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By Matthew Spieler SHANGHAI, CHINA—An international cast of designers, architects, educators and press gathered here last month to take part in the first Global Flooring Trends Press Conference. The event was held during the 2009 China (Shanghai) International Building & Interior Design Festival, which featured... more
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By Sarah Zimmerman In the aftermath of what industry heads are calling one of the most difficult years in flooring history, manufacturers, dealers, distributors, specifiers and installers alike find themselves again withstanding the storm that is... more
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By Matthew Spieler With technological innovations everywhere one looks, today’s floor covering dealer, more than ever, has more options to help him increase his bottom line. And that could not be more important than in today’s... more
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By Sarah Zimmerman Though domestic suppliers readily produced glass-backed sheet products in the 1980s, the category was rolled up due to installation issues and lack of interest, according to leading manufacturers. That is until the loose-lay frenzy hit with... more
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By Louis Iannaco As consumers become more aware of the benefits of radiant heat flooring systems, the more popular the technology gets. Whether it’s desired for cold or warm climates or sold in the heat of the summer or during the most brutal of winters, radiant heat continues to catch the interest of... more
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This professional, four-color counter display allows professional carpet cleaners to sell stain removers to carpet and flooring retailers, vacuum shops and other retailers. It also gives cleaners the opportunity to form referral relationships with... more
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By Matthew Spieler SHANGHAI—Officials from the world’s major wood flooring associations and supplier countries gathered once again during the Domotex asia/ChinaFloor (DACF) to discuss and find common solutions to some of the various issues facing... more
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By Matthew Spieler Trends can be a fickle thing. What is hot today may be gone tomorrow. But, like them or not, trends are what help move products off shelves. And with sales remaining sluggish, making sure your business has the latest products is one thing; understanding trends in consumer shopping habits is key to... more
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By Deena C. Bouknight The home furnishings industry has been on the licensing bandwagon for at least the last 12 years. It really took off when Lexington Industries partnered with noteworthy artist Bob Timberlake on a licensing agreement that is still successful... more
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By Louis Iannaco In having to keep up with the Jones in recent years, namely its counterparts in the ceramic tile and hardwood segments, carpet has been forced to unveil something different than the old standby wall-to-wall beige offering. And the mills have answered the call by producing the most innovative patterns, softest yarns and detailed textures the segment has seen in its history... more
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