The first international expansion for ANDMORE & Shoppe Object bridges cultural community and curatorial prowess between North America and Europe 

Paris, October 2025 – Bringing together two major industry players, ANDMORE, the largest owner and operator of premium tradeshow and showroom space in the U.S., along with The WSN Group, leading force in European tradeshows and a subsidiary of The Comexposium Group, announces the signing of an exclusive agreement extending Shoppe Object’s reach by expanding the leading home and gift show’s global footprint and curatorial expression with the premier of Shoppe Object Paris. 

Fort Worth, TX — Sept. 2, 2025 — Lavin Rugs, a supplier of premium rugs, is pleased to announce the appointment of Michael Castell as its new Director of Sales. With more than two decades of experience in the flooring and home décor industry, Castell brings a unique combination of leadership, market expertise, and operational insight that will help drive Lavin Rugs’ growth and strengthen its partnerships with retailers nationwide.

“Michael brings a deep understanding of the rug and flooring business, from retail to wholesale, and his extensive experience makes him uniquely positioned to lead our sales team,” said Jose Lopez, President of Lavin Rugs. “His proven track record of building strong client relationships and driving growth aligns perfectly with our vision for the future.”

New York, NY – September 29, 2025 – LSI Flooring, a fourth-generation specialist in carpet and rug cushioning, today announces the formal launch of its newly rebranded Unsquashable™ Padding Collection, a refreshed website presence, and next-generation cushion products aimed at high-growth segments.

Toronto, ON / New York, NY, September 25, 2025 – Creative Matters, the renowned rug design house, has unveiled its latest collection, Loominary, at Cover Connect New York (September 13 - 15). The collection offers abstract compositions in warm earth tones, softened browns and neutrals of stone and cedar. The 10 designs are available in 13 colourways, and are designed to be customized in size, colour or shape.

DALLAS – September 17, 2025 – Dallas Market Center and ART, the creative home furnishings network, have announced that the late John Feizy, Founder and CEO of Feizy Rugs, will receive the Academy of Achievement honor at the 36th ARTS Awards taking place at the Hilton Anatole Hotel in Dallas on Friday, January 9, 2026. The ARTS Awards, presented annually during the Dallas Total Home & Gift Market, celebrates preeminent manufacturers, retailers, interior designers, product designers, and sales representatives.

HIGH POINT, N.C., September 8, 2025 – The High Point Market Authority (HPMA) announces its lineup for Fall Market programming and events at the trade show organizer’s signature pop-up venue, The Point, open daily Fri., Oct. 24 through Tue., Oct. 28.

A popular destination for Market guests, The Point provides free educational and networking opportunities for registered High Point Market attendees. Events include:

Fast track entry for COVER Connect New York closes on September 10, 2025. The fifth edition of the annual trade show for high-end rugs and carpets, curated and hosted by COVER magazine, hosts forty-five dynamic brands including nine newcomers for 2025. Visitor registration will remain open after Wednesday September 10, but anyone who registers after this date will not be pre-vetted, so will not benefit from fast-track entry and will be asked to provide credentials at reception upon arrival at the venue. Those registering before Sunday September 7 who attend the show will not only benefit from fast-track entry, but will also be entered into a prize draw to win $100 gift card for Nar Restaurant NYC—serving modern Turkish cuisine close to the venues—the perfect location for a business lunch!

Those who register between September 8–10 whoattend the show will not only benefit from fast-trackentry but will also be entered into a special prizedraw to win one of 10 copies of Stephen Ellcock’s Book of Textiles: The Karun Thakar Collection published by Hali Publications Ltd.The show is open exclusively to rug and design industry professionals, enabling them to maintainand develop productive trading relationships with the handpicked exhibitors. CCNY offers acomprehensive selection of the best woven flooring products, all available in one convenient location.Guaranteed to inspire, many exhibitors will launch their new collections, designs and developments for the season at COVER Connect New York 2025.

Harounian Rugs International (HRI) has been a trusted name in fine hand-knotted rugs for over 60 years, sourcing exceptional pieces from the world’s most esteemed rug producing regions. Our Manhattan showroom has long been a destination for timeless design and enduring quality. This season, we are proud to unveil our newest collections, including premium machine-made rugs, designed to meet the evolving needs of today’s interiors. From exclusive designs and custom sizing to fresh color palettes and heritage craftsmanship, HRI continues to lead the industry in innovation and elegance.

Turquoise Mountain is launching two new collections of handwoven Afghan carpets at Victor Gallery in New York, at an exclusive 2,000 sq ft pop-up to be held from September 13-15, 2025.

In addition to new Mamluk-inspired and Khotan collections, the show will also feature more than 100 carpets from Turquoise Mountain’s established collections, incorporating traditional, transitional and contemporary designs in wool, silk, and wool-silk blends. All the carpets are hand-knotted by weavers that the organisation supports in Afghanistan.

The show will also feature pieces from the Weaving Poems series created by Afghan designer Maryam Omar, following a dedicated exhibition at Sotheby’s in London. Maryam’s designs are inspired by poems associated with traditional weaving practices and the natural and cultural landscapes of the Bamiyan valley in central Afghanistan. Maryam will be part of the Turquoise Mountain team at the event.

In addition to these collections, Turquoise Mountain offers bespoke commissions and design collaborations, with expert teams in the U.S. and Afghanistan supporting clients through every stage of the design and production process. All Turquoise Mountain carpets are independently audited by our fair-trade partner, Label STEP.

Event Details

• Victor Gallery, 232 E 59th St, New York, NY 10022
• September 13-15, 2025
• 10:00 am - 6:00 pm

Can’t attend? For product details or to book a consultation with Turquoise