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Several graphs are presented that show data on the area rugs business in 2016 including its sales growth, the sales for 2014-2016 and the top distribution channels.

The article focuses on the upward trend in rug industry as retail sales of rugs reached 4.3 billion U.S. dollars for 2013. Topics discussed include focus on construction, quality and design rather than price, signing of licensing agreement by Kas Rugs Inc. to introduce new rug designs and consideration of durability and retention in rugs. It mentions that best quality hand knitted rugs are made from New Zealand wool.

The article discusses the offering of higher price point in indoor-outdoor rugs by rug manufacturer Kaleen Rugs at the home furnishings trade show called High Point Market held on October 22-26, 2016 and outlines the details of the offerings.

The article reports on the state and trends in the rug market as of November 14, 2016, with retailers reporting the floor segment as the strongest channel in their home furnishings business in High Point, North Carolina. It presents the views of several people in the home furnishings sector on the rug sales including Dave Snedeker of Nebraska Furniture Mart Inc., Sara Samieian of Moe's Home Collection, and Mark Moran of NW Rugs & Furniture.

The article announces the plan of rug company Surya to unveil its licensed "Elle Decor" line at High Point Market show in October 2016.

An interview with rug company Oriental Weavers senior vice president Jonathan Witt is presented. Topics discussed include the company's best-selling rug design or collection, the categories it plans to grow or cut back, and whether the company has adjusted to accommodate drop shipping. Also mentioned is the company's holiday promotion in the fourth-quarter.

The article reports on the positive performance of accent and bath rug category in the U.S. in 2015 which was driven by the sales of softer fibers and natural fibers craved by consumers. Soft rugs have become popular to consumers and has caused a continued trend towards softer products and bath innovation on softer fibers.

The article reports on the increase of the retail sales of area rugs in the U.S. in 2015 which was driven by outdoor living and vintage looks that captures the interests and appreciation of modern consumers. Machine-made rugs have also recorded a good performance in the same year which was fueled by the improvement of its textures and quality.

The article reports on the increase of the retail sales of rug category including handmade, machine-made and bath rugs in the U.S. in 2015. Area rugs segment has also recorded a good performance which was driven by fiber advancement and product innovation. The increase of price points for rugs and the rapid growth of online channel are also mentioned.

The article discusses the business strategies of rug making companies in the U.S. that aims to improve sales in the second half of 2016. It states that Karastan Rugs planned product roll-outs for summer markets to help drum up new business for third and fourth quarters. It notes that Oriental Weavers Carpet Co. perfected their approach to machine-made offerings. It mentions that Surya Inc. uses digital printing on the nylon machine-made collections.

The article reviews retail stores of specialty rug retailer Rug & Home in Kannapolis and Asheville in North Carolina and Gaffney in South Carolina.

The article discusses the area rug business in the U.S. in 2015, along with an outlook for 2016. It highlights data from Furniture Today which indicates the strong growth delivered by the rug category in 2015, outpacing the home furnishings industry as a whole. It looks at the role of e-commerce in helping create more diverse market for the rug channel as well as tackles the role of area rugs as integral aspect of a room's décor.

The article reports on the increase of the sales of rugs in the U.S. in 2015. Topics discussed include an overview of the rug sector, the optimism in the total sales of rugs in the country, its distribution channels across the sector, the overall rug business, the growth of the market and its focus on marketing.

The article reports on growth in sales of rugs in the home furnishings sector and presents views of the sector's executives on the same. Topics discussed include views Harounian Rugs International's senior vice president (SVP) of Greg Jordt on increase in rugs business in 2015, views of KAS Rugs sales VP Wendy Reiss on offering varieties in constructions and colors of rugs, and views of Mohawk's VP Brandon Culpepper on rise in need for rugs due to increased demand for hard surface flooring.

The article offers the insights of Solo Rugs principal Noah Krinick on the market for the online retail of rugs. Topics discussed include the import of rugs from India and Pakistan, the valuable customer input being provided in venturing into online selling of rugs, and the stock-keeping unit (SKU) for programmed rugs.

The article reports on the color trend of blues and neutrals, particularly grays, in the rugs market at the High Point Market trade show of home furnishings. Topics include neutral colors of rugs strong for rugs manufacturer Surya Inc., views of Satya Tiwari, president at Surya, on the same, increase in the sale of rugs at rugs maker Jaipur Rugs Co., and views of Asha Chaudhary, president at Jaipur Rugs, on the same.

The article reports on consumer trends in the rugs industry in the U.S. which is said to be influenced by construction process and materials used. Topics include the views of Alex Peykar, principal at the rug company Nourison, on how the materials determine the price of rugs, views of Cyrus Loloi, a principal of Loloi Rugs, on how quality is determined by hand-knotted construction process, and retail price range of high end rugs.

The article discusses the sales and marketing approach of retailer and rug specialist NW Rugs & Furniture. James Crossley, manager of the company's store in Las Vegas, Nevada, states that they are using furniture to promote the features of their rugs. Crossley adds that their store has been recognized as the only true rug retailer in the city.

The article reports that machine made rug producer Tayse Rugs is moving into a larger showroom and mentions that the company will be able to showcase romantic and vintage ambiance collection.

The article focuses on the performance of the U.S. floor covering industry in 2014 and its prospects for 2015. Topics covered include how the area rug category and accent and bath rugs experienced a slight increase of 2.1 percent in 2014 and how merchandising rugs as components of a complete room solution has helped at retail.

The article discusses the performance of the U.S. accent and bath rugs industry in 2014 and its prospects for 2015. Topics covered include how the accent and bath rug category slightly rose by 1.7 percent to 1.22 billion U.S. dollars in 2014 and how bath rugs are a stable industry and follow the towel color trends.

The article reports on the performance of the U.S. area rug sector in 2014 and discusses its prospects for 2015. Topics covered include how the area rug category which encompasses both hand-made and machine-made rugs rose by 2.3 percent to 4.5 billion U.S. dollars in sales in 2014 and how the market for higher-end rugs is opening up in 2015.

A correction to the price of Karastan's limited edition Mystic Garden rug in the August 2, 2015 issue of the journal, is presented.

The article focuses on growth in the market of rugs and carpets in the U.S. citing reference to the executable vision and expertise of International Rug Group executives Mark Bannon and Larry Hedrick to enhance sale of rugs.

The article focuses on the trending blue colored and traditional style rugs and furnishings in Atlanta, Georgia and mentions the views of Cameron Capel, vice president at Capel Rugs, on the vintage black rug in their collection which attracts customers towards it.

The article reports on the flooring manufacturer Mohawk Industries, which owns the Karastan and American Rug Craftsmen area rug brands. It mentions the firm will showcase its rugs at 2015 Atlanta International Gift & Home Furnishings Market. Comments regarding the issue from the Brandon Culpepper, firm's vice president for specialty sales, are included.

The article discusses the importance of signage in sales along with the views of furniture industry professionals related to it including importance of rug name, design and color on the tag format, according to rugs designer Harounian Rugs International's vice president Greg Jordt.

The article presents information on eight methods for increasing rug sales which include buying trend-right product and featuring it in appropriate quantity, incorporating proper lighting, and planning for moving closeout rugs, dated looks and poor sellers.

The article offers tips from wholesalers for selling rugs including Pat Muschamp, Mark Ferullo, and Seth King. Topics discussed include the importance of having a knowledge about rug pads as retail sales associates have a change to educate consumers on investment, the need to ask the right questions when customers select size, designs, and colors, and updating vignettes to entice customers.

A chart is presented showing the percentage of consumers who could pay for a reversible rug including millennials, baby boomers, and generation X.

The article presents the Area Rug Database report of the periodical related to market share product data of rugs through key distribution channels in the U.S. from 2012-2013. Topics include various distribution channels for retail sales including department stores, discount department stores & specialty stores (SS), a table depicting sales of SS, direct-to-consumer and home improvement centers and the views of Kim Barta, brand manager at rug maker Shaw Living, for the same.

The article discusses the increasing rugs order given to the vendors at October 2014 High Point Market, a furnishing market in North Carolina, and also presents the views of several vendors about their sales orders. Topics discussed include views of Asha Chaudhary, president of Jaipur Rugs, on the same, the Tanzania Collection and the Elton line of rugs from Loloi, and colorful offerings of the rugs according to Kami Navid, vice president of Jaunty Rugs.

The article offers brief information fall product catalog in both hardcopy and online form that provide fine product details and the ability to check product inventory from rug and home décor producer Surya.

The article offers brief information on a product catalog, from KAS Rugs that encompasses the firms offerings in rugs, pillows and poufs.

The article discusses the annual Rugs Data base report by the periodical in 2014 according to which sales of rugs through online retailers, catalogs, and television shopping networks showed an increase of 6.7 percent. Topics discussed include views of Bart Hill, of company Mohawk Home, on its online sales of rug business, views of Andrew Peykar, vice-president of the company Nourison, on sales strategy, and views of Wade Maples, co-owner of the company Maples Rugs, on its online sales.

The article reports on the several rug designs exhibited during the Las Vegas Market trade show including of the Safavieh's Monaco and Dream collections, the Sattika collections, and Elton collections.

The article reflects on the trend among consumers to opt for area rugs instead of decorative pillows, throws and other furnishings due to their affordability and improvements in synthetic qualities. Topics discussed include the views of David Snedeker, division merchandise manager at Nebraska Furniture Mart, on growth in rug business, addition of decorative pillows by the manufacturer of area rugs Surya to its assortment in 2007 and introduction of decorative pillows and poufs by Kas Rugs.

The article presents the views of several U.S. rug retailers on rug sales including increase in the demand for hand-knotted rugs, need of innovation in rugs, and increase in sales of rugs due to natural fiber, higher-end wool and transitional rugs.

A chart is presented that lists the views of home furnishings shoppers about their preferences of rug prices including under 50 dollars, 50-99 dollars and 200-249 dollars.

The article offers information on the launch of four new designs of rugs in television personality Genevieve Gorder's rug line by rugs manufacturer Capel in High Point Market in North Carolina which include dhurries, tufted construction, braids and a reinterpretation of one of her Capel's design.

The article discusses the market conditions and opportunities for rug vendors in India and the U.S. as of April 2014. Topics discussed include role of warm weather in raising the sale of rugs, rugs from several companies including rugs from the Luminance, Starlight collections and Calvin Klein and strong traffic of rugs customers in Jaipur, India.

The article offers suggestions for the marketing of rugs in order to improve sales which include showcasing rugs through gallery displays and vignettes, and using social media such as the web resource Facebook.

The article offers information on the latest business venture of fashion designer Donna Karan involving the launch of Urban Zen Holiday Marketplace at the Urban Zen Center in Manhattan, New York City, which aims to male a philanthropic difference with all kinds of artisanal pieces from across the world. It mentions the collection of Karan which includes handmade jewelry, handbags, wooden dollhouses, furniture, and rugs.

The article discusses the release of the vignette display system for increasing rugs sales from Surya Inc.

The article reports that rug retailer Nourison will offer its customers a chance to win a New York trip for two, with a purchase of products worth $5,000 or more from its showroom at the International Area Rug Market in Saddle Brook, New Jersey from July 11-14, 2013.

The author discusses various aspects related to the decline in the prices of rugs products in the U.S.

The article focuses on a database report released by the periodical that presents the sales figures of area rugs in the U.S. for the year 2011. It mentions that the rugs' sales have increased by 2.7 percent to 25.7 billion U.S. dollars during the year. A table which depicts the distribution channels associated with the sales of rugs including department stores, home improvement centers and warehouse clubs is also presented.