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Editor Jessica Chevalier reports on the state of the LVT market, with sections on importing and onshoring, innovation, tariffs, rigid LVT demand, automation, and raw material issues, as well as an update on several of the leading producers.
Editor Darius Helm reports on residential carpet, including a market overview, a trend report, a look at carpet campaigns, a section on consumer perceptions and highlights from Shaw, Mohawk, Engineered Floors, Dixie, Stanton, Phenix and Tarkett.
Editor Jennifer Bardoner speaks with leading retailers and industry consultants about key elements of showroom and merchandising strategies, from curating selections and creating streamlined aesthetics to how to stand out from the crowd.
Publisher Kemp Harr discusses the latest economic data, including retailer reports and commercial updates, and the flooring shows in the first quarter, as well as weighing in on the young professionals who received this year’s Emerging Leader awards.
Publisher Kemp Harr interviews Thomas Baert, president of Creative Flooring Solutions, covering his background in the industry, strategies for differentiation, the state of its U.S. production and insights into the direction of the rigid core market.
Heidi Hefferlin, founder and managing partner of HK Architects, writes about a Montessori school project in Chattanooga, Tennessee and how flooring, including finished concrete and carpet tile by Shaw Contract helped achieve the firm’s design goals.
Editor Jessica Chevalier profiles Texas-based First Floors Carpet One, including how the business got its start over 50 years ago, the profile of the business today, its relationship with buying groups and what the future holds.
Contributing editor Sam Allman writes about the importance of creating and responding to change, techniques for self-reflection, and the use of key metrics to understand one’s business and drive positive change.
Tile expert Ryan Fasan offers insights into factors influencing product development, from supply chain woes and the commercial slowdown to compartmentalizing and living in harmony with the environment, and also reports on trends from Cersaie’s expo.
Contributing editor Dave Stafford makes the case for always saying yes to project opportunities, arguing that it’s not only the best business decision but it also drives learning, and he offers guidance on how to bid smart, as well.