When it comes to the green movement, at least within the building industry, there is no argument environmentally friendly companies and sustainable products will win out over those that aren’t.

With that, Flooring America/Flooring Canada (FA/FC) kicked off its next three-year plan, which continues the buying group’s quest to become the most recommended flooring store in North America.

What happens when a designer redesigns his own home? Floor Trends was invited to the New York City apartment of nationally known interior design Vern Yip to find out.

This summer, the buying group continued to advocate its members Go Beyond but as the co-op approaches its 30th anniversary in 2015 officials reminded them to do it “together.”

It is hard to believe kids are starting to go back to school and the fall selling season is just around the corner. For many of us who experienced a long, tough winter, the summer just flew by.

While the economy in 2014 is more sluggish than it was a year ago—due to a variety of reasons—there remains hope for those in the industry. 

This issue of Floor Trends puts the emphasis on quality, professional installation and its overall importance to satisfying the end user.

If last year’s NeoCon didn’t erase doubts things are starting to bounce back, then this year’s show surely should have as the halls of the historic Merchandise Mart were filled with designers, architects, specifiers, facility managers and more from around the country—and world for that matter.

When it comes to brands, there have been a plethora of studies and multiple opinions on the subject. But one thing is abundantly clear: Brands do matter—whether they are internationally known or only to people in your hometown.