Janet Herlihy

3 weeks ago | floorcoveringweekly.com | Janet Herlihy

[Cairo, Egypt] Founded in 1979 by industrialist and entrepreneur Mohammed Farid Khamis and listed on the Egyptian Stock Exchange (EGX) since 1997, Oriental Weavers Group (OW) has grown to be one of the largest producers of machine-woven carpets in the world. OW is also a global leader in tufted and jet-printed rugs and carpets. Khamis oversaw the OW rug empire until his death in 2020, leaving his three children to help guide the family businesses.

3 weeks ago | floorcoveringweekly.com | Janet Herlihy

Merchandising made to assist RSAsSpace is at a premium in most retail flooring showrooms across the country. Couple that with retail sales associates (RSAs) may be short-handed. Suppliers have addressed the challenge by developing merchandising systems that act as silent salesmen and do so in less space. Problem & SolutionProduct lines can become a challenge for sales associates and customers to decipher, according to Milton Goodwin, vice president hardwood, AHF Products.

1 month ago | floorcoveringweekly.com | Janet Herlihy

Rugs positioned as soft surface growth vehicleSoft surface, like other flooring categories, was impacted by macroeconomics and a change in consumer spending. Still, manufacturers said that outdoor rugs are a growing sector. “The demand for outdoor rugs continues to grow as homeowners see outdoor spaces as extensions of their homes, furnishing those areas with furniture and appliances,” explained Aaron Denson, vice president of product development at Mohawk Home. “There were pockets of growth.

2 months ago | floorcoveringweekly.com | Janet Herlihy

Underlayments & carpet cushion enhance the cozyCozy might seem to be an odd way to describe the advantages of a good carpet cushion or underlayment but think again. Cozy is a term often used when describing a warm, comfortable (and quiet) place in the home, pointed out Randy Dye, product/marketing manager at Leggett & Platt.

2 months ago | floorcoveringweekly.com | Janet Herlihy

Carpet is still a product that is usually purchased in a specialty retail store, but most campaigns that whet the consumers’ appetite for new soft flooring begin online. Consumer JourneyThe consumer’s shopping journey typically begins online and often includes about two store visits to build their knowledge before making a final product selection, explained Denise Silbert, vice president of marketing, soft surface, Builder + Multifamily at Mohawk.