CONTENTS Contents Cover Story 12


Times are Changing Nigel Welsh, MD of


MeasureSquare, explains how he managed to make his small business a global success through the use of technology, and advises on how you can do the same.


Regulars 06 28 10


News Catch up on all the latest


updates and developments from the forefront of the residential flooring sector, including a big announcement from Victoria Carpets and Distinctive Flooring.


Products and Services


From brand-new launches to product updates, we take a look at all the latest industry offerings.


Features


Learn from the Best: Improve Your


Digital Strategy Find out how you can improve your online presence to become as successful as retailers such as Carpetright.


Vinyl & LVT 15 16


Layer Up Matthew Brook, National Sales


Manager for Moduleo UK and Eire, introduces the new LayRED collection and explains the benefits of engineered vinyl flooring.


Eastern Inspiration Blogger and interior designer


Anna’s Attic looked to the intricacies of Chinese design for inspiration when designing her new bedroom. Find out how Karndean fit in with that scheme.


04 | Tomorrow’s Retail Floors


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Sustainability & Recycling


Clean Living Why is it important, as a flooring


retailer, to make your product portfolio more environmentally friendly and how can you go about doing so? Texfelt’s Managing Director, James Taylor, explains.


Low-Impact Luxury Luxury flooring specialist The


Prestige Flooring Co. advises how it is possible to offer flooring options which are both luxurious and eco-friendly.


Kitchen & Dining Areas 26


Wood Advice Online platform Houzz.co.uk


has compiled the advice of some of its top design professionals on using engineered wood flooring in kitchen and dining areas.


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