Rug industry news, features, trends & analysis
Rug editor Lissa Wyman provides in-depth coverage of the rug industry, including news, analysis and style trend reports. Includes coverage of style, color, construction, marketing, merchandising, manufacturing and sourcing.
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Abbyson Living upgrades its Web site
Furniture Today Staff, November 10, 2009
CHATSWORTH, Calif. — Rug, case goods and upholstery source Abbyson Living has redesigned its Web site to offer interactive videos and more images of products in various lifestyle settings. More
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Capel Rugs conducting Triple Play promotion during High Point Market
Furniture Today Staff, October 9, 2009TROY, N.C. — Capel Rugs is offering a Triple Play resort weekend and rug giveaway during this month's High Point Market. More -
Jaipur Rugs plans new line with designer Chayse Dacoda
Furniture Today Staff, October 1, 2009ATLANTA — Jaipur Rugs says it will introduce a licensed line next year with interior designer and TV personality Chayse Dacoda. More -
Surya introducing Dick Idol area rugs at October High Point Market
Furniture Today Staff, September 30, 2009CALHOUN, Ga. — Surya will introduce a line of Dick Idol area rugs at the High Point Market, the first in a new licensing partnership with the Montana outdoorsman, artist and outdoor lifestyle personality. More -
Surya giving away trips, rug display racks in Las Vegas Market showroom
Furniture Today Staff, September 14, 2009LAS VEGAS — Surya is giving away airline tickets, two rug display racks and loads of lunches and beverages in promotions here. More -
Capel Rugs names John Magee president
Furniture Today Staff, September 10, 2009TROY, N.C. — John A. Magee has been named president and CEO of Capel Rugs, its Capelsie Mills factory and its Capel Real Estate and Development subsidiary.
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Foreign Accents moving to IHFC for October High Point Market
Furniture Today Staff, July 23, 2009SANTA FE, N.M. — Contemporary rug resource Foreign Accents is moving to a new space in the International Home Furnishings Center for the October High Point Market. More -
Just Browsing?
Penny Schneck, July 17, 2009You have a website but is anyone really using it? How long do visitors stay on your site, and are you converting those visitors to loyal customers who return on a regularly basis? More -
Top online-only home furnishing retailers
Dana French, July 17, 2009Furniture/|Today's exclusive report lists 20 online-only home furnishings retailers in alphabetical order. More -
Online furniture retailers continue to make inroads
Dana French, July 16, 2009HIGH POINT - Online retail sales, excluding travel, event tickets and digital downloads, totaled $132.4 billion in 2008, according to the U.S. Department of Commerce. And a recent estimate from comScore pegs the furniture category at about 3.5% of all e-commerce retail sales. That means online furniture sales totaled approximately $4.6 billion last year, or about 6% of total consumer spending for furniture and bedding. More
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Well compiled report. But I notice that in the 3rd para it is mentioned that 20...
Sundar– 2009-13-11 08:12:35 EST
in response to Online furniture retailers continue to make inroadsNicole - thanks for your question. We highlight the top online products purchased...
Dana French– 2009-27-10 14:56:59 EDT
in response to Online furniture retailers continue to make inroadsGreat information! Thank you. Is the breakdown of online purchases by category...
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Best of Market: More market highlights
Here is a sampling of some of the stylish new products catching dealers' eyes at the October High Point Market. For more coverage, see Furniture/Today's Nov. 2 print issue. When you're done viewing the photos in this Slideshow, more images of hot introductions also are available on the Furniture/Today Web site by clicking here.
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