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Editor Jessica Chevalier writes about Staff Carpet, a firm that started in the 1960s with Jim Staff's trips from Dalton, Georgia to Springfield, Illinois. Today, Jim's son, John, and his granddaughter, Kimberly, run the thriving business.
Contributing editor Sandy Smith explains how sales professionals must determine the source of their stress—increased amount and rate of change, increased competition, increased customer expectations—then find ways to relieve it.
Contributing editor Kim Gavin asks industry executives to look back at the high points and low points of the flooring industry over the past quarter century, covering vertical integration, the rise of hard surface and carpet tile, and much more.
Editor Jessica Chevalier interviews four veteran specialty flooring retailers, comparing retail in 1992 to what it is today. Significant business changes, consumer demographic and the role of the retail sales associate are among the topics.
Fiber expert Alasdair Carmichael traces the evolution of the carpet industry over the last 25 years, covering carpet fiber trends, the shift from staple fiber and the growth of PET, along with an overview of where the fiber business currently stands.
Contributing editor Ruth Simon McRae reached out to industry leaders to imagine the future of floorcovering. Themes include 3D printing, smart floors, virtual reality and haptic technology where sense of touch is recreated.
Editor Beth Miller asks design leaders to forecast the future of interiors in the built environment. Topic covered include technological advancements, scientific developments such as self-refenerating floorcoverings, and computer-human integration.
Executive editor Darius Helm reports on the latest recycling challenges, the resulting issues and the impact on the flooring industry. A carpet recycling update is provided along with vinyl flooring's role in the recycling business.
Executive editor Darius Helm discusses the shift in focus toward healthy environments, including everything from acoustical abatement, air quality and comfort underfoot to nourishment, fitness, beauty and "mind."
Editors Darius Helm and Beth Miller report on the latest sustainability trends, issues and what the flooring industry is doing to reach its green goals. A number of flooring companies' current and future sustainability practices are highlighted.