infrastructure to enhance the market experience. Among the investments is a $1 million investment in enhanced WiFi service in IMC lobbies and exhibit areas for this market. Complementing IMC’s WiFi investment, the City of High Point has also invested in improving wireless service in the public areas around the Market district in High Point.

“There is a deep commitment by our leadership to ensure that our valued clients, guests, and business partners have the best possible experience when they invest in and or visit our facilities and the city of High Point,” said Bob Maricich, CEO of IMC. “This multi-million dollar initiative, to begin rolling out this fall, will not only bring IMC’s buildings to the highest operational efficiency and enable us to deliver premium service to our valued customers, but the sizeable commitment will also give a boost to the local economy.”

For more information, visit www.imcenters.com.

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You Click, Nourison Will Give!

SADDLE BROOK, NJ — Nourison has launched a social media campaign to help fund research to find a cure for diabetes. During the months of October and November 2012, for every new “like” or “follow” on Nourison’s Facebook or Pinterest page, we will donate $1 to the Diabetes Research Institute Foundation.

“Nourison and the Peykar family have been strong supporters of The Diabetes Research Institute for a long time,” said Thomas Itty, marketing director of Nourison. “Our goal is to raise awareness for this devastating illness that affects so many in our society as well as highlight the significant progress organizations such as the DRI are making in finding a cure for diabetes.”

To participate in the “You Click, We’ll Give” campaign you can “Like” on Nourison’s Facebook page (www.facebook.com/nourison) and click “Follow” on Nourison’s Pinterest page (www.pinterest.com/nourisonrugs) anytime during the months of October or November 2012.

You can also donate directly to the Diabetes Research Institute by visiting http://www.diabetesresearch.org/.

About The Diabetes Research Institute
The Diabetes Research Institute is a world leader in cure-focused research. As the largest and most comprehensive research center dedicated to curing diabetes, the DRI is aggressively working to shrink the timeline toward the discovery of a biological cure for this disease.

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Dover Rug & Home Participates in Boston Magazine's 2012 Design Hous

New England's Dover Rug & Home announced it will participate as the floor and rug sponsor in Boston Magazine’s Design Home 2012, marking the sixth time the company has supported this charitable event.

The Design Home 2012 is now open for tours and runs for six weeks, through November 12th, with all proceeds benefitting the Ronald McDonald House Charities of New England.

Built by New England builder Eugene Mattie, The Design Home is a custom-designed residence within the sanctuary of Cowings Cove, a private community in Norwell, MA. The home is an inspirational showcase, featuring design components and brands from Dover Rug & Home, GerrityStone, Clarke, Circle Furniture and others in the Greater Boston design community led by the vision of interior designer Vani Sayeed. This project is unique in that it will represent a cohesive design aesthetic while highlighting some of the designs and products that make the Boston area a leader in home and interior design.

Dover Rug & Home provided a variety of flooring solutions in The Design Home.  Solid hardwood flooring with a combination of red and white oak in crisp and fresh tones is used in the kitchen and powder room.  Vinyl flooring, which provides a non-slip service with durability and thermal insulation, is found in the porch.  An environmentally friendly option - cork flooring - is used in the lower levels, providing an effective vibration absorber. Additionally, hand knotted rugs grace a number of areas. Sourced from around the world, the rugs are composed of a myriad of densities as well as knot counts. A variety of styles are represented: contemporary designed rugs are featured in the  office and entryway, traditional in the dining room and child’s room, and transitional in the living room and master bedroom retreat.

In addition to home tours, The Design Home is hosting a seminar series to share the most up-to-date info on home design, technology and trends.  Dover Rug & Home is participating in a number of activities, including the seminar Green Product Trends on Thursday, Nov. 1, 10:30AM – noon. Joining Mahmud Jafri of Dover Rug & Home as a presenter are Jim Gerrity and Mike Schena from GerrityStone and Deb Dumel from Frank Webb Bath Center.

“We participate in several design events a year, but the Boston Magazine’s Design Home is one that really stands out. It gives us the opportunity to showcase our rugs, carpets and flooring with some of the area’s finest furniture, art and home product retailers. The end result is a stunning display of home design,” states Mahmud Jafri, CEO of Dover Rug & Home.  “Design Home is inspirational and accessible to everyone, from first time homeowners to those looking to renovate, to professional interior designers. Most importantly, it benefits a wonderful charity- the Ronald McDonald House.”

The recipient of the “Best of Boston Home 2011” award, Dover Rug & Home has been designing, weaving and exporting fine, hand-knotted rugs and carpeting from around the world for three generations.  From its humble beginnings in a small showroom in Dover, MA to its new state-of-the-art 36,000 square foot showroom and Squash & Fitness facility in Natick, MA, Dover Rug & Home offers the finest rugs, carpets and flooring options in New England. Additionally, the company provides repair and restoration services, cleaning, installation, free pick-up and delivery, a life-time trade-in guarantee on all hand-knotted rugs and in-home rug trial with no obligation to purchase.

The CNC Reader’s Choice award for ‘Best Carpet Store’ ten years in a row, Dover Rug & Home supports over 50 charitable organizations on a regular basis and is an industry partner to the American Society of Interior Designers, a member and corporate sponsor of the International Furnishing and Design Association (IFDA) and a member of the World Floor Covering Association.

To learn more about the Boston Magazine Design Home 2012, visit www.bostonmagazine.com/designhome2012. For more information on Dover Rug & Home, visit the company website and virtual showroom at www.doverrug.com; on facebook at www.facebook.com/doverrug,  or call (508) 651-3500.

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Safavieh to Host High Point Party with Thom Filicia

Thom Filicia with his furniture for Vanguard and ikat Safavieh rug of
sustainable hemp yarns Style # TMF339

PORT WASHINGTON, NY – Safavieh will host a meet and greet with celebrity designer Thom Filicia from 2:30 – 3:30 PM on Monday, Oct. 15 in its Historic Market Square showroom, suite 120. The event celebrates the upcoming launch of Filicia’s new decorating book “American Beauty” scheduled for release on Nov.13 in New York City.

Festivities include photo ops with the Filicia, and guests will receive bookmarks illustrated with images of Filicia’s vegetable-dyed hemp rugs for Safavieh, which the designer will sign.  Refreshments will be served.

Filicia and Safavieh have extended a special invitation to Sustainable Furnishings Council members to the party, which is listed in the SFC Shop Sustainable map and Guide to Green at High Point Market.

A member of SFC, which has designated him a DESIGNINGreen Leader, Filicia has incorporated the eco-friendly rugs he designed for Safavieh in his Skaneateles Lake, NY home, which is the subject of ‘American Beauty’, a combination memoir and decorating guide.

New at High Point: Salt Spring by Thom Filicia for Safavieh
in sustainable hemp yarn Style #TMF 331A

According to Cyrus Yaraghi, Safavieh principal, the company’s High Point introductions represent a major expansion in eco-friendly rugs. In addition to new SKUs in Filicia’s ikat hemp collection and his outdoor rugs crafted of yarns from recycled plastic bottles, the company has added 28 designs to the Safavieh Natural Fiber collection.  “Our yarns are hemp or jute depending on the design, and our new rugs feature fashion colors from purple to charcoal gray. We will also introduce chunky textures in sisal for a luxury designer look,” Yaraghi said.

Safavieh will serve breakfast and lunch, and host late afternoon wine and cheese happy hour daily during market.

For more information, visit www.safavieh.com.

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Experience "Rugs 101" High Point Seminar from Loloi

DALLAS, TX -- Loloi Rugs, together with International Market Centers (IMC), will host an all-new seminar, "Rugs 101," Sunday, Oct. 14, during the fall High Point Market. Especially geared toward retailers new to area rugs and those who always wanted to enter the category but may have felt too intimidated, this all-new seminar aims to demystify today's fast-changing area rug business.

"Rugs 101" began as a comprehensive brochure at Loloi, meant to be a collateral sales tool to help sales professionals and their Loloi customers. So well-received, it has been transformed and expanded into an informative seminar that is presented by Loloi executive, Cyrus Loloi, and product development specialists Cherisse Jensen and Emily Lancaster.

Area rugs over the last decade have experienced a seismic shift, transforming them from classic heirlooms handed down through generations of privileged families to stylish fashion accessories for the home that are affordable to consumers of all economic backgrounds. The Rugs 101 seminar will address this evolution, covering all the basics from different rug constructions, fiber types and cleaning methods to selecting the right size, identifying the latest trends and more.
All High Point attendees are welcome, including furniture store buyers, interior designers and retailers who are interested in entering the rug business, as well as members of the press and sales professionals, too.

"Rugs 101 is for anyone who wants to feel more comfortable selling modern-day rugs to their customers," said Cyrus Loloi. "We look forward to sharing our expertise and helping new buyers get excited about the quickly evolving, infinitely fashionable world of area rugs."

"Rugs 101" will be held at the International Home Furnishings Center (IHFC), Green Wing, 11th Floor Ballroom. The seminar is free and lunch will be served. Please note that seating will be limited. Make your reservation today by emailing:  This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it .

For more information, visit www.loloi.com.

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Nourison Releases Exciting Rug Collection Videos

SADDLE BROOK, NJ — Nourison has released over 30 short videos of their popular rug collections and programs on YouTube. They can be accessed from Nourison’s website www.nourison.com or directly on YouTube under the username nourisonrugs. These exciting, 2-minute videos include music and call-outs highlighting the best attributes of each collection.

“We think these videos are an invaluable sales tool for both our sales reps as well as our retailers and vendors,” said Thomas Itty, Marketing Director of Nourison. “Consumers are also looking for any additional information before making a purchase and I think these short, hard-to-turn-off videos will provide them the facts they need in a fun and entertaining way.”

Retailers can link or embed these individual videos to their own websites or add them to their YouTube playlists. The videos, produced by Nourison’s own marketing team, are created in HD, broadcast quality format and can even be supplied to retailers as raw video files for editinginto loops and commercials.

Nourison will be adding more videos to their YouTube playlist over the coming months. “Our goal is to have short videos of most of our products and programs available by the end of the year,” said Itty.

The Nourison Video playlist can be found at: http://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLJTZwjw_HY7BVg6uW3UwkYtPOecspr6Iz

For more information, visit www.nourison.com.

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SURFACES and Las Vegas Market Dates to Coincide in 2013 and 2014

DALLAS, TX and Las Vegas, NV – SURFACES and Las Vegas Market are excited to announce they are forming an extended strategic partnership to co-locate their events for 2013 and 2014 in order to provide their attendees an enhanced product sourcing, educational and networking experience.

SURFACES 2013, being held at Mandalay Bay Convention Center January 28 – 31, serves as the industry’s introduction of the newest product styles and selections that consumers will be demanding for the coming year. Every floor covering product, tool and technology will be featured on the show floor with daily complementary installation demonstrations where attendees can see these products in action.

Las Vegas Market, being held January 28 – February 1 at World Market Center Las Vegas campus, is an international home furnishings showcase that combines style, inspiration and productivity like no other market. Retailers and designers can shop product offerings from trend-setters in all home furnishings categories—from furniture and mattress to home decor and gift. A ‘total marketplace’ for today’s home furnishings professionals, Las Vegas Market features 1,000 world-class manufacturers and fresh new resources as well as educational, networking and hospitality events all week long.

“We are very excited about the strategic partnership and the benefits that it brings to our attendees” commented Dana Teague, Group Director, SURFACES “Our dates coincided in 2011 and it proved to be an enormous success for both events. Due to scheduling conflicts in 2012 our dates were one week apart and we were met with disappointment from our attendees; therefore both parties agreed that it was in the best interest of our events to hold our dates concurrently and give our customers a convenient, one-stop-shopping opportunity, saving them both time and money.

In addition, the coinciding dates will give thousands of buyers the opportunity to engage in a wider range of education and networking events. Registration benefits will be available for those attendees who wish to participate in both events and a complimentary shuttle service will be provided between each venue.

“We are thrilled to partner with SURFACES again for the benefit of buyers and exhibitors at both venues. The synergies of our co-location add value to both of our customer bases—allowing manufacturers exposure to new distribution channels,” said Dorothy Belshaw, President of Gift + Home Decor at International Market Centers. “And for retailers and designers looking for new and unique resources, SURFACES offers great depth in the floor coverings space while Las Vegas Market delivers a tremendous breadth of new products in furnishings, home decor and giftware. We’ve worked to make access to both events convenient and easy for buyers.”

As part of on-going efforts to attract interior designers and due to the popularity of the program in 2012, SURFACES has expanded the Designer Day program to two days. The two days, January 29 and January 30, will be filled with innovative products, tours and education. This all-day educational event is a must-attend for interior designers looking to get the latest trends and the newest products available for their clients.

SURFACES is co-located with StonExpo/Marmomacc Americas. For more information on SURFACES visit www.Surfaces.com. Find us on Facebook or follow us on Twitter at @Surfaces_Show.

The official sponsor of SURFACES is the World Floor Covering Association (WFCA), the floor covering industry's largest advocacy organization representing floor covering retailers, contractors and allied service providers throughout North America.

The WFCA is a recognized leader in marketing research, industry certification programs, and operates the premier consumer flooring web site, www.wfca.org, providing unbiased information about every type of floor covering and connecting customers to members’ retail stores. The WFCA also influences public policy affecting the floor covering industry and consumers. For more information about the WFCA, visit www.wfca-pro.org

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LR Resources Expands to High Point Showroom

DALTON, GA — LR Resources announced today that it will open a new showroom in High Point, NC. The new showroom will be located in the Showplace building, Suite 3451. The decision to expand to the space in High Point was made on much recent growth within the company and is evidence of its continued efforts to make itself a significant player in the industry.

LR Resources President, Krishna Laddha, says “We are excited to continue on our path to success with this new addition. This move will give our customers even more opportunity to shop our products.”

LR will be launching several new collections in their new showroom space. Among them will be the “Rock” collection, an innovative new machine made construction that produces a “shaggy” texture. The collection will be comprised of contemporary themes and designs.

LR Resources is a leading manufacturer of high-quality decorative pillows, rugs and home accents. The company prides itself on its artistry, innovative approach and commitment to quality and innovative style.

For more information, visit http://www.lrresources.com/.

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AMS Imports Area Rugs Launches Anta Scottish Tartans at High Point

Cawdor is one of the new ANTA Scottish Tartans to be introduced in High Point

AMHERST, MA – AMS Imports Area Rugs will be launching a brand new collection of Scottish Tartans at High Point Market this month. AMS Imports is partnering with ANTA, a Scottish textiles and ceramics company founded by Annie and Lachlan Stewart. The company is located on Scotland’s northeast coast. This new collection will feature area rugs, fabrics, and throws incorporating the traditional Scottish plaid pattern.

Scotland, in the heart of the United Kingdom, may be known for the Loch Ness Monster, traditional Scottish kilts, and skilled bagpipe players, but this collection, staying true to its heritage, incorporates tartan patterns in unique, gorgeous designs. “We are always looking to introduce the newest designs to the American market,” says Anne Schewe, President and Founder of AMS Imports Area Rugs, “this type of plaid design being made in Scotland is unlike anything we have offered before. We hope home decorators and designers will enjoy these unique patterns as much as we do.”

ANTA carpets and area rugs are similar to the original flat weaves manufactured in Scotland in the eighteenth century. The pure wool tartan carpet was developed in 1985 when ANTA was commissioned to replace an original stair carpet in Inverness that had worn out after 55 years. Ever since, ANTA has been utilizing the finest craftsmanship and natural materials to make pure wool flat weaves in the Scottish Highlands. The rugs are made from British sheep wool and coated with Teflon to provide a level of stain resistance. The Teflon also makes the rugs easier to clean. The carpets are backed with non-slip wool felt and bound with pure wool binding. There is a wide range of traditional and contemporary designs. ANTA rugs are available in 24 designs in both standard and custom sizes.

Uist, shown above, is one of the many new designs available.

ANTA throws are woven in Scotland from the softest lamb’s wool. Like all ANTA fabrics, the yarn is dyed before it is woven to ensure the colors are achieved consistently. The natural hues of the fabrics are inspired by the Scottish landscape. These throws make perfect blankets, bed coverings, or curtains.

The ANTA Collection operates under the SAVE mission (Sustainable, Affordable, Vernacular, Ecological). AMS Imports, Inc. specializes in bringing unique area rugs, tapestries, pillows, and other home accessories to the American Market. AMS has been a pioneer since 1980 searching the globe for innovative and different products to introduce to designers, consumers, and retailers in the United States. AMS Imports has collections from all over the world including Jordan, Peru, Egypt, India, Uzbekistan, Turkey, Columbia, and the US.

AMS Imports, Inc. will be showing the ANTA Collection Oct. 13-18 at:

The International Home Furnishings Market
Tomlinson Erwin Lambeth Directional Showroom
525 North Wrenn Street, High Point, NC

For more information, visit www.amsimports.com.

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Feizy Rugs Brings Fashion and Festivities to High Point

New designs from Feizy to be featured in High Point include (left to right)
Mambasa, Noor and the Ouray Collections.

DALLAS, TX—Feizy Rugs will be the destination for the latest in on-trend style and valuable market incentives at October’s High Point International Home Furnishings Market.  The company plans to celebrate with an Oktoberfest-themed party Tuesday evening, Oct. 16 from 5:00 to 8:00 pm.

Hand knotted in pure bamboo silk, the simple African-inspired patterns of the Mambasa Collection are the newest addition to the Feizy Fine Collections.  Clean, contemporary designs possess a subtle shimmer and a soft hand, lending light to modern and transitional settings.

The Noor Collection blends placid tones and clean, modern designs to create serene settings.  Tibetan hand knotted in a pile of 100% art silk, these pieces possess a soft hand and a luminous sheen that lends elegance and shimmer to any room.

One new design has also been added to the Ouray Collection.  Painstakingly hand knotted in a 100% silk pile, these incredibly detailed and radiant pieces are the ultimate in luxury.

One new colorway, black/white, has been added to the acclaimed Bamboo Lattice Collection.  Stalks of bamboo are interlaced to form a screen pattern, hand knotted in the finest wool and art silk. The plush hand characteristic of Tibetan knotted pieces is enhanced with a special wash to create an even softer pile.

Multiple additions have also been made to the Feizy Home Collection.

Designs shown above are from the Portico, Moneta and Daria Collections.

The Portico Collection is a grouping of hand carved tufted transitional and contemporary designs.  Taking inspiration from both architectural elements and nature, these pieces blend the two seamlessly with delightful results.  A palette of subdued neutral colors creates a tranquil foundation and makes decorating a snap.

The casual charm of the Moneta Collection combines the ease of printed jute with on-trend designs and palettes.  Hand loomed and backed in canvas to add body to each piece, transitional ikat, medallion, and floral patterns impart a relaxed style.

Intricately detailed traditional styling and on-trend colors have made the Daria Collection an instant classic.  Power loomed of polypropylene in an ultra-dense and exquisitely plush quality, each design features meticulously precise patterns that seem to leap off each piece.

Subtle shades of color play elegantly against each other in the Luna Collection, a medley of tone-inspired contemporary pieces. Black, light gray, purple and teal colorways will make their High Point debut.  Subtle color gradations recreate the moon's effect, giving each seemingly simple rug a life of its own.

The company has added two new colorways, ivory and light gray, to the popular Marlowe Collection.  These loom knotted art silk pieces are so incredibly plush, they beg for bare feet.  Each of these rugs work effortlessly into a variety of decors.

Visit Feizy Rugs on Friday, Oct. 12 between 12:00 and 5:00 pm for early access to the Feizy Trends Collection.  This limited offering has been hand selected and assembled to represent the most stylish and sought-after designs of today.  Come early for the best selection.

Feizy Rugs will also be offering customers some valuable market incentives for orders written during the show and ART Cardholders will receive discounts on qualifying orders.  For more details, visit with a Feizy Rugs representative or call (800) 779-0877 x281.

Stop by Feizy’s showroom, located at 145 Market Square for a tour of the new introductions Oct. 13-18.  The company will host Happy Hour nightly from 4:00 to 7:00 pm, as well as an Oktoberfest Party, complete with German food, party favors and beer, Tuesday, Oct. 16 from 5:00 to 8:00 pm.

For more information, visit www.feizy.com.

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Join LOLOI for the Cure on Facebook and Pinterest to Help Fight Breast Cancer

DALLAS, TX — October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month. To do its part, Loloi Rugs, a longtime supporter of the Susan G. Komen Foundation, is hosting a special social media fundraising campaign, called LOLOI for the Cure, Oct. 8-18, in conjunction with the Fall High Point Market.

Here's how it works. Simply click "Like" or "Follow" on the Loloi Rugs' Facebook or Pinterest home page during the 10-day campaign and Loloi will donate $1 to the Dallas County Affiliate of the Susan G. Komen Foundation for each fan or follower. That’s all it takes.

After you have clicked "Like" or "Follow," please "share" the Loloi Rugs' link with your social media network so that we may donate the largest sum possible.

"We all know someone whose life has been touched by breast cancer," said Cyrus Loloi. "At Loloi Rugs, we will continue to support fighting this disease by contributing to a cure with the hope that one day this disease will be eradicated."  

Make an impact on breast cancer this October. The LOLOI for the Cure fundraising campaign runs from Oct. 8-18, 2012. Please connect with us on Facebook and Pinterest during the 10-day event. We'll take care of the rest!

For more information, visit www.loloirugs.com.

About the Susan G. Komen Foundation
Since its inception in 1982, the Susan G. Komen Foundation has invested more than $1.9 billion to its cause. Together with its Race for the Cure® and the Susan G. Komen 3-day, the Foundation has evolved into the world’s largest grassroots network of breast cancer survivors and activists fighting to save lives, empower people, ensure quality care for all and energize science to find the cures. Today it has become the largest source of nonprofit funds dedicated to the fight against breast cancer in the world.

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Bokara Rug Co. Relocates in High Point

Bokara Rug Company has relocated its High Point showroom to Bokara Rugs at Market Square, 305 West High Street, in time for the upcoming fall Market. The company will be showing a selection from their vast range including their new contemporary designs from the South Sea, Himalayan Art 3000 and Ecco Natural Collections.

Based in New Jersey, Bokara is well known for the large range of in-stock styles, colors and sizes — including over size — carried  at their 44 Hartz Way, Secaucus location.

Visit http://www.bokara.com/ for more information; contact David Lew by email: This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it or call (201) 601.0040.

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