market trends

Trends in Senior Living Floors

September 14, 2020

Senior living as a broad segment category in commercial interiors has been a growing market for several decades for many Starnet members.

Bright Spots for Builder Sector

September 4, 2020

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Even as the coronavirus pandemic continues to affect every sector throughout the U.S., there are bright spots for builders.

Feizy Debuts More Than 60 New Designs for Las Vegas Market

August 25, 2020

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The Feizy Rugs showroom, located in Suite C-180, will offer visitors a chance to experience more than 60 new designs created for the summer market.

Builder Confidence Matches All-Time High on Record Traffic

August 18, 2020

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In a sign that housing continues to lead the economy forward, builder confidence in the market for newly-built single-family homes increased six points to 78 in August.

Cities Whose Unemployment Rates Are Bouncing Back

August 4, 2020

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The employment market is continuing to move in a positive direction, as the latest jobs report shows that the national unemployment rate has fallen to 11.1%, which is 25% below the peak of 14.7% during the height of the COVID-19 pandemic.

What Consumers Want Now: Sanitized Floors

Danielle Clair Simpson

August 3, 2020

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Now more than ever, homeowners are taking the cleanliness of their interiors—floors included—to a new level, in a concerted effort to keep comfort in and potentially harmful viruses out.

Floor Trends' Website Gets Refresh

Tanja Kern

August 3, 2020

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Our team is excited to deliver some great news to you this month: FloorTrendsmag.com will soon receive a new look and experience.

U.S. Flooring Manufacturers Remain Optimistic

Danielle Clair Simpson

July 13, 2020

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The pandemic's effect on the economy and global supply chain has forced manufacturers to be nimble, adjust accordingly and to take practical steps to strengthen and sustain their businesses.

Consumers Want Striking Visuals and Color

July 13, 2020

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Mohawk continues to develop exciting introductions for Godfrey Hirst, the leading flooring company in Australia and New Zealand, with nine updates within the SmartStrand, EverLux Nylon and wool categories, along with a redesigned merchandising system, for 2020.

Wood's Trending Diversity in Commercial Settings

Bill Treiber

July 7, 2020

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Some might say wood has never left commercial settings. With all the hype about vinyl – plank and tile, it's easy to forget just how critical wood remains in both residential and commercial.