Brian Gracon, Brian Gracon & Associates, from The International Surface Event (TISE), praises the industry’s retailers at the show who turned out for the educational events. As a member of the TISE Educational Advisory Council, he notes that the educational sessions sought a greater degree of attendee participation and involvement.

Posted: February 15, 2016

Fred Reinhart, partner, Reinhart Carpet Outlet, Philadelphia, discusses the transition plan he executed with his general manager, Shane Berry, making Berry a partner in this primarily cash and carry operation. He also discusses the store’s move into hard surface, after being a stocking retailer of carpet for decades.

Posted: February 12, 2016

Fred Reinhart, partner, Reinhart Carpet Outlet, Philadelphia, discusses the transition plan he executed with his general manager, Shane Berry, making Berry a partner in this primarily cash and carry operation. He also discusses the store’s move into hard surface, after being a stocking retailer of carpet for decades.

Posted: February 11, 2016

Fred Reinhart, partner, Reinhart Carpet Outlet, Philadelphia, discusses the transition plan he executed with his general manager, Shane Berry, making Berry a partner in this primarily cash and carry operation. He also discusses the store’s move into hard surface, after being a stocking retailer of carpet for decades.

Posted: February 10, 2016

Michael Faust, owner, Carpeting by Mike of Somerset, Wis., talks about how he prepares for The International Surface Event (TISE), the networking he does at the show and the products he bought at the show. He also talks about business levels enjoyed by his operation in 2015 and early 2016.

Posted: February 9, 2016

Michael Faust, owner, Carpeting by Mike of Somerset, Wis., talks about how he prepares for The International Surface Event (TISE), the networking he does at the show and the products he bought at the show. He also talks about business levels enjoyed by his operation in 2015 and early 2016.

Posted: February 8, 2016

Michael Faust, owner, Carpeting by Mike of Somerset, Wis., talks about how he prepares for The International Surface Event (TISE), the networking he does at the show and the products he bought at the show. He also talks about business levels enjoyed by his operation in 2015 and early 2016.

Posted: February 5, 2016

Jeff King, Legal Counsel, World Floor Covering Association (WFCA), offers an update to the Labor Department stand on the definition of an independent contractor. He looks at the Department’s more rigorous interpretation of the ruling, and what it could mean for flooring retailers.

Posted: February 4, 2016

Jeff King, Legal Counsel, World Floor Covering Association (WFCA), offers an update to the Labor Department stand on the definition of an independent contractor. He looks at the Department’s more rigorous interpretation of the ruling, and what it could mean for flooring retailers.

Posted: February 3, 2016

Jim Gould, president, Floor Covering Institute, reviews TISE 2016 evaluating the traffic, the new building configuration and the mood of the retailer attendees.

Posted: February 2, 2016