July 27, 2012  Elizabeth Stubbs, Owner, Enhanced Floors & More, Marietta, Georgia discusses the evolution of the business, her retail philosophy, affiliations, competition and the Atlanta suburban market. Stubbs talks about what selling and what’s not, the non-floor covering products the company offers, her approach to advertising and installation and what she sees as the biggest threat.

July 26, 2012 Lew Migliore, The Industry’s Trouble Shooter, President, LGM & Associates Technical Flooring Services discusses a problem he encountered in the field involving randomly spaced mysterious black spots that appeared on a homeowners carpet.

July 24, 2012  Stuart Hirschhorn, Research Director, Catalina Research discusses the second quarter in the flooring industry and activity within it various product groups. Hirschhorn talks about the most significant events that occurred during the quarter, the LVT phenomenon, the jobless rate, the housing market the election’s bearing on spending.

July 24, 2012  Stuart Hirschhorn, Research Director, Catalina Research discusses the second quarter in the flooring industry and activity within it various product groups. Hirschhorn talks about the most significant events that occurred during the quarter, the LVT phenomenon, the jobless rate, the housing market the election’s bearing on spending.

July 23, 2012  Stuart Hirschhorn, Catalina Research Analyzes Second Quarter – Part 1 Stuart Hirschhorn, Research Director, Catalina Research discusses the second quarter in the flooring industry and activity within it various product groups. Hirschhorn talks about the most significant events that occurred during the quarter, the LVT phenomenon, the jobless rate, the housing market the election’s bearing on spending.

July 19, 2012  Bill Yeadon, Training Facilitator, Jon-Don discusses the newest technology in the cleaning and maintenance arena, the process of encapsulation and the importance of a long-term cleaning program to get the full design life from commercial carpet.

July 18, 2012  Werner Braun, President, Carpet & Rug Institute, CRI, discusses the trade group’s new headquarters, its work with Darrell Issa and Government Reform Committee dealing with government regulations that are restraining growth in the carpet sector. Braun also talks about changes in the association’s Seal of Approval program.