CONTENTS Cover Story 10


Experiment with Abstract Take a look at the latest offerings from luxury vinyl


flooring specialist Karndean Designflooring, designed to meet the needs of your customers looking for a more statement style.


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Regulars


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Industry Update Catch up on all the latest news and developments


from the forefront of the residential flooring sector.


Products and Services We take a look at the latest industry offerings, from


brand-new launches to product updates. Flooring Show 2019 Preview


Let’s Head to Harrogate It’s that time again… the Flooring Show is just around


the corner. Check out our extensive preview for the important information you need to plan your visit.


Focus On: Vinyl & LVT


The New Kid On The Block Find out more about PRO-TEK WPC, the new flooring


option set to take the UK vinyl market by storm.


A Family Affair Perfect for busy family households, Kährs has now


launched a brand-new range of LVT wood and stone designs.


04 | Tomorrow’s Retail Floors www.tomorrowsretailfloors.com


Step Inside: Bathrooms


Don’t Slip Up Robert Merry, of The Stone Consultants, outlines the


key considerations to make to protect both your customer and your business when specifying a stone finish bathroom floor.


Small but Mighty Houzz Contributor Amanda Pollard shares top tips on


how to transform a small bathroom using flooring, based on inspiration from Houzz’s community of homeowners and professionals.


Special Focus: Technology


A Blended Approach Derrick Harris, Pivotal Software Inc, outlines how


integrating digital systems and software can help you transform your retail business, including both the internal operations and the overall customer experience you provide.


Let’s Get Phygital John Cocksedge, from retail display specialist Fathom,


explains how you can use technology to connect the digital and physical shopping experiences for your customers.


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