Armstrong's big push includes hardwood expansion and web redesign
In an ambitious effort to increase its presence at retail, on the web and, most importantly, in the minds of consumers, Armstrong is embarking on a multi-faceted brand building effort. Included will be major expansion and re-positioning of its Hartco Wood flooring line, a doubling of Armstrong's consumer ad budget, a redesign of its website and a plan to beginning selling its interactive Design my Room CD to retailers for use as a sales tool.
Its Hartco Quality Wood Flooring line has been renamed Armstrong Hardwood Flooring by Hartco and will use a logo that gives greater prominence to the Armstrong name. The collection will see the addition of 128 new entries across 11 collections in mid-2005. In addition, Armstrong plans to double its print ad budget this year. The campaign calls for ads in at least 60 mass circulation magazines including those that target black and Hispanic consumers and younger buyers.