Summer Atlanta Rug Market - August/September 2009
Not surprisingly, traffic was down at this summer's Atlanta Rug Market. While many of the big name retailers were present, not all key retailers attended. However, big buyers were ready to buy.
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Strategic Exchange - August/September 2009
Publisher Kemp Harr takes a look at the good news that is starting to break on the economic front. He also talks about the likelihood that wood prices will rise soon, and how consumers are shying away from extravagance in general.
Designer Forum - August/September 2009
Flooring made a significant contribution to the U.S. Green Building Council's ability to achieve platinum certification for its new headquarters building, thanks to the efforts of designer Ken Wilson.
Tile Files - August/September 2009
Ceramic tile has many ecological attributes, some of which are inherent and others that are innovative. Tile can be easily incorporated into green building and design.
Best Practices - August/September 2009
For owner Kathy Niles, service is the key to success at Carpet Mill Outlet Stores in Southlake, Texas. The company's mantra is "Large enough to compete, small enough to care."
Wood Cuts - August/September 2009
The focus on green building has created an unprecedented opportunity for the wood flooring industry to promote and sell their hardwood products as highly sustainable and renewable flooring alternatives.
Survey 2009: What the Retailers Think - July 2009
Flooring retailers from all across the country weigh in on everything from favorite manufacturers to how they're weathering the economic slowdown.
NeoCon 2009 - July 2009
Floor Focus editors review NeoCon 2009, which took place in Chicago's Merchandise Mart from June 15 to 17, and report on trends, innovations and new products.
Sports Flooring - July 2009
Synthetic turf has come a long way since the original AstroTurf. Today, it's a highly specialized tufted carpet and the industry is growing about 20% annually, a bright spot in the niche sports flooring business.
Strategic Exchange - July 2009
Publisher Kemp Harr takes a look at changes in the carpet fiber market over the last several years, the threat and promise of the Web for flooring manufacturers, and the growing popularity of tile, in all its forms.