FLOORtalk

Jeff King, legal counsel, World Floor Covering Association, talks about changes in the administration’s characterization of contractor and new legislative issues that could affect the flooring industry.

Ron Dunn, co-president and CEO, Alliance Flooring and Carpets Plus, discusses Stainmaster and the effects of digital marketing on the future of flooring.

Millennials account for 30% of the U.S population and spend $600 billion annually on home furnishings. To target this market, AHF Products is rolling out a new brand of engineered hardwood flooring—tmbr.​ The brand aims to capture millennials' love for the outdoors, help them escape the daily grind, and express their individual style. Hear from AHF President and CEO Brian Carson; Kevin Whaley, vice president—sales, product and marketing; and Jamie Hooper, marketing director, tmbr.​​; for what this brand means for specialty retail.

Jim Buckles, industry consultant, talks about the steps retailers might consider when contemplating the sale of their business, different options, timing, and income and tax factors.

Jim Buckles, industry consultant, discusses the post pandemic consumer challenges retailers face when many may pull back on spending. Buckles offers timely promotional ideas focused on consumer’s current state of mind.

Misty Gravley, Mohawk One program manager, came up with 8 top tips installers should know when installing broadloom and carpet tiles. She goes through some of the most common challenges installers face when working with these products, resolutions, and tools on the market that can make these jobs easier.

A leader in innovation and sustainability, Tarkett is shifting its focus, amplifying its efforts to create and promote diversity, inclusion and equity within the architecture and design community. Libby Gillen, vice president, A&D sustainability, Tarkett, is helping to lead this charge, and she recently sat down with Floor Trends to share more about how the manufacturer is building on its efforts to implement change.v

Lowe's purchased the Stainmaster brand. What does it mean for the independent flooring retailer? Industry consultant Ralph Boe, who was with Dupont when Stainmaster was developed, speaks with Dave Foster about what it means for the industry.

Chad Ogden, CEO, QFloors, discusses the company’s newest division, QProPay, a credit card processing product for flooring retailers that offers transparent processing statements without hidden costs or junk fees.

Floor Trends' Tanja Kern speaks with two leaders at Shaw Contract—Cindy Kaufman, director of hospitality marketing; and Natalie Jones, director of marketing—about what we can expect from flooring in hospitality post COVID-19.