Couristan, Inc. a leading importer/manufacturer of fine, quality area rugs, residential broadloom and custom carpeting for the contract and hospitality industries is proud to announce the appointment of Mr. Bob Tucci to the position of Executive Vice President of its Residential Broadloom Division.

As an industry veteran with over 23 years of experience in floor coverings and home furnishings, Tucci will lead and execute Couristan’s exploration and strategic development of new business opportunities within all account segments for the company’s Premiere, Creations™, Purity® residential broadloom brands. 

For a third consecutive year, AmericasMart and the Atlanta Decorative Arts Center (ADAC) are collaborating to create the Southeast’s premier dual-venue design shopping destination, September 20-23 in Atlanta, with unparalleled product selections from leading home décor, lifestyle, furniture and rug brands. Fall Design Week at AmericasMart will run September 20-22, and DISCOVER ADAC will operate September 21-23.

Several dynamic new designs will be making their Las Vegas debut in the Capel Rugs showroom during the summer market being held August 22-26. Buyers can visit the showroom at the World Market Center's Building A, Space A-133.

Introductions include Braymore, a cozy hand knotted collection that puts an updated twist on classic motifs, and and two versatile new braided designs -- Sturbridge and Stockton. The three collections were shown for the first time at the High Point Market in June.

The High Point Market Authority (HPMA) releases the always popular High Point Market Style Report for Summer/Fall 2021, highlighting 19 unique trends found amongst the robust offerings seen at the most recent Spring High Point Market.

The 38-page Style Report, sponsored by Studio Designer, was produced by eight influential trend trackers, all part of the HPMA’s 2021 Style Spotters team, who perused an abundance of new product introductions to capture the season’s upcoming styles.

Atlanta Market confirmed its place as the top Summer 2021 buying destination for the national retail and design industry with better than projected attendance and reports of record-breaking shows across its home and gift collections at the closing of its seven-day run, July 13-19, 2021 at AmericasMart Atlanta.

After careful consideration, the NY Luxury Design Fair has decided to make the very difficult decision to postpone the inaugural event to September 8-11, 2022, due to ongoing complications related to the COVID-19 pandemic. The fair has found great enthusiasm and support from prestigious media partners, A&D trade organizations, and many leading manufacturers, and expected robust ticket sales from trade professionals and consumers eager to attend.

Kalaty Rug Corporation is planning a series of four lively Instagram Live events as a lead-in to the company’s participation in the upcoming summer Las Vegas Market. The first Instagram Live event is at 3pm ET this Wednesday, July 21.

Host for Kalaty’s Instagram events will be Leonardo Kashi, noted Italian jewelry designer, dynamic social media personality and luxury lifestyle expert.

Arizona Rug Company has leased a 5,176-square-foot site for their newest Arizona location in Paradise Valley, at the northwest corner of Tatum and Shea Boulevard in the Whole Foods anchored Paradise Valley Marketplace. The anticipated opening date of this location is mid-summer 2021.

Arizona Rug Company’s new Paradise Valley location will join the Scottsdale location at 15505 N. Scottsdale Road and the Tempe location at 8154 S. Priest Drive. The Paradise Valley location will be the largest of its 3 locations and will service the entire Phoenix metro area.

Adding to the excitement surrounding the summer Atlanta Market, International Market Centers (IMC) has announced the much anticipated return of in-person events and celebrations with a schedule of industry parties, culinary demonstrations and expanded amenities set for the July 13-19, 2021 staging at AmericasMart Atlanta.

“With market attendance and activity returning to more ‘normal’ conditions, we are delighted to resume the live education, networking and industry celebrations that are a hallmark of the market experience,” said Dorothy Belshaw, IMC executive vice president, chief marketing and customer officer.