Some called it the perfect storm; some the year of dynamic forces colliding; and some simply used terminology not fit to print. But no matter how one defined it, 2008 was not a pretty picture; more like how Rocky Balboa looked after his... more

By Ken Ryan

Working for Rite Rug these days is akin to being on a first-place team that’s running away with the division. The players—in this case, the division vice presidents— talk a lot about winning, having fun and... more

By Steven Feldman

Walk into the room and you have to do a double take. There is Mickey Goldberg, the heir apparent to the Rite Rug empire, and the physical resemblance to his father, Michael, is immediately obvious. Spend a few minutes with Mickey, and what’s also apparent is he... more

By Ken Ryan

When suppliers and distributors talk about their business experience with Rite Rug, they invariably invoke the name of Michael Goldberg. That’s because so much of Rite Rug’s legacy stems from Goldberg—his passion, business acumen, vision and... more

Kane Carpet Co., a major East Coast distributor, held Floor Plans ’87—A Contract Seminar at the Waldorf Astoria in New York City and drew an overflow crowd of contract specialists and commercial representatives of its retail customers. The event took place in... more

One of the keys to Rite Rug’s success over the years has been partnering with the right suppliers. “Right” means those mills that never skimp on quality, offer a broad selection, deliver consistency, maintain their integrity and are aggressive at getting... more

By Steven Feldman

While Congoleum has been flying under the radar for the last few years as it seeks to emerge from Chapter 11 protection, the one thing that has emerged in recent months are... more

By Matthew Spieler

PORT SAINT LUCIE, FLA.—Living a so-called environmentally friendly life has had a certain stigma attached to it, and it usually is not a nice one. From the type of house to the furnishings inside, most associate a green lifestyle with... more

The year was 1934 when brothers Duke and Stanley Goldberg opened a corner store in downtown Columbus, Ohio, selling carpet and used rugs. Much has changed since then, but the principles on which the company was founded have not wavered: provide the best price, service and integrity. Today, Rite Rug is a diversified $80 million business with... more

It’s always a good idea to set yourself apart and think outside the box when it comes to advertising, merchandising and generating business. However, in a struggling market aided by increased foreclosures, lower-than-average consumer confidence, tightened credit and... more