Floor Covering News

JANUARY 10, 2024

CARE’s differential assessment plan is based on two factors: 1) carpet material, as in broadloom vs. tile; and 2) percent of post-consumer content, as in greater than or equal to 10% post-consumer content and less than 10% post-consumer content. Carpet tile with greater than or equal to 10% post-consumer carpet rises from $0.71

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Architectural Ceramics

MAY 17, 2019

We couldn’t help but get her thoughts on some tile too. Rachelle: I am an Interior Designer by education, but fell into sales when I lived in Arizona. Selling tile from the Rockville Showroom was a natural transition. Have you used any AC tile in your home? AC: Favorite tile, check. R: Can I mention two?

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Floor Covering News

MARCH 18, 2024

Or it can be as simple as stripping down complexity to give consumers a more intuitive experience—something software/tech firms are getting rather good at. Cyncly The last several years has seen an influx of software and digital marketing solutions enter the industry. It now ranks as the No. 2 distributor.

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CTDA's Tiledealer Blog

NOVEMBER 29, 2012

Like many industries, tile has been through a lot the past five years. But those tile manufacturers, distributors and dealers that survived the tough times are now well positioned to benefit from the improving economic climate heralded by many observers. According to Ceramic Tile and Stone Consultants Inc.‘s By Jeffrey Steele.

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Diary of a Tile Addict

JANUARY 27, 2024

Occasionally at Tile Addict we like to shine a spotlight on individuals who have had a profound effect on our sector, yet remain largely unknown and unacknowledged. Today Tile Addict hopes that you find his views as fascinating and thought provoking as we do. You always have to master the production system and the sales channel.

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Architectural Ceramics

DECEMBER 31, 2015

First, we’ll talk about the top selling and asked about tiles in 2015, then the top moments for ACI as a whole! 3×6 Mono Field Tile (Specialty). Architectural Ceramics Top 5 Moments of 2015: The Launch of Salesforce Software at ACI to Improve Customer Experience. Cersaie 2015 International Tile Show in Italy.

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Floor Covering News

FEBRUARY 10, 2020

Software and brilliant ideas developed from frustrated flooring professionals who developed tools specifically for our industry. I saw product launches that reinvent the way tile is being installed. Then there was StoneTrash.com which purchases your leftover stone/tile inventory. All these pioneers are in the flooring business.

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Floor Covering News

MARCH 20, 2024

Tal worked in software in New York City for a while, but I told him he had to jump on board. The formula provides a 100% waterproof floor, which the company says is so dense and rigid it requires a diamond tooth blade to cut—similar to tile. The owner, the sales reps. There was too much opportunity.”

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CTDA's Tiledealer Blog

JANUARY 11, 2013

In part 1 of this feature on the industry in 2013 (ASHLEY, PLEASE LINK HERE TO PART 1), industry resources affirmed that the continuing housing recovery could mean a good year for ceramic tile and stone. To ensure the rising tide lifts their own boats, tile companies must grasp they are at a technology crossroads. “For

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Floor Covering News

AUGUST 12, 2020

Three years ago, Retail Lead Management (RLM) hit the market as a first-of-its-kind software system specifically designed to help flooring retailers manage their leads. For Mindy Arnette, residential sales manager, Brian’s Flooring & Design, the system has updated stagnant industry norms. “We By Megan Salzano.

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Floor Covering News

OCTOBER 28, 2021

This includes state-of-the-art hardware and software to have the most efficient loading and delivery in the industry, the company said. MSI’s tools will also be able to give real time data to its sales associates and customers.

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Floor Covering News

MAY 13, 2022

According to the companies, clients will now have the benefit of two industry leaders integrating to create a seamless experience between web and marketing services and their business management software. A mutual client benefiting from the integration is Dolphin Carpet & Tile. “We

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Floor Covering News

NOVEMBER 13, 2023

In choosing their top retailer partners, suppliers looked beyond sales volume to other key attributes such as communication skills, trust, company culture and even benevolence as differentiating factors. Combine that with the local sales representation, Shaw’s distribution and their gold standard customer service, it was a win for everyone.

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Floor Covering News

JANUARY 3, 2023

For retail sales associates, PFC is intended to be the easiest way to sell flooring—with confidence and simplicity. i4F continues to drive innovation with True Grout on SPC/rigid core tiles and planks offering steadfast durability as well as a middle grout line mimicking two tiles in one. True Grout. Europe and Asia/Pacific.

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Floor Covering News

MARCH 6, 2023

Chris Rogers Wally’s Carpet and Tile San Bernardino, Calif. You should get flooring software because being organized is key. Having that installation background is really an advantage over somebody who just comes from the sales side. My wife runs the store—sales and bookkeeping. Each has found success with the endeavor.

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Floor Covering News

JULY 12, 2023

According to Patrick Warren, vice president of residential sales, dealer and showrooms, Daltile’s residential remodel business was up almost double digits in 2022, but Daltile Statements dealers outpaced that growth. “As At the same time, Daltile has built the merchandising so the retail sales associate can close that sale.

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Floor Covering News

AUGUST 30, 2022

a family-owned tile distributor, has partnered with Tesserae Technologies and Nextworld, digital and technology solutions providers for the flooring industry. Tesserae will also deliver integrated tax compliance and transportation management to meet the needs of this specialty distributor of tile and tile-related products.

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Floor Covering News

MAY 13, 2024

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. Brian is an entrepreneur in the truest meaning of the word.

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Floor Covering News

JUNE 22, 2021

Knowing what is happening in the home fashion industry as far as trends—and knowing what is happening in product (especially wood and tile)—helps direct the looks we develop each year,” Marchetta said. “It We actively engage our consumer base at every level— from distributor, to retailer, to sales associates, to consumer,” Marchetta stated.

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CTDA's Tiledealer Blog

OCTOBER 23, 2012

Since tile dealers and distributors are no exception, understanding how to create and manage a blog is key to your social marketing success. Blogging is valuable for tile dealers and distributors for several reasons. Greater visibility means more website traffic, and more website traffic means more sales. What is a Blog?

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