By Steven Feldman

Chicago—When the final curtain closed on NeoCon 2006, the premier event for the commercial contract market held here June 12 to 14, there was no doubt this segment continues on the comeback trail... more

CHICAGO (June 22, 2006)-The 38th annual NeoCon® World's Trade Fair, North America's largest conference and exhibition for interior design and facilities management at The Merchandise Mart Chicago, achieved increased attendance and earned rave reviews from exhibitors and attendees from around the... more

Danville, Va.—In a fast-paced, fashion-oriented industry, people need hardwood flooring that offers the latest looks and lasting quality, noted David Baird, business manager for Columbia Commercial Flooring... more

Houston—For those seeking a flooring option that is easy to install and removable, Tarkett Specialty Product’s new Square may be just the solution... more

New York—Thom Filicia, Emmy-winning designer on Bravo’s “Queer Eye for the Straight Guy” and one of House Beautiful’s Top 100 American Designers, spoke to a group of achitects and designers in a special direct-to-trade event in Hoboken Floor’s showroom at the D&D Building, here... more

By Matthew Spieler

Albuquerque, N.M.—When Shaw Industries first established its Shaw Design Center (SDC) initiative, the idea was to take the program it had for its Shaw Flooring Alliance (SFA) members to the next level by partnering with select dealers to create a total store concept... more

By Matthew Spieler

Hicksville, N.Y.—With NeoCon just a few weeks away, carpet manufacturers are gearing up for what is expected to be a busy market as numerous sectors in the commercial industry are projected to continue their upward swing... more

By Louis Iannaco

Clarksville, Tenn.—Florim USA recently held a two-day event to unveil its newly renovated tile manufacturing facility to its customers. Nearly 200 distributor representatives traveled from throughout the nation to attend the plant tour and gala celebration... more

(Dallas, Texas) The industry is still buzzing from the largely successful Surfaces 2006 – the biggest and best event to date! Because of this excitement, exhibitors and attendees are already making their plans for Surfaces 2007... more

By Deena Bouknight

High Point, N.C.—The International Home Furnishings Market has always been the show in which the industry’s economic climate and emerging trends are evident. This latest market, held April 27 to May 4 and in its 97th anniversary year, was no different... more