As new rug styles come onstream, it's imperative to get rid of slow movers and dead heads. In the current business climate, cleaning out inventory has been a challenge. In fact, many vendors say it's currently the industry's No. 1 concern.
"There is a lot of inventory out there," observes A. Leon Capel, president of Capel. "We've got to help our retailers get rid of it so everyone can be ready when business starts moving again. When consumers go back to the stores, they don't want to see the same old stuff. They will want fresh new looks."