Retailer Survey - July 2007
The builders felt it first. Then late last year, the ripple effect from the slumping housing market hit floorcovering retailers, as consumers put remodeling projects on hold.
Floor Focus Magazine
Visual, Insightful, Trusted Resource
Recent Floor Focus Magazine feature articles in chronological order with a 60 day delay. Use the search bar at the top to find specific articles or content. To subscribe or order back issues online, use the Subscribe link under the Floor Focus tab in the menu bar. Contact us if you need information on reprints.
J&J Industries: 50 Years & Counting - July 2007
This year marks a significant milestone for J&J Industries as it celebrates 50 years in business and Jim Jolly steps aside as CEO.
Area Rugs Can Boost Your Sales - July 2007
According to Jim Curtin at Shaw Living, within 30 days of buying a hardwood or ceramic floor, the average consumer is going to buy an area rug. If she’s already standing in your store, why not sell her a rug right then?
Distribution Evolution - July 2007
Last month, Armstrong World Industries announced that it’s establishing its own retail distribution network in the Pacific Northwest.
Wood Cuts - July 2007
One of the selling points solid wood floors have always had over other flooring choices was that they quite literally never wear out, because they can be sanded and refinished multiple times.
Commercial Market 2007 - June 2007
It was inevitable that the commercial flooring business wouldn’t be able to keep up with the red hot growth it experienced in 2005.
Speed Survey: Retailers on Laminate - June 2007
In our second annual Laminate Speed Survey, retailers gave the category many high marks and few complaints.
The First 15 Years - June 2007
It’s been 15 years now since the premier issue of Floor Focus was published.
Distribution Evolution - June 2007
The floorcovering industry has changed dramatically in the past two decades, but one of the subtle more changes—the disappearance of grand industry events—might have gone unnoticed except for one extraordinary evening in April.
Best Practices - June 2007
Matching customers’ needs—not just their wants—to the flooring product that’s right for them has propelled Rodenbaugh’s Flooring America and Appliances just outside of Dallas into the category of extremely successful flooring business.