Concord Imports, a leading sales agency representing premier carpet and rug manufacturers since 1980, and Service Buddy, the modern operating system for flooring businesses, have joined forces to offer flooring retailers a powerful blend of premium product access and modern technology—designed to simplify operations and drive growth.

The International Contemporary Furniture Fair (ICFF), North America's premier contemporary design fair, brought human-centered, multi-sensory, and multicultural design to New York City, creating a destination that highlighted discovery, craftsmanship, and a strong sense of community. The event not only celebrated design excellence but also set itself apart in NYC as a key marketplace for innovation, trendsetting, and commercial opportunity—connecting brands, designers, and industry leaders to drive business growth and global visibility.

 Gift for Life, the gift and home industries’ longest-running, volunteer-led charitable organization, today announced that its 12 GFL/NY NOW team members collectively have raised $42,357 for AIDS Walk NY, which took place on Sunday, May 18, in New York City’s Central Park. Additional donations will be accepted through June 13 at Gift for Life/NY NOW team AIDS Walk New York 

This spring, North America’s leading platform for global design, International Contemporary Furniture Fair (ICFF), returns to the Javits Center, May 18-20, 2025. With original programming, new features, and interactive experiences, the fair is more than a simple product showcase and promises to be the most captivating and unmissable yet.

Oriental Weavers USA, a leader in the design and production of high-quality area rugs and carpets, announces the launch of its newly redesigned website. The updated platform represents a significant step forward in the company’s digital strategy, offering a more refined, user-centric experience that reflects Oriental Weavers’ ongoing commitment to excellence, innovation, and customer service.

ANDMORE's 17 High Point Market properties will feature more than 1,100 trend-forward showrooms and exhibits, along with 20+ events, seminars, and creative collaborations featuring standout voices in the design and retail world, April 26-30, 2025. Market kicks off early with the opening of the temporaries opening kickstarting commerce on Friday, April 25.

Harounian Rugs International (HRI) will introduce its new machine-loomed Carlton Collection at the spring High Point Market, IHFC, showroom D431, from April 26 to 30.

An article recently published by Label STEP featured the artisans of boutique rug wholesaler Samad. Images and stories of Samad's weavers were part of "From Wool to Wonder, A Glimpse into the Art of Rug Making in India" which is excerpted below. The full article can be seen at label-step.org. 

RUG INSIDER Magazine caught up with Ori Wilbush of S&H Rugs to get his thoughts on the upcoming spring High Point Market and more. S&H Rugs is a must-see in High Point, located in the Suites at Market Square, Booth M1015.