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News All of the latest news and


updates from the forefront of the residential flooring industry and world of flooring retail.


Editor’s Choice: A Match Made


in Heaven Inspired by the dynamic duo announced as Pantone’s Color of the Year, we’ve put together a collection of our favourite interior design combinations.


Products & Services From brand-new launches to


collection updates, you can find all the product and service information you need to further your business.


Carpets, Rugs & Accessories


Reasons for Retail Cheer


Rupert Anton, of the Carpet Foundation, discusses the impact that COVID-19 has had on the carpet and flooring sector, and particularly what this has meant for retailers.


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A Penchant for Pattern We take a look at the brand new


and first ever rug collection from Brintons, as the company’s Residential Marketing Manager, Lisa Conway, identifies the key upcoming trends that the collection will help homeowners to achieve.


Training


Are traineeships worth it?


Are you thinking about offering training opportunities but you’re not sure what’s available to you? Adrian Grove, of Qube Learning, breaks down all the options available to you as a business owner when it comes to taking on trainees or apprentices.


18 12 Sustainability


Waking up to Wool Martin Curtis, Chairman of


the Wool Carpet Focus Group (WCFG), addresses the benefits of wool and why he believes the material is key to a more sustainable future.


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On Display You might think you offer a


plethora of sustainable products for your customers, but what about the actual way in which you present these. Zak Manhire, from Regency Design, explains how switching to more eco-friendly in-store displays can enhance your customer experience.


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