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Flooring executives from the world’s top manufacturers discuss how the flooring market declined in 2024 and how they expect modest growth in late 2025, but high interest rates and tariffs remain key challenges.
Editor Darius Helm reports on the results of the biennial survey, including the state of business, trends in flooring, favorite flooring producers and the state of partnerships with general contractors, manufacturers, A&D and facility managers.
Editor Jessica Chevalier talks with four A&D experts—Becky Nichols, Rebecca Sarkosi, Rocoo Petitto and Ashley Brewer—to gain an understanding of how they see the commercial flooring contractor as a partner in their work.
Editor Darius Helm delves into the history of the flooring industry’s oldest and most storied high-end brand, Karastan, from its inception in 1926 to its current strategy and focus, and how it remains relevant.
Publisher Kemp Harr?talks about Trump’s election win and how it has boosted business optimism and markets, and also discusses consolidation across flooring channels, and the advantages for large retailers as scale drives performance in a soft market.
Marcio Decker, principal interior designer and lead creative for Aspen Leaf Interiors, explains the transformation of the Palisades Tahoe Lodge into a modern alpine retreat, blending Olympic Valley’s natural beauty with sophisticated, durable design.
Editor Jessica Chevalier profiles North Carolina-based USA Flooring and speaks with its leadership—president Kris Lloyd and general manager Fred Black—about how this five-location flooring retail business innovatively approaches problem-solving.
Cristina Faedi of Ceramics of Italy highlights top tile trends for 2024, where artistic design meets technical innovation. Learn how sustainability, bold aesthetics and advanced performance are shaping the future of ceramic tile.
Contributing editor Paul Friederichsen looks ahead to the coming year and discusses how, despite the challenges ahead, executive leadership can ensure success by prioritizing brand culture and consolidation.
Contributing editor Irene Williams outlines some of the top trends that companies should lean into as they develop their marketing plans, including incorporating AI, apps and educational content.