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Editor Jessica Chevalier catches up with this Plano, Texas-based contract dealer to learn how cousins Scott Spencer and Jerry Kenney have created an organization that has been dynamic and adaptable over its nearly 30 years in the industry.
In this month’s column, contributing editor Paul Friederichsen talks about the importance of advertising as part of a business’ marketing strategy, and he shares tips on how companies can launch successful campaigns in their areas.
Contributing editor Michael Martin talks about the challenges currently facing the wood flooring industry and why those spurred the National Wood Flooring Association to launch a marketing campaign aimed at telling hardwood’s story.
Executive editor Darius Helm reports on the changing workplace landscape and how companies are adjusting to meet the needs and expectations of their employees, as well as how commercial flooring producers are working to keep pace with creative solutions.
Editor Jessica Chevalier takes a look at how mounting challenges in the ceramic industry, including duties on goods from China and pressure from LVT, have created an opportunity for manufacturers to reexamine the category and look for ways to adapt.
Editors Darius Helm, Jessica Chevalier and Anne Harr provide an extensive summary from this year’s International Surface Event in Las Vegas, which drew high energy from the masses, who were drawn to see the latest top flooring trends and innovations.
Editor Meg Scarbrough explores how the carpet industry is looking for creative and innovative ways to save the category as increasing competition from hard surfaces, including LVT, continues to chip away at broadloom’s share of the flooring market.
Editor Meg Scarbrough wraps up the second Domotex USA that took place in Atlanta in February, including details from designer panels, educational classes on flooring installation and some of the trends and designs that were highlighted at the show.
Amid growing fears around the coronavirus outbreak, we take a look at the affect it could have on the economy and supply chain, and how the public has a duty to educate itself and use common sense as the world grapples with the health crisis.
Janet Lougeé explains the design process that went into creating the new offices of Legacy.com, an online obituary network, and how the somber nature of the work the company does was taken into consideration when creating workspace for the Chicago office.