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Publisher Kemp Harr talks about the newly reinstated tariffs on luxury vinyl tile produced in China and what it could mean for flooring produced there, as well as how important it is for flooring retailers to be adaptable to changing consumer habits.
Russ Rogg, president of Metroflor and chief product officer of HMTX products, talks with publisher Kemp Harr about his career in the flooring industry, the strategic plan for HMTX and the advice he has for his children as they forge their futures.
Rania Alomar, founder of RA-DA in Hollywood, California, talks about the bold design of the headquarters for DocMagic, a mortgage technology company. She explains how color and flooring played an integral role in creating this unique space.
Editor Jessica Chevalier catches up with the owners of Carpet Manufacturers Warehouse, a more-than-100-year-old business located in California, to learn about how this fourth-generation company has managed to adapt to change over the decades.
Some floorcovering dealers have not only adapted to the pandemic, but they are actually thriving. Contributing editor Paul Friederichsen explains how being adaptable to change is crucial and explains how one California company has done just that.
Despite challenges caused by COVID-19, Italian tile manufacturers are still hard at work. Kristin Coleman, senior vice president of Novita, highlights some of the top trends in tile right now and talks about color and the role of biophilia in design.
With increased concerns around disinfection and sanitization amid the virus outbreak, contributing editor Lew Migliore says it’s important to know both the short-term and long-term effects that chemicals can have on surfaces, including flooring.
In a year unlike any other, independent flooring retailers have felt more vulnerable than ever. Executive editor Darius Helm examines how retailers are responding to the challenges and what flooring products are trending in their regions.
The retail landscape is changing, thanks in part to the rise in e-commerce, altering the traditional shopping experience. Editor Jessica Chevalier takes a look at the impact on brick-and-mortar stores and how they are adjusting amid COVID.
The COVID-19 outbreak forced the cancellation of the annual NeoCon expo in Chicago this year, but organizers responded by launching a virtual show in its place. Editor Meg Scarbrough “attended” and reports on the hot topics and products.