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Publisher Kemp Harr discusses the slowdown in retail traffic and its relationship to inflation and unemployment levels, the status of Armstrong Flooring, and the future of the tariffs on good produced in China.
The transformation of a handmade home décor business into a brick-and-mortar hub for artists, called A.MANO Brooklyn, was achieved with the help of ceramic tile in a range of styles and designs from Florim and Mutina.
Editor Jessica Chevalier profiles Naples, Florida-based Hadinger Flooring, a $30 million, single-location business run by Susan Hadinger, covering how she got into the business and how she manages and updates her 30,000-square-foot showroom.
Contributing editor Paul Friederichsen writes about the value of research and offers a blueprint for how to make the most of data and research, including tips on how to navigate the research, what to focus on and potential pitfalls.
Contributing editor Irene Williams writes about the importance of storytelling as a sales tool, including before-and-after stories, testimonials, case studies, educational content, customer service and team training.
Michael Martin, president and CEO of the National Wood Flooring Association, discusses the various ways that Russia’s attack on Ukraine has impacted wood flooring, including the industry’s dependence on Russian birch and the search for alternatives.
Editor Jessica Chevalier discusses the state of the corporate office sector with designers from Gensler and JPC Architects, including how different business cultures inform workspace planning and the future of the office.
Editor Darius Helm reports on the rebounding wood flooring industry, with updates from AHF Products, Somerset, Mullican, Mirage, Shaw, Maxwell, Mohawk, Mannington, QEP, Mercier, Lauzon, Preverco, Boen, Välinge and Kährs.
Editor Jennifer Bardoner reports on the state of domestic flooring production from supply chain issues to capacity and demand, with updates from CFL, AHF Products, Shaw, Novalis, MSI, Mohawk, Mannington, Huali and Gerflor.
Editor Jennifer Bardoner takes a close look at port congestion on the East and West coasts, shipping strategies, the truck driver shortage and the challenge of recruiting and training more drivers, as well as the impact of the Russia’s invasion.