Retailer Spotlight Through the doors of Landry & Arcari Rugs and Carpeting in Boston, customers are greeted by works of art. Grand oriental rugs handcrafted by weavers across Asia and the Middle East adorn the walls and are stacked in neat piles on the floor. Here, a rug is more than a room accent—it is…

Remodeler Spotlight Mark Galey, owner of Master Home Remodelers, has come a long way since his pre-teen years when his stepfather counted on him as a right-hand roofing helper. This early work experience, followed by various construction jobs, sealed his fate in working with houses. “I made a conscious decision to work in real estate,…

Merchandiser Spotlight Merchandising combines the creativity of design with the technicalities of trend prediction, the analysis of customer response and the gratification of serving others. It is this fusion of responsibilities that energizes Neil Daley, director of merchandising at Floor Coverings International, a Norcross, Ga.-based flooring design, sales, and installation company with franchises across the…

Distributor Spotlight Before his work day starts at 8:00 a.m., Dunn Rasbury rises early to read for pleasure and completes a workout at the gym to clear his mind. It is this routine that sets A&M Supply’s director of flooring up for a productive day. Dunn’s office in Marietta, Ga. is just one hour from…

Interior Designer Spotlight Interior designer Loretta J. Willis, Allied ASID, is known for combining functionality with beauty to enhance the everyday experiences of her clients. For her, interior design is not just a job but a devotion to helping others fall in love with their homes.   No matter the space, Loretta’s designs consider the…