Atlanta Winter Rug Market - February 2009
Brian Hamilton looks at what was different with this year's Atlanta Winter Rug Market and what introductions were made.
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Strategic Exchange - February 2009
Publisher Kemp Harr discusses how economic recovery will vary depending on your market sector focus, why oil pricing and product pricing are not always in sync and why lowering price too much just to get a sale is a bad strategy.
Best Practices - February 2009
Walkers Carpet One in Bellingham Washington attributes their success to strong reputation, quality employees and customer satisfaction research.
Monetary Wisdom - February 2009
Columnist Charlie Ragland discusses the impact, implications and strategy of Chapter 11 bankruptcy.
Surfaces Sourcebook - January 2009
A preview of Surfaces 2009 including speakers, events and new product introductions.
Beyond Las Vegas - January 2009
A look at what will be introduced by Shaw, Mohawk and the other flooring suppliers who choose not to exhibit at Surfaces.
The Backing Business - January 2009
The latest innovations in the carpet backing business including continued advancements in sustainability achievements.
Greenbuild 2008 - January 2009
Darius Helm reviews the Green highlights from the flooring companies that exhibited at the Greenbuild 2008 show in Boston.
Commercial Sector Update: Retail - January 2009
Brian Hamilton discussess how the retail sector of the commercial flooring market is fairing in the economy and what flooring categories are doing well there.
The Resurgence of Resilient - January 2009
Resilient flooring is making a comeback and flooring economist Santo Torcivia takes a look at why this is happening and to what extent.