Couristan, Inc., a leading manufacturer of fine, quality area rugs, residential broadloom and custom contract·hospitality carpeting, announced this week, as part of its long-term growth plan for its area rug division the appointment of Tommy Armistead to the position of Vice President of Area Rug Sales for the company’s mass merchant accounts.

Artisanal area rug + broadloom designer and manufacturer Kaleen is giving discerning customers more upscale, handcrafted styles to choose from across Area Rugs, Broadloom, and Custom Rug sizes this season. The launch is set for Las Vegas Market (Las Vegas World Market Center), Jan. 29 to Feb. 2, and The International Surfaces Event/TISE (Mandalay Bay Convention Center), Jan. 31 to Feb. 2.

Strong order writing, expanded discovery opportunities, standing-room-only events and significant participation from industry organizations brought energy to the bustling Winter 2023 Atlanta Market staged January 10-16, 2023 at AmericasMart Atlanta.

“Atlanta Market is thriving!” said Bob Maricich, International Market Centers (IMC) CEO. “It felt like the Atlanta Market that buyers and sellers know and love. The surprise and delight of new product, connecting with new and old industry friends, engaging with programming -- and even waiting for a packed elevator – were welcomed signs of a confident industry looking forward.”

Kalaty Rug Corporation starts the 2023 market season with an impressive product presentation at the company’s Las Vegas (WMC, B455) showroom where winter market customers will discover the newest array of high-end fashion-forward area rugs in all style genres, which includes hand-knotted designs in sophisticated colors, patterns and styles, as well as a number of exciting additions to best-selling high-end collections plus line extensions to the company’s popular-priced K-TWO series of open-distribution collections.

Atlanta Market has named 16 temporary exhibitors as “Best Booth” winners for its Winter 2023 edition, running through January 16, 2023, at AmericasMart Atlanta.

“Visual design inspiration is a major draw for Atlanta Market,” noted Dorothy Belshaw, International Market Centers (IMC) executive vice president, and chief customer officer. “The Best Booth winners exemplify the new ideas and practices driving innovation in merchandising.”

Zollanvari International will present at Maison&Objet Paris on January 19 - 23, 2023 highlights from the 10 collections produced over 2021/2022 in celebration of their 75th Anniversary. The company will also present a multitude of new design additions to existing collections for 2023, and the latest decorative objet d’art from its Home Décor range.

Feizy Rugs, one of the country’s largest rug manufacturers, will celebrate 50 years in business beginning in January 2023. Feizy’s Golden anniversary celebration at Las Vegas Market will be Sunday, January 29, from 3 – 6 pm in the Feizy showroom – World Market Center, Building C, Suite 180.

The company is set to showcase its latest styles at this January’s Las Vegas Market amidst the festivities. Specializing in producing exquisite hand-knotted, hand-tufted and power-loomed rugs, the company was established in 1973. For nearly 50 years, Feizy has set the standard for striking design, innovative construction, and meticulous commitment to quality and progressive style.

Atlanta Market participants have selected four products as “People’s Choice” winners for the Winter 2023 Market. The Green Geometric Acrylic Cocktail Pick Set by Mod Paper Lounge Company, Kew Garden Tea Caddies by Ahmad Tea London, Newport Console by Bassett Mirror Company and Opal Quiz Bathtub by Acquabella received the most votes leading up to the buying event running through January 16, 2023 at AmericasMart Atlanta.

Atlanta Market is set to inspire and invigorate the national retail and design community at its Winter 2023 staging. Fresh product offered by 300+ new and expanded resources among some 2,100+ permanent showrooms and temporary exhibits, three new product categories, 20+ market events and celebrations and participation from 15 industry associations invites exploration at the January 10-16, 2023 buying event at AmericasMart Atlanta.