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What’s the best way to sell hardwood flooring? It is difficult for consumers to envision how the installation will appear in the home, so experts advise retailers to utilize visual aids such as room scene photography, a display floor, vignettes and merchandising units... more
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By Louis Iannaco Everyone knows tile has been one of the hottest selling categories in recent years, but what are some of the hottest sellers? Whether it’s porcelain that looks like slate or stone colors featuring metallic highlights, the following are just some of today’s top sellers... more
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By Sarah Zimmerman Today’s resilient segment offers an array of looks to consumers while keeping cost low and efficiency high... more
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BY MOLLIE ALLEN Public relations specialist, Shaw Industries Imagine a scenario that occurs everyday: I’m shopping for flooring, and I’ve just stepped into your store. Now, the question is, who am I? You can think of me as the “voice of the consumer... more
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By Matthew Spieler Sales of laminate flooring may be growing less than its historical double-digit gains but that has not stopped consumers from purchasing certain styles and products more often than others. As with the best of times, the most popular style of laminate... more
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By Matthew Spieler Sales of exotic wood species may be growing faster than the overall category but, when it comes to wood, oak is still king among American consumers as a number of manufacturers report some products which have been on the market... more
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Scandian Industries is a family-owned Brazilian forest products company whose beginning traces back to producing railroad ties and lumber for the Brazilian government in 1972. Jayme Scandian, now retired, was the founder and president of the 35-year-old company... more
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Based in Johnson City, Tenn., as Harris Manufacturing, then Harris-Tarkett and then Tarkett, for more than 100 years the company has been building both beautiful wood floors and successful partnerships throughout the flooring industry... more
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By Sarah Zimmerman From traditional to transitional, modern to vintage, the best selling area rugs vary in style but hold up in quality and versatility. Manufacturers’ top products in 2007 run the gamut in fashion, influence and price points... more
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By Louis Iannaco While carpet may have seen its market share shrink in the last few years, manufacturers have not stood idly by. Broadloom suppliers are utilizing new technology and design capabilities to offer end users something new and exciting... more
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