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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.
Editor Darius Helm reports on the state of the residential flooring market, with updates from top retailers and buying groups, a list of the top 100 retailers with estimated revenues, product trends, and a report on the state of home center business.
Editor Jessica Chevalier reports on the hospitality segment, including the latest numbers and an overview of the market, along with sections on soft surface, resilient flooring, porcelain and hardwood, along with trends and a sustainability sidebar.
Editor Jennifer Bardoner reports on the diversification of flooring retailers into the kitchen and bath market, including sections on spends and margins, design concepts, trends, contracting timelines and the outlook for the market.
Contributing editor Irene Williams reviews September’s Cersaie expo, the global tile show held annually in Bologna, Italy, reporting on trends—from 3D designs and wood looks to pastoral palettes—as expressed through leading Italian tile producers.