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TISE 2024 exceeds expectations

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The show convened more than 21,000 registered professionals, influencers, designers and architects to experience nearly 700 global and domestic brands. This year highlighted the most expansive assortment of new materials offered comprising the future trends of residential and commercial design, according to show organizers.

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California carpet recycling hike takes effect

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“We recognize that this assessment increase undoubtedly is a serious burden for the nearly 2,000 California carpet retailers and the 84 carpet mills with operations and sales in the state,” said Bob Peoples, CARE executive director. Anaheim-based Sterling Carpet & Flooring also adds the increase on a separate line item, like sales tax. “We

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Ceramic: The pros and cons of natural stone

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higher profit margins, greater application opportunities, unique style and design. To be successful with the category, retailers are tasked with educating themselves and the consumer on its pros and cons in order to facilitate a successful sale and installation. However, natural stone has its advantages—i.e., Sustainability.

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Consensus on Surfaces ’24: ‘It’s back!’

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Gilmore said exhibitors used that time wisely to schedule more appointments, which led to additional sales. Gilmore said that before the 2024 show had ended, multiple suppliers had already re-upped for 2025, in some cases seeking larger spaces. on the final day, resulting in an additional hour the first two days.

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LAMINAM JAPAN IS BORN

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Exclusive commercial partner for Laminam products, Roma Tile has now become – to all intents and purposes – a new company division focusing entirely on the sale of Laminam ceramic slabs in the Japanese market. The export market accounts for the majority of Laminam’s turnover. – Alberto Selmi , CEO, Laminam SpA .

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Executive forecast 2024: No signs of stopping resilient flooring

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Dick Quinlan senior VP sales and marketing, Wellmade What is your projection for the category in 2024? We’ll continue introducing the on-trend, wood- and stone-inspired luxury vinyl designs that are synonymous with our brand, making them available in multiple installation formats to ensure retailers have the right option for their customers.

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25 tips from top executives

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Since many of them will already be employed by 2025 and 2026, your company’s best chance to find new employees or poach from a competitor will be in 2024. Continue to educate and remind RSAs that flexible LVT provides unlimited design possibilities, allowing consumers to create distinctive floors in stylish spaces.