Best Practices - August/September 2009
For owner Kathy Niles, service is the key to success at Carpet Mill Outlet Stores in Southlake, Texas. The company's mantra is "Large enough to compete, small enough to care."
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Wood Cuts - August/September 2009
The focus on green building has created an unprecedented opportunity for the wood flooring industry to promote and sell their hardwood products as highly sustainable and renewable flooring alternatives.
Survey 2009: What the Retailers Think - July 2009
Flooring retailers from all across the country weigh in on everything from favorite manufacturers to how they're weathering the economic slowdown.
NeoCon 2009 - July 2009
Floor Focus editors review NeoCon 2009, which took place in Chicago's Merchandise Mart from June 15 to 17, and report on trends, innovations and new products.
Sports Flooring - July 2009
Synthetic turf has come a long way since the original AstroTurf. Today, it's a highly specialized tufted carpet and the industry is growing about 20% annually, a bright spot in the niche sports flooring business.
Strategic Exchange - July 2009
Publisher Kemp Harr takes a look at changes in the carpet fiber market over the last several years, the threat and promise of the Web for flooring manufacturers, and the growing popularity of tile, in all its forms.
Designer Forum - July 2009
Andres Nicholls of New York firm Lippincott, a retail specialist, talks about designing to advance a client's brand for the likes of McDonalds and Samsung Electronics.
Focus on Leadership - July 2009
Johnsonite's Carmen Pastore understands that in tough times it's still important to advance the brand. Learn more about how to survive the downturn and emerge ready for the next upturn in this Q&A with Brian Hamilton.
Best Practices - July 2009
Diversified Flooring Design Center of New Smyrna, Florida, has managed to continue growing while other dealers are treading water, thanks to its willingness to add design services and new products.
People Power - July 2009
Working harder and faster at the same old things generally won't give you a different result. Focus on things you haven't focused on before to continue personal and professional growth.