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Article: Ground control: the area rug selections at Lowe's and Home Depot show the retailers are well-stocked for consumers' needs.(HEAD TO HEAD)
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- HFN The Weekly Newspaper for the Home Furnishing Network
- Article date:
- October 6, 2008
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CONSUMERS SHOPPING THE AREA RUG SECTIONS AT BIG-BOX HOME IMPROVEMENT STORES LOWE'S AND Home Depot in Atlanta will find a good selection of in-stock options, plus even more availability in special-order pieces. In terms of variety of designs and materials, Home Depot has an edge.
At Lowe's, the area rugs are displayed within the flooring department, in an aisle at the back of the store. Rugs hang on swinging display hangers, along with runners or other coordinating pieces, and the stock is rolled up beneath the display. On each rug, an information card provides pricing, photos showing the design of some of the most popular sizes ...