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Publisher Kemp Harr reports on the growth seen in January and the outlook for the rest of the year, gains in home center flooring, and the impact Amazon is having on brick-and-mortar stores like Walmart, Sears, JCPenny, Kohl's and Macy's.
Publisher Kemp Harr interviews Raj Shah, president of MS International, on his decision to leave investment banking and join the family business, MSI's successful business practices, economic risks that paid off, and the future of the firm.
Michael Burke, senior project manager at Lionakis, describes the collaboration with UC Davis Health con its expansion project. The challenge was to balance adherence to the institutional requirements while providing a welcoming environment.
Editor Jessica Chevalier interviews David Hayes, owner of David's Abbey Carpet & Floors, concerning the growth of the business, the generations that make up the business, and the current and future challenges the business faces.
Contributing editor Lew Migliore discusses the new reign of hard surface flooring over carpet, the skills required to install LVT and porcelain, issues resulting from improper installation and care, and the advantages of each type of flooring.
David Oakey, a world leading product designer, and Cindi Oakey, a trend analyst, describe how the design industry is responding to consumer's need through colors, textures and forms that mimic nature in an effort to foster wellbeing.
The Future Focus awards were created to recognize talented young professionals in the floorcovering industry. This year's winners are employed in the dealer segment, including retailers, distributors and commercial contractors.
Editor Jessica Chevlaier reports on the latest trends in carpet tile design, with the focus moving from impressive architectural elements to a people-centered focus that is blurring the design lines within the sectors.
Executive editor Darius Helm discusses the evolution of rigid LVT products, its advantages over existing flooring, the leaders in the rigid LVT market and the rigid LVT's market impact on other flooring categories, noting laminate as the hardest hit.
Contributing editor Ruth Simon McRae reports on the rapidly approaching needs of the influx of Baby Boomers into retirement communities, bringing with it an even greater need to accommodate the huge variety of spaces and functions.