While the residential industry continues to plow through a mixed business climate, one needed to look no further than the world famous Merchandise Mart and the 47th NeoCon to feel the strong pulse of the commercial industry, as more than 50,000 people from around the world fought off heavy storms and tornado warnings to see the newest products for projects they were working on and learn about the latest trends for upcoming jobs.

Shaw Industries has brought its popular EcoWorx to resilient flooring for a high performance vinyl alternative for commercial applications.

Brintons has acquired FD Agnella, a Poland-based manufacturer and supplier of high quality carpets and rugs.

Carpet One Floor & Home recently announced new digital marketing programs at its annual convention.

Dickson's In & Out Rug is a new collection of rugs for indoor and outdoor use.

Surya has partnered with designer Alexander Wyly for a new line of rugs that offer a modern touch to traditional spaces.

Beaulieu of Brazil recently hosted the International Certified Floorcovering Installers Association (CFI) to provide installers from around the country with two weeks of hands-on training.

When the Carpet America Recovery Effort (CARE) was created in 2002, the concept of diverting carpet from landfills for the purpose of recycling it back into itself or finding other afterlife solutions was mostly pie-in-the-sky thinking.

Have you ever cleaned up a stain only to have it reappear the next day?