Floor Covering News

MARCH 27, 2023

This new showroom setup—coupled with the other facets of the Statements Elite Dealer program, including premiere website placement, rebates and a strong leads program, pay-per-click and social media—will bring a seamless experience from online to in-store,” said Amber Leigh Martinson, senior director, brand marketing. “The Statements 2.0

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Floor Covering News

MAY 17, 2022

Located in the Countyline Corporate Park in Hialeah, Fla., Located in the Countyline Corporate Park in Hialeah, Fla., .— Mosaic Companies, a manufacturer and distributor of natural stones, slabs and tile, said it plans to open a new, state-of-the-art warehouse and distribution hub here.

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Floor Covering News

MARCH 29, 2024

—It has been billed as “the Surfaces of the Northeast,” and for many retailers located in New England, upstate New York and parts of Pennsylvania, NRF Distributors’ New England Flooring Market (NEFM) is indeed their signature flooring event of the season. Jean, said he has never lost sight of the importance of doing what’s right. “We

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Floor Covering News

JULY 12, 2023

C abo S an L uca s , L o s C abo s , M exico —Thirteen years after Daltile launched the Statements Elite Dealer Program , the 200-plus retailers who have taken on the platform are reaping the benefits. So, we are bringing them into our locations, helping them with their designs and then sending them over to a Statements dealer to purchase.”

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Floor Covering News

OCTOBER 3, 2023

With a branch location in Ben Salem, Penn., and a full complement of territory managers and business development personnel, MHCO’s primary mission will be to substantially increase Tarkett market share at the retail and commercial flooring dealer levels,” said Michael Halebian, Jr., president and CEO of the distribution company.

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Floor Covering News

JUNE 15, 2023

Cabo San Lucas, Mexico—Daltile’s multi-faceted conference for its Statements Elite Daltile Dealer Program at the Hardrock Resort has kicked off here this week. The conference includes group time for members to engage with other dealers from across the nation.

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Floor Covering News

NOVEMBER 15, 2022

Fortunately, as we’ve seen with our continually growing Flooring Markets, located in Dallas , Atlanta and Biloxi, retailers are ready to see new products in person and fully displayed. The innovations coming out of the flooring industry are at an all-time high. Why should retailers attend one of the upcoming Flooring Markets?

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Floor Covering News

FEBRUARY 15, 2023

She returns to Louisville Tile after nearly four years as sales manager of Shoch Tile & Carpet, a Cincinnati based dealer focused on the tri-state area of Ohio, Kentucky and Indiana. Prior to that post, Eisele was sales and product selection manager at Bella Stone, a stone fabricator also located in Cincinnati.

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Floor Covering News

SEPTEMBER 12, 2022

“Exterior projects are still on the rise because during their time at home, people rediscovered their home’s exterior spaces and the reinvigorated practice of enjoying time together outside,” Patrick Warren, vice president of residential sales, dealer and showrooms, Dal-Tile Corp., How dealers can succeed. told FCNews.

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Floor Covering News

APRIL 25, 2023

What’s more, retail store owners located only a stone’s throw from these big boxes compete for sales and foot traffic every day. But dealers contacted by Floor Covering News offered a different perspective. Kadlec’s store is located about one mile from Menard’s and three miles from Floor & Decor. pointed out. “We

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Floor Covering News

MARCH 18, 2024

In a nutshell, this is technology that enables shoppers to complete most of the transaction online—learn about products, visualize, order samples—and, eventually, buy in-store at their local dealer. The manufacturers informed the dealers that they were moving to standard payment terms of net 30 days for all products. Statements 2.0

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Floor Covering News

JUNE 29, 2021

Paij Thorn-Brooks walks dealers through the various facets of the Statements 2.0 By Steven Feldman Riviera Maya, Mexico— Daltile Statements Elite dealers were introduced to what is arguably the most advanced selling system for ceramic tile when this select group of retailers convened here earlier this month for its 10th anniversary summit.

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Floor Covering News

APRIL 2, 2020

As the vast majority of specialty flooring dealers close their showrooms to the public—whether by state government mandate or their own choosing—most home centers and big boxes remain open as “essential” businesses, selling everything under their expansive roofs—including flooring. Workaround for flooring dealers. By Ken Ryan.

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Floor Covering News

DECEMBER 13, 2022

The strategic plan, which began last fall with the opening of Virginia Tile’s flagship location in Troy, Mich., —Virginia Tile has initiated the next phase in its strategic growth plan with the debut of its branding refresh. According to the company, the branding refresh and growth plans will continue to roll out over the next few months.

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Floor Covering News

NOVEMBER 29, 2021

Daltile operates 66 DSCs—or Design Service Centers (smaller facilities that cater to homeowners)—which are larger, within close proximity to the A&D community and are located in cities or major markets with an established design network. Dealers also praised Daltile for helping to revitalize the area.

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Floor Covering News

FEBRUARY 15, 2023

This includes developing tools and programs to better optimize dealer members’ websites while enhancing their ability to measure, track and, ultimately, convert more leads to sales. For Floors & More dealers like Blair Schmoekel, owner of Ogden Flooring Designs, a five- store chain based in Utah, the digital enhancements are a god- send.

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Floor Covering News

AUGUST 8, 2022

LSI has always had a more advanced website than other sales and marketing sales agencies, but we felt we needed to elevate the usability of the site for our dealers and for the designers and consumers who use the site to find product,” said Larry Lane, president. LSI Flooring significantly updated its website.

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Floor Covering News

FEBRUARY 2, 2022

While dealers across the country are not likely to shut down altogether in the event of another major outbreak, they do admit that the way in which they do business has forever changed. many of the measures flooring dealers implemented during the early days remain in effect. Quinn— “We are Open!” as opposed to 8 p.m.,”

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Floor Covering News

APRIL 27, 2022

Carole Cross and Brandon Shidlowski, director of dealer operations for Roomvo, speak with a client at a recent conference. We keep our client’s eyes on us instead of them seeing dealer locator pages filled with competitors.” . Pottstown, Pa.—Mobile

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Floor Covering News

NOVEMBER 13, 2023

Featured were some of the industry’s most accomplished dealers from both influential buying groups to no affiliation at all. What COREtec had to say: The Floor Store is laser focused on serving the customer, and their talented sales consultants across their nine locations in the San Francisco Bay area are some of the best to ever do it.

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CTDA's Tiledealer Blog

FEBRUARY 1, 2017

a 47 year old distributor of ceramic tile and natural stone, with locations in Traverse City and Wyoming, Michigan and South Bend, Fort Wayne, and Indianapolis, Indiana announces several management changes. January 16, 2017. For immediate release. Miles Distributors, Inc. Announces Management Changes. Miles Distributors, Inc.,

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Floor Covering News

AUGUST 10, 2022

positions cork flooring front and center in her location. I love its location because it doesn’t get lost in all the hardwood or laminates and almost all clients have to walk past it.”. Joanie Beazley, residential sales manager, Carpet One Floor & Home, Asheville, N.C., Others recommend a different approach.

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Floor Covering News

FEBRUARY 25, 2022

Our production network extends nationwide with nearly 80 locations and a global infrastructure to logistically handle any size project. “Evolving times call for an investment in evolving our customers’ digital experiences and that begins with our website,” said Mara Villanueva Heras, vice president of marketing, Emser Tile.

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Floor Covering News

JUNE 29, 2021

Flooring 101 president, Jimmy Poulos (center), explains the merits of SLCC’s SPC offerings to fellow NFA dealer T.J. Rose Carpets & Flooring, with three Massachusetts locations. That’s especially true of NFA dealers who have multiple large stores. This show is great,” he told FCNews. “It Flooring of Oklahoma City.

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Floor Covering News

JANUARY 8, 2024

Dealers are searching for a way to upgrade consumers out of entry-level SPC and into something thicker with a stronger locking system.” More importantly, Johnson has a history of standing behind their products—another positive for R.A. All totaled, All Surfaces operates 50 distribution locations across 16 states from Denver to Detroit.

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Floor Covering News

APRIL 5, 2021

By Ken Ryan Following a strong start to 2021, flooring dealers see no reason for a slowdown as they enter the second quarter. In most cases, flooring dealers say they planned in advance to have fresh stock on hand for any possible shortage. “My Flooring dealers say they aren’t sure if this pace of business can continue long term.

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Floor Covering News

MAY 16, 2022

Inventory is indeed king these days, and companies that can deliver the goods on a timely basis are favored by dealers. By that metric, Novalis has been a champion to flooring retailers , according to a few of its dealer partners. But it doesn’t stop there. Quality,” he said, “is what distinguishes Novalis’ products.

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Floor Covering News

SEPTEMBER 7, 2022

Carpetland USA, which operates nine locations in Iowa and Illinois, expects solid sales activity for the fall selling season. Many flooring dealers have contributed to their success by being smart about their inventory purchases by staying on top of pricing amid multiple increases this year. What if the other shoe never drops?

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Floor Covering News

NOVEMBER 24, 2022

FCNews ’ Retailers of the Year issue features some of the industry’s most accomplished dealers from influential buying groups as well as smaller retailers with no group affiliation. In this issue, suppliers and vendors nominated retailers who they believe deserved to be featured and why they stand out from the pack.

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Ciao Tile

NOVEMBER 11, 2010

The current issue of Tile Dealer magazine features Statements Tile as a showroom built to beat the recession. Tile Dealer Nov/Dec Issue (story starts on page 21). Statements Showroom location and hours. Statements Showroom location and hours. Stop by to see for yourself if you haven’t already. News and Commentary'

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Floor Covering News

JANUARY 23, 2023

For dealers like Alfred Soyyar, owner of Houston, Texas-based Buffaloe Floors and Up, it was an opportunity that arose out of necessity. This set-up gives Simplicity Floor and Tile the best of both worlds—still having a location for traditional retail shoppers while prioritizing mobile sales. “We

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Floor Covering News

FEBRUARY 8, 2023

We monitor traffic and closing rates in each location, and if we lose an order we document who won the project.” Indeed, dealers and retail groups contacted by FCNews say it is rare when customers mention online vendors. “To The reason their presence isn’t being felt is because the dealer never had a chance with that consumer.”

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Floor Covering News

SEPTEMBER 3, 2020

Initially blindsided by the fast-moving coronavirus that shut down much of the industry and country in late March, flooring dealers have rebounded thanks to a robust home improvement segment. LVT products, like Mohawk’s SolidTech+, are a hot spot for dealers this year. So far it has worked out very well for us.”.

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Floor Covering News

APRIL 17, 2023

As the second quarter begins, dealers are reporting that for the most part business activity has kept pace with previous quarters and, in some instances, has accelerated. “As For Carpetland USA, with locations in Illinois and Wisconsin, commercial played a key role as well, according to Kevin Rose, president.

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Floor Covering News

NOVEMBER 4, 2020

As preparations continue to take shape, the company said flooring dealers are signing up in droves to attend these events as they look to return to some degree of normalcy in 2021. How excited are dealers about Mohawk’s Momentum Roadshow? Capacity is limited at each event varying based on the location. “We Calhoun, Ga.—Excitement

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Floor Covering News

APRIL 5, 2024

The announcement follows the successful implementation of free membership for Primary members—professional flooring dealers, inspectors, cleaners, designers—for the first time in 2020, a move that vastly expanded its advocacy and influence within the industry. “Transitioning to Premium Plus for just $0.82

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Floor Covering News

APRIL 4, 2023

dealers and distributors enjoy shorter lead times along with tremendously competitive price points,” said Jennifer Zimmerman, chief commercial officer. We strongly feel that this location enables us to attract the best and brightest talent in the industry.” location; Florence, Ala.; Wellmade U.S. El Paso, Texas; Fayette, Ala.;

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