Lisbeth Calandrino, trainer, author, speaker and associate publisher of Fabulous Floors magazine discusses how technology and the internet has changed the approach to marketing for floor covering retailers. Calandrino talks about social media and working effectively in-store with consumers in the tech age and millennials.

Lisbeth Calandrino, trainer, author, speaker and associate publisher of Fabulous Floors magazine discusses how technology and the internet has changed the approach to marketing for floor covering retailers. Calandrino talks about social media and working effectively in-store with consumers in the tech age and millennials.

Lew Migliore, The Industry’s Troubleshooter, president LGM and Associates Technical Floor Covering Services discusses the numerous reports that have been issued warning about the dangers perceived to be inherent in PVC products, including flooring. Lew outlines how many of these reports have been erroneous.

Larry Winter, Winter & Scoggins CPAs discusses measures small business people can take to ensure they are in compliance with the overabundance of federal and state regulations that are issued and changed each year.

Stuart Hirschhorn, research director, Catalina Research discusses sales in the floor covering industry by product sector in the 3rd and 4th quarters and his expectations for 2014. Hirschhorn comments on the most recent jobs and GDP reports as well as the state of the housing and remodeling markets. He also discusses a new Floor Covering Channels of Distribution report that is now available from Catalina, as well as the changes in Surfaces and the east coast version of the show.

Stuart Hirschhorn, research director, Catalina Research discusses sales in the floor covering industry by product sector in the 3rd and 4th quarters and his expectations for 2014. Hirschhorn comments on the most recent jobs and GDP reports as well as the state of the housing and remodeling markets. He also discusses a new Floor Covering Channels of Distribution report that is now available from Catalina, as well as the changes in Surfaces and the east coast version of the show.

Stuart Hirschhorn, research director, Catalina Research discusses sales in the floor covering industry by product sector in the 3rd and 4th quarters and his expectations for 2014. Hirschhorn comments on the most recent jobs and GDP reports as well as the state of the housing and remodeling markets. He also discusses a new Floor Covering Channels of Distribution report that is now available from Catalina, as well as the changes in Surfaces and the east coast version of the show.

Charles Colletti, director, commercial division, Easy Turf from Greenbuild discusses the show, changes that have occurred in the turf business with Tarkett, the parent of Easy Turf. Colletti also discusses entering the business, the type of information attendees at the show are seeking with regard to the sustainability of artificial grass and the non-sports applications for the product.

Ron Nash, VP, sales and marketing North America, Laticrete from Total Solutions Plus talks about the unique characteristics of this meeting and tabletop show as a venue for communicating company values. Nash discusses the industry’s installation community and working to attract young people to the trade and other segments of the industry.

Jim Gould, president, Floor Covering Institute discusses the class-action suits filed against Lumber Liquidators and The Tile Shop, the substance and the basis for the each of the suits; Frank Ready’s exit from Armstrong after 30 years with the company; LVT manufacturing coming to the U.S. with Armstrong and Mannington; the NAFCD convention and the distribution sector; and innovation in the carpet sector and Domotex.