By Kathlene Vercellino

Hicksville, N.Y.—In today’s ever-changing world, keeping up with new software technology is important to ensure a hassle-free business. Software companies must constantly stay on top of new technology in order to meet the demands of the retailer... more

By Matthew Spieler

Hicksville, N.Y.—Following another year of double-digit growth, the laminate category continues to raise eyebrows as manufacturers are achieving unprecedented realism in the product to help fuel sales... more

By Kathlene Vercellino

Hicksville, N.Y.—With oil prices at record highs, the focus on environmentally friendly products is greater than ever. Within the flooring industry two of the better known substantially green products fall within the resilient category—rubber and linoleum... more

Hicksville, N.Y.—How can underlayments protect the consumer’s investment? How much emphasis needs to be placed on underlayments by salespeople? According to several executives, it should be considered part of the sale, not as an afterthought, as the proper underlayment... more

Orlando, Fla.—FlooringVision, a Chameleon Technologies company, introduced ImageMapper, a new software that allows users to preview what a variety of design and decoration flooring options will look like in their actual room... more

By Matthew Spieler

Hicksville, N.Y.—No one will argue that installing floor covering is a physically demanding job. Regardless of the type of flooring material being installed, the very nature of the job requires mechanics put physical stress on different parts of their bodies... more

By Louis Iannaco

Hicksville, N.Y.—What makes a hardwood flooring display unit an effective selling tool? What benefits and features must it exhibit to be a true profit maker for the dealer? How important are displays... more

Madison, WI –04/19/06—Rugrats Wholesale Inc. introduces Lamanator Plus, a unique line of laminate floor care products specifically developed in response to customer complaints that laminate floors never look clean... more

By Deena C. Bouknight

Columbia, S.C.—Historically, traditional flooring and home furnishings retailers hesitate when it comes to committing to include area rugs on their showroom floors for a number of reasons:... more

By Kathlene Vercellino

Hicksville, N.Y.—One of the largest costs to any business is that of inventory or stock at hand. Whether a retailer, distributor or manufacturer, the amount of inventory held directly impacts your bottom line in more ways than can be imagined... more