Nourison Home Introduces Range of New Styles at NY Market
Nourison Home announced the debut of new area rugs, accent rugs and home accessories in their showroom at 230 Fifth Avenue, Suite 1305 at this fall’s New York Home Fashions Market. Rug styles include a new recycled yarn collection called Sustainable Trends and a wide range of accent rugs in both warm neutrals and soft colors that will complement a range of decorating styles. Home accessories include multiple styles in both on-trend and timeless designs that will appeal to a diverse range of tastes and preferences. Nourison Home’s designers created an extensive range of accent rugs sure to please today’s consumers. Designs include both contemporary patterns and classic designs with a twist. Coastal styles, florals, stripes and traditional styles are all represented in neutral tones, soft pastels and bright pops of color. All styles have non-skid backs, an important feature for consumers, and are artfully woven, with an attention to detail that sets Nourison Home apart. New rug collection Sustainable Trends, is woven from recycled yarns according to the Global Recycled Standard. These abstract rugs are available in 6 styles of warm neutrals with a high-low construction to create depth and dimension. The collection is targeted at the growing number of environmentally conscious consumers looking for products that are sustainable and better for our planet. This is also part of Nourison Home’s on-going initiative to develop new and innovative products that reduce environmental impact. Mina Victory Home Accents introduces a new selection of cotton pillows in pastel stripes and ivories. New styles also include cozy pillows in deep greens, soft reds and warm saffron shades sure to complement various...
Shoppe High Point Brings Elevated Product to ANDMORE’s Fall 2023 High Point Market Offerings
Shoppe High Point – a curated collection of design-driven goods for the home with Shoppe Object’s signature reverence for the well-made – officially launches at the Fall 2023 High Point Market, running October 14-17, 2023, at Historic Market Square. “The launch of Shoppe High Point reflects ANDMORE’s commitment to offering buyers and brands more opportunities to connect and transact,” said Dorothy Belshaw, ANDMORE’s executive vice president, chief growth officer. “Shoppe Object’s curatorial eye and spirit of discovery extends current ANDMORE High Point Market offerings with a curated home collection that will be additive to High Point Market overall.” Curated Offerings Expand Market Discovery Mirroring the vibe and verve of Shoppe Object New York, the High Point edition will showcase artisan-quality and design-led home décor products in gallery-like displays. More than half of the 100+ exhibitors will be making High Point debuts, bringing a plethora of new brands to the semi-annual buying event. Shoppe High Point product categories represent the breadth of home décor, including lighting, occasional furniture, décor, art & object, textiles and tabletop. New-to-High Point brands debuting at Historic Market Square include Chilewich (Table Textiles); Fells Andes (Rugs); R + D Lab (Ceramics & Glassware); Sien + Co (Home Decor); Sir/Madam (Tabletop, Kitchenware, & Home Decor); and Tantuvi (Rugs). Other notable brands in the Shoppe High Point collection include Dumais Made(Lighting, Furniture & Home Decor); JK Adams (Kitchenware & Serveware); Kilim(Rugs); Lauren HB Studio (Ceramics); Mad et Len (Home Fragrance); Nate Cotterman (Glassware); and Pablo (Lighting). “The opportunity for these brands and buyers to connect in an environment of true discovery at High Point Market is unparalleled,” said Jesse James, Shoppe Object’s founder and show director. “The launch of Shoppe High Point on the top floor of Historic Market Square aligns with our ethos of bringing visionary brands, designers and merchants together in an elevated setting; it feels authentic and, ultimately, constructive to extending Shoppe Object’s spirit and appeal to a vital new audience.” Custom lighting and music installations throughout Historic Market Square’s third floor exhibit space will provide a backdrop for Shoppe High Point’s carefully curated collection. Beyond exhibits, Shoppe High Point will welcome buyers over its four-day run with a series of special offerings and amenities, including daily happy hours at the Shoppe High Point Bar and complimentary breakfast in a custom café. Shoppe High Point debuts at High Point Market, Saturday, October 14, through Tuesday, October 17, 2023. Some 100+ hand-selected brands representing Shoppe Object’s signature mix of elevated, artisanal, design-driven product will be presented on the third floor of High Point’s Historic Market Square in a dynamic, reimagined exhibit space. Exhibit hours are 9...
Hadji Benilevi (1934-2023)
Born in Iran in March 1934, Hadji Benilevi was the youngest of six children. His father died while Hadji was only two years old, leaving the boy to join his brothers in the rug business at a young age. Hadji played a pivotal role in expanding the family company business into the U.S. market. He was a partner in Karim Rug corporation, a partner in Sarv Rug Corporation, and one of the founders of ORICA, the office complex dedicated to the rug wholesale industry in Secaucus New Jersey. Following his two years of service in the United States Army during the period between the Korean and Vietnam wars, Hadji returned to Iran to find a wife. He fell in love with a young girl named Diana, whom he soon married and had three children. However, the revolution in Iran forced them to flee, leading them to start a new life in Queens, NY. His perfect English, acquired during his military service, helped to further accelerate business in the U.S. In 1982, he founded Benilevi Rug Corp, a carpet import company specializing in Pakistani and Indian carpets. Headquartered in ORICA, the company was run by Hadji with his son Mitchell. Hadji was known for his friendly and humorous nature. He had a remarkable ability to maintain kindness even towards those who may have wronged him, earning him the nickname “Hadji Good Boy” among his friends. Indeed, there is a famous story his family tells about him. Once, someone stole his phone. Despite knowing that the man was a thief, Hadji upheld his honor by simply handing the man $20 and thanking him for “finding his phone.” Hadji had an amazing memory and remembered all the birthdays of his children, grandchildren, and great-grandchildren by heart. Even in his later years, he would stay up until midnight to be the first to wish them a happy birthday. Tragically, he passed away very suddenly on May 23, 2023. Active until the end, he had visited his office on the day of his passing, even going to lunch with visiting family members and just weeks before, he danced at his great-granddaughter’s bat mitzvah, leaving his family with cherished memories. Hadji Benilevi is survived by Diana, his wife of 60 years; his children Mitchell, Serena, and Danny; nine grandchildren and nine great-grandchildren, including two born after his passing. He will be deeply missed by friends and the family that loved him as well as the many colleagues who respected...
ANDMORE TrendWatch Previews New Directions at Fall 2023 High Point Market
TrendWatch, ANDMORE’s semi-annual exclusive trend forecast, explores new product offerings at Fall 2023 High Point Market through two distinctive trends — Brights & White and Middle Ground — through a pre-market webinar, a digital flipbook, an onsite seminar and tour and two onsite product displays during the October 14-18, 2023, High Point Market. “Fall 2023 TrendWatch themes, which are both contemporary and timeless in nature, will showcase the breadth and depth of product available from ANDMORE’s High Point Market exhibitors,” said Karen Olson, ANDMORE executive vice president, chief marketing officer. “TrendWatch provides an infallible sourcing guide for retailers and designers alike.” The Fall 2023 TrendWatch trends are: Brights & White is reminiscent of a modern space adorned with tech colors, AI-inspired textures and patterns that appear abstract, perhaps even otherworldly. Circular forms, sculptural qualities, softened edges and inviting curves encourage exploration. A high-tech trompe l’oeil, the viewer is invited to touch and embrace what is displayed. Brights & White calls on dining furniture that incorporates modern shapes, upholstery in whites, brights, or black fabrics and leather. Finishes are white and natural with upscale metallic surfaces. Accessories welcome bright colors, stand-out light fixtures and unique patterns with unexpected forms and irresistible textures. Middle Ground is inspired by warm wood furnishings finishes, much like that of sand, caramel or a lion’s mane. Upholstery takes form in warm and inviting neutrals. Color cues in Middle Ground beg to observe the integrity of pastels – upbeat pinks, purples and blues with warm accents of yellow and orange-brown hues. Fresh and tempting colors that mimic stone fruit, butternut squash, butterscotch or almond flour complement happy pastels, and matte finishes carry out the final impression to a tranquil dream. TrendWatch curator, Julie Smith Vincenti of Chicago-based Nine Muses Media explains, “The Fall 2023 TrendWatch program includes stories that lead with watery blues; mid-tone pastels; confident brights and Modern Farmhouse-friendly neutrals. As we anticipate the holiday season, texture and motif help buyers to gear up for sourcing at the top of 2024.” TrendWatch is accessible through online and in-person opportunities as part of rich programming by ANDMORE at High Point Market. The pre-market webinar is scheduled for Wednesday, October 4, at 1 PM (ET); the onsite seminar is Saturday, October 14, at 12 PM, in the Sherwin-Williams Seminar Room at Suites at Market Square (SAMS); and the TrendWatch Tour of the at-market vignettes in the International Home Furnishings Center (IHFC) Green lobby and the SAMS entrance is Monday, October 16, at 2:30 PM. To register for the pre-market TrendWatch webinar and related at-market programming, visit https://www.ANDMOREHighPointMarket.com/trendwatch/. Exhibitors at ANDMORE’s 17 High Point Market properties are invited...
Suites at Market Square Expands Resources for Fall 2023 High Point Market
ANDMORE’s Suites at Market Square (SAMS) will have the largest presentation of temporary exhibitors at High Point Market, with 50 of some 300 exhibitors showing for the first time, October 14-18, 2023. “SAMS is an important showcase for what’s new in home furnishings and design-driven resources at High Point Market,” said Dorothy Belshaw, ANDMORE executive vice president, chief growth officer. “An influx of new exhibitors coupled with innovation from veteran brands makes SAMS a ‘must see’ buyer destination this fall at High Point Market.” New Exhibitors Enhance SAMS ExperienceSAMS will showcase more than 300 temporary exhibitors at this fall’s High Point Market across the building’s three floors.SALON, the design-forward collection of home furnishings and décor brands on the building’s ground floor, will feature new exhibitors including Bodrum (tabletop linens); Domain of the Flowerings (visual art inspired by wildflowers); Les Céramiques de Lussan (ceramic Guinea Hens handmade in the south of France);Loll Designs (outdoor furniture and accessories) and Maison Maison Design(decorative lampshades).Notable newcomers to make their SAMS debut this fall include Deluxehomeart(LED candles); Get Lit (table lamps); Hasan’s Rugs (Oriental area rugs); Kasama Furniture (luxury timber furniture); Ledge (in-pool and outdoor furniture and accessories); Linea Coevo Inc (Canadian home furnishings); Mother Mohair(ethically-sourced wool blankets and rugs) and Submaterial (handcrafted design pieces for home interiors). Three exhibitors returning from a hiatus are B. Maraffi Home (luxury throw pillows, bedding and lifestyle accessories); Coohom (3D interior design technology) and Olker Rugs (one-of-a-kind floor coverings).Market attendees will also enjoy access to an additional 30 exhibitors in the Global Sourcing Pavilion, complemented by cash and carry jewelry and accessories exhibitors on the top floor of the SAMS building.At-Market Programming Adds ValueBeyond exhibits, SAMS will feature programming designed to foster community, connection and commerce this fall. Buyers can discover SAMS highlights in three one-hour Suite Spot tours during the market. Noel Gatts, owner and founder of Noel Gatts Design leads the tour Saturday, October 14, at 1:00 p.m.; Dalia Sole, founder of Design Assisted leads the tour on Sunday, October 15, at 1:00 p.m. and David Cohen, founder of Artistic Design Works, leads on Monday, October 16, at 11:30 a.m.SAMS is home to the Sherwin-Williams seminar room, which will host 15 seminars and networking events during the market. SAMS amenities also include complimentary beverages and snacks throughout the building, including Coffee & Sweets at the Suites and Festival Fall Fete in SALON.SAMS presents the largest collection of temporary exhibits at High Point Market. A full list of ANDMORE at High Point Market exhibitors is available athttps://www.andmorehighpointmarket.com/exhibitor-directory/.High Point Market is the largest and longest running furnishings industry trade show in the world, featuring an extensive selection...
Las Vegas Market Satisfies Dynamic Industry Needs
New product introductions, expansive programming and advanced at-market technology combined to deliver a positive market experience for buyers and sellers at the summer 2023 Las Vegas Market, July 30 – August 3, 2023, at World Market Center Las Vegas. “Las Vegas Market delivered on its promise as the industry’s premier West Coast destination for gift, décor and furniture sourcing,” said Bob Maricich, ANDMORE CEO. “Exhibitors and attendees alike forged valuable connections and generated new business opportunities through cross-category resources and networking offered only at Las Vegas Market.” With attendance representing nearly all 50 states and 49 countries, buyers from around the world converged at Las Vegas Market to find the latest and greatest from 1,000+ suppliers of furniture, décor and gifts. “I love coming to this market! It’s very accessible to buyers from all over the country, and exhibitors are so easy to navigate throughout campus,” said Stephanie Sala, owner of Five Little Monkeys (Albany, CA). “I come here to see trends and get a sense of what product I need to keep my store cutting edge within the industry.” While the majority of attendees hailed from the West and Southwest, the summer edition also recorded a double-digit increase in buyers from the Southeast. In addition to interior designers and retailers large and small, Las Vegas Market hosted some 12 nationwide buying groups, bringing dynamic business connections and exponential purchasing power to the July event. The summer 2023 Las Vegas Market featured some 3,500 product lines across the gift, bedding, décor and furniture categories throughout four buildings on the World Market Center Las Vegas campus, giving buyers the chance to discover an unmatched variety of product. More than 20 showroom updates brought a wealth of new and expanded resources to the July buying event. “The biggest benefits to attending this market in person are undoubtedly the networking opportunities and being able to see product in real time,” said Joel Huseby, owner of Becker Furniture (Minneapolis, MN). “Combining these factors with consolidated showrooms, nothing beats the at-market experience.” Beyond exhibits, Las Vegas Market offered more than 30 events, educational programs and activities over five days of market. Highlights included: seminars, webinars, tours, awards ceremonies and other special events, including more than 10 CEU-eligible courses across the home and design categories. New and Expanded Home Furnishings Resources Extend Sourcing Las Vegas Market’s reorganization and expansion of home furnishings resources continued this summer, creating a more comprehensive breadth and depth of décor and furniture product in an easy-to-shop environment. Among new showrooms for summer 2023, Las Vegas Market welcomed back Acme Furniture Industry, Inc. “We had a huge turnout for our first...