Artistic Finishes, a leading manufacturer of factory-finished hardwood moldings, has had a busy ‘06 with the introduction of wood vents, stair treads and risers to complete its “Prefinished Flooring Accessory Solution”.
If you are like many specialty flooring retailers, you have watched with great concern the opening of new "big-box" stores in your market area. No doubt you can't help but wonder what impact they will have on your flooring sales-and your long-term viability. The big guys, after all, can usually buy cheaper and sell lower than you can. How do you survive in the midst of such competition?