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Editor Jessica Chevalier takes a close look at the polished concrete market, including how it was introduced to the U.S. market, its use across the commercial segments, and how some flooring contractors have diversified to offer it to their clients.
Contributing editor Ruth Simon McRae reports on the state of Spanish tile, gleaned in part from the Passport to Creativity press tour that replaced Cevisama this year, and also discusses innovation, energy prices and supply challenges.
Publisher Kemp Harr discusses recession fears, as well as the 2022 flooring forecast from Market Insights, and also offers an update on the fate of Armstrong and on Mohawk’s Vitromex acquisition and Bauwerk’s Somerset acquisition.
Publisher Kemp Harr interviews Larry Flick, covering how he got into the flooring business, merchandising and inventory strategies, digital tools, sustainability, the unique look of his nine stores, secrets of his success, and much more.
Deborah Elliott, co-founder and principal of ID Studios, writes about the design of Solv Energy’s offices, including how flooring products from The Mohawk Group, Shaw Contract and Spec Ceramics helped capture the spirit of the company.
Editor Jessica Chevalier profiles Yates Flooring Center, based in Lubbock, Texas with branches in Midland and Amarillo, including how the business got its start, its expansion over the years, advertising strategies and the hunt for installers.
Contributing editor Paul Friederichsen discusses opportunities in the multifamily market, including its growth in recent years and expectations for 2023, and also offers tips for marketing to the multifamily segment.
Contributing editor Sharon La Riviere takes a look at key stats in Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn, Twitter, Pinterest and YouTube and also offers tips on marketing to different age groups.
Ann Demers, COO and CMO for Specialty Tile Products, weighs in on key design trends in ceramic tile—Imminence, Wabi-Sabi, The Great Rebirth, Retro Gothic and Deeply Envious——accompanied by a photo gallery from leading tile producers.
With statistics by Market Insights, editor Darius Helm offers an overview on the state of the commercial market, including a report on the segments, statistics on flooring use and flooring marketshare, and predictions for the coming year.