As hard surface continues to gain market share, and flooring professionals are faced with a challenging retail landscape, those in the carpet sector have had to adapt quickly to keep sales figures strong. Yet even with the pandemic and changing tastes, carpet remains the choice for consumers looking to bring color, pattern, and texture into select areas of the home.
“Our way of living has changed, and that has changed the sale proposition of carpet,” said Phil Koufidakis, president of Baker Bros. Area Rugs and Flooring, a retailer with seven locations in Arizona.