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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.


Are Consumers Favouring David


Over Goliath? In this issue’s instalment from The Carpet Foundation, Rupert Anton discusses the rise of independent retailers, as consumers look to support local.


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Editor’s Choice: Think Inside the Box


We’ve put together a selection of flooring ideas to achieve an interior fit for the characters of some of our favourite TV shows.


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Products & Services From brand-new launches to


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


Wood & Laminate


Comfort and Calm What impact has the COVID-19


pandemic had on home interiors? The European Producers of Laminate Flooring (EPLF) association discusses.


A Rural Retreat When designing a ‘Japandi’


interior aesthetic for a countryside residential development, contractors turned to Atkinson & Kirby to provide the flooring.


Social Media & Apps 20 22 10 twitter.com/TRetailFloors


Tuft Times Find out how a popular social


media platform caused a resurgence of the ancient art of rug tufting during lockdown, as we talk to a student in America who turned the hobby into a world-recognised business within just a few months.


Socially-Distanced Support


Flooring adhesives specialist F. Ball is offering a variety of virtual services to support its customer base during these unusual times.


Living Spaces 30


Step Inside Jodie Hatton, Residential


Designer at Brintons, talks us through the best carpet options for each room.


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