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March 15, 2013
Focus on: Slip and Fall

Slip-and-fall accidents in public places, including retail stores, are the leading cause of premise liability injuries and rank among facilities managers' top management issues. And with the elderly particularly vulnerable to falls, the size and scope of the problem is likely to grow in the near future given the aging of the baby boomers.

September 21, 2012
dELiA*s Stylish New Look

dELiA*s is showing off its feminine side. The teen apparel retailer has debuted a new prototype at Providence Place Mall, in Providence, R.I. The 3,674-sq.-ft. store has a stylish, upbeat vibe that reflects its target audience.

November 9, 2011
Infill Alert: Five Tips for Preventing Flooring Failure

Taking over an existing retail space can be a good move, as long as you have all the facts from the get-go, especially with regard to the floor.

March 7, 2011
Concrete Solutions

As polished concrete flooring continues to gain traction among retailers, treatment, topping and technology options are increasing as well. Chain Store Age spoke with Stephen Klugherz, president of San Diego-based Diamatic USA and Diamatic Management Services, subsidiaries of the Blastrac Global Group of Cos., on how new products and technologies are helping to solidify polished concrete’s place as a preferred flooring solution.

February 10, 2011
Update on 
Floor Maintenance

Proper and consistent floor maintenance is a critical component in retail facilities management. Effective maintenance maximizes a retailer’s investment by extending the life of the flooring surface and providing optimum performance. It also contributes directly to employee and shopper safety and to a store’s overall image. Chain Store Age talked with Russ VanderZwaag of Minneapolis-based Tennant Co. about trends in floor maintenance and tips for keeping floors looking their best. 


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January 27, 2011
Reducing slips, trips and falls in the retail environment

It’s a shopper’s market.

December 1, 2010
Reducing slips, trips and falls in the retail environment

It’s a shopper’s market. Today, consumers have an array of options when it comes to shopping and no longer have to remain loyal to one store.

September 23, 2008
Flooring Industry Veteran Wade Hagan Joins Bostik’s C&D Division

Bostik Inc.’s Construction & Distribution (C&D) Division has appointed Wade Hagan sales territory manager for...

June 30, 2008
Beyond Bamboo

Green flooring options, formerly dominated by bamboo, wood and cork, are spreading into virtually...

June 30, 2008
Maintaining Safety

Reducing the likelihood of slip-and-fall accidents is a priority of facility managers across the...

March 26, 2008
CCA Global Partners and Carpet One Floor & Home Announce Leadership Changes

Co-CEOs Howard Brodsky and Rick Bennet announced that CCA Global Partners will launch a new...

January 31, 2008
Elephant Pharm/Flooring America

The design for Elephant Pharm, which combines traditional and herbal pharmacy offerings, works to...

October 14, 2007
FloorFolio Unveils INFINIWEAR, an Ultra Low-Maintenance Resilient Floor

Edison, N.J.-based FloorFolio...

September 23, 2007
CERES appoints national sales manager

CERES Natural Flooring,...

August 31, 2007
Concrete With a Sheen

An ordinary concrete floor can be a thing of beauty—just ask Office Depot. The...

August 30, 2007
Concrete With a Sheen

An ordinary concrete floor can be a thing of beauty—just ask Office Depot. The office-product...

June 30, 2007
The Mother Lode

One-stop shopping for moms-to-be is just one of the attractions at the Destination Maternity flagship...

April 30, 2007
Facilities Management: New trends for maintaining hard- and soft-floor surfaces

An open forum on best practices was among the highlights of the facilities management workshop...

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