Dalton—Mohawk wants to eliminate carpet-buying confusion and has developed the EasyChoice merchandising system to help achieve its goal... more

By Louis Iannaco

Responding to the trend of floors that require no adhesive, an increasing number of resilient manufacturers have thrown their hats into the ring by launching their own floating products... more

Dalton—Shaw Industries has announced that all the mill’s Anso nylon, including the Anso Nylon, Anso Crush-Resister and Anso Caress brands, will contain post-consumer nylon fiber recycled through the company’s Evergreen Nylon Recycling facility in Augusta, Ga... more

By Matthew Spieler

Hicksville, N.Y.—In recent years, much has been made of the fact how carpet made from nylon 6 can be recycled into new broadloom with no loss of performance or styling, and at the same cost as if using virgin yarn... more

By Sarah Zimmerman

In anticipation of this summer’s Atlanta International Area Rug Market, FCNews spoke with manufacturers on the state of the industry, collecting and comparing segment success. With a less-than-desirable first half across the board, 2007 has shown declining digits in the sector... more

By K.J. Quinn

Following years of tinkering formulations to build a better mousetrap, adhesive makers continue researching opportunities to improve the environmental aspects of their products without compromising quality and performance... more

By Matthew Spieler

During tough economic times many inspirational sayings are created to help motivate retailers and their salespeople... more

The National Tile Contractors Association (NTCA), the largest tile contractors association in the world, is extending its deadline for 2007/2008 Membership Directory and Buyers Guide to July 31, 2007, giving manufacturers and distributors more time to sign up for inclusion in this key industry... more

By Louis Iannaco

For several years now, the growth of exotic species in hardwood flooring and the increased awareness of environmental issues have gone hand in hand... more

By Deena Bouknight

What’s in a name? Plenty, it seems. Martha Stewart, Liz Claiborne, Kathy Ireland, Donald Trump, Tommy Bahama, Jaclyn Smith and others are recognizable names who carry weight... more