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TISE 2024 exceeds expectations

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Curated education spanned hundreds of topics dedicated to hands-on processes such as safety certifications, polishing demonstrations and natural stone applications as well as providing business development resources in marketing, sales, leadership and customer relations. TISE returns to the Mandalay Bay Convention Center January 28-30, 2025.

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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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Dealers descend on NRF Distributors market

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Ditto for Jorge Morgado, partner/president of sales, Allied Flooring & Paint, Agawam, Mass., American Olean/Marazzi and Tarkett each gave away a trip for two to Aruba in 2025 as NRF is planning another group trip there next year. 1 is I love NRF’s service and their wide variety of products. NRF cares about the customer,” he said.

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Distribution: Future holds promise for those who adapt

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However, its role has evolved over time and is likely to undergo significant changes in the next five years—leading to this question: What will flooring distribution look like in 2025? FCNews asked distribution executives for their views: On distribution circa 2025… Bob Weiss, CEO, All Tile. “A Will distributors even be relevant?

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Ceramic: The pros and cons of natural stone

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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. Regardless, education and sales training are imperative in order to communicate the story of natural stone.” – Villanueva-Heras, vice president of marketing, Emser.

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Economics: Silver lining in latest housing numbers

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The first bright spot, economists say, is movement in the existing home sales numbers. According to the National Association of Realtors (NAR), existing home sales in January—the latest period for which sales numbers are available—rose 3.1% At the same time, he acknowledged existing home sales were down 1.7%

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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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