The Home Center Challenge - April 2007
Satchel Paige, the ageless baseball player, used to say “Don’t look back. Something may be gaining on you.”
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Surfaces 2007 - March 2007
With the floorcovering economy in a distinct slump, no one expected the crowds at Surfaces to approach last year’s record, but most exhibitors were surprised by the quality of the visitors who did come to Vegas last month.
Installers: What retailers need to know - March 07
The number one problem in every retail or contract dealer survey we’ve ever done has always been installation.
Leading the way in Healthcare Design - March 2007
Healthcare is the fastest growing sector of the commercial market, and the number one design firm in that market is Omaha’s HDR.
Best Practices - March 2007
Gallo’s CarpetsPlus Color Tile in Wethersfield, Connecticut tells two of America’s best stories.
Distribution Evolution - March 2007
I hear more and more retailers complaining about online retailers, but online sales probably account for less than 2% of total retail floorcovering sales right now.
Healthcare: A Closer Look - Jan/Feb 07
Healthcare is the market of the future. Modernization and an aging population have not only led to new models for healthcare, but are also driving big growth in that market.
Shop Talk - Jan/Feb 07
According to a BusinessWeek Online article, “I Am Woman, Hear Me Shop,” women make more than 80% of household buying decisions.
People Power - Jan/Feb 2007
Have you ever noticed that some companies and some people don’t seem to be impacted by the doomsayers?
Wood Cuts - Jan/Feb 2007
One of the reasons wood flooring has become so popular in recent years is that customers love its natural warmth and beauty, as well as its distinctive qualities.