With few exceptions, retailers/contractors are confident their businesses will grow this year. Some see substantial growth, some modest, some minor growth -- but nevertheless growth is in their picture. At worst, a few see their businesses holding steady.
Reasons for the optimism vary. The improved economy, of course, is a reoccurring theme in their responses, as it has a positive effect on commercial and residential business.
Panel members are:
Neal Anderson, Carpet King, Glendale, Calif.
Brian Bisk, Wall-To-Wall, Salt Lake City
Jeff Cowan, House of Carpets, Modesto, Calif.
Patricia Davidson, Aztec Flooring, Louisville, Ky.
Alan Delahunty, Floor Coverings by Certified, Salt Lake City
David Hunt, Vermont Custom Rug Co., Bristol, Vt.
Tom Jennings, Bud Jennings Carpet, Lawrence, Kan.
Ron Katz, Harry Katz Carpet, Mineola, N.Y.
Brooks Mancini, B. T. Manacini Inc., Milpitas, Calif.
Marty Murdoch, M. E. Saboski Associates, Point Pleasant, N.J.
David Stafford, Commercial Carpets of America/Alexandria Carpets, Alexandria, Va.
Betty Sturdevant, Street & Associates Floor Covering, Salt Lake City
With few exceptions, retailers/contractors are confident their businesses will grow this year. Some see substantial growth, some modest, some minor growth -- but nevertheless growth is in their picture. At worst, a few see their businesses holding steady.