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NWFA: Near-record crowd represents highest turnout in 20 years

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Hardwood flooring’s loss of market share to competing hard surfaces over the past 10-15 years is well catalogued and documented. The hardwood flooring sector continues to face stiff competition from look-alike product segments. However, NWFA leadership says now is not the time to retreat.

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Flooring sector adapts to realities of coronavirus

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Having existing inventory is key for flooring interests during this time of plant and production shutdowns. Down but certainly not out, the flooring industry is taking proactive steps to deal with an unprecedented disruption caused by COVID-19, the novel coronavirus that has changed life as we know it. Retailers seize opportunities.

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Cast your ballot for FCNews’ Award of Excellence

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In fact, recognizing the winners—which indirectly recognizes those suppliers who come up short—has a direct benefit to you, the floor covering retailer. Over the past 28 years, FCNews has presented the coveted Award of Excellence to the most deserving flooring manufacturers and suppliers. Which one offers the best style and design?

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How to attract great talent during a labor shortage

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Do you need a graphic designer, office manager or CFO sitting across from you in the same office or could these roles be filled by someone in a different city or country? Almost 30% of those surveyed said they are likely to switch jobs if their employers returned to a full-time, in-person model. Rethink location . Embrace flexibility

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What Home Buyers Really Want | Life of an Architect

Life of an Architect

Home / Observations / What Home Buyers Really Want What Home Buyers Really Want Bob Borson — September 23, 2013 — 34 Comments I am an architect who designs – among other things – residential projects for a fairly upscale clientele. Generally on the survey overall, money does not equal style.

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The Real Wood Coalition: Part 9

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But precisely “how much” value is up for debate given the many different types of floors—as well as the various construction types—on the market today. For instance, a rare imported species with unique visual and performance characteristics might fetch a higher price than, say, your standard, run-of-the-mill domestic strip oak product.

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Canadian suppliers in a league of their own

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Mirage Hardwood Floors manufactures products across four different platforms. That same rationale, he said, applies to the top Canadian hardwood flooring manufacturers. Another aspect that separates the Canadian suppliers is our grading standards, which tend to be stricter than a lot of our competitors.