Nourison will be focusing on Persian and abstract designs for Las Vegas Market, April 11-15th, including the launch of four new area rug collections, Odessa, Parisa, Luna and Karisma.
According to the index, about two-thirds of the builders reported that more than 20 percent of their homes were sold to first-time buyers. Twenty-seven percent of builders said more than half of their sales were to first-timers.
Floor Trends had opportunity to sit down in person with Shaw's Vance Bell and Tim Baucom at their headquarters in Dalton, Georgia, to learn more about what's next for the industry.
Harry Tishler, vice president of member experience, Shaw Industries, shares insight into the people, processes, merchandising and marketing a retailer needs to have in place to launch a successful shop-at-home business.
Mohawk unveiled its largest product launch in the company’s history, along with new marketing and promotions strategies, during its Momentum roadshows.
"Though buyer traffic remains strong, some home building activity is being delayed due to material shortages," said Chuck Fowke. "This is forcing builders and buyers to grapple with rising affordability issues, as soaring lumber prices have added more than $24,000 to the price of a new home."