When it comes time to retire, every store owner should have a plan in place in order to seamlessly pass the torch on to either the next generation of the family, a faithful employee or even an outside source.
While the residential industry continues to plow through a mixed business climate, one needed to look no further than the world famous Merchandise Mart and the 47th NeoCon to feel the strong pulse of the commercial industry, as more than 50,000 people from around the world fought off heavy storms and tornado warnings to see the newest products for projects they were working on and learn about the latest trends for upcoming jobs.
The Berkshire Collection from American Rug Craftsmen is a new shag collection that features 11 contemporary designs in a palette of soft neutrals accented with a splash of sun-washed hues.
Mannington Commercial’s Connected Collection of LVT is a modular, integrated system of gradients, accents, and a rich textural base, that is designed to coordinate with the company’s highly successful Connected collection of modular carpet.
Before Silicone Valley earned its moniker for hosting and developing the country’s technology sector, Don Gupton was as attentive to details in his flooring installations as those young tech start-ups were in building their companies.
It’s been a little more than three months since “60 Minutes” ran its story about certain laminate products at Lumber Liquidators having levels of formaldehyde that exceeded limits set by the California Air Resources Board (CARB).
When it came time to celebrate its 30th anniversary the National Wood Flooring Association (NWFA) decided to “Play it Forward” as it recognized and paid respects to its past achievements but put the emphasis on looking ahead.
Once again, Coverings attracted design enthusiasts—from flooring retailers and installers to interior designers and everyone in between—for three days of tile education, product demonstrations and show-stopping displays.