Best Practices - October 2010
Contributing editor Sonya Jennings profiles Abbey Carpets Unlimited of Napa, California, including how the retailer has achieved success with a non-commissioned sales staff.
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People Power - October 2010
Contributing editor Scott Humphrey offers tips on how to make the retail environment stand out to make the most of the fall selling season.
Carpet Sustainability Review - Aug/Sep 2010
Editors Darius Helm and Jessica Chevalier take a close look at the highlights of the year in carpet sustainability, including fiber breakthroughs, reclamation updates, and other leading issues.
Resilient's Improving Eco-Profile - Aug/Sep 2010
Editor Darius Helm discusses the latest developments in the greening of resilient flooring, with a focus on waste streams for both PVC flooring and rubber flooring.
Importing Green - August/September 2010
Editor Darius Helm takes a look at the environmental burden of shipping products like cork and bamboo, comparing transporting by rail or road with transporting by ocean frieght.
Laminate Update 2010 - August/September 2010
Editor Jessica Chevalier writes about the state of the laminate flooring industry, including updates on all the major players and a look at pricing and all the latest trends.
Summer Rug Market Review - August/September 2010
Editor Jessica Chevalier reports on the Atlanta Rug Market and reviews products from several of the leading area rug manufacturers.
Strategic Exchange - August/September 2010
Publisher Kemp Harr discusses challenges facing independent retailers and home center strategies, along with the pitfalls of Internet sales. In addition, Harr reports on CCA Global's summer convention.
Designer Forum - August/September 2010
Sue Firestone, chairman and founder of sfa design, discusses her firm's renovation of San Francisco's historic Ghirardelli chocolate factory into a residential space and hotel.
Best Practices - August/September 2010
Contributing editor Sonya Jennings reports on Baystate Rug, a Massachusetts based dealer that employs a unique branding strategy to win business.