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The year was a real test of moral fiber, especially for leaders who were forced to make tough workforce decisions as the economy took a hit early in the pandemic. Publisher Kemp Harr talks about that challenge as well as what drives flooring trends.
Doug Enck, EVP of the commercial division of Shaw, is the third generation of his family to enter the flooring business and he has worn many hats over the years. Publisher Kemp Harr talks with him about his time in the industry and being a leader.
Designer Michael Wagner takes us through the design of Stewart Engineering and how Gensler incorporated city features—boulevards, greenspaces and urban life—to create a space that inspires team members and one that reflects the company’s culture.
Rick Oderio is a second-generation flooring retailer based in the Bay Area. Editor Jessica Chevalier caught up with him to discuss how he has led four retail locations to more than $20 million in annual sales in one of the country’s hottest markets
Social media groups, like ones on Facebook and LinkedIn, are increasingly important for businesses. Contributing editor Irene Williams explains what they are and how flooring retailers can incorporate them into their social media strategies.
In a world where it’s becoming increasingly harder to distinguish between truth and lies, critical thinking is key. Contributing editor Sam Allman talks about the key questions everyone should ask themselves when getting to the bottom of an issue.
Contributing editor Dave Stafford offers tips for flooring contractors as they try to navigate unprecedented challenges amid the Covid-19 pandemic, including ways to become an asset to clients and ways to improve communication, like embracing Zoom.
May 2015-Senior editor Calista Sprague reports on the state of the hospitality market, including growth in the sector, use of carpet tile and LVT, guest room development, trends in public space design and progress in environmental sustainability.
It’s been a challenging year, but with the renewed focus on the home, many of the larger floorcovering retailers have eked out growth and, at the same time, found ways to equip themselves for success in ways that may pay dividends for years to come.
With so many people staying home in the past year, the hospitality industry is facing tumult the likes of which it has never seen. But as facilities change hands and flags, the flooring industry may net some renovation business on the rebound.