While flooring distributors struggle with outdated supply chains, Texas Roadhouse processes 400,000+ daily orders with 98.7% accuracy using digital systems. The restaurant chain's transformation offers a blueprint for flooring companies to reduce inventory costs 30% and eliminate project delays through AI-powered operations.
From ancient techniques to AI-powered design, my journey through Valencia and Castellón revealed how Spanish tile artisans blend centuries-old craftsmanship with cutting-edge innovation.
While competitors take weeks, smart flooring retailers close sales in hours. Discover how industry leaders use AI, real-time inventory, and Uber-style installation networks to convert browsers into buyers before competitors even send a quote.
AI has revolutionized contracting. By combining digital intelligence with human judgment, flooring contractors can reconnect with past clients through data-driven CRM strategies, value-first outreach, and consistent engagement—transforming dormant relationships into a powerful revenue stream.
Discover how a structured annual meeting plan—from daily huddles to quarterly reviews—can transform your strategy into a living roadmap that aligns your team, strengthens vendor relationships, and drives exceptional client results.
While America's neighborhoods have become seas of pristine white houses designed for maximum resale value, a colorful rebellion is happening right under our feet. Manufacturers are increasingly offering bolder, more vibrant flooring options that challenge the notion that our homes must sacrifice personality for investment potential.
Commercial flooring contractors face shrinking margins and volatile demand due to traditional bid-based processes. Starnet President and CEO Mark Bischoff recommends strategic transformation, highlighting opportunities in the growing flexible workspace market and responding to design firm consolidation through specialized services and innovative business models.
Our editorial team hit the ground running in January, covering every major flooring show to bring you an exclusive inside look at 2025's most innovative products.
Traditional commercial interior success models face disruption as remote work, technology, and changing client needs reshape the predictable patterns of the past.
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