The largest share of the flooring market is obviously taken up by tried-and-true mainstream products: Carpet, resilient, hardwood, tile and laminate.

A flooring dealership within a larger furniture operation must understand—at the most basic level—that in order to thrive it must exist as a strong and independent entity.

By most economic indicators the U.S. economy appears to have stabilized in 2014 to a greater degree than at any time since the onset of the Great Recession

From the earliest days, Ruggieri Brothers of Cranston, R.I., was a hometown, family business.

Today more than ever it is vital for retailers to create a pleasant and unique shopping experience for consumers.

As we begin the approach into the digital age of retail and branding, the consumer’s mind has evolved while shopping in order to avoid, as well as pay attention to, certain things during the experience—whether she realizes it or not.

The following is the first in a series of retailer and contractor forums Floor Trends is doing over the course of the year.

The North American Association of Floor Covering Distributors (NAFCD) and North American Building Material Distribution Association (NBMDA) saw a slight uptick in attendance, drawing more than 700 industry professionals—including about 170 exhibitors and 50 first-time exhibitors—to Dallas for its annual convention.

Nearly 15 years ago a number of industry players—manufacturers, distributors, retailers, contractors, software providers and others—got together and decided to start the process of bringing the industry’s technology into the 21st century.

OK, so 2014 wasn’t as fantastic a year as most hoped. That doesn’t mean it was a bad year.