Bend’s Area Rug Connection is under new ownership, and we are eager to connect with our customers and community!
The new team includes husband-wife partners, Jenny and Greg Lanker, with 40 years of experience owning and operating businesses together. Greg’s primary focus will be the books and business logistics. Jenny is at her best collaborating with clients to realize their vision for home. Both Jenny and Greg look forward to building relationships with customers, industry professionals and Bend’s small business community.
While running a business is not new to Jenny and Greg, the rug industry is, and we are thankful to move forward with a great team already in place. Our store MVP is Victor, who has hosted customers at ARC for five years and blends formal education in design with industry-specific expertise to guide customers in selecting the perfect rug (or rugs!) for their home. We could not be more pleased that he has signed on for ARC’s next iteration.
The selection and service that have made the Area Rug Connection the premier place for sourcing rugs for years remains. Continue to sample rugs in your space with no commitment to buy, find first rate customer service and staff, and browse a broad range of styles and price points. As home to central Oregon’s largest selection of rugs, we offer a collection that includes both handmade and machine made, all sourced through intimate connections with producers around the world. We will continue to develop the thoughtfully curated selection that built ARC’s reputation. Additionally, customers can look forward to a host of new things to come. Expect to see increased hours, including on Saturdays, and a variety of fresh offerings — our first selection of furniture and home goods will hit the floor this month.
Finally we want to give thanks to Woody Carrick for the opportunity to inherit this legacy and make it our own. He has built a thriving business, strong community and customer relationships, and a star staff. We are so grateful for the chance to take the reins.
We look forward to connecting with you all in the store and through our social. Find us in the brick and mortar or on Instagram and Facebook at Area Rug Connection. And look for some great changes in the near future, including a new website!
