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Publisher Kemp Harr interviews John Wu, CEO of Novalis, about Section 301 tariffs, selling products through distributors to independent retailers, new frontiers beyond LVT and becoming the first Chinese factory to pursue ISO 14001 certification.
Editor Jessica Chevalier spotlights Carpets N More’s comeback from the recession under the leadership of Steve Chesin. Chesin’s goal for Carpets N More is to become a full finishing contractor by bringing in a COO and employing 99% of its installers.
Contributing editor Sam Allman covers the science of relationships, including ways people can prevent themselves from sabotaging friendships. If you want a friend, you must first be a friend and not expect others to create the relationship for you.
Contributing editor Christine B. Whittemore reviews reasons why employees should be engaged socially to better utilize social media for marketing. Outreach and consistency among employee social media can help bring on additional brand ambassadors.
Contributing editor Dave Stafford reviews the importance of maintaining every aspect of business within the flooring contractor market, including installers, training, customer service, membership in co-ops, sales management and business development.
Rachel Moriarty, a home style expert and co-host of the Design+Style podcast, talks about glass moasaics from Elegant Mosaics, natural looks from Rock Bottom Tile & Stone and grout colors from Laticrete.
Editor Darius Helm analyzes the results of the annual designer survey, including favorite flooring producers by category, key trends, challenges to business, hot products, wish lists, sector updates and much more.
Editor Jessica Chevalier looks at hardwood flooring in the builder sector, with statistics by Market Insights LLC. The report includes a guide to flooring performance requirements, key innovations, and the builder channel process.
Contributing editor Ruth Simon McRae tracks the developments in healthcare design through a handful of case studies, with insights from design teams from HGA, Hoefer Wysocki, Karen Muraoka Design, Workplace Solutions and HDR.
Editor Beth Miller reports on one of the leading contract dealers in the New York Tri-State area, including a look back at the history of the firm, keys to success, changes in the last five years, and where the firm is headed next.