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Editor Jennifer Bardoner speaks with RFMS, QFloors and Broadlume about the state of business software for flooring retailers, including new developments in their programs and packages, and what sort of solutions they bring to the table.
Editor Darius Helm reports on the state of airport renovation from the perspective of A&D firms, including Stantec, HOK and Feltus Hawkins Design, as well as contract dealers like Consolidated Carpet and Diverzify’s RD Weis.
Publisher Kemp Harr opens with a discussion of Omicron, then turns to the latest product innovations for 2022, including hard surface developments from a range of players and carpet innovations from the big mills and machinery producers.
Publisher Kemp Harr interviews Informa’s Nancy Walsh, covering everything from her background and career path to current trade show strategies and the impact of the pandemic on the traditional trade show model.
Barbara Rourke, co-founder and creative director of Bells + Whistles, discusses the design of Animae, a new San Diego restaurant, including how the use of terrazzo and Axminister carpet from Brintons helped achieve design goals.
Editor Jessica Chevalier profiles Lake Interiors, a Washington-based flooring retailer that also does cabinetry, window treatments and water restoration services, covering everything from its early days to its approach to today’s challenges.
Contributing editor Paul Friederichsen writes about the ways in which independent flooring retailers can enhance their brand marketing strategies to differentiate themselves and compete effectively against big boxes and national chains.
Contributing editor Irene Williams discusses the importance of before-and-after photography and also offers guidance on how to approach the task and how to use these images in marketing, including in social media.
Contributing editor Michael Martin, president and CEO of the National Wood Flooring Association, reports that the wood flooring “is strong and growing.” Martin also delves into the faux wood versus real wood issue and the demand for authenticity.
Contributing editor Lew Migliore discusses the mainstreet market, including the need to education mainstreet businesses on their options, the role of installation and the importance of selling the right product for the application.