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Publisher Kemp Harr discusses the economic outlook for the fall, looks back at highlights from the National Floorcovering Alliance’s fall meeting in September, including consumer demand and strategy, and duties imposed on Chinese-produced tile.
Editor Jessica Chevalier talks with the founder and principal of JSR Associates about elder care and how residential design can offer seniors more freedom, as well as her nonprofit work and her new role with the Resilient Flooring Covering Institute.
Deborah Elliott, co-founder of ID Studios, discusses the design of Mission Federal Credit Union in San Diego, California, and how porcelain tile from Marazzi and carpet tile from Shaw and Bentley Mills were used to achieve balance within the space.
Editor Jessica Chevalier catches up with Marr Carr, president of Color Interiors, and looks at how this Texas-based retailer has tailored his business approach as it relates to employees, marketing and showrooms in an effort to better serve consumers.
Contributing editor Paul Friederichsen discusses how B2B marketers must be innovative and creative when establishing a brand—and trust—among customers in order to succeed in today’s market and the tools that can help reach those goals.
Contributing editor Lew Migliore addresses the challenges that can arise when installing new floorcoverings over old floors, things that should be considered before making that decision, and what to do when you run into trouble during the install.
Floor Focus’ editorial team offers an overview of progress in sustainability, along with highlights from key manufacturers, including Interface, Shaw, Mohawk, Aquafil, Tarkett, HMTX, Mannington, Bentley, Milliken, Forbo, Ecore, Novalis and many more.
Editor Darius Helm reports on the state of carpet recycling, including obstacles to progress and new developments from firms like Arropol, Eastman Chemical, Loop Industries, Verdex, Circular Polymers, Aquafil, Columbia Recycling and more.
Editor Darius Helm examines threats to domestic forests and plantations from invasive species, the role of climate change in driving the scourges, and the role hardwood can play in mitigating carbon emissions and protecting ecosystems.
Editor Jessica Chevalier offers an indepth report on the impact of domestically made products on residential and commercial buyers of flooring, including retailers and members of the architecture and design communities.