ALEXANDRIA, VA.—A strong crop of new looks and concepts in tile and stone coming from all points around the globe will take center stage when the 1,200-plus exhibitors converge upon Orlando’s Orange County Convention Center from April 29 to May 2 for Coverings 2008... more

ATLANTA—AmericasMart again hosted the America’s Magnificent Carpets Awards—the industry’s most prestigious awards ceremony honoring the best area rug introductions—in conjunction with its winter rug market... more

A group of more than two dozen delegates from North America were given a special tour of Nature wood flooring’s growing production plant in Shanghai, China... more

By Matthew Spieler

SHANGHAI, CHINA—Executives from three of the world’s most respected wood flooring organizations came together with officials representing other facets of the category to form a cooperative dialogue in helping address the numerous challenges and opportunities facing the segment... more

GAINESVILLE, VA – Calling all golfers to putt for a purpose at this year’s David Allen Company MS Golf Tournament. The 14th annual charity event will be held on Friday, May 23 at Heritage Hunt Golf and Country Club in Gainesville, VA – located 40 minutes outside of the Nation’s capital... more

In a combined effort between waterjet impresario Creative Edge, the Coverings trade exposition and advertising/pr agency, Communicators International, Inc... more

The Tile & Stone Show 08 has attracted a line-up of high profile speakers who will host seminars at this summer’s show (ExCeL from 29 June to 1 July)... more

DALTON GA, March 24, 2008 — In the aftermath of a rare downtown tornado, determined dealers from across the southeast were on hand at the Atlanta Marriott Marquis last week for an up-close look at Beaulieu of America’s newest carpet brand: Bliss... more

ISTANBUL, TURKEY—Eurasia Floor, the leading floor covering trade show in the Eurasia region, will hold its 2008 edition at the Istanbul World Trade Center Exhibition Complex from April 3 to 6... more

NEW YORK—Interiors by Decorating Den recently kicked off the judging portion of its 24th Dream Room Design Contest at the Marriot Marquis in Times Square... more