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Editor Jessica Chevalier speaks with Kelly Marburger Novak, owner of EF Marburger, a commercially focused operation based in Indiana, including a brief history of the 108-year-old family-owned firm and the current state of business.
Contributing editor Paul Friederichsen discusses the hurdles facing independent flooring retailers and offers a range of tools and strategies for taking on category killers, competing with digital outlets and creating unique branded experiences.
Contributing editor Irene Williams focuses her report on the importance of businesses doing regular audits of social media programs and how to approach the task, and she follows up with guidance on crafting a social media strategy.
Contributing editor Lew Migliore discusses the pros and cons of various types of hard surface and carpet products in the hospitality segment, with a focus on the importance of choosing the best materials for performance, design and maintenance.
Editor Darius Helm presents the results of Floor Focus’ 26th annual design survey, covering business conditions, top problems, sector activity, product trends and wish lists, as well as favorite producers across hard and soft surface categories.
Editor Jennifer Bardoner takes a look at hardwood trends through the eyes of leading hardwood producers, covering everything from colors, textures, formats and species to hardwood’s competition from wood-look products.
Editor Jessica Chevalier reports on the acute care sector, offering an overview of current activity in renovation and new construction, along with an indepth report on the types of flooring used in acute care and their performance requirements.
Editor Jessica Chevalier writes about the rapidly growing residential LVT market, looking at consumer demand, selling strategies, elevating the category, product trends and issues relating to supply constraints dogging the industry.
Editor Jennifer Bardoner takes a look at retailer consumer credit programs in terms of how they build both sales and loyalty, and reports on consumer credit strategies, including those offered by leading flooring manufacturers.
Publisher Kemp Harr discusses the economic impact of labor issues, raw material constraints and price increases, and also takes a look at AHF Products’ acquisition of American OEM and Starnet’s decision to cancel its meetings.