Atlanta Rug Market Beckons Buyers.

By Cecile B. Corral

Atlanta -- Coming off what proved to be a healthy year for the rug category and looking ahead to a new year predicted to keep the industry in shape, retailers are marching to the Atlanta International Area Rug market open to buy. Modern looks, higher price points, and better quality levels are topping their shopping lists.

Textile buyer Kristi Ellis of St. Petersburg, Fla.-based Home Shopping Network is walking the market in search of new color trends. "I am mostly shopping for the most updated color and style trends," she said. "HS