Amie Gilmore, show director of Surfaces at Hanley Wood previews The International Surface Event East, which is scheduled for Oct. 20 to 22 at the Miami Beach Convention Center. Gilmore also reviews the exhibitors that will be taking part in the show, the educational and other special events that are planned and she previews the International Surface Event, which will be held next year in Las Vegas.

Matt Spieler, editor, Floor Trends magazine shares his observations of NeoCon, which took place last week at the Chicago Merchandise Mart. Spieler talks about the commercial flooring manufacturers that took part in the show, the special events they sponsored, the new products that were rolled out and the awards that were given.

Matt Spieler, editor, Floor Trends magazine shares his observations of Neocon, which took place last week at the Chicago Merchandise Mart. Spieler talks about the commercial flooring manufacturers that took part in the show, the special events they sponsored, the new products that were rolled out and the awards that were given.

Dane Gregory, commercial sales manager, Interlink Supply discusses a problem he was called out on involving casino carpet that had been maintained on a regular schedule, but when gambling tables and other furniture were moved, it was discovered that the maintenance program was not as effective as thought.

Larry Winter, Winter & Scoggings CPAs, talks about the long-term value retailers can gain from establishing a relationship with a financial institution and an individual banker. Winter talks about the benefits of having a banker serve as an advisor.

Scott Perron, president, Big Bob’s Flooring Outlet, discusses the growth in the organization in recent years, the current economic environment and his assessment of the cash and carry segment of the industry based on traffic and sales at member stores. Perron talks about the growing influence of the internet on consumers.

Scott Perron, president, Big Bob’s Flooring Outlet, discusses the growth in the organization in recent years, the current economic environment and his assessment of the cash and carry segment of the industry based on traffic and sales at member stores. Perron talks about the growing influence of the internet on consumers.

Scott Perron, president, Big Bob’s Flooring Outlet, discusses the growth in the organization in recent years, the current economic environment and his assessment of the cash and carry segment of the industry based on traffic and sales at member stores. Perron talks about the growing influence of the internet on consumers.

John Simonson, president, Flooring Web Solutions discusses changes in the internet and the sizable threat it represents for independent retailers. Simonson talks about the changing dynamics of Google searches and the aggressive online plans of Home Depot and the big box players that places them at the top of local searches.

John Simonson, president, Flooring Web Solutions discusses changes in the internet and the sizable threat it represents for independent retailers. Simonson talks about the changing dynamics of Google searches and the aggressive online plans of Home Depot and the big box players that places them at the top of local searches.