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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.
Contributing editor Dave Stafford covers issues like selecting your targets, how to successfully network, crafting a successful presentation and how to host a successful event, including a useful list that includes what to do and what not to do.
2023 design trends are presented in words and images from: Shaw Contract’s Reesie Duncan; Interface’s Katherine Cohen; The Dixie Group’s Vickie Gilstrap; Natalia Smith from HMTX’s Metroflor; and MSI’s Emily Holle.
Editor Darius Helm takes a close look at the LVT market, with a focus on rigid LVT, including domestic production developments, environmental progress and challenges, and supplier highlights from 19 of the leading players serving the U.S. market.
Editor Jessica Chevalier writes about developments in corporate spaces, including sections on hard surface, soft surface and polished concrete, as well as sustainability developments, workplace real estate trends and budgets.
Editor Jennifer Bardoner reports on carpet tile, first analyzing the market, including potential for growth and design trends, then offering highlights from Shaw, Mohawk, Engineered Floors, Mannington, Tarkett, Interface, Bentley and Milliken.
Ten young professionals ranging in age from 28 to 36 and working for residential and commercial dealers are spotlighted in this annual celebration of up-and-coming leaders.
Publisher Kemp Harr presents an overview of Novalis’ new rigid LVT facility in Dalton, Georgia. The facility, with a capacity of 50 million square feet, cost $30 million to build and employs 110 production workers.
Publisher Kemp Harr discusses the state of the residential and commercial markets, and he also reports on recent industry events, including from Shaw and CCA Global, as well as offering his thoughts on the retirement of Mannington’s Russell Grizzle.