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Article: Destination Atlanta: area rugs cover the gamut: manufacturers broaden their lines to incorporate new price points, categories and styles.(floor covering)(Atlanta International Area Rug Market Show)
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- HFN The Weekly Newspaper for the Home Furnishing Network
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- July 1, 2009
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MANUFACTURERS COMING TO THE ATLANTA INTERNATIONAL AREA Rug Market this month are ready to show both new designs and programs to retailers, who they say are looking for fresh looks and innovation to bring customers in the door. Whether targeting a new demographic, like the youth market, expanding value-oriented selections, or adding accessory categories or new styles, vendors want to broaden their lines and their appeal.
Retailers are "looking for inspiration, things that are new and innovative," said Joe Barkley, executive vice president, Kaleen. "Folks that are not launching new products will be disappointed. Retailers are ...