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Publisher Kemp Harr discusses retailer sentiment and also reports on the Coverings show, including ceramic tile lifecycle analysis and the opening of Portobello’s U.S. facility, and on the highlights from the NFA meeting held in St. Kitts.
Publisher Kemp Harr interviews Noah Fulton, vice president of business strategy, about how he got his start at Karndean, what drove him to return, what makes Karndean unique, his vision for Karndean’s brand in the U.S., and much more.
Oshri Adri and Jillian Dahlman Bhatia, co-founders of Adri + Dahlman Interiors, discuss a 5,000-square-foot residential project in Long Island and how ceramic tile from Porcelanosa and carpet tile from Interface’s Flor helped achieve the vision.
Editor Jessica Chevalier profiles Brewer Flooring, with 27 locations scattered across Oklahoma, Iowa, Florida, Texas, Missouri and Illinois, covering its 40-year history, its group affiliations, market focus and plans for the future.
Contributing editor Sam Allman discusses issues like procrastination and putting off hard tasks, from the perspective of owners versus entrepreneurs, and offers a section of “Entrepreneur Your Life” tips in the form of examples.
Contributing editor Dave Stafford responds to the threat of a market slowdown with extensive strategies for analyzing markets, determining business strengths, evaluating teams, assessing banking and managing payments.
Editor Jessica Chevalier reports on the state of the hardwood market, covering challenges to hardwood’s growth, an NWFA update, shifts in material availability and trends in design and construction, as well as updates from 15 leading producers.
Editor Darius Helm reports on the state of the K-12 market, with a look at funding and the value of partnerships, and updates from Shaw, Engineered Floors, Forbo, Mannington, Interface, Mohawk, Crossville, HMTX, Novalis, Ecore, Gerflor and Dal-Tile.
Editor Jennifer Bardoner examines the pros and cons relating to domestic production, from easy access to materials and the challenge of skilled labor to product innovation and opportunities for enhanced environmental sustainability.
Editor Darius Helm takes a close look at what it takes for contract dealers to successfully provide floor care and maintenance, and makes a case for why it’s a natural fit for dealers and how it can strengthen relationships and drive more revenues.