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By Matthew Spieler Bal Harbor, Fla.—With nearly 600 people in attendance, StarNet Commercial Flooring celebrated the cooperative’s largest convention in its 14-year history with no signs of slowing down... more
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Baltimore—Just in case you needed more proof of the escalation of the hardwood flooring category in the U.S., look no further than the recent National Wood Flooring Association (NWFA) convention here... more
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By Louis Iannaco Orlando, Fla.—Overall total registered attendance at Coverings 2006 surpassed previous years, according to Tamara Christian, show director and president of National Trade Productions (NTP), the company which manages the market. The number was 4... more
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This is the 100th Remember When... photo we have published and it is fitting that it was sent to us by Jack Toizer, who has been a friend for almost that long. The picture was taken 32 years ago, on April 17, 1974, at the Plaza Hotel in New York City... more
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Dalton—It might only be spring, but for Shaw Industries’ External Fiber Sales and Marketing division, fall is already in the air, as it announced the kick-off of the fifth annual Anso Nylon National Carpet Sale. While the event is set for Sept. 1 through Oct... more
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By Louis Iannaco Orlando, Fla.—With one million square feet of exhibit space at the Orange County Convention Center completely filled, Coverings 2006, which took place here from April 4 to 7... more
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By Matthew Spieler Shanghai, China—For centuries, Chinese culture has held eight as the most fortuitous of numbers... more
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Augusta, Me.—NRF Distributors enjoyed another successful Northeast Flooring Market (NEFM) here recently, as the annual trade show for the wholesaler proved once again that it is the event for the flooring industry in the Northeast, noted Terry Gray, NRF’s senior vice president of marketing... more
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By Matthew Spieler Orlando, Fla.—While Coverings’ organizers have packed in a myriad of events for the four-day market (FCNews, March 20/27), in the end it still comes down to the vast array of products that will be displayed on the show floor... more
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Nashville, Tenn.—Two years ago, Mohawk Industries launched Floorz, a specialty retailer-based buying group designed to give members everything they need in a full-service store while also offering the convenience of a cash-and-carry concept in one business... more
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