As we begin the approach into the digital age of retail and branding, the consumer’s mind has evolved while shopping in order to avoid, as well as pay attention to, certain things during the experience—whether she realizes it or not.
The North American Association of Floor Covering Distributors (NAFCD) and North American Building Material Distribution Association (NBMDA) saw a slight uptick in attendance, drawing more than 700 industry professionals—including about 170 exhibitors and 50 first-time exhibitors—to Dallas for its annual convention.
The Floor Covering Industry Foundation (FCIF), which is celebrating its 30th anniversary this year, is a non-profit organization dedicated to financially assisting anyone in the floor covering industry who has suffered extreme circumstances—whether through an unexpected illness or life-changing medical disability.
One of the best moves Floors and More ever made was a year into the company’s life when its founders Dan and Brenda Billingsley decided to take their tile store from a city address to its current location on Interstate 30, a direct link between Dallas and Memphis, Tenn.
Gauging an inaugural event, especially a trade show, can be a difficult thing, as there is nothing to which it can be compared other than the expectations of all the parties involved—the show’s owners/promoters, exhibitors and attendees.
There was a time when Starnet’s fall meetings were intimate affairs—not any more as the most recent event drew 300 people for three-days of education and networking opportunities.
For many, the thought of holding a retail convention in Maui, Hawaii, would be considered folly, as most would figure everyone who shows up would spend their entire time at the beach and not be interested in working.
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