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McDevitt Discusses the Economy and the Recovery - Part 1

April 16, 2012  John McDevitt, Former 3M Corporate Economist, now semiretired, delivers an update on the economy and the status of the recovery, discussing the unemployment situation, the consumer and retail sales, the situation with gas prices, the housing market, the Federal Reserve, and the federal debt, as he offers his forecast for upcoming economic indicators.

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American-Made Performance Accessories Offer Tariff-Proof Solution as Import Costs Rise

Performance Accessories' Vice President and General Manager Alfredo Donjuan discusses how the American-made flooring products provide cost stability and perfect color matching while helping retailers avoid tariff-driven price increases on imported goods. 

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June 9, 2025
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Flooring Sustainability Summit 2025: Defining Priorities in an Uncertain Landscape

The second annual Flooring Sustainability Summit expects 250 industry leaders in Washington, D.C., says Bill Griese, deputy executive director of Tile Council of North America. This year's focus: navigating federal policy uncertainty, standardizing "circularity" terminology, and launching design awards while building ongoing community dialogue to drive marketplace alignment. 


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June 2, 2025
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NFM's Store-Within-Store Model Expands to Kansas City

Why is Nebraska Furniture Mart dedicating 2,000 square feet to one carpet brand? NFM Flooring Director Dave Chambers reveals how the Anso Gallery concept is changing flooring retail, Kansas City's surprising stair carpet obsession, and Shaw's unusual Memorial Day activation plan.

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May 26, 2025
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Flooring Tech Expert Dispels AI Implementation Fears While Addressing Its Real-World Advantages

Are flooring dealers making costly AI mistakes? AI expert Maksim Nazarchuk reveals the three biggest concerns holding back the industry, how to protect customer data without killing innovation, and why most AI implementations fail before they start.

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May 5, 2025
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Independent Carpet One and Synchrony Unveil Flooring Retail Growth Strategies

In this special National Small Business Week episode, Independent Carpet One Co-Owner Cathy Buchanan and Synchrony's Vince Lowe discuss retail challenges in today's economy, successful adaptation strategies, and how financial partnerships are helping flooring retailers boost profitability.

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May 1, 2025
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WFCA Expands Training Portfolio with Strategic Acquisition of Industry-Leading Flooring Inspection Curriculum

Scott Humphrey, CEO, WFCA, and Beth Brown Sorrell, executive director of FCITS, WFCA, reveal how the WFCA's acquisition of FCITS’ specialized inspection training will address critical knowledge gaps while leveraging the association's extensive reach to elevate professional standards across the flooring sector. 

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