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Unique Loom’s Mamluk Ziegler tan and black area rug is made in Pakistan of 100% hand-spun wool.
December 27, 2024

Tariffs, trends and technology take center stage for rug vendors

Rug makers have their eyes on the incoming administration and possible new tariffs, as well as trends such as natural fibers, increased customization, rugs seen as art and category innovation.

Rug makers have their eyes on the incoming administration and possible new tariffs, as well as trends such as natural fi[...]

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December 23, 2024

2025 economic forecast: A hazy start as unknowns loom

A new administration within the United States and the policy changes that it portends make the economic outlook a little cloudy going into 2025.

A new administration within the United States and the policy changes that it portends make the economic outlook a little[...]

Upholstery manufacturers outline strategies for 2025
December 23, 2024

Upholstery manufacturers outline strategies for 2025

Industry leaders are revising and expanding their business strategies for 2025 in response to potential tariffs and crafting company-centric solutions ...

Industry leaders are revising and expanding their business strategies for 2025 in response to potential tariffs and craf[...]

Rugmakers focus on four key words for 2024: Expansion, innovation, custom and natural
December 20, 2023

Rugmakers focus on four key words for 2024: Expansion, innovation, custom and natural

Looking ahead to 2024, the words innovation, custom and natural are top of mind for many rug manufacturers. Several players are also looking to grow their product offerings by ...

Looking ahead to 2024, the words innovation, custom and natural are top of mind for many rug manufacturers. Several play[...]

Upholstery segment executives address consumer shifts with multiple strategies
December 19, 2023

Upholstery segment executives address consumer shifts with multiple strategies

Next year, upholstery manufacturers at all price points are planning to address a fickle consumer marketplace with growth initiatives.

Next year, upholstery manufacturers at all price points are planning to address a fickle consumer marketplace with growt[...]

Case goods executives offer mixed forecast for ‘24
December 19, 2023

Case goods executives offer mixed forecast for ‘24

With no obvious saving grace, the current business environment looks to continue into 2024. Still, suppliers are mixed on their outlooks for the coming year.

With no obvious saving grace, the current business environment looks to continue into 2024. Still, suppliers are mixed o[...]