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Editor Darius Helm analyzes this year’s contract dealer survey results, including the state of business, shifts in flooring use, wish lists for partnerships, and favorite flooring producers, along with floor prep, adhesive and equipment suppliers.
Editor Jennifer Bardoner takes a look at the state of the area rug market, including market conditions, a report on rugs fabricated from broadloom, evolution of the selling process, and a look back at key changes to the business over the last decade.
Editor Darius Helm discusses Aquafil’s approach to successfully recycling carpet in the U.S., along with some of the hurdles and the prospects of new legislation in states like New York that could help drive recycling beyond California’s operation.
Publisher Kemp Harr discusses the housing report of ITR Economics’ Brian Beaulieu and also reports on the Boutique Design New York hospitality show, the NAFCD’s annual distributor meeting and the annual meeting of the Carpet & Rug Institute.
Publisher Kemp Harr interviews outgoing Mannington chairman Keith Campbell, from growing up in the family business, how he prepared for his role, changes he enacted during his tenure, who he thinks of as his mentors and his plans for the future.
SmithGroup’s Ashleigh Savage discusses the design of VA Worcester Outpatient Clinic in Worcester, Massachusetts, including how flooring from Tarkett, Interface, Mohawk and Key Resin Company helped to realize the design group’s vision.
Editor Jessica Chevalier profiles Spring, Texas’ Spring Carpets, which has operated for 40 years out of a single location, including the benefits of stocking inventory, keeping up with technology and the advantages of being an independent dealer.
Novita’s Kristin Coleman offers a pictorial-driven report on key trends in ceramic tile from the annual show in Bologna, Italy, including developments in stone looks, architectural designs, trompe l’oeil effects and dimensional designs on wall tile.
Contributing editor Sam Allman makes a case for how so many key human developments come from a response to discomfort, as well as how comfort breeds laziness, and offers a guide to actions that lead to growth.
Contributing editor Dave Stafford offers suggestions on what to give business friendships for the holidays, how to not overdo it or do too little, and the best way to present holiday gifts and how to follow up.