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Editor Jessica Chevalier takes a close look at the ceramic tile market in the U.S., including market conditions, hurdles to success, raw material update, trends and highlights from the leading manufacturers and suppliers.
Editor Jennifer Bardoner analyzes Shaw’s recent consumer survey, including an update on the selling process, different shopping personas and the importance of the retail sales associate, as well as key questions for retailers to consider.
The Floor Focus team presents its review of the annual Las Vegas flooring show, including a comprehensive trends report and reviews of hundreds of products from over 50 leading manufacturers and suppliers to the U.S. market.
Publisher Kemp Harr discusses the economy and the state of the flooring industry, notes some key product trends from Surfaces, and ends with a tribute to Mark Clayton, an industry veteran, most recently heading up Mannington’s Phenix carpet business.
Publisher Kemp Harr interviews Sergio Narváez Garza, CEO of Grupo Lamosa’s ceramics division, about his background and expertise, challenges in the tile market, the shortage of skilled installers, and more.
Christi Johaningmeyer, a founding principal of Architextures SP, discusses her firm’s design of the new headquarters of Flooring Systems, Inc., including how flooring from firms like Bentley Mills and J+J Flooring helped achieve its design vision.
Editor Jessica Chevalier profiles Idaho-based Nampa Floors and Interiors, a third-generation family business originally launched in 1954, including its diversification into commercial flooring, the importance of people and its focus on service.
Roman A. Basi and Ian C. Perry from The Center for Financial, Legal and Tax Planning offer guidance on how to use deductions from the Section 179 of the U.S. Internal Revenue Code for purchases of depreciable business equipment.
Contributing editor Sam Allman discusses the power of the mind, the risks of ruminating and other destructive mental attitudes, how to change your thinking and three potential pitfalls—entitlement, envy and resentment.
Donato Grosser, founder of D. Grosser Consulting, writes about the success of a 1980 Italian tile campaign that “made Italian ceramic synonymous with style and quality” and argues that a renewed focus on advertising could boost the category.