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The Digital Shift in the Rug Industry

The rug industry has long been built on tradition—handcrafted designs, deep-rooted relationships, and word-of-mouth referrals. But as consumer expectations evolve, so too must the businesses that serve them. A recent industry survey found that 70% of rug businesses still rely on manual tracking for orders or outdated legacy software, yet those that have adopted modern tools report efficiency gains of up to 40%.

The boutique trade show for high-end rug brands returns to its premium position at the International Surface Event (TISE), Mandalay Bay Convention Center, Las Vegas, January 28–30, 2025. Here’s what you need to know …

The Golden Milestone Marks a Legacy of Craftsmanship, Versatility, and Family

For five decades, Momeni Inc. has been a cornerstone of the area rug industry, known for its expertise, resilience, and steadfast dedication to excellence.

Couristan steers business into the future with renewed focus on handcrafted quality and a bolstered leadership team of industry veterans. As it approaches its centennial milestone in 2026, Couristan—an iconic family-founded business in the flooring industry—is embracing its past while stepping boldly into the future. Known for nearly a century of producing handcrafted and machine-made rugs, broadloom, and custom carpets, the company is strategically positioning itself for growth, leveraging its storied heritage while adapting to the ever-changing landscape of floor coverings.

Rug people are a passionate lot. We care deeply about clients, co-workers, producers, our communities, and the rugs we create and hopefully sell one day. Passion is the fuel that propels us forward, but like the hours in a day, it is not endless. There’s a tipping point when working harder and longer becomes less effective. When working transforms into an endless loop, toxicity sets in. In addition to negatively impacting our quality of life, the caliber of work degrades. Mistakes are made, resulting in, you guessed it, more work!

It is the beginning of October, and the New York-New Jersey area rug industry is still abuzz from the excitement of the two major Fall Market trade shows that took place in September — Cover Connect in Midtown Manhattan and The Rug Show in Secaucus, New Jersey.

Zollanvari International returned to the recent Maison&Objet Paris, September 5 – 9, 2024. Located on one of the main red-carpet aisles in the prestigious FOREVER sector of the fair, the company presented an entirely new stand concept, with a featured artist presentation and the debut of its new Zollanvari International Contract Collection. RUG INSIDER spoke with Ramin Zollanvari just ahead of this weekend's COVER Connect NY about this exciting and diverse production.

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