National Floor Trends articles from February 2008

National Floor Trends archives from February 2008

The most important surfaces ever.(Editorial Comment)
February 1, 2008... The sense of urgency seen these days in the flooring business may make this year's meeting the most important Surfaces ever. A great many flooring dealers traveling to the show were hit hard last year by the ripple of a lousy housing market....

Now more than ever, get out there and sell yourself.(High-Impact Retailing)
February 1, 2008... Let's face it. Times are tough right now in the flooring industry. But it is important to bear in mind that the industry is cyclical. There will be bad times as well as good. We've been through this before and we'll have to endure it again....

Retailers say 'Enough Already!' Set sights on rebound in 2008.
February 1, 2008... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] Your Showroom Our exclusive survey of more than 400 retailers finds wide spread optimism for the coming year. Many say they are set to invest in marketing and showroom design to draw shoppers It looks like...

Retailers: don't be afraid of cork flooring.
February 1, 2008... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] I often encounter flooring dealers, contractors and architects who are reluctant to work with cork because of past problems or the perception that it is "complicated" to work with. Although classified as resilient...

Tackling surfaces? What's your personal action plan?(Designs in Style)(Floor covering industry's trade show)
February 1, 2008... You may think it's a stretch to see Surfaces as our industry's institution of higher learning, but that is exactly what it is. It's not merely a trade show, it's a learning center: a hands-on introduction to the most innovative and eye-catching...