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Despite losses early in the COVID-induced shutdowns, household spending on goods and services rose to a record level in May. Publisher Kemp Harr talks about that trend in consumer buying as well as domestic investments in LVT production.
Scott Sandlin, vice president of product and brand marketing of residential for Shaw Industries, isn’t someone who likes to sit still. We talked with him about what it takes to keep competitive in the business world and as an Ironman triathlete.
Kris Kirchner, a principal at HLGstudio in Atlanta, Georgia, explains the concept behind the design of the new Tanner Health System facility in Carrollton, Georgia and how flooring plays an integral role in each of its various medical offices.
In business for 35 years, Levi’s 4 Floors now serves five locations in Ohio. Editor Jessica Chevalier talks with Tyler Levi about his family’s business and how taking an honest and educational approach has been key to their success.
The COVID-19 shutdowns forced many businesses to take a look—perhaps for the first time—at social media as they attempted to stay engaged with their customers. Contributing editor Irene Williams talks about lessons that can be learned.
Brett Miller, vice president of education and certification with the National Wood Flooring Association, shares useful tips on how to incorporate radiant heat systems into wood flooring installation projects while avoiding pitfalls.
Contributing editor Sam Allman talks about the importance of building trust within your relationships, both personally and professionally, and how doing so creates better leadership. He offers practical ways you can make changes in your life.
Some flooring contracting businesses are facing backlogs despite COVID-induced shutdowns and stay-at-home orders. Contributing editor Dave Stafford says now’s the time to be proactive by building a cash-flow stream and assessing strategies.
Executive editor Darius Helm gives an update on the commercial market and explores how each sector is performing and what flooring types are trending, as well as how hard surface continues to gain traction over soft surfaces in those areas.
Editor Meg Scarbrough takes a look at this year's Starnet awards, which celebrate the best and most innovative commercial flooring projects by Starnet members.