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Social media groups, like ones on Facebook and LinkedIn, are increasingly important for businesses. Contributing editor Irene Williams explains what they are and how flooring retailers can incorporate them into their social media strategies.
In a world where it’s becoming increasingly harder to distinguish between truth and lies, critical thinking is key. Contributing editor Sam Allman talks about the key questions everyone should ask themselves when getting to the bottom of an issue.
Contributing editor Dave Stafford offers tips for flooring contractors as they try to navigate unprecedented challenges amid the Covid-19 pandemic, including ways to become an asset to clients and ways to improve communication, like embracing Zoom.
Mar 2015-Brett Miller, vice president of education and certification for the National Wood Flooring Association, offers a comprehensive primer on the development of hardwood finishes and the current trend toward low-gloss oiled looks.
It’s been a challenging year, but with the renewed focus on the home, many of the larger floorcovering retailers have eked out growth and, at the same time, found ways to equip themselves for success in ways that may pay dividends for years to come.
With so many people staying home in the past year, the hospitality industry is facing tumult the likes of which it has never seen. But as facilities change hands and flags, the flooring industry may net some renovation business on the rebound.
Branding plays a crucial role in the manufacturers’ success and it’s evolving at a breakneck pace. Editor Meg Scarbrough takes a look at how producers must remain nimble and adaptable to keep their brand stories alive, especially amid Covid.
Under mounting pressure from the rise in luxury vinyl tile and faced with a less-than-ideal reputation, laminate manufacturers are fighting to stop marketshare loss. Editor Meg Scarbrough talks to manufacturers about their strategies for the future.
Executive editor Darius Helm delves into the growing rigid core LVT category, taking a look at how it came to be a powerhouse in the industry, what makes it a unique flooring choice, the debate around “waterproof” and what the future holds for it.
Publisher Kemp Harr travels across the globe for this year’s Domotex Germany show in Hannover, Germany, and shares details on the trends, innovations, products and educational panels that made the 32nd annual industry event a success once again.