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Publisher Kemp Harr discusses the latest economic data, including retailer reports and commercial updates, and the flooring shows in the first quarter, as well as weighing in on the young professionals who received this year’s Emerging Leader awards.
Publisher Kemp Harr interviews Thomas Baert, president of Creative Flooring Solutions, covering his background in the industry, strategies for differentiation, the state of its U.S. production and insights into the direction of the rigid core market.
Heidi Hefferlin, founder and managing partner of HK Architects, writes about a Montessori school project in Chattanooga, Tennessee and how flooring, including finished concrete and carpet tile by Shaw Contract helped achieve the firm’s design goals.
Editor Jessica Chevalier profiles Texas-based First Floors Carpet One, including how the business got its start over 50 years ago, the profile of the business today, its relationship with buying groups and what the future holds.
Contributing editor Sam Allman writes about the importance of creating and responding to change, techniques for self-reflection, and the use of key metrics to understand one’s business and drive positive change.
Tile expert Ryan Fasan offers insights into factors influencing product development, from supply chain woes and the commercial slowdown to compartmentalizing and living in harmony with the environment, and also reports on trends from Cersaie’s expo.
Contributing editor Dave Stafford makes the case for always saying yes to project opportunities, arguing that it’s not only the best business decision but it also drives learning, and he offers guidance on how to bid smart, as well.
Editor Darius Helm discusses the state of mainstreet business, major trends and opportunities in the market with Shaw, Mohawk, Mannington, Engineered Floors, The Dixie Group and Armstrong Flooring.
Editor Jennifer Bardoner presents product previews from many key flooring producers, including Shaw, Mohawk, The Dixie Group, Engineered Floors, AHF Products, Tarkett, Crossville, Dal-Tile, Emser, Kährs, MSI, Stanton, Nox, I4F and many more.
Editor Jessica Chevalier reports on the business of floor prep, underlayments, backings and pad, including updates from major producers, like MP Global, UTT, Schönox, Healthier Choice, Taylor, Schluter, Trinseo, DriTac and Ardex, among others.