Tile Files - November 2010
Ceramic tile expert Ryan Fasan discusses strategies for stocking inventory that drive sales and offers insights on focusing sales teams and navigating the selling process.
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The Top 250 Design Survey - October 2010
Editor Darius Helm reports on the results of this year's designer survey, covering everything from markets, projects problems and priorities to environmental issues and designers' favorite carpet and hard surface manufacturers.
Hardwood Update 2010 - October 2010
Editor Jessica Chevalier takes a close look at the hardwood industry, including a statistical overview, a look at trends, and highlights from the big hardwood players.
Specifying Concrete - October 2010
Editor Jessica Chevalier uses a case study of a travel agency installation to distill a set of critical and essential issues unique to polished concrete installations.
Strategic Exchange - October 2010
Publisher Kemp Harr looks at a range of issues, including the difficulties people are having getting credit, the dissolution of Wilsonart and Creston Carpet Mills, and California's consumer fee for carpet diversion.
Designer Forum - October 2010
Margaret McDonald, principal at Arcturis, discusses how her architecture and design firm approached the task of creating The Chess Club and Scholastic Center of Saint Louis, Missouri.
Focus on Leadership - October 2010
Publisher Kemp Harr interviews David Oakey, Interface's principal designer and a leader in cutting edge carpet tile design, covering everything from design inspiration and mentors to the future of carpet tile.
Best Practices - October 2010
Contributing editor Sonya Jennings profiles Abbey Carpets Unlimited of Napa, California, including how the retailer has achieved success with a non-commissioned sales staff.
People Power - October 2010
Contributing editor Scott Humphrey offers tips on how to make the retail environment stand out to make the most of the fall selling season.
Carpet Sustainability Review - Aug/Sep 2010
Editors Darius Helm and Jessica Chevalier take a close look at the highlights of the year in carpet sustainability, including fiber breakthroughs, reclamation updates, and other leading issues.