Floor Trends February 2011 : Page 4Vol. 13, No. 2 February 11 nft NATIONAL FLOOR TRENDS Volume 13, Issue 2 (ISSN 1521-8031) is published 12 times annually, monthly, by BNP Media II, L.L.C., 2401 W. Big Beaver Rd., Suite 700, Troy, MI 48084-3333. Telephone: (248) 362-3700, Fax: (248) 362-0317. No charge for subscriptions to qualified individuals. Annual rate for subscriptions to nonqualified individuals in the U.S.A.: $115.00 USD. Annual rate for subscriptions to nonqualified individuals in Canada: $149.00 USD (includes GST & postage); all other countries: $165.00 (int’l mail) payable in U.S. funds. Printed in the U.S.A. Copyright 2011, by BNP Media II, L.L.C. All rights reserved. The contents of this publication may not be reproduced in whole or in part without the consent of the publisher. The publisher is not responsible for product claims and representations. Periodicals Postage Paid at Troy, MI and at additional mailing offices. POSTMASTER: Send address changes to: NATIONAL FLOOR TRENDS, P.O. Box 2145, Skokie, IL 60076. Canada Post: Publications Mail Agreement #40612608. GST account: 131263923. Send returns (Canada) to Pitney Bowes, P.O. Box 25542, London, ON, N6C 6B2. Change of address: Send old address label along with new address to NATIONAL FLOOR TRENDS, P.O. Box 2145, Skokie, IL 60076. For single copies or back issues: contact Ann Kalb at (248) 244-6499 or KalbA@bnpmedia.com. National Floor Trends 24 10 16 Habit: Be Inquisitive – What Questions Are You Asking? Columnist Sam Allman says that the best way to improve your business is to ask questions. An inquisitive mind can come up with creative ideas and solutions to problems. He also talks about the importance of using the WFCA’s Financial Report. Tips for Selecting the Right Mill Partner(s) Do you have the right mill partner(s) working with you? Columnist Dave Stafford walks readers through ways to find great partners and shares some warning signs of when it might be best to walk away. On The Cover: Pictured is Bliss Veranda, made with Beaulieu’s SoftSense polyester filament fiber in 36 colors. Part of the HealthyTouch collection, the style features Silver Release technology, a lifetime “no exclusions” stain warranty, built-in Magic Fresh odor reducer, and 3M Scotchgard Protector. Photo courtesy Beaulieu. 46 Exclusive Study: Hardwood, Carpet Segments to Lead in 2011 Respondents in our exclusive survey of flooring retailers and contractors say that the hardwood flooring and carpet segments will lead the charge in residential sales this year. They also predict that residential replacement will help retail sales the most, followed by contract/commercial, builder/new construction and Main Street commercial. 4 ● February 2011 I www.ntlfloortrends.com Publication List Using a screen reader? Click Here |
