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Laying the Path Forward

by Katie Lee October 25, 2023

— By Scott Faucheux — How modular and sustainable flooring is shaping retail design. In today’s dynamic retail and restaurant landscapes, adaptability is key. Consumers are craving experiences that jump off the page –– literally. The internet has transformed our perceptions and expectations of shopping, fulfillment and convenience, creating a constant demand for what is new and popular. It is worth noting that a brand’s physical store and online presence may have different goals, and transforming a physical space can be more complex than updating a digital narrative. Retailers face …

October 25, 2023

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Stick With It

by Katie Lee August 23, 2023

— By Mickie Bollinger — How to get a grip on floor safety. Slips, trips and falls have unfortunately provided the source material for countless viral videos on social media, but business owners and facility managers know they’re no laughing matter. Whether it’s a team member who’s at risk due to unsafe working conditions, or a customer who encounters slippery floors when they enter your building, there’s great potential for injuries and liability claims if you’re not all in on floor safety. Slips, Trips and Falls by the Numbers The …

August 23, 2023

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LL Flooring Names Several Executive Leadership Appointments

by Katie Lee July 10, 2023

Richmond, Va. — LL Flooring Holdings, Inc., a leading specialty retailer of hard-surface flooring in the U.S., has made three new leadership team appointments, effective July 10, 2023. Robert L. Madore has been appointed as executive vice president, chief financial officer, replacing interim CFO Terry Blanchard; Andrew W. Wadhams has been named senior vice president, retail and commercial sales; and Laura Massaro has been named senior vice president, chief marketing officer. “The board of directors and I are pleased to welcome an executive of Bob’s caliber as LL Flooring’s next …

July 10, 2023

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Sam’s Club Finalizes National Deployment of Robotic Inventory Scanners from Brain Corp

by Katie Lee October 27, 2022

Bentonville, Ark., and San Diego — Sam’s Club®, a division of Walmart Inc. and a leading membership warehouse club, has completed a national, chainwide rollout of ‘Inventory Scan’ towers that have been added to its existing fleet of robotic scrubbers in partnership with Brain Corp, an artificial intelligence (AI) company creating transformative core technology in robotics. “Our initial goal at Sam’s Club was to convert time historically spent on scrubbers to more member-focused activities. Our autonomous scrubbers have exceeded this goal. In addition to increasing the consistency and frequency of …

October 27, 2022

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Facility Stair Safety

by Katie Lee September 29, 2022

— By Del Williams — More effectively preventing slips and falls on high-traffic stairs. New, high-tech epoxy formulation offers longer lasting traction, visual warnings at tread edges, and a tactile element to prevent slip-and-falls more effectively in high-traffic areas. In commercial facilities across the country, the most common technique for preventing slip-and-fall accidents on stairs is the application of non-skid adhesive tapes or epoxy coatings embedded with aggregate. The appeal of this approach is that untrained personnel can quickly and easily apply the protection. However, for high traffic stairways, …

September 29, 2022

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Linron Company: Signature Vendor Spotlight

by Katie Lee February 16, 2022

— Interview with Angie Adams — R&R: Where are you based and how long has the company been in business? Angie Adams: Our corporate headquarters is located in Houston, Texas. Linron Company has been in business since 1993, 28 years. R&R: What is your name and title, and how long have you been with the company? Adams: My name is Angie Adams, I am the executive vice president of sales & marketing and have been with Linron Company since 2014 (7 years). R&R: What trades/services do you offer retailers …

February 16, 2022

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Demonstration: Smarter Cleaning for Retail, Grocery & Restaurant Facilities

by Sarah Daniels December 2, 2021

The Dec. 1 “Smarter Cleaning for Retail, Grocery & Restaurant Facilities” demonstration, hosted by Retail & Restaurant Facility Business, focused on important topics for any facility interested in cleanliness. Kaivac’s vice president of business development, Mike Perazzo, also makes note of easy ways to promote employee satisfaction (in a time when there is a shortage of labor) and making cleaning easier (in a time when hygiene has never been more important). Check out some of the important topics and their video timestamps below, or click to hear Perazzo talk …

December 2, 2021

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Setting the Stage

by Katie Lee September 10, 2021

— By Joe Bshero — Common carpet care myths debunked. In today’s competitive marketplace, it’s important to give retail customers a quality shopping experience. Some companies do so by focusing on easy-to-navigate store layouts, while others offer in-store dining and soothing music to create a pleasant atmosphere. Cleanliness is also key, and its role is only increasing. The novel coronavirus pandemic has placed added stress on managers by imposing demanding cleaning standards meant to protect all building occupants. As more states reopen, retailers must understand that there will be …

September 10, 2021

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FM Case Study: MaintenX is on the Scene

by Katie Lee May 8, 2020

Tampa, Fla. — There is no good time for store flooding, but it’s even more difficult for facility managers during the COVID-19 pandemic. However, for one Georgia facility manager, MaintenX was able to turn around a bad situation, quickly, professionally and — most importantly — safely. When the mobile phone store reopened, the staff faced 3 inches of standing water throughout the shop (due to a leaky toilet), and the adjacent store was also damaged. After reaching out to MaintenX, its Emergency Response crew was able to respond in less …

May 8, 2020

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Linron Cofounder Ron Harris Retires

by Katie Lee February 28, 2020

Houston, Texas — Ron Harris, co-owner and executive vice president of Linron Company, is retiring. After more than 50 years in the flooring industry, Harris plans to relax, enjoy life and spend time with his family and grandchildren. More than two decades ago, Harris teamed up with his coworker from a previous flooring company, Linda Krienke, and the two created Linron Company. Together they have made a powerful contribution to the floor covering world. “Ron is a true pioneer to the flooring industry. His knowledge of the flooring products, installation …

February 28, 2020

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