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Retailers reveal the suppliers they win with

Floor Covering News

By Ken Ryan B ehind every successful floor covering retailer is a supplier—or core group of vendors—with a vested interest in the health and vitality of that retailer. They embody the Dixie culture: understanding that our business starts with our customers.” —Jason McSwain, McSwain Carpets & Floors, Cincinnati. “We

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Economics: Construction outlook mixed for 2024-25

Floor Covering News

Those were just of the main findings of a wide-ranging keynote presentation delivered by Lauren Saidel-Baker, economist with ITR Economics, in her address to commercial flooring contractors in attendance at the recent Fuse Alliance conference here earlier this month. Following are excerpts of her presentation. onshoring” or reshoring.

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Hatchet Bedrooms | Life of an Architect

Life of an Architect

Never thought about having someone come at me with a hatchet in the dark hours but I will certainly use that in my next floor plan pitch to a client. lardavis1951 More an issue for first floor bedrooms, I would guess. Fear is always helpful in getting my clients to see the correct way. I wonder why this is for you? Your Email Address.

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