TROY, N.C. — Jesse Smith Capel passed away on October 20 at the age of 90.

Born on November 17, 1932, Capel graduated in 1954 with a bachelor’s degree in textile management from N.C. State University. He first served in the U.S. Army, then joined the family business, Capel, Inc., in 1957, where he made significant contributions in the areas of finance, importing and manufacturing until his retirement in 2007.

ANDMORE℠ today announced the hiring of Adam Tracey in a newly created role of Senior Vice President of Operations for the High Point campus. In this role, he will lead the cross-functional team that manages both the building operations and market operations for ANDMORE’s 17 High Point properties with a focus on creating a seamless customer experience.

After a successful comeback at the beginning of the year, a promising response is already emerging for the 34th edition of the world's leading trade fair for carpets and floor coverings. In addition to many exhibitors who have already participated in the previous event, numerous companies that were not represented in 2023 have also registered.

Capel Rugs is unveiling three versatile new collections of luxurious, all-natural, undyed wool rugs at the High Point Market, October 14th-18th, in Market Square space 112. The new collections expand Capel’s selection of elegant, all-natural wool rugs – a category that is gaining momentum at retail as consumers increasingly seek out products that combine style with sustainability. These latest introductions expand the company’s offerings with three high-value, on-trend looks that range from transitional solids to contemporary and modern designs.