In its nearly 24 years of existence, Floor Covering News has relentlessly pursued perfection. We have reported accurately and honestly. We have written candidly and caringly. And we have adopted safeguards to prevent errors of... more

We all know there is strength in numbers and that in the company of people who share our interests and concerns we tend to learn and grow. Associations offer the fertile ground of friendship and knowledge, irrigated by founts of learning, that bring forth blossoms of... more

The economic meltdown that has victimized the country for nearly two years is dramatically affecting the American way of life, aside from the pain of the financial burden and the distress it wields. The recession has profoundly altered our mindset and changed our... more

As beauty is in the eye of the beholder, so is the economic recovery in the mind of the beholder. That doesn’t mean if we think of the recession as being over, it is over. No. But if you can find comfort in your thoughts, your hopes, then stay... more

Distributors stand between the manufacturer and the retailer and must strike a happy—and profitable—balance with each. There is nothing more important to a distributor than making certain there is solid alignment through the supply chain. There are many strategic elements... more

Ben Bernanke, Federal Reserve chairman, last week was more optimistic than he’s been since the financial crisis began. He said the economy is on the verge of growing again. But he was circumspect in discussing the future, saying the recovery will be relatively slow at first and... more