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Top rug retailers honored at ROY awards

By Staff -- Home Accents Today, 8/1/2004

Crowning the summer Atlanta International Area Rug Market was the 11th annual AmericasMart Atlanta Rug Retailer of the Year Awards. Each July, the ROY Awards salute outstanding achievement among rug retailers. All nominations are submitted by AmericasMart rug exhibitors and voted on by a panel of industry experts.

A crowd was on hand at the Capital City Club to recognize the winners in the following categories, listed with some of the comments about them:

Creative Selling:Worldwide Wholesale Floor Coverings

"Family owned and operated for more than 20 years … a leader and trend-setter in the floor covering business … products encompass all facets of the floor covering industry … their three stores have been designed to integrate a seemingly improbable concept which is to marry a warehouse with a designer showroom…"

Outstanding Merchandising: Shaver-Ramsey

"In the rug business for more than 25 years … offers yearly courses and informational programming for clientele … a Rocky Mountain fixture … features a large and varied collection of textiles, as well as exclusive displays of jewelry, traditional African & Asian art forms…"

Oriental Rug Specialist: Rug Decor

"Established in 2000 to tap into the accelerated market growth of fashion-oriented area rugs … offers a diverse product mix that appeals to savvy consumers looking for fashion brands, quality and value … 18 stores and growing…"

Floor Covering Specialty Store: Riemer Rugs

"Family owned and operated since 1946 … features a spectacular selection of area rugs … was recently recognized as one of the top 50 specialty flooring retailers in the country…"

Furniture Retailer: Haverty's Fine Furniture

"Founded almost 120 years ago … today has more than 100 stores in 14 states … strong commitment to area rugs and as a result has experienced double digit growth in its area rug division each of the last three years …"

Department/Chain or Mass Merchant: Ross Dress For Less

"Opened its doors in 1982 with six stores and by 2003, there were 568 locations in 25 states and Guam … recently announced the development of DD's Discounts, a new off-price concept …"

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