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Editor Jessica Chevalier reports on the strategies of several key brands, including AHF, Novalis, Cali, Interface, Engineered Floors, CFL, Emser, Karndean, The Dixie Group, I4F, HMTX, Mohawk, Shaw, Stanton, Mannington, Kaleen, Mullican and many more.
Editor Jennifer Bardoner reports on the state of distribution, including pricing and inventory, brand strategies, consolidation and market activity, as well as what types of flooring are selling and shifts in sourcing.
Editor Jennifer Bardoner reports on the opening of a new facility in Tennessee from Brazil’s Portobello, including its capacity of over 60 million square feet, as well as its service model and value proposition.
Editor Jennifer Bardoner reviews this year’s Cersaie ceramic tile show, held in Bologna, Italy, including technological advancements like 3D visuals and magnetic installation systems, along with a comprehensive report on product trends.
Publisher Kemp Harr discusses the state of the economy, with a link to a podcast with AIA’s chief economist Kermit Baker, and also reports on AHF’s acquisition of Crossville and the recent Starnet and NFA meetings, all with links to podcasts.
ID Studios’ Meagan Curry writes about ID Studios designed the headquarters based on the use of temporary space in a prototype office, using floorcoverings from Shaw Contract, Roppe and AHF’s Armstrong to help realize the design vision.
Editor Jessica Chevalier profiles Manteo, North Carolina’s Atlantic Flooring OBX, acquired by Amanda and Josh Deal in January 2020, covering the background of the owners, its North Carolina Outer Banks market and how they’ve updated the business.
Contributing editor Sharon La Riviere reports on the changing face of “search” and an overview of the various platforms, with a focus on the decision-making process and how to best employ social SEO.
Contributing editor Paul Friederichsen writes about how stories help develop brands, what those stories entail, how they function to set a brand apart and draw in consumers, and how best to go about developing brand stories.
Editor Darius Helm breaks down the responses from this year’s survey, covering segment growth, biggest challenges, design trends, flooring trends, wish lists, green developments, and favorite carpet, hard surface and resilient manufacturers.