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Editor Jennifer Bardoner takes a close look at port congestion on the East and West coasts, shipping strategies, the truck driver shortage and the challenge of recruiting and training more drivers, as well as the impact of the Russia’s invasion.
Editor Jessica Chevalier reports on the state of online marketing by flooring retailers and the various tools at their disposal, with input from A.J. Rose Carpets & Flooring, Frazier’s Carpet One and Molyneaux Tile Wood Carpet.
Publisher Kemp Harr discusses impacts from the Ukraine invasion, including raw material sourcing, economic impacts on Europe’s economies and U.S. consumer sentiment, and also provides an update on Interface and its new CEO, Laurel Hurd.
Publisher Kemp Harr interviews Darren Hearns, president of Great Lakes Carpet & Tile, about how he created his family business, what sets his business apart from the competition and his role at the National Floorcovering Alliance.
Cuningham’s design team writes about the challenges in weaving Verne’s science fiction stories together in an office building, and how carpet from Bentley Mills, wood flooring from Musolf and LVT from LSI helped bring its vision to life.
Editor Jessica Chevalier profiles River City Flooring, based in Louisville, Kentucky, including how founder Chris Brumley got his start, how his business has evolved and his strategies for targeting customers.
Contributing editor Sam Allman offers a thoughtful piece on how Covid has impacted how people on a personal level, the critical role of optimism and hope, choosing gratitude, and what the future holds.
Contributing editor Dave Stafford delivers a primer on how to close negotiated sales, including key questions for prospective clients, critical preparations, essential strategies and the importance of pinning down the details.
Editor Jennifer Bardoner reports on the state of the ceramic industry, covering revenues, impacts of rising costs, the challenges from LVT, the balance between domestic and import production, and growing uses of ceramic tile.
Editor Jessica Chevalier discusses the state of the sector with senior living specialists from Shaw Contract, Tarkett, Patcraft, HMTX, Gerflor, Mannington and J+J Flooring, covering everything from flooring trends to the workforce crisis.