Nominations for 36th ARTS Awards Now Open

Dallas Market Center and ART, the creative home furnishings network, have announce that nominations are open for the 36th ARTS Awards.

Momeni Celebrates 50th Anniversary in 2025

RugNews.com sits down with the Momeni brothers who reflect on the company's legacy and what the future has in store as they commemorate 50 years in business.

ANDMORE Dedicates Expo at World Market Center Las Vegas to Bob Maricich; City Creates Day in His Honor

Snap Survey: Rug Execs Encouraged Heading into 2025

Rug executives at the upcoming Las Vegas Market forecast a strong 2025 kick off with the expectation that rug buyers will be heading to Vegas to refresh their offerings.

American Home Furnishings Hall of Fame Foundation Calls for Nominations Through February 1

NK Chaudhary, founder of Jaipur Rugs, has been Recognized by Thinkers50

Jaipur Rugs' Nand Kishore "NK" Chaudhary, founder of Jaipur Rugs, lauded by Thinkers50, a curated biennial listing of 50 inspiring leaders from around the world.

Jamie Stern Furniture, Carpet, Leather and Fabric Names First Creative Director

William Oberlin named to the newly created position of creative director of Jamie Stern Furniture, Carpet, Leather & Fabric and will oversee all aspects of design, marketing and sales.

American Home Furnishings Hall of Fame Foundation Elects 2024 Officers and Board Members

New officers of AHFHF are Satya Tiwari of Surya; Steve Rusing of Tempur Sealy; Jeremy Hoff of Hooker; Dorothy Belshaw of AndMore; and Karen McNeill of AHFHF Foundation.

Delos Announces the Appointments of Lacey Stinnett and Tina Johnson

Custom rug and carpet maker Delos has hired Lacey Stinnett as director of design and Tina Johnson as business development manager.

Nourison's Alex Peykar Feted at American Home Furnishings Hall of Fame Pinning Ceremony

Nourison's Alex Peykar kicks of his induction into the American Home Furnishings Hall of Fame at a special pinning ceremony.

ASID Announces Expanded National Awards Initiative

New awards to broaden access and inclusivity for the recognition of excellence in interior design.

Ron Couri, President & CEO Couristan, Has Died

Ronald J. Couri, president and CEO at Couristan, died March 1. Visitation will be held on Wed. March 15, with a funeral service on March 16.

Industry Veteran Ralph Long Has Died

Ralph M. Long, age 76, a rug industry veteran, died on  Feb. 8, 2023. Fondly known as “The Momeni Man," he represented many vendors, including Momeni, covering the territories of Texas, Louisiana, Oklahoma, Arkansas and Mississippi. 

Doug Sanicola Named Acting Chair of ICFA

An ICFA board member, Doug Sanicola of Outdoor Elegance replaces Joe Pucci of Great Gatherings.

Introducing the Winners of the Domotex 2020 Carpet Design Awards - Jaipur Rugs Scores 3 Trophies

Jaipur Rugs was the big winner at Saturday's Carpet Design Awards at Domotex 2020, taking home three trophies at a jam-packed special awards ceremony.

Behind the Scenes at HRI, Q&A with David Harounian

David Harounian tours HRI's new HQ and details strategies leading to 2016's double-digit growth.