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Sharyn Bernard

Atlanta

Business and Special Projects Editor at Floor Covering Weekly

Articles

  • 1 week ago | floorcoveringweekly.com | Sharyn Bernard

    Company doubles down on domestic facilities & focuses on branding[Dalton] Engineered Floors (EF) is going all in on its U.S. manufacturing strategy, leveraging its position in digital LVT printing to stake a claim as a dominate, domestic supplier in the industry. At the same time, the company has refocused its branding to create a cohesive identity for its hard and soft surface lines.

  • 2 weeks ago | floorcoveringweekly.com | Sharyn Bernard

    Retailers look to mitigate impactWhile there is much uncertainty about the tariff situation, as the news seems to change every day, retailers are preparing for several contingencies. Much like they did during COVID and other supply chain disruptions, retailers say preparation, planning, patience and relationships are crucial to minimize the impacts of tariffs.

  • 2 weeks ago | floorcoveringweekly.com | Sharyn Bernard

    Wednesday, April 9, 2025 Retailers look to mitigate impactWhile there is much uncertainty about the tariff situation, as the news seems to change every day, retailers are preparing for several contingencies. Much like they did during COVID and other supply chain disruptions, retailers say preparation, planning, patience and relationships are crucial to minimize the impacts of tariffs.

  • 1 month ago | floorcoveringweekly.com | Sharyn Bernard

    Women owners making their mark with flooring storesIt’s no secret that small businesses are the backbone of the U.S. economy, and the flooring dealer segment is no different. According to 2024 data from the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA), there are approximately 33.3 million small businesses in the United States, representing 99.9 percent of all businesses and employing around 45.9 percent of the American workforce.

  • 1 month ago | floorcoveringweekly.com | Sharyn Bernard

    Wednesday, March 19, 2025 By Sharyn Bernard KBIS, IBS see record crowds, sparkling introductionsFrom luxurious metallic hues to sophisticated marble styles, the kitchen, bath, outdoors and other home building products launched at the Kitchen & Bath Industry Show (KBIS) and the National Association of Home Builders International Builders’ Show (IBS) here last month, showcased both design trends and market trends as suppliers gear up for an improved building and remodeling market.