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Stats 2023: Laminate resurgence drives sales higher

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laminate flooring category generated in late 2020 and throughout 2021 continued to positively impact segment sales in 2022. laminate flooring market generated approximately $1.382 billion in sales last year at the first point of sale—an uptick of 6% over the year prior. of sales—in keeping with the percentage from 2021.

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Lunada Bay Tile names Chris Moderwell regional sales manager

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—Lunada Bay Corporation has expanded its sales team with the appointment of Chris Moderwell as the Southeast and Texas regional sales manager. Lunada Bay Corporation encompasses the flagship brand of Lunada Bay Tile and Driftwood Design Labs. Based in East Fla.,

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Stats 2023: Tile flooring price increases buoy dollar sales

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F or the second year running tile flooring experienced sales growth after its 2020 decline, which had been the category’s first decrease in several years. However, while dollar sales were up, much of that came from price increases and inflationary pressures. Volume experienced a slight decrease overall. billion square feet.

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5 tips to overcoming sales objections

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If you’ve worked in sales, you’ve probably heard all the typical objections: “It’s too expensive.” “I Even responses like: “I’m just looking” or “Let me think about it” serve as a warning sign that you’re probably going to lose the sale. Have you seen any design ideas that you love?’” What type of project are you doing?

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Our Favorite Fall Tile Designs

Architectural Ceramics

After all, we’re a bunch of tile-obsessed designers. They LOVE to design with tile so much they submitted not one, but THREE Fall inspired tile pairings for us to enjoy! Desiree McCrorey, one of our residential designers, is so warm and positive we love being in her presence. Inspired by Tradition. A Few Handmade Beauties.

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Employee Spotlight: Commercial Sales Manager David Arabe

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For Father’s Day we interviewed a new dad, our Commercial Sales Manager, David Arabe, and got his thoughts on his new role as a dad and leading our commercial sales team. Within one porcelain line there are multiple different visuals, finishes and sizes which allow you to mix and match elements to create a beautiful design.

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STATS: Tile sales decline, comeback looms large

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Continuing its downward trajectory, ceramic tile sales in 2020 experienced a low, single-digit decline in terms of overall dollar sales and similar declines in terms of volume. Ceramic tile sales in 2020 declined roughly 5%. of dollar sales for the gradually increasing hard surface market and 24.6% Imports vs. domestics.

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