People Power - June 2013
Contributing editor Scott Humphrey, the newly appointed president and CEO of the World Floor Covering Association, writes about ways in which routines can be used to create a foundation for success.
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Contributing editor Scott Humphrey, the newly appointed president and CEO of the World Floor Covering Association, writes about ways in which routines can be used to create a foundation for success.
Floor Focus' editorial team, along with analysis and statistics by Market Insights LLC, break down the flooring industry's 2012 results. The report includes a statistical overview as well as indepth reports on all flooring categories.
Editor Jessica Chevalier takes a close look at the growing hospitality market, with an emphasis on design directions, sustainability, and the shift in the market toward durable, high performance products.
Editor Anne Harr reviews this year's hardwood flooring show by the National Wood Flooring Association, held in Dallas, Texas. The report includes images and highlights from many of the leading hardwood manufacturers.
Contributor Irene Williams offers insights into setting up keywords to improve SEO capabilities, weighs in on Google+, offers an update on the various social media forums, talks about blogging, and reminds everyone to think mobile.
Publisher Kemp Harr discusses the residential and commercial construction markets, along with changes at Royalty, demand for products made in the U.S., and progress with Internet tax legislation.
Brian Waite, an interior designer at St. Louis based Arcturis, describes the challenges of designing for multi-purpose space, including a room with telescoping seating, at the Laclede Group, a public utility holding company.
Publisher Kemp Harr interviews Mark Clayton, president and CEO of Phenix/Looptex, covering brand strategies, the firm's nylon and PET programs, ultra-soft fiber developments, and competition with older, more established mills.
Contributing editor Sonya Jennings profiles Contract Furnishings Mart,a Pacific Northwest based to-the-trade operation with a knowledge-based approach of building relationships with designers and installers.
Contributing editor Frank Hurd talks with two retailers about the state of their carpet business, and what their customers are looking for.