Surfaces Preview - December 2011
Editor and art director Anne Harr offers an image-heavy preview of new products coming to Surfaces 2012, covering all flooring and supply categories.
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Redi Carpet Celebrates 30 Years
Editor Brian Hamilton reports on Redi Carpet's 30th anniversary. Over the last few years, Redi Carpet, a flooring retailer headquartered in Stafford, Texas, has completed a string of acquisitions, including Seagull Floors and Solar Contract.
Strategic Exchange - December 2011
Publisher Kemp Harr discusses the truth about allergens in broadloom and looks at the implications behind carpet tile passing broadloom in this year's contract dealer survey, and he also reports on the Carpet and Rug Institute's annual meeting.
Designer Forum - December 2011
TRO Jung/Brannen's Alison Faecher writes about the considerations behind specifying flooring in hospital lobby renovations at Newton-Wellesley Hospital in Newton, Massachusetts, including its role in wayfinding and the importance of maintenance.
Focus on Leadership - December 2011
Publisher Kemp Harr interviews Pam Light, Senior Vice President at HOK.
Wood Cuts - December 2011
Michael Martin, CEO of the National Wood Flooring Association, looks at all the current legislation impacting the hardwood industry, including the Lacey Act Amendment and the Chinese engineered hardwood rulings.
People Power - December 2011
Contributing editor Scott Humphrey writes about the gift of true leadership and how great leaders can impact the lives of those around them.
Focus 100 Retail
Editor Darius Helm and publisher Kemp Harr report on the state of the independent flooring retailer and contractor business. The article profiles leading retailers and contractors, as well as the independent buying groups, and includes the Top 100 list.
2011 Retail Display Awards
Judges Jim Dion and Brian Dyches choose the three top displays from entries across North America. Home Building Center, Vernon, British Columbia is the winner; second is Magnum Opus, Concord, Ontario; and third is Berkeley, California's Floor Dimensions.
Building Retail Store Traffic
Editor Jessica Chevalier discusses successful strategies for increasing store traffic for independent flooring retailers, and interviews a handful of retailers to find out what they've been doing to reach out to potential customers.