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Published by IBIS World, Nov 10, 2006; approx. 34 Pages
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American Floor Covering Stores are establishments primarily engaged in retailing new floor coverings, such as rugs and carpets, vinyl floor coverings and floor tile (except ceramic or wood only); or retailing new floor coverings in combination with installation and repair services.

This industry is part of the US retail trade sector. A business in this industry is involved in purchasing a variety of products (such as carpets, rugs, tiles, etc) from wholesalers and selling these products directly to consumers, generally without developing or changing the product further. Most retailers in this industry undertake sales and administrative activities such as customer service; product merchandising; advertising; inventory control; and cash handling. This industry excludes the sale of ceramic or wood floor coverings.

The primary activities of this industry are:

• Carpet stores
• Floor covering stores (except wood and ceramic tile only)
• Rug stores

The major products and services in this industry are:

• Carpets and rugs
• Vinyl and Rubber floor coverings
• Tiles
• Hardwood
• Laminated floor coverings

Major Players Referenced:

• CCA Global Partners
• Lowe's Companies, Inc

• ACTIVITIES (PRODUCTS AND SERVICES)
• SIMILAR INDUSTRIES
• DEMAND & SUPPLY INDUSTRIES

• CONSTANT PRICES
• CURRENT PRICES
• REAL GROWTH
• RATIO TABLE
• GRAPHS

• PRODUCTS AND SERVICE SEGMENTATION
• MAJOR MARKET SEGMENTS
• INDUSTRY CONCENTRATION
• GEOGRAPHIC SPREAD

• MARKET SIZE
• LINKAGES
• DEMAND DETERMINANTS
• DOMESTIC AND INTERNATIONAL MARKETS
• BASIS OF COMPETITION
• LIFE CYCLE

• BARRIERS TO ENTRY
• TAXATION
• INDUSTRY ASSISTANCE
• REGULATION AND DEREGULATION
• COST STRUCTURE
• CAPITAL AND LABOR INTENSITY
• TECHNOLOGY AND SYSTEMS
• INDUSTRY VOLATILITY
• GLOBALIZATION

• KEY SENSITIVITIES
• KEY SUCCESS FACTORS

• MAJOR PLAYERS
• PLAYER PERFORMANCE
• OTHER PLAYERS

• CURRENT PERFORMANCE
• HISTORICAL PERFORMANCE

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