Marketing Minute: Revisiting Millennials – June 2024
Contributing editor Paul Friederichsen takes a close look at Millennial consumers, from the opportunities in this demographic to their shopping process, closing with a robust list of takeaways.
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People Power: The power of being respectful – June 2024
Contributing editor Sam Allman writes about the role of respect in today’s society through personal anecdotes and observations, digging into the power of respect as well as the importance of teaching younger generations about the value of respect.
Contractor’s Corner: Picking the right mill partners – June 2024
Contributing editor Dave Stafford discusses the importance of selecting the best manufacturing partners, offering primers on how to establish a good fit, how to work together and how best to nurture these essential relationships.
Annual Report: In 2023, declines in residential business pulled down the total U.S. flooring market - May 2024
Floor Focus’ editorial team provides a comprehensive overview of the U.S. flooring market, including industry growth numbers, marketshare of flooring categories and indepth reports on carpet, rugs, resilient flooring, ceramic, hardwood and laminate.
Trends in Higher Education: Higher education spaces must be highly adaptable – May 2024
Editor Jessica Chevalier offers an indepth report on the state of the higher education market, covering budgets, market activity, trends and more, with input and case studies from Gensler, FGM Architects, CannonDesign and Stantec.
NWFA Expo 2024: This year’s wood flooring expo saw the biggest crowds in two decades – May 2024
Editor Darius Helm reports on the annual show, held this year in New Orleans, including product trends along with highlights from Mullican, Kährs, Mirage, Mannington, Lauzon, Bjelin, AHF, Bauwerk (Somerset and Boen), Maxwell, Mercier and MP Global.
Commercial Floorcare Update: The pandemic created long-term opportunities for savvy flooring contractors – May 2024
Editor Jennifer Bardoner reports on commercial floorcare, including the state of carpet maintenance and the rise of hard surface (including VCT), and takes a look at strategies for offering floorcare, as well as a report on new service models.
Expo Revestir: Style and design took center stage at this year’s ceramic trade show in Sao Paulo, Brazil – May 2024
Contributing editor Ruth Simon McRae reports on Brazil’s annual ceramic tile show, offering a comprehensive look at trends and reporting on standout products from firms like Villagres, Portobello, Damme, Keramika, Pelle and Weiku do Brasil.
Strategic Exchange: Residential replacement could turn the corner soon – May 2024
Publisher Kemp Harr discusses Mohawk’s Q1 earnings call, where CEO Jeff Lorberbaum opined that the industry was at the bottom of the cycle, and also offers an overview of the Coverings and NWFA shows and weighs in on tariffs on Indian ceramic tile.
Focus on Leadership: Benjamin Liebert listens to lead – May 2024
Publisher Kemp Harr interviews Benjamin Liebert, EVP of Shaw’s residential business, covering how his tenures at GE, HD Supply and Electrolux helped prepare him for this role, as well as his leadership philosophy and business strategy.