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Editor Darius Helm presents the results of Floor Focus’ 26th annual design survey, covering business conditions, top problems, sector activity, product trends and wish lists, as well as favorite producers across hard and soft surface categories.
Editor Jennifer Bardoner takes a look at hardwood trends through the eyes of leading hardwood producers, covering everything from colors, textures, formats and species to hardwood’s competition from wood-look products.
Editor Jessica Chevalier reports on the acute care sector, offering an overview of current activity in renovation and new construction, along with an indepth report on the types of flooring used in acute care and their performance requirements.
Editor Jessica Chevalier writes about the rapidly growing residential LVT market, looking at consumer demand, selling strategies, elevating the category, product trends and issues relating to supply constraints dogging the industry.
Editor Jennifer Bardoner takes a look at retailer consumer credit programs in terms of how they build both sales and loyalty, and reports on consumer credit strategies, including those offered by leading flooring manufacturers.
Publisher Kemp Harr discusses the economic impact of labor issues, raw material constraints and price increases, and also takes a look at AHF Products’ acquisition of American OEM and Starnet’s decision to cancel its meetings.
Publisher Kemp Harr interviews Richard Friedman, CEO of commercial contractor DFS Flooring, about his background in South Africa, his journey toward commercial contracting, his recent acquisition of Diversified and his strategies for success.
Editor Jessica Chevalier speaks with Paula Anderson, president of Sterling Carpet One, which operates out of three locations across North Dakota and Minnesota, including the decision to purchase the business in 2009 and expansion strategies.
Contributing editor Sandy Smith discusses the importance of being a “learning organization” and how leaders must lead in learning, and offers a set of key questions to help gain insights into the value of being a lifelong learner.
Contributing editor Dave Stafford details the different skill sets in sales and project management, the importance of precise project details, the right way to start a project and comprehensive tips for success.