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Tanja Kern

Tanja Kern is associate publisher and editorial director of FLOOR Trends & Installation. She brings more than 20 years of experience covering the flooring, design, and construction industries through print and digital platforms.

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Flooring Industry Sees Changes During Coronavirus Outbreak

Tanja Kern

May 1, 2020

After so many weeks of Zooming, Skyping and FaceTiming, our team is ready for some face-to-face meetings.

Problem Solvers for Subfloor Preparation

Tanja Kern

April 7, 2020

New and tried-and-true products that are helping installers create the base for beautiful floors.

The Flooring Industry's New Normal

Tanja Kern

April 3, 2020

As I’m writing this in March 2020, the world is turned upside down.

Recapping Flooring Conventions

Tanja Kern

March 18, 2020

It's been a busy first quarter. Aren’t you all feeling the same?

Fuse: The Forecast Is Good

Tanja Kern

March 2, 2020

Fuse Alliance kicked off its 2020 conference at the Hyatt Regency Indian Wells in Palm Springs. Executive Director Geoff Gordon welcomed 118 members and 43 preferred suppliers.

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AHF Products: Innovation & Adaptability

Tanja Kern

February 14, 2020

January 1, 2020, marked the first anniversary of AHF Products' split from Armstrong Flooring, and the business has made great strides to improve its market position.

Flooring Retailers Positioning Themselves to Thrive

Tanja Kern

February 12, 2020

Retailers have a huge opportunity to continue private labeling products and go direct to the consumer.

Training Software Helps Flooring Retailers and Wholesalers Improve Business

Tanja Kern

January 24, 2020

Two years ago, ICC Home in Indianapolis was experiencing a challenge common among independent specialty retailers: high employee turnover, particularly in the sales department.