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Sustainability in 2024

October 6, 2023

What sustainability efforts are you planning to focus on for 2024?

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TikTok for Flooring

July 5, 2023

Do you use TikTok for your flooring business?

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ERP Software Adoption

June 1, 2023

Are you investing in core business management/Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) software this year? 

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2023 Sales

May 9, 2023

Flooring retailers, how's business?

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Carpet Considerations

April 1, 2023

What is the first consideration of consumers shopping for carpet? 

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Sustainability

November 1, 2022

What are sustainability concepts you'd like to learn more about?

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Metaverse and Web3

September 2, 2022

How interested are you in all things metaverse and Web3? 

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Flooring Market Outlook

July 1, 2022

What is your outlook for the flooring market for the second half of 2022?

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In Want of Wood

May 3, 2022

Which wood flooring products would you pick to go in your home?

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Planned Home Renovations and Remodels

February 1, 2022
What are you planning to change in your home for 2022?
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Workplace Outlook for 2022

January 10, 2022
Where will you be working in 2022?
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Your Thoughts on In-Person Industry Events

March 16, 2021

2021 is underway and with health and safety precautions at the forefront, a handful of industry events have taken place or are in the works. Are you open to attending industry shows and events in person?

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Trade Shows

December 2, 2020
With all of the changes we have seen this trade show season, how are you learning about new flooring products?
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The Impact of COVID-19 on Business

April 16, 2020
Have you had to close the doors of your business due to the coronavirus pandemic?
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Customer Service

August 13, 2019

In our latest issue, Tom Jennings discusses the elements of good retail service, which he calls the DNA of a business. Jennings says quality service is a differentiator and one that customers will gladly pay more for. Do you believe this to be true?

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TalkFloor Podcast

April 25, 2019

TalkFloor’s podcasts are now available on iTunes, making them a quick way to sneak in some additional learning. According to Podcast Insights, more than half of the U.S. population listens to podcasts—at home (49 percent) and in the car (22 percent). Do you listen to any flooring industry or business-related podcasts for more info?

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Education at TISE

January 30, 2019

Education is a pillar of TISE, each year kicking off the event with the hottest topics and industry experts both on and off the show floor. This year, Floor Trends’ editor Tanja Kern hosted a panel discussion on how to hire, train and retain qualified flooring installers. Did you attend any of TISE’s Converge education sessions?

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Moisture Testing

November 20, 2018
Concrete moisture is the predominant cause of flooring failure. Share your concrete moisture practices and opinions.
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Rebuilding After Internal Threats

September 17, 2018

In our September issue, we hear how Commercial Flooring Services of Huntsville, Ala., literally rose from the ashes, rebuilding after embezzlement. Unfortunately, embezzlement and other threats from within can take place for any company and industry. Commercial Flooring Services rebuilt its business from the ground up and is now well positioned for growth. Has your business ever faced any internal threats?

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Is Labor Everyone’s Job?

June 20, 2018

Rod Von Busch, vp of operations at CDI Flooring says labor is everyone’s job. Because according to Von Busch, no matter what segment of the flooring industry you might represent, your business is and will be impacted by the labor shortage. Do you agree?

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Family Owned Businesses

May 21, 2018

Many flooring retail operations are family owned. In our May issue, we learn how Seattle-based NFI Enterprises is growing under the direction of father-son duo Zach and Gary Brown. Is your retail business family owned and operated?

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Are you making the most of Facebook?

April 17, 2018

Our social media and digital marketing guru Irene Williams recently outlined what it means for retailers to make the most of Facebook. What has your business done to maximize the benefits of Facebook?

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Multichannel Sales

February 13, 2018

Mohawk’s Omnify is helping retailers compete with digital giants. Are you currently using a multichannel approach to sales to provide your customers with a seamless shopping experience both online and in store?

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Social Media Marketing

December 19, 2017

Digital marketing guru Irene Williams answered some frequently asked questions regarding social media marketing for our readers. Does your operation spend money on advertising and/or social media?

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Floor Trends Coverage

November 9, 2017
Which topic would you like to see covered more in upcoming issues of Floor Trends?
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Ransomware

September 15, 2017

In our latest issue, we discuss ransomware. Have you taken measures to protect your company against this malicious software?

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Transforming for Survival

August 21, 2017

In our August issue, Brian Gracon discusses retail operations transforming for survival. What have you done (or how do you plan) to transform your business to stay abreast in the ever changing flooring retail environment?

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Maximizing Impact on Facebook

June 14, 2017

In our June 2017 issue, we reported on the best ways to maximize impact on Facebook, even with a limited budget. What advice did you find most helpful for you and your retail operation?

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Advancements in Carpet

May 16, 2017

As advancements in technology allow for industry innovations, what do you think carpet has benefited from most?

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LVT Sales

February 17, 2017

The future of LVT looks bright. How have your sales been in this category?

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Business in 2016

December 16, 2016
How was business on the retail side for you and your operation in 2016?
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Installation

December 1, 2016
Retailers: do you employ full-time installers or do you subcontract the work?
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Are you selling online?

November 15, 2016

This month, we spoke to Steve Simonson, founder of iFloor, and Stuart Hirschhorn, research director of Catalina Research, about the future of online sales when it comes to floor covering. What are your thoughts about selling floor covering online?

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Laminate Flooring

September 21, 2016

Floor Trends recently checked in with retailers to see how laminate is faring in 2016. Some retailers have seen a slight increase in laminate sales this year, while others reported that units are likely down. How is laminate selling (or not) for you?

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Aging and Installation

July 19, 2016
Over time, years of heavy lifting, running from one job site to another and exposure to chemicals can take a toll on installers’ bodies and health. In addition to making sure installers aren’t working without the proper personal protective equipment, what else can be done to ensure the physical wellbeing of installers?
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2016 Check-In

May 12, 2016
With 2016 well under way, we want to check in and see how business is going. Let us know in our poll!
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Are You Using Flooring-Specific Software?

February 8, 2016
Flooring-specific software is allowing retailers to easily manage nearly every aspect of their operation, and take their business to the next level of profitability and efficiency.
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Succession Plan

August 13, 2015

Do you have a succession plan in place for your business?

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2015 Expectations

June 8, 2015
What are your expectations for the second half of the year?
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2015 Business

April 29, 2015
How has business been so far this year?

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2015 Expectations

January 5, 2015
What are your expectations for business in 2015?

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2014 Expectations

December 8, 2014
How do you feel 2014 was compared to your original expectations?
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Fall Business

August 21, 2014
What are your expectations for business this fall?
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Post Winter Activity

July 7, 2014
After a tough winter for most of the country, how has the year been since?
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USA Products

May 21, 2014
Do you think consumers are steering toward more products made in the USA?
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New Products Poll

March 11, 2014
Have you seen any new products from 2014 that you feel will be successful?
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Winter Weather

February 12, 2014
How has the winter weather affected your business?
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2014 Business Expectations

January 9, 2014
What are your expectations for business in 2014 compared to 2013?
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Looking Back on 2013

December 9, 2013
How was business in 2013 compared to your expectations at the start of the year?
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What's Selling?

August 5, 2013
What product are you currently selling the most?
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The Economy in 2013

May 17, 2013
How do you see business so far this year?
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Where Do You Get Your Information?

October 15, 2012
Today, information is easier to come by than ever before, but it’s getting harder to separate what you need from what you don’t.
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Hot Commercial Segments for 2013

September 12, 2012
Which commercial segment has the most potential for growth in 2013?
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Impact On Business

June 25, 2012
What will have the greatest impact on your flooring business in the second half of 2012?
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