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Tanja Kern

Tanja Kern

Tanja Kern is the associate publisher and editorial director of FLOOR Trends & Installation. She is also the host of the FLOORtalk podcast, where she explores the changes and challenges facing the flooring community's thought leaders and creatives. Tanja has been writing about business, design, and lifestyle for two decades, and her work has appeared in publications such as American Way, Better Homes & Gardens, Fine Interiors, Fodor's, Food Channel, CA Modern, Chicago, Fine Interiors, and Los Angeles.

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Alan Greenberg Charity Golf Tournament Raises $140,000 for FCIF

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Tanja Kern
September 13, 2023
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Funds from the tournament support the foundation’s ongoing efforts to assist those who are currently, or have been, affiliated with the floor covering industry and are experiencing unanticipated hardships due to illness, disability, or other life-altering circumstances.


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5 Innovations for More Sustainable Flooring

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Tanja Kern
September 11, 2023
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We are living in times of urgent environmental and social change. Flooring manufacturers are exploring ways to create a healthier, fairer and better future. Here’s a look at five companies making an impact for a better world.


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3 Business Lessons from the Trail

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Tanja Kern
September 7, 2023
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This summer, I had the opportunity to visit Glacier National Park for the first time, and I came home with a few takeaways from the trail.


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Announcing FLOOR Trends & Installation

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Tanja Kern
September 7, 2023
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Every beautiful floor requires a quality installation. Read more about our new super brand: FLOOR Trends & Installation, which debuts September 21. 




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AHF Products Celebrates the One-Year Acquisition Anniversary of Armstrong Flooring

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Tanja Kern
September 6, 2023
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It’s been one year since AHF Products acquired Armstrong Flooring, and company officials say the flooring brand is now set up for success. 


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Deep Inventories, Innovation Drive Resilient Business for Metroflor in 2023

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Tanja Kern
August 17, 2023
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Metroflor President Russ Rogg offers insight into the resilient business this year and how multifamily, deep inventories and innovative solutions are helping sales in 2023. 


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Mohawk Teams Up with Sunshine on a Ranney Day for Accessible Design Makeover

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Tanja Kern
August 11, 2023
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Mohawk partnered with nonprofit Sunshine on a Ranney Day to makeover an accessible bedroom for 19-year-old Jason featuring SolidTech Founders Trace flooring. 


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Rising Leader: John Crews Vice President of Residential Product Development Soft Surface

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Tanja Kern
August 7, 2023
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In the first of our new series, meet rising leaders who are making a big impact in flooring. John Crews, VP of residential product development for soft surface at Shaw Industries, shares insight into becoming a product designer, where inspiration comes from, and how his team designs flooring collections.


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Report from Domotex/Asia Chinafloor 2023

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Tanja Kern
August 2, 2023
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After three years of closed boarders and a challenging business environment during the pandemic, Domotex Asia/Chinafloor opened its doors stronger than ever in Shanghai, welcoming flooring professionals from all around the world.


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Home Professionals Mildly Optimistic for Q3

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Tanja Kern
August 1, 2023
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Home professions, including architects, interior designers and contractors, are only mildly optimistic about business as they head into Q3 2023.


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