Feizy Rugs has challenged the public to DIY—Design It Yourself. The company announced its first annual design contest via Facebook, Twitter and Pinterest earlier today. Contestants will submit a maximum of two entries per person via email. Feizy will post the submissions to the company’s Facebook page and will consider fan votes when choosing …
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Nourison is pleased to announce the appointment of Kevin Kennedy to the position of Vice President of its Home Textiles Division. He will report to Steven Peykar, Co-CEO of Nourison and will be responsible for developing and strengthening Nourison’s position as a leading manufacturer of home accent products including area rugs, scatter rugs and …
(Continue reading…) Nourison Appoints Kennedy VP -Home Textiles
The Oriental Rug Retailers Association (ORRA) will sponsor a range of educational events for the upcoming rug market, outlined below. For more information, visit www.orrainc.com or call 804-270-3195. Friday July 13, 2012 – 10:00 to 11:00 a.m. “In the Dragons’ Shadow: Dragon Rugs and the Legacy of their Patterns” Presented by Paul Ramsey, CRA.
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(Continue reading…) ORRA Announces Event Schedule For July Market
Oriental Weavers announced that will be showing for the first time at this year’s National Hardware Show. The 2012 show will be held in Las Vegas at the Las Vegas Convention center May 1st-3rd.
The space will be located in the Central Hall of the convention center in space # 3734. Oriental Weavers will …
(Continue reading…) Oriental Weavers To Show At Vegas Hardware Show
Feizy Rugs announced that Brian Hall and Kent Wilkins have been named Regional Sales Managers for the Southeastern and Western territories, respectively, according to Dale Sweary, Vice President of Sales. They will each be responsible for managing and developing all business segments within their regions.
Brian Hall
Hall, a 25-year veteran of the …
(Continue reading…) Feizy Names Hall & Wilkins Regional Managers
Global Views, a premier manufacturer of fine decorative accessories, lighting, furnishings, wall art, area rugs and more, will establish a major new Atlanta corporate presence with a 13,000 square-foot flagship showroom opening this July, according to Jeffrey L. Portman, Sr., president and chief operating officer of AmericasMart parent AMC, Inc. AmericasMart is a member …
(Continue reading…) Global Views To Open New AmericasMart Showroom
Nourison will debut six new Barclay Butera Lifestyle rug collections at the High Point market this week. They include:
Equestrian, which takes its cue from classic refined English country living and features antiqued leather in a fabulous tile pattern. Available in Chestnut, Heather, Ivory, and Saddle colors in sizes 4’x6’ up to 8’x11’ with …
(Continue reading…) Nourison To Introduce New Barclay Butera Designs
Michael Harounian, a principal in the importing firm of Ebisons Harounian Imports and past president of the ORIA, has announced the introduction of a brand new program series to their hand knotted rugs and carpets. “In our continuous efforts to integrate affordable hand knotted contemporary rugs and carpets in our collections we have created …
(Continue reading…) Ebisons Expands Contemporary Collection
Nourison will launch a collection of decorative pillows to its popular Joseph Abboud line at the April High Point market. The pillows range from hair on hide, beaded , leather to basket weave, and a shag in a multitude of textures and fabrications. The pillows will retail from $79 to $199 and range in …
(Continue reading…) Nourison To Launch Abboud Pillows At High Point
Nourison and Barclay will co-host a debut event to celebrate the new line of Barclay Butera Lifestyle rugs on Sunday April 22nd from 4:00- 6:00 PM in the Nourison showroom. On hand will be key staff from both Nourison and Barclay Butera Lifestyle, including designer Barclay Butera. All market visitors are welcome to attend …
(Continue reading…) Nourison To Host Barclay Butera Event At High Point
Nourison’s Western Regional Manager, Owen Baker will celebrate his 80th birthday this weekend. He is still active in the field and going strong. In fact, last December Mr. Baker was presented with Nourison’s 2011 Salesperson of the Year Award, for outstanding achievement in sales volume and territory growth. In January of this year, he …
(Continue reading…) Nourison’s Owen Baker To Be Honored
Feizy Rugs, a member of the ORIA, is set to welcome attendees to this month’s High Point International Home Furnishings Market with a host of valuable market incentives for those placing orders. The company is offering free domestic freight on all orders over $2000, as well as special extended terms for qualifying buyers placing …
(Continue reading…) Feizy To Offer Market Incentives At High Point
Antique Rug Connection, a producer of upscale, handmade area rugs and carpeting made in its own facilities in Pakistan, will be showing for the first time in High Point this market in a 1,062-square-foot showroom at 200 N. Hamilton, Space 333.
Owned by the husband- and-wife team of Nadeem Akbar and MehnazRokerya-Akbar, the company …
(Continue reading…) Antique Rug Connection To Debut at High Point
Kalaty Rug Corporation announces that it has added an eco-friendly solar electrical system to its Hicksville, NY, headquarters and warehouse. “We feel a responsibility to reduce our carbon footprint as a business. After careful study and consideration, we have invested in a photovoltaic solar electrical system to power our warehouse,” says company spokesman Farshad …
(Continue reading…) Kalaty Goes Solar At Corporate Warehouse
The AmericasMart Atlanta announced the appointment of Mark Furlet as Senior Vice President/Leasing for Building One Home category permanent showrooms, according to Jeffrey L. Portman, Sr., president and chief operating officer of AmericasMart parent company AMC, Inc.
Furlet joins AmericasMart from dual appointments at the Chicago Merchandise Mart, where he served as vice president …
(Continue reading…) Furlet Named Senior VP/Leasing at AmericasMart
AmericasMart Atlanta announced that Grammy-winning singer/songwriter and guitarist Kenny Loggins will take the stage at ICON HONORS 2012 as the featured musical entertainer. The ICON HONORS 2012 celebration is scheduled for Saturday, July 14 at the Atlanta Marriott Marquis as the premier event of the Atlanta International Gift & Home Furnishings Market.
Loggins’ hits …
(Continue reading…) Kenny Loggins To Headline Atlanta Market Gala
OW (Oriental Weavers) Hospitality announced the appointment of Jonathan Young, formerly of Brintons Carpets as the “Director of Global Sales” for the company. Mr. Young will be tasked with leading the sales effort worldwide for OW Hospitality as they continue with their aggressive expansion plans in the hospitality carpet segment. Young’s experience in hospitality …
(Continue reading…) OW Hospitality Names New Director of Global Sales
Kalaty Rug Corp. hosted a grand opening gala on Tuesday, March 13 to celebrate the opening of their new NYC showroom at 7 West 34th St., Suite 807. On hand for the festivities, which included a Persian buffet and live entertainment, were customers and industry colleagues.
The grand opening was capped with an …
(Continue reading…) Kalaty Celebrates Showroom Opening
Feizy Rugs is kicking off a new concept – Trends – at this April’s High Point market. Feizy Trends is a limited offering of the most stylish and sought-after designs of today. Because the pieces are geared toward today’s trends, there is a limited inventory. The Feizy Trends grouping will evolve constantly as styles …
(Continue reading…) Feizy To Unveil Trends Collection At High Point
Two carpets were stolen from a New York area rug importer, and ORIA member, during transit from San Francisco to New York. It is believed that they never left San Francisco. A $5,000 reward will be given to anyone with information that leads to their recovery.
The first carpet was an Antique Agra or …
(Continue reading…) Reward Offered For Stolen Rugs
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