Designer Forum - February 2011
Susan Dellwo, a founding principal of Washington based Design Source, writes about the different types of flooring used in the headquarters of People to People Ambassador Programs, based in Spokane, Washington.
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Susan Dellwo, a founding principal of Washington based Design Source, writes about the different types of flooring used in the headquarters of People to People Ambassador Programs, based in Spokane, Washington.
Editor Brian Hamilton reports on Molyneaux Tile Carpet Wood, a Pennsylvania based chain of eight flooring stores, focusing on sales staff, installaiton and the firm's unique approach to purchasing.
Ed Korczak, executive director of the National Wood Flooring Association, comments on the overall long-term health of specialty flooring retailers, and the nature of the advantage specialty retailers have over home centers.
As an alternative to a New Year's resolution, contributing editor Scott Humphrey suggests making New You resolutions and offers a plan for how to help people succeed in their goals.
A guide to this year's Surfaces convention, held for the first time in Las Vegas' Mandalay Bay, featuring tips for getting around quicker, a floor plan of entire casino, and a look at the seminars and courses being offered at the show.
A look at new products from firms not exhibiting at Surfaces, including Shaw and Mohawk, Armstrong, Anderson, StonePeak, Model, Faus and Mirage.
Editor Jessica Chevalier takes the pulse of consumers with the help of retailers from all around the country, with a special focus on identifying and targeting today's consumer, along with trends in product categories and demand for green products.
Editor Darius Helm reports on the latest developments in the carpet backing business, including highlights from both mill and independent producers, along with an update on underlayment producers for both hard and soft surface flooring.
Flooring analyst Santo Torcivia offers insights, with charts, into the shifting fortunes of the various flooring channels, including the state of smaller flooring retailers and the rise of the flooring contractor.
Two FloorExpo members, Doug Chadderdon of Great Floors and Nicholas Freadreacea of The Flooring Gallery, talk about their approaches to business in the current market.