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Editor Jessica Chevalier profiles Yates Flooring Center, based in Lubbock, Texas with branches in Midland and Amarillo, including how the business got its start, its expansion over the years, advertising strategies and the hunt for installers.
Contributing editor Paul Friederichsen discusses opportunities in the multifamily market, including its growth in recent years and expectations for 2023, and also offers tips for marketing to the multifamily segment.
Contributing editor Sharon La Riviere takes a look at key stats in Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn, Twitter, Pinterest and YouTube and also offers tips on marketing to different age groups.
Ann Demers, COO and CMO for Specialty Tile Products, weighs in on key design trends in ceramic tile—Imminence, Wabi-Sabi, The Great Rebirth, Retro Gothic and Deeply Envious——accompanied by a photo gallery from leading tile producers.
With statistics by Market Insights, editor Darius Helm offers an overview on the state of the commercial market, including a report on the segments, statistics on flooring use and flooring marketshare, and predictions for the coming year.
Editor Jennifer Bardoner speaks with retailers from around the country about everything from hiring strategies and sales training to approaches for boosting sales effectiveness, as well as employee retention strategies.
Publisher Kemp Harr discusses Alan Beaulieu’s ITR forecast delivered at the Starnet annual meeting, as well as providing an update on the Armstrong sale and an overview of RFMS and QFloors customer appreciation events.
Publisher Kemp Harr interviews Laurel Hurd, newly appointed president and CEO of Interface, on her tenure at Newell Brands, the challenges of the new position, and what most excites her about Interface’s sustainability efforts.
Nicholas Kent and Laura Frydach, with Plunkett Raysich Architects write about the Swallow School project in Hartland, Wisconsin, including how the use of carpet tile from Milliken and VCT from Armstrong helped achieve the design vision.
Editor Jessica Chevalier interviews Scott McDonald, owner of the Lansing, Michigan-based contract dealer and Starnet member, covering the firm’s business profile, how McDonald got into the business and how he has elevated and expanded it.