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Ann Demers, COO and CMO for Specialty Tile Products, weighs in on key design trends in ceramic tile—Imminence, Wabi-Sabi, The Great Rebirth, Retro Gothic and Deeply Envious——accompanied by a photo gallery from leading tile producers.
With statistics by Market Insights, editor Darius Helm offers an overview on the state of the commercial market, including a report on the segments, statistics on flooring use and flooring marketshare, and predictions for the coming year.
Editor Jennifer Bardoner speaks with retailers from around the country about everything from hiring strategies and sales training to approaches for boosting sales effectiveness, as well as employee retention strategies.
Publisher Kemp Harr discusses Alan Beaulieu’s ITR forecast delivered at the Starnet annual meeting, as well as providing an update on the Armstrong sale and an overview of RFMS and QFloors customer appreciation events.
Publisher Kemp Harr interviews Laurel Hurd, newly appointed president and CEO of Interface, on her tenure at Newell Brands, the challenges of the new position, and what most excites her about Interface’s sustainability efforts.
Nicholas Kent and Laura Frydach, with Plunkett Raysich Architects write about the Swallow School project in Hartland, Wisconsin, including how the use of carpet tile from Milliken and VCT from Armstrong helped achieve the design vision.
Editor Jessica Chevalier interviews Scott McDonald, owner of the Lansing, Michigan-based contract dealer and Starnet member, covering the firm’s business profile, how McDonald got into the business and how he has elevated and expanded it.
Contributing editor Sam Allman discusses the various ways humans learn and grow from experiencing adversity, citing some key skills: adaptability, resilience, faith, hope and purpose.
Contributing editor Dave Stafford discusses the importance of making clients believe in oneself through not just exceptional performance, but also preparation, research, and knowing and leveraging one’s strengths.
Contributing editor Sandy Smith writes about his own experiences in crafting presentations, and offers a six-point checklist to ensure that what is produced is meaningful and effectively targets the audience.