Kelly, I am an avid reader of the columns in Floor Covering News; by you, Warren Tyler and Lew Migliore. I believe in the past, you have written several times about warranties on carpeting and your feeling that they are overrated... more

This group announced the industry credit program at a press conference during the 1987 Atlanta Summer Market in July. The Flooring Express Card program (FLEX) had wide industry support and achieved a high level of success. Shown here, from left, are Ralph Boe, president of... more

It is one of the most iconic stadiums in the world, with a capacity of 100,000 spectators. The Melbourne Cricket Ground is the largest stadium in Australia and regularly hosts major national and international sports events... more

By Debra Forman

Business developers— owners, salespeople, etc.—want to be wherever their clients and prospects are. Traditionally, this has meant meeting over a meal, socializing at sports or charity events, or regularly attending industry conferences and workshops. Increasingly, however, clients and prospects are spending more and more time... more

By Celia Payne Marketing communications specialist, Shaw

The spotlights are turned off, the hors d’oeuvres are consumed, and the guests have dispersed. The event has come to an end. So what’s next? For many, the conclusion of a successful event marks the beginning of... more

By Emily Hooper

HOUSTON—Carpet One members received the tools here at convention to capture market share with new strategies and products that included a hard surface program, a showroom merchandising system and a Carpet One brand enhancement... more

By Katerina Caterisano

Remember TV advertising in its heyday? YouTube can provide near that level of value for your company— only it’s free, and it’s watched voluntarily... more

DALTON—Since 2002, the Carpet America Recovery Effort (CARE) has diverted more than 1 billion pounds of carpet from landfills. However, according to a recent report appearing in the Dalton Daily Citizen, those efforts aren’t enough for one state. The California Legislature is considering... more

By Emily Hooper

It may be more than mere coincidence: Consumer confidence is on the rise and ceramic tile manufacturers saw some of their highest numbers in the second quarter that they had in the last several years. Though the ice hasn’t frozen solid, the category has... more

TEMPLE, TEX.—As Floor Covering News was going to press it learned Wilsonart will be exiting the flooring industry this fall, Oct. 29 to be exact, citing “the sluggish U.S. economy and continuing declines in sales... more