Floor Covering News

AUGUST 21, 2023

While there are still four months left before the calendar turns, category experts agree 2023 will likely see the first resilient sales decline for the category. Price decreases, rising inflation, port delays and a slow housing market have all left their mark on the category this year. The consensus among the major resilient flooring suppliers is that once the dust clears, 2023 will see resilient sales down mid-to-high single digits.

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Floor Covering News

AUGUST 21, 2023

S peaking to a group of high school construction students two years ago provided a clear perspective on how the flooring industry is perceived in trade communities. When I asked graduating students, “How many of you have considered the flooring industry as a possible career choice?” Not a single hand went up, and then, after a few minutes, a young man raised his hand and simply asked, “Is that even a thing?

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Floor Covering News

AUGUST 21, 2023

I received such positive feedback on the recent column where we discussed the takeaways from the Bud Light fiasco that I decided to research some other marketing fails to see what we can learn from them—specifically, what not to do. Here goes… 1. A Kendall Jenner Pepsi ad The ad in 2017 follows along with a marching protest and features Jenner watching and then joining it.

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Floor Covering News

AUGUST 21, 2023

Quentin Quathamer Salem, N.J.—Mannington Mills has named Quentin Quathamer director of residential carpet. Quentin has over 30 years of experience in the flooring industry, and most recently was director of main street commercial flooring for Shaw Industries. “We are excited to have Quentin joining our team,” said David Sheehan, senior vice president of residential product.

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Floor Covering News

AUGUST 21, 2023

E ngineered floors have become very popular given their well-known performance attributes, overall stability and their ability to be installed on, above or below grade. Furthermore, there is no visible difference between engineered and solid floors after installation, and engineered floors tend be less expensive than some of their solid counterparts.

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