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COVERINGS REPORTS GROWTH AT 2016 SHOW

CTDA's Tiledealer Blog

COVERINGS REPORTS GROWTH AT 2016 SHOW. ALEXANDRIA, VA — MAY 20, 2016) The growth and energy at the 2016 Coverings show strengthened the show’s position as the leading international tile and stone exhibition in North America. More than 25,000 industry professionals attended the week-long expo, April 18-21, 2016.

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STATS: Flooring sales trend slightly lower in 2020

Floor Covering News

When the dust cleared and all the numbers were counted, total industry sales fell just short of 2019’s numbers at $22.951 billion, a decline of 0.5%. in volume in 2016; and 4.4% FCNews ’ exclusive research reveals total 2020 flooring sales topped out at $22.951 billion and 18.969 billion square feet. in volume in 2017; 5.1%

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If You Don’t Know Your Numbers, You Don’t Know Your Business

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The 2016 CTDA PROFIT Survey provides two key sets of numbers that you can’t get anywhere else: 1. Performance Guidelines – The industry-overview report provides detailed information on what influences profitability performance in the industry. It emphasizes the key performance metrics such as sales size and gross margin.

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Scoring flooring: Industry stats for 2021

Floor Covering News

When the dust cleared and all the numbers were counted and run through the wash multiple times, total industry sales in 2021 reached a record $26.701 billion, an enormous gain of 16.3% Note: These numbers are in wholesale dollars reflecting the first point of sale. in volume in 2016; and 4.4% from 2020’s $22.951 billion.

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Stats 2021: Mills register breakout year

Floor Covering News

When all the numbers were tabulated for 2021, FCNews research found that overall carpet sales grew 11.5% to $8.201 billion compared with $7.355 billion carpet sales in 2020. Residential carpet sales were up an astounding 17.2%. Total area rug sales increased an estimated 8% to $2.782 billion, according to industry estimates.

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Business Owners: Put your successor to work before you set sail

CTDA's Tiledealer Blog

For instance, let your successor gain experience examining and discussing financial information for tax and financial reporting compliance and profitability analysis. Or, for other types of businesses, send your prospective replacement out on sales calls to face the challenges of meeting customer demands head-on. Get hands dirty.

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Tile Industry 2013: Primed for Recovery, Part 1

CTDA's Tiledealer Blog

‘s Donato Pompo, citing findings from Catalina Research, ceramic tile is leading the floor covering sales recovery, as tile manufacturers leverage the rebound in existing home sales and housing starts. ceramic tile sales are estimated to have grown by 9% in dollars and 9.2% floor coverings manufacturer dollar sales and 12.9%

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