As you read this, the holiday season is over, markets and conventions are around the corner and then shortly thereafter the long winter months. Now is when business slows enough to allow people to catch their breath and make their strategies for the year.
Business leadership and financial benchmarking were a focus of the 2013 North American Association of Floor Covering Distributors (NAFCD) and North American Building Material Distribution Association (NBMDA) joint convention, held this past November in Chicago.
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.
From embossed in-register visuals to locking installation systems, laminate flooring has long been known for its technological innovations. But as the segment has matured the question becomes whether the product can continue to innovate.
Earlier this fall, the halls of the Bologna Exhibition Centre in Bologna, Italy, were packed with exhibition booths showcasing the latest ceramic products.
The Floor Covering Industry Issues Council (FCIIC) held its fall meeting in Chicago on Oct 25. Leaders of flooring industry trade associations convened to share information on an array of topics.
As I retailer myself I, too, have had these calls from customers who say, “My carpet is flattening out.” Well I’m sorry to break the news to you and the fiber companies/mills that make and sell soft yarns: They’re supposed to flatten.
In celebration of the introduction of new products and the launch of new lighting and mirror lines, Surya will host several fun and informative events at its showroom during this fall’s High Point Market.
