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Recessions generally are a time when an industry buckles itself in to weather the storm but within the carpet industry winds of change have been taking place that have altered the landscape to the point where it may never be the same again.

Call it a revolution or an evolution, the fact is, carpets have been getting softer since the turn of the millennium and they are not going away. 

Carpet by its very nature is soft, hence the reason it is referred to as a soft surface product by the industry. But for anyone who has been in the industry for the last decade or so knows the hand, or feel of carpet has been getting softer and softer. 

When it comes to iconic U.S. landmarks, there are few more well-known than New York’s Grand Central Terminal, which celebrated its 100^th anniversary in 2013.

Residential replacement remains an area of growth for flooring retailers, but for those looking to expand their sales beyond remodels, the restoration side of the business can offer ample opportunities. 

Thanks to its Nature’s Fit technology, Curv8 is matched closely to a tree’s natural growth, with eight patterns derived from the company’s scan data of more than 100,000 trees. 

The Tarkett Luxury Floor Collection provides a variety of sizes, colors, designs, thicknesses, edge treatments and installation options. 

The line features designer colors in hickory, maple, red oak and walnut.

U.K. carpet designer and manufacturer, Brintons Carpets has launched a range of carpets aimed at the healthcare market. 

Perseo by Marazzi USA is composed of multiple color movements and accented by natural veining.