Floor Wars - April 2006
Since 1992, home centers have made dramatic gains in the battle to dominate the retail flooring channel.
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Store Front - April 2006
With all the recent discussion about the new luxe customer, the challenge for today’s flooring retailer is how to approach this market with a keen eye on planning and profitability.
Distribution Evolution - April 2006
If you haven’t read Santo Torcivia’s article, “Floor Wars: Home Centers vs Flooring Specialist,” go read it right now, then come back and read what I have to say here.
Mancini-Duffy - March 2006
On September 11, 2001, most Mancini-Duffy employees were already in their offices on the 21st and 22nd floor of the World Trade Center’s South Tower when they heard a loud explosion and felt the building rock slightly back and forth.
Surfaces 2006 - March 2006
Any hint that the economy might be cooling off a bit was nowhere evident at Surfaces 2006, which played to both record crowds and a record number of exhibitors.
People Power - March 2006
Relationships are the driving factor in personal and professional success. There’s little debate about their importance, even in today’s high tech environment.
Best Practices - March 2006
The Scottsdale newspaper called it “Dine and Design” at J.R. McDade Design Center.
Distribution Evolution - March 2006
Home Depot continues to gain marketshare in the floorcovering category at the expense of independent retailers.