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May 2015—Industry analyst Santo Torcivia of Market Insights reports on the issue of branding in flooring and how, despite efforts from firms like Mohawk, Mercier and Mirage, retailers generally fare better than manufacturers in terms of brand visibility.
May 2015—Publisher Kemp Harr reports on Nebraska Furniture Mart's new giant Texas store, and he discusses sluggish first quarter business activity, and also offers the commercial contractor's perspective on direct selling.
May 2015—Melissa Lindberg, interior designer, DLR Group, writes about her firm's work on a new arena to house the University of Nebraska Husker basketball, concerts and events, using terrazzo, carpet tile from Interface and J+J, and Interceramic tile.
Editor Jessica Chevalier profiles A.J. Rose Carpets & Flooring, a Massachusetts based retailer that is family owned and operated. The firm, which does both residential and commercial work, has embraced digital advertising and seen its business grow.
May 2015—Contributing editor Lew Migliore offers insights into hospitality flooring installation through a range of examples, including the unique problems that come with hospitality carpet applications.
Consultant Sandy Smith contends that the digital revolution has ushered in the Age of the Buyer, and he offers suggestions for how retailers can adapt to the shift and reap the rewards.
Floor Focus' annual Vision Design Award winners, including grand prize winner Champalimaud, are celebrated with photography, project descriptions, and jury quotes. All the winners are showcased, along with the honorable mentions.
Executive Editor Darius Helm takes a comprehensive look at hardwood design, and also offers updates on producers like Armstrong, Shaw, Mohawk, Mannington, Somerset, Mullican, Mirage, Lauzon, Mercier, Kährs, Johnson, US Floors, DuChateau and Hallmark.
April 2015—Sr editor Calista Sprague reports on what designers are looking for in area rugs, from rugs as art to rugs as integrated floor finishes, as well as what sort of fibers and constructions are in demand, and how carpet can be used for rug motifs.
April 2015—Sr editor Calista Sprague writes about digital technologies and the new consumers, as well as how these technologies have led to developments in retail models and evolutions in website design & sections on social media and going mobile.