This photo was taken in 1973 in New York City at a dinner honoring Jim Marcus as the recipient of the Torch of Liberty Award of the Anti-Defamation League. The picture is 34 years old, and Marcus was only 69... more

By Carol Fletcher

About 120 people were fired this week from Wayne-based Hoboken Wood Flooring LLC, the country's largest independent distributor of hard-surface flooring, as the company takes steps to close after 77 years... more

Buffalo Grove, Ill.—WarmlyYours’ new In-Floor Display Package gives dealers the ability to let customers experience the comfort and warmth of electric floor heating right in the showroom... more

Atlanta—Radici USA—a manufacturer of fine Italian area rugs—has expanded its AmericasMart showroom and now totals 1,800 square feet. The addition comes as part of a company growth effort in the U.S. market, according to Paolo Pegorari, general manager for Radici USA... more

By Matthew Spieler

Calhoun, Ga.—“During difficult times you have to show your commitment to the market,” said Juan Flores, president of The Faus Group. “We are at a very important junction in the U.S... more

By Sarah Zimmerman

(First of two parts)

Have you ever wondered what attracts you to a specific store? Is it the convenience, the friendly staff, the surrounding area, the massive product selection, the décor? These are all concerns retail business owners face daily when building, running and expan more

By Steven Feldman

Fairfield, N.J.—Many floor covering distributors have come and gone over the years in the ultra-competitive metro New York/New Jersey market, but Apollo Distributing has stood the test of time... more

(Second in a series)

Dothan, Ala.—When Debbie and Bob Rainey, owners of Stokes Flooring America in Dothan, Ala., decided to join the retail group, the immediate concern was the conversion of their showroom—while the store was open. But their fears proved to be unwarranted... more

Jim Gould wrote, “Going through some old files, I found this picture and thought you might like it.” The photo was taken in 1979 on the occasion of Misco-Shawnee being named a distributor of Armstrong resilient flooring for the Chicago area... more

LATICRETE®, a world leader in the manufacturing of innovative systems for the installation of ceramic tile and stone, recently made a generous donation towards tuition in the People to People Student Ambassador Program for 13-year-old Jacob Hawes of Prospect, Connecticut... more