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Contributing editor Ruth Simon McRae reports on the rapidly approaching needs of the influx of Baby Boomers into retirement communities, bringing with it an even greater need to accommodate the huge variety of spaces and functions.
Contributing editor Sonya Jennings interviews four prominent flooring retailers to find out the considerations they weigh when choosing between working with contractors and using in-house installers.
Publisher Kemp Harr discusses the changes with the flooring business, including Interface closing many of its Flor retail stores, Shaw's dealer convention in Orlando, Florida, and Domotex Germany's reformatting of its 2018 show.
Publisher Kemp Harr interviews Lauren Rottet, an Interior Design Hall of Famer, concerning the elements that led her to pursue interior design, her design philosophy, her mentors along the way and the location of her inspiration for each project.
Editor Jessica Chevalier interviews the Calvetta brothers for the secret to their success as flooring retailers, which they attribute to their customer focus and the relationships they foster within their family and their community.
Wade Robinson discusses his top flooring picks, including hand-painted cement tile and tile and wood combinations, inspired by his design philosophy of balancing both style and pragmatism in a space.
Contributing editor Sam Allman discusses the qualities needed to be an effective leader, touches on this issue's young emerging leaders in the industry and waxes poetic about those thoughout history who have stood for something.
Contributing editor Dave Stafford offers up customer service advice to promote one's reputation by treating any issue as a priority and finding logical, workable solutions for both the contractor and the client.
Editor Darius Helm covers the January Surfaces show in Las Vegas' Mandalay Bay Convention Center, discussing the latest in soft and hard surfaces. While trends are going in different directions, the key theme is added value.
Editors Darius Helm and Jessica Chevalier discuss the major players in the flooring industry, their latest products and how they manage to get the word out on their new products through regional shows and national dealer conventions.