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Dec. 2013—Editor Darius Helm reports on the results of this biennial survey, including product trends, revenue results, process problems, relationships with manufacturers, general contractors, A&D and facility manager, and favorite flooring producers.
Dec. 2013—Editor Jessica Chevalier takes a look at how flooring retailers generate revenue from area rugs, with insights from retailers like Marshall's Carpet One and Rug Gallery in Ohio, Dalton Wholesale Floors and Pennsylvania's Crest Flooring.
Dec. 2013—Editor Jessica Chevalier offers a rundown of the educational opportunities offered to this year's attendees of Surfaces, part of the International Surface Event.
Editor Darius Helm reports on LeadingAge's annual meeting and expo, and takes a look at some of the cutting-edge ideas that are transforming the senior living environment.
Dec. 2013—Publisher Kemp Harr offers Brian Beaulieu's take on the economy, comments on the strength of the high end of the market, reports on Shaw's Grand Central wear-test promotion, and takes a closer look at carpet's share losses.
Dec. 2013—Janet Lougée discusses the design hurdles faced in converting an industrial property in Chicago into the headquarters of the Service Employee International Union Healthcare, and how flooring from Interface and Karndean helped provide solutions.
Dec. 2013—Publisher Kemp Harr interviews Bill Kilbride, president of Mohawk Home and chief sustainability officer of Mohawk Industries, covering changes in the rug business, key influences and trends, and strategies for Mohawk's brands.
Dec. 2013—Contributing editor Sonya Jennings profiles Pierce Flooring and Pierce Carpet Mill Outlet, with seven locations in Montana. The firm, which has been in business for 70 years, credits part of its success to being "all things to all people."
Dec. 2013—Contributing editor Sam Allman delves into compensation strategies, offering an overview of different approaches, and shows how the right strategy can be used to motivate staff and enhance productivity.
Dec 2013—Pamela Sullivan, Project manager with DesignPoint, uses text and images to describe her favorite flooring materials, including carpet tiles from Flor, LVT like Mannington's Dissolve and wood-look porcelain, like Crossville's Reclamation Line.