Carpet Tile Update - April 2009
Carpet tile continues to gain share as flexibility, easy installation and sustainability attract business in the commercial carpet trade.
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Commercial Market Trends - April 2009
Darius Helm talks with Interior Designers about why Healthcare and Government are the strongest sectors right now and about their trends in commercial flooring, color and design, and sustainability.
Retail Advertising - April 2009
Even in a down economy, the importance of retail advertisement is a key to success in the floorcovering industry because it builds awareness of the company in the midst of minimal sales.
Designer Forum - April 2009
Interior Designer John Peterson explains the construction of the "ScrapHouse" in San Francisco and how re-used and salvaged materials can become a highly sustainable option.
Strategic Exchange - April 09
Publisher Kemp Harr takes a look at the signs of the stabilization of the housing market, the effects of "staycationing," and the introduction of the new Triexta carpet fiber subclass.
Surfaces 2009 - March 2009
Although this year's Surfaces flooring expo saw a downturn in attendance, the big players as well as some new faces were out in full force to attract business.
Installation Update - March 2009
Installers have been brutally hit by the economic crisis and Brian Hamilton discusses the now large pool of installers who compete for fewer and fewer jobs.
The State of Education - March 2009
Darius Helm takes a look at why education is the single largest non-residential building market and how this market will continue to grow.
Strategic Exchange - March 2009
Kemp Harr stresses the importance of knowing what makes your business unique & promoting it; how the Internet has sped up the spread of often unsubstantiated news about the current economic situation; an, what Surfaces might be like next year.
Best Practices - March 2009
Kevin Hames, owner of five Big Bob's Flooring Outlets, offers top-notch service and discount pricing, the creativity of his employees, and new targeted relationship sales techniques in order to achieve greater success in this soft economy.