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Amid a year that created much uncertainty, leaders of the industry’s top manufacturers say flexibility and adaptability were key to survival. Editor Meg Scarbrough talked with them about their takeaways from the year and what 2021 has in store.
As industry trade shows continue to reformat their programs amid the pandemic, we talked to the industry’s leading floorcovering manufacturers about their strategies for connecting with customers and taking products to market heading into 2021.
Executive editor Darius Helm takes a deep dive into carpet fiber and examines what’s happening in the residential and commercial markets, what key players are focused on, and the battle between low-cost PET fiber and higher-performing nylons.
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.