Floor Covering News

SEPTEMBER 15, 2022

From left: Dan Mandel, board member; David Chambers, incoming VP; Larry Flick, outgoing board member; Jason McSwain, outgoing president; Ian Newton, incoming president; Eric Mondragon, outgoing treasurer; and Raffi Sarmazian, outgoing board member, attending the NFA fall meeting. Mondragon: It was discussed in two different meetings.

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Floor Covering News

MAY 15, 2023

Waterloo, Ontario, Canada MERCHANDISING Show more with less “At Westvalley Carpet & Flooring, we have made a practice of focusing on the quality brands and products that consumers are looking for. Be open to other opinions “In the slow times, hold meetings and practice reverse mentoring. RAFFI SARMAZIAN, Sarmazian Bros.

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Floor Covering News

MARCH 6, 2023

Having that installation background is really an advantage over somebody who just comes from the sales side. When I first started [installing], we’d have to go to a flooring store to meet with a customer and pick out their selections and then [that store] would order the products. My wife runs the store—sales and bookkeeping.

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Floor Covering News

JULY 5, 2022

The resurgent laminate flooring category continued on its upward trajectory in 2021 as sales reached $1.304 billion, FCNews research shows. That $1.304 billion also represents the highest level of laminate sales seen since 2006. In terms of sales, laminate represented just 4.9% in 2016; and 6.6% in 2011, FCNews research shows.

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Floor Covering News

FEBRUARY 12, 2021

This broad-based approach, observers say, helps ease the sting of soft sales between segments. Calgary, Alberta, Canada. We’re accepting of home center customers as well as customers who look for better products and professional installation and service,” said Dustin Hill, sales manager, Oswego Quality Carpet, Oswego, N.Y.

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Floor Covering News

JULY 19, 2023

It’s significant,” said Derek Nighbor, CEO of the Forest Products Association of Canada, in a release. Suppliers weigh in Floor Covering News spoke with several hardwood flooring producers with headquarters and factories in eastern Canada. sales, Wickham Flooring, which maintains production facilities in Quebec.

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Floor Covering News

JULY 1, 2022

T he comeback that was predicted in 2020 after ceramic flooring sales experienced its first downward trajectory in several years was right on point as 2021 saw vast improvement across the board. increase in dollar sales to $3.077 billion in 2021 (flooring only) vs. $2.844 billion in 2020. FCNews research shows ceramic experienced an 8.2%

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CTDA's Tiledealer Blog

JUNE 22, 2015

In the 1980s, the Holten family moved to Canada and began Tilemaster, a retail and construction industry supplier in Aurora, Ontario, where it provides a vast array of metal, stone, slate and marble tiles, as well as countertops and related products. We couldn’t have done that before.” So Oneir Solutions Inc.

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The Pulse: Ardex Americas

OCTOBER 1, 2015

A recent review from an logistics consultant noted the strong service focus in the department and a willingness to do anything it takes to meet urgent customer needs. Becca plays a huge part of delivering these efforts and helps set the positive tone in an ever challenging environment. Brian Jones celebrates 15 years with ARDEX this month.

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Floor Covering News

MAY 12, 2022

Canada and Europe specializing in 3D printing —announced that its parent company, Northann Corporation, just completed a round of private placement to enable more investment in the company’s plans for growth in the U.S., New York, N.Y.— Benchwick—established in 2013 and serving the U.S., according to Lin Li, CEO. “We

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Floor Covering News

JUNE 5, 2019

Sherbrooke, Quebec, Canada—American Biltrite has announced organizational changes within their sales and marketing team. These changes will position the company to align its sales and marketing functions to meet continued growth demand and maximize opportunities from recently introduced products.

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Floor Covering News

OCTOBER 31, 2023

C oeur d ’ A lene , I daho —The enterprising spirit of specialty flooring retailers was on full display at the National Floorcovering Alliance’s fall meeting where, despite myriad challenges—inflation, high interest rates, container shipping stoppages and geo-political unrest—nothing seemed to shake the confidence of NFA members.

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Ceramics of Italy

FEBRUARY 12, 2024

The Mapei Group, which currently has 102 subsidiaries present in 57 countries across all five continents , pursues a strategy of geographical diversification in order to meet the specific needs of each market. The acquisition was conducted through the subsidiary Mapei Canada (Mapei Inc.).

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CTDA's Tiledealer Blog

FEBRUARY 21, 2013

Farrell Gerber, Executive VP Sales of Tile Redi® stated, “Redi-Trench™ is the only linear drain system completely integrated into a leak-proof, mold-free shower pan. We know this product meets the needs of so many shower applications, and is an ideal item to be specified for hotels with a sizable number of guestrooms.”

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Floor Covering News

JULY 25, 2023

This new program, tailored for more than 1,000 stores across Flooring America, Flooring Canada and Carpet One Floor & Home retailers, marks one of the largest rollouts in the history of the home improvement retail industry. initiative. Retail 2.0 These elements are crucial to a retailer’s success.”

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Floor Covering News

JUNE 15, 2022

Two years later, COD was held here without that uncertainty as the company’s top sales associates from 2020 and 2021 were acknowledged. So we need to take off our sales hat and put on our solution provider hat. It’s our responsibility as senior sales leaders to go out and teach the new people coming in. All of us do that well.

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Floor Covering News

APRIL 1, 2022

and Canada. Shelley Ackerman, commercial & OEM sales manager for Taylor, added, “Starnet sets some of the highest standards in the industry, and we plan to meet those standards everyday with top products and service.”. Taylor will be attending the Starnet 30th Anniversary Member Meeting in Colorado Springs, Colo.,

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Floor Covering News

JUNE 29, 2020

While it may never replace the real thing—face-to-face meetings and in-person networking—CCA Global’s integrated virtual summer convention drew positive comments from retail members, many of whom were able to conduct business while also benefitting from convention content. As we continue to monitor, we are watching the sales grow.”.

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Floor Covering News

MARCH 5, 2020

Flooring retailers, including those looking to gain back lost dollars from the growing popularity of vinyl products, would do well to turn to tile and stone, which offers high dollar sales and high margins, according to suppliers at The International Surface Event (TISE) held in Las Vegas earlier this year. “We Boosting retail sales.

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Floor Covering News

OCTOBER 9, 2023

“The addition of these top-notch professional flooring contractors will strengthen our network, while their partnership with Fuse Alliance will enhance their ability to meet the needs of their clients.” The group comprises nearly 170 companies in 250-plus locations across the United States and Canada, representing approximately $2.3

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Floor Covering News

NOVEMBER 17, 2020

and Canada. “At AHF Products , we are committed to helping customers grow their business through superior service, high-quality products and high-style flooring at competitive prices,” said Chris King, vice president – sales. Mountville, Pa.—For The new increase will go into effective Jan. “In our U.S.

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Floor Covering News

AUGUST 6, 2021

She was—and continues to be—on the frontline of customer engagements, leveraging flooring industry knowledge with her sales skills. She has created and implemented training programs for independent flooring retailers, distributors, manufacturers and sales reps for the past 50 years, developing programs to help grow their businesses.

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Floor Covering News

JANUARY 18, 2023

Phoenix—The tone for the CCA Global winter convention 2023 here was set the moment CEO, Rick Bennet, walked on stage to start the meeting and declared: “I’m not one for platitudes but we are embarking on the greatest transformation in our history.”. My salespeople embraced it because it was getting them the sale quicker.

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Discerning Design

JANUARY 19, 2012

It also meets the new UL and FEC specs for counter receptacles. Delete Anonymous July 23, 2012 at 5:12 PM No CSA approval, T&B will not supply in Canada, as per conversation with T&B sales rep. Delete Reply Anonymous December 23, 2012 at 11:00 AM These are now fully CSA compliant for installation in Canada.

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Floor Covering News

AUGUST 17, 2020

Coming together to connect with our retail partners is more important now than ever before,” said Jeff Meadows, president of residential sales. and Canada, both in person and digitally , to engage with retailers. Calgary, Alberta, Canada—Feb. Toronto, Ontario, Canada—Feb. Set to launch on Jan. 5, 2021 in Chicago, Ill.,

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Floor Covering News

JULY 18, 2022

The opportunity to meet with Mohawk leadership, see new product introductions and preview new marketing program initiatives get us all excited to kick off the next year. Others, including Ray Daya, principal/general manager of the Westvalley Group of Companies, Calgary, Alberta, Canada, and a six-year Edge Council member, agreed.

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Floor Covering News

APRIL 3, 2024

Banff, Alberta, Canada—The National Floorcovering Alliance includes 40 of the finest flooring retailers in North America, but that doesn’t mean they are not without their challenges. Finding quality individuals remains a constant issue, whether it be on the sales floor or on the installation side. His solution? They contribute a lot.”

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Floor Covering News

DECEMBER 11, 2020

Gurski said she is excited about representing the members of Western Canada whose customers and economy differ in multiple ways from the states and those of Eastern Canada. One of his initial roles in the company was a sales manager, where he learned the importance of being an active listener. Maine, N.H.,

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Floor Covering News

OCTOBER 31, 2022

With sales of more than $550 million and 1,000 employees—and customers that included Home Depot and Lowe’s—Hoboken was at the top of the distribution world before unraveling. Scott Rozmus, president/CEO of FlorStar Sales, also makes the case for a national distributor. “As You already have this in places like Canada (GSO Shnier).

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Floor Covering News

JULY 5, 2022

A s a follow up to its winter convention that took place ahead of Surfaces 2022 in Las Vegas, Floors & More is planning to kick off its summer meeting in Austin, Texas, from July 31 through Aug. The buying group’s three-day event kicks off with a cocktail reception/meet and greet event to allow members to mingle. and Canada.

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Floor Covering News

FEBRUARY 12, 2021

Consumer financing is probably the most underutilized sales tool by most flooring retailers,” said Keith Spano, president of Flooring America/Flooring Canada. “On On average, consumer financing is used on 5% of sales by most flooring retailers. This is an incredible sales tool for the RSA. The best average 35%.

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Floor Covering News

MARCH 22, 2021

As you are likely aware, almost every building product’s supply chain is experiencing infla­tion in order to meet mar­ket demands. and Canada effective April 1, 2021. and Canada. said the store cannot eat any more increases, but isn’t too worried about sales. “In per square yard. Bad timing. told FCNews.

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Floor Covering News

JUNE 1, 2022

The June 3 meeting will also address paying employee wages and benefits, utilities, insurance, critical vendors and shippers. Armstrong Flooring had been approved for $24 million in interim debtor-in-possession (DIP) financing, with a final decision on the DIP financing expected during the June 3 meeting. Potential bidders?

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Floor Covering News

JULY 9, 2020

Boa-Franc has been named one of the Best Employers in Canada for 2016 and 2017 based on the results of the survey by Aon in Canada. In addition, Boa-Franc earned the Gold Trophy Award at the 2013 and 2018 Canada Awards for Excellence and the Grand Prix of Quality Award (Quebec) in 2012 and 2017. But it’s not the only metric.

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Floor Covering News

APRIL 14, 2020

Carpet One Floor & Home, ProSource, Flooring America and Flooring Canada, Floor Trader and the International Design Guild will hold their summer convention as a virtual event the week of August 10. The digital format will allow store owners to invite more managers, sales professionals and staff to attend the virtual events.

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Floor Covering News

JANUARY 12, 2022

All of our associations that have board meetings, sales meetings and annual meetings and different events that are tied to TISE are all still happening. This is possible, according to Hicks, through the cooperation of all parties involved in putting together a trade show—venue owners and operators included. “We

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Floor Covering News

NOVEMBER 7, 2023

They meet throughout the year to provide feedback and council to senior management that helps the flooring retailer cooperative develop programs and initiatives. He started in sales, then worked up the ladder to management and eventually, ownership. Chris Green of Great Southeast Flooring America in Melbourne, Fla.,

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