Floor Covering News

DECEMBER 21, 2023

FCNews reveals the winners of its third annual FCNnovation Awards—an initiative designed to recognize and showcase some of the most innovative new products and technologies launched in the current year. Inhaus Icon with Classen Ceramin technology Truly sustainable products need to offer recyclability and recycled content.

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Floor Covering News

APRIL 29, 2020

This is so company employees can be productive and take advantage of the opportunity to learn more about their trade and job skills while at home. Throughout the course professional sales techniques and tactics are taught. The course describes how stone is installed with all of the various installation products.

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CTDA's Tiledealer Blog

AUGUST 27, 2013

Florida Tile has announced two significant changes to its sales and marketing organization due to recent growth in it independent and commercial divisions. Massimo Barbari, previously Executive Vice President of Sales and Marketing for Florida Tile, has been promoted to Product Development of Foreign Panariagroup Brands.

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Floor Covering News

DECEMBER 5, 2023

Showgoers participating in this session will learn about embodied carbon standardization, transparency, accountability and reduction, while also gaining a deep understanding of how such initiatives align with the tile industry’s relevant objectives and why the push for alignment to a clearer definition of embodied carbon is key.

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Building Moxie

OCTOBER 15, 2018

Of course, I didn’t know what this “new” siding product was. James Hardie products now appear on over 8 million homes in North America. *. We’ll learn about the benefits of Hardie products, many you already know, and hopefully, you receive the info you need for deciding whether this Program is a good fit for your organization. *.

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Floor Covering News

DECEMBER 20, 2021

Attendees of the ‘Installation at Fabrication’ sessions will gain the tools, training and technical know-how they need to be at the forefront of the tile and stone industry,” said Bart Bettiga, executive director of the National Tile Contractors Association (NTCA). Designing for Outdoor Living.

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Floor Covering News

AUGUST 25, 2022

Organizations across the industry are updating their training and educational programs to aid installers, sales representatives and other flooring professionals in perfecting their craft. We teach them the standards, then we test them.”. In addition to its classes, CTEF also has a certification program. New York; and more.

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Floor Covering News

APRIL 9, 2021

Floor covering dealers across the coun­try continued to request copies long after the publication hit the streets, citing the guide as an optimal training tool for new salespeople as well as a refresher for existing sales associates. It’s all about giving you the tools you need to help seal the deal. Getting to know your LVPs.

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Floor Covering News

NOVEMBER 9, 2022

Karndean Designflooring BIM objects are now hosted on Bimstore—a free online tool that provides specifiers with high-quality manufacturer BIM content ready for specification. Specifiers search for a Karndean product , download it and specify it in their model. Export, Pa.—Karndean

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CTDA's Tiledealer Blog

MAY 20, 2016

Education is the fastest and easiest way to increase sales and profits! San Diego, CA, May 19, 2016 – The University of Ceramic Tile and Stone (UofCTS) just released an updated version of the popular Understanding the Basics of Ceramic Tile online technical and sales training course.

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Floor Covering News

JANUARY 26, 2022

At Coverings 2022, we are offering in-person the products, solutions, knowledge and connections needed to advance tile and stone businesses and their sales.”. Concise and engaging presentations will provide information, ideas and inspiration to help attendees maximize their 2022 sales, marketing and projects. Coverings Lounge.

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Floor Covering News

MARCH 18, 2024

In flooring, it can be as explosive as developing completely new product formulations that offer consumers features/benefits not previously available—we’re looking at you, WPC. Ukraine is a major exporter of agricultural commodities such as wheat and corn, and the conflict has disrupted production and export capabilities.

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Floor Covering News

MAY 13, 2024

Deb’s initiative and commitment to excellence continues to set new standards. This was the start of a 35-year passion for sales and marketing. While Brian has a deep understanding of how sales and marketing fuel a business, he also understands that culture and people are the things that feed long-term growth.

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Floor Covering News

DECEMBER 29, 2021

That statement accurately reflects 2021 for many flooring dealers, who—despite facing numerous challenges— are closing out 2021 with one of their best sales years ever, with many shattering records. We also increased our window coverings sales by 50% volume over last year, which added another 2% in additional rebates. It all adds up.

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Floor Covering News

MARCH 9, 2021

FCNews ’ third annual “Industry Disrupters” issue features innovative players and thinkers who are pushing the envelope in terms of product innovations, technological breakthroughs or simply radical new ways of doing business. Domestic Production. Below are this year’s Industry Disruptors. The mother of all disruptors .

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Floor Covering News

JULY 16, 2021

These features include educational insights, new and staple hardwood products and a spotlight featuring one of the Coalition’s members. Having the right tools is essential to a professional hardwood flooring installation. sales and marketing, Indusparquet. “In sales and marketing, Indusparquet. DID YOU KNOW.

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Floor Covering News

OCTOBER 15, 2021

As the trend cycle grows shorter, the industry has adapted by offering programs like Afterpay—a tool that allows customers to purchase trendy, high-end clothing items they desire immediately by making small, monthly payments. That timing significantly impacts why the use of consumer financing is such a powerful tool for retailers.”.

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CTDA's Tiledealer Blog

JANUARY 2, 2013

‘s Donato Pompo, citing findings from Catalina Research, ceramic tile is leading the floor covering sales recovery, as tile manufacturers leverage the rebound in existing home sales and housing starts. ceramic tile sales are estimated to have grown by 9% in dollars and 9.2% floor coverings manufacturer dollar sales and 12.9%

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CTDA's Tiledealer Blog

FEBRUARY 21, 2013

Tile Redi® wins new product award. Tile Redi®, world-leading manufacturer and marketer of pre-formed, one-piece shower pans and related accessories, received the award for “Surfaces 2013 Best New Product” sponsored by Floor Tends and Tile magazines. The product is offered in 40 popular models. Mike Ward, U.S.

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Floor Covering News

MARCH 22, 2021

By Megan Salzano It’s no secret that flooring accessory pieces such as premium underlayments are often the hardest to sell for the retail sales associate. If you’re a retail sales associate or a store owner, a premium underlayment is an opportunity to ‘sell the floor twice,’” said David Moore, senior director of accessories, Mohawk.

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Floor Covering News

MARCH 21, 2022

FCNews’ fourth annual Industry Disrupters issue features innovative players and thinkers who are changing the game in terms of product enhancements, technological breakthroughs or simply radical new ways of doing business. AHF Products. Cali Floors. Disrupting through distribution. Mobile Marketing.

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Floor Covering News

OCTOBER 18, 2021

The top suppliers, many floor covering retailers agree, are the ones that help specialty retailers maintain healthy profit margins—especially in an extremely competitive environment inundated with so many me-too products jockeying for market share. They stand behind their products, they don’t play games with us.

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Floor Covering News

SEPTEMBER 22, 2020

AHF Products is launching Robbins Pro-Tekt, a new line of rigid core products. The new introduction addresses customer demand for a wood floor alternative with the quality and fine design associated with the Robbins brand, and like all Robbins products will be sold direct to retailers, the company said. “In Mountville, Pa.—AHF

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CTDA's Tiledealer Blog

JULY 24, 2012

Then I specialized in architectural and contractor sales, and specified and sold many larger architectural projects. I later worked as a sales manager for Laticrete International for seven years, before founding Ceramic Tile and Stone Consultants (CTaSC) on May 5, 2002. Both provide data and insight in past and current industry trends.

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Floor Covering News

JUNE 13, 2022

The industry’s major manufacturers as well as the latest emerging companies will showcase thousands of new products and services in categories including furniture, fabrics, flooring, interior building products, interior finishes and technology. AHF Contract: Expressive Ideas. Ava by Novalis: 2TRZO. Today, everyone is a curator.

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Floor Covering News

AUGUST 12, 2021

Millennials are making a name for themselves in the flooring game, taking the lead on everything from marketing to retail ownership to product design. Some of the roles include accounting, logistics, product development, marketing, HR, sales and operations. director of sales, O’Krent Floors. CEO, Johnson Hardwood.

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CTDA's Tiledealer Blog

NOVEMBER 29, 2012

‘s Donato Pompo, citing findings from Catalina Research, the primary source for ceramic tile industry data, ceramic tile is leading the floor covering sales recovery, as tile manufacturers leverage the rebound in existing home sales and housing starts. ceramic tile sales are estimated to have grown by nine percent in dollars and 9.2

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Floor Covering News

AUGUST 27, 2021

T oday, consumers want to know where a brand’s products are coming from and how they’re produced; they’re interested in sustainable business practices. Armstrong Flooring is boldly walking into the future with a revitalized brand, an optimized collection of flooring products and adaptive solutions for its customers.

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Floor Covering News

DECEMBER 5, 2022

Through these enhancements, TDG aims to provide its customers with the tools they need to be successful and create the best possible consumer experience, from product selection to installation. New digital tools are designed to elevate the consumer experience and help dealers sell more Dixie Home, Masland, Fabrica and TRUCOR flooring.

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Floor Covering News

MAY 16, 2024

As such, Broadlume has innovated and expanded its platform with highly impactful and user-friendly tools that deliver ready-to-buy shoppers to retailers and help them close higher-margin sales. The new tool removes the need for double entries with several apps.

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Floor Covering News

MAY 13, 2024

The man who said it, Pawel Rajszel, CEO and founder of Leap Tools (parent company of Roomvo), uttered those words during a recent FCA Network convention. “AI It’s a quickly evolving field, one that will make us much more productive, and this will require us to adapt.” The time has come to see how it may be a useful tool.”

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Floor Covering News

AUGUST 11, 2021

Now is the time to delve deeper than ever into consumers’ rapidly shifting preferences and priorities and to develop new products, services and even business models to meet those needs. – Dan Natkin, vice president, residential products, Mannington Mills. We have to have products that are manufactured and used in the U.S.

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Floor Covering News

OCTOBER 25, 2022

But as other sectors of the economy return to some sense of normalcy, it’s incumbent on retailers to employ all the tools in their arsenal to seize a greater share of available dollars. Consumer financing is certainly one of those tools. “In Comfortable with credit.

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Floor Covering News

JANUARY 10, 2020

We launched the first Diamond 10 product on LVT, and it has since been expanded from there across a broad portfolio of products both domestically manufactured and sourced.”. We have millions of square feet of products with Diamond 10 installed, and we know the proof is in the pudding.”.

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Floor Covering News

JUNE 22, 2021

These features include educational insights, new and staple hardwood products and a spotlight featuring one of the Coalition’s members. These cover the coatings on factory-finished hardwoods, guaranteeing the finish will not wear under standard use. Hardwood, now more than ever, is a powerful tool to achieve that objective.”.

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Freshome Design & Architecture Magazine

MAY 10, 2019

We hope you like the products we recommend. Just so you are aware, Freshome may collect a share of sales from the links on this page. If you have the confidence and the right tools, your backsplash project can be a DIY victory. Make your DIY kitchen backsplash a focal point. Image: Artazum/Shutterstock.

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Floor Covering News

MAY 16, 2022

The International Surfaces Event (TISE) has a rich history for 30 years, and the last decade has been led with Kerry Cree at the helm of booth sales—including booth, sponsorship and digital. Kerry is fiercely competitive, driven and productive, allowing her to lead this responsibility with grace. By Dana Hicks. manufacturer.

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