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People Power, Feb 2015—Contributing editor Sam Allman writes about self-defeating behaviors—shame, blame and justify—and how they arise, and he also offers strategies for avoiding those behaviors and changing one's outlook.
Feb 2015—Contributing editor Dave Stafford takes a comprehensive look at all aspects of the direct sell, including case studies, and offers compelling strategies for coping with some of the most common scenarios.
Looking Back, Feb 2015—Ennis O'Neil, an industry veteran who led Shaw Contract for over 20 years, takes a look back at the technological developments in carpet manufacturing, singling out contributions by Tuftco, CMC and Tapistron.
Jan 2015—Executive editor Darius Helm offers a sneak peek of flooring products being intro'd at Surfaces, with previews from Dixie, Phenix, Couristan, Kane, Daltile, Crossville, Tarkett, Quick-Step, Mullican, Hallmark, Armstrong and many more.
Jan 2015—Senior editor Calista Sprague reviews new product from manufacturers not exhibiting at Surfaces, including Shaw, Mohawk, Beaulieu, American Olean, Oriental Weavers, Mirage, Ragno USA, Floorfolio, Florida Tile, Florim, Novalis and Metroflor.
Jan 2015—Executive editor Darius Helm takes a close look at the state of the retail sector, with analysis of construction outlooks and design development, as well as how new generations and digital capabilities are together transforming the retail space.
Jan 2015—Senior editor Calista Sprague reports on the state of the carpet backing business, with updates on all of the independent backing producers, along with a report on producers of underlayments and specialty systems.
Jan 2015—Publisher Kemp Harr takes a look at Tarkett's 51,000 square foot headquarters in Solon, Ohio and discusses how the design of the interior space showcases both the values of the firm and its various brand identities.
Jan 2015—Features editor Jessica Chevalier examines the state of the flooring distribution business with prominent distributors, including Fishman Flooring Solutions, Galleher Corporation and Erickson's Flooring & Supply.
Strategic Exchange, Jan 2015—Publisher Kemp Harr reports on forecasts for economic growth and the outlook by Mohawk's Brian Carson. He also covers Interior Design magazine's Best of Year awards and discusses developments in the retail environment.