FLOORtalk

Elena Grant, vice president of marketing for Taffy Event Strategies, talks about the process of cancelling the Coverings trade show as well as what visitors can expect of the digital trade show Coverings Connected.

Bill Yeadon, training facilitator at Jon-Don Cleaning & Restoration, talks about the cleaning and maintenance industry during the coronavirus situation including actions being taken in retail and commercial buildings to help mitigate the virus. Yeadon notes that many offices are being cleaned as are retail and grocery stores. He talks about actions cleaning contractors can take and ways they can communicate with their customers including tailoring their message to the customer regarding disinfecting and making claims.

Deb McGraaf, owner of McGraaf Interiors and WFCA Chair, talks about the many actions the WFCA has taken to assist their members through the Coronavirus pandemic. She talks growth in the association’s membership and its input in the CARE Act. McGraaf talks about the DeGraaf Interiors organization, the Michigan stay-at-home order, the virtual services the company is offering and the educational activities taking place for employees.

Dev O’Reilly, president & CEO of RollMaster, discusses a recent webinar called, “Working from Home.” O’Reilly talks about the positive attitude among retailers in the industry and tips on working successfully at home.

John Simonson, president Webstream Dynamics and Five Star Store Reviews, talks about ways retailer cans effectively sell during the crisis, including implementing appointment-only and shop-at-home options.

Don Roberts, president & CEO of Central Alabama Flooring, talks about his actions since the coronavirus started including the time spent on the Small Business Administration website. Roberts explains his concerns for his 48 employees and taking steps to encourage sales during these times and fiscal actions he has taken during this crisis.

Catalina Research Director Stuart Hirschhorn talks about the effect LVT and waterproof technologies continue to have on the wood, vinyl and ceramic markets. ​​

Scott Humphrey, CEO of World Floor Covering Association, talks about the coronavirus and its impact on the flooring industry. He's been answering a flood of calls from retailers concerned about what to do and how to proceed.

Industry consultant Jim Buckles talks about proactive actions retailers and suppliers can take to deal with the hazards of coronavirus, such as daily health checks, managing sickness among key personnel, and cash flow issues.

Jeff King, legal counsel, WFCA talks about AD5, a bill passed by the California state Assembly, that would make it harder for companies to label workers as independent contractors rather than employees. King discusses the ABC standard to determine contractor verses employee.