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.
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Flooring retailers from all across the country weigh in on everything from favorite manufacturers to how they're weathering the economic slowdown.
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.
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.
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.
Andres Nicholls of New York firm Lippincott, a retail specialist, talks about designing to advance a client's brand for the likes of McDonalds and Samsung Electronics.
Johnsonite's Carmen Pastore understands that in tough times it's still important to advance the brand. Learn more about how to survive the downturn and emerge ready for the next upturn in this Q&A with Brian Hamilton.
Diversified Flooring Design Center of New Smyrna, Florida, has managed to continue growing while other dealers are treading water, thanks to its willingness to add design services and new products.
Working harder and faster at the same old things generally won't give you a different result. Focus on things you haven't focused on before to continue personal and professional growth.
In-depth review of product trends and revenue shift in the commerical flooring market for 2008. Includes profiles of leading manufacturers.
Despite a decline in attendance, the National Wood Flooring Association Convention did not lack innovative designs and construction displays.