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Resilient: State of the Industry 2020

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Sales growth persists despite stumbling blocks. FCNews research put the category at $5.433 billion in sales in 2019, an industry-leading 10.5% As such, 2020 was expected to see similar gains as its predecessor, and suppliers agree 2020 ushered in a vibrant first quarter. “We 1 challenge for the flooring industry in 2020.

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2020 forecast for multi-family sector calls for cloudy skies

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February 17/24, 2020: Volume 35, Issue 17. Multi-family housing activity in 2019 can be best be described as lackluster, especially compared to the sales seen on the single- family side of the business. The dips and turns that contributed to softness last year is expected to continue for at least the first half of 2020, observers say.

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10 best sales strategies for success

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A strong sales strategy creates the foundation for a cohesive and successful sales organization. Sales strategies and initiatives also align salespeople on shared goals and empower them to do their best work—keeping them happy and successful, too. Increase online sales through social media. So, what’s the catch?

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Touting the merits of glue-down vinyl

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While the rigid core segment has been locked in controversy for several years—first with the implementation of various tariffs and then with the UFLPA detentions of late—glue down came to the rescue of consumers in the period between 2020-2023. The post Touting the merits of glue-down vinyl appeared first on Floor Covering News.

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Carpet: State of the industry

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Flooring retailers say trusted brands like Invista’s Stainmaster are serving them well in 2020. The early stages of 2020 revealed the kind of promise the carpet industry had longed for: innovative new offerings breathing life into a segment that had been losing share to hard surfaces for more than a decade. By Ken Ryan.

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Merchandising: Sprucing ‘up’ during ‘down’ times

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While some flooring store owners say they felt “frozen in time” during the lockdowns of 2020, others say they seized the opportunity to rethink, revitalize and reinvent the way they do business. Why do I need a sales desk that separates staff from customers? It’s safe to say, feelings of uncertainty and doubt took a toll.

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Daltile leads with innovation, stylish solutions

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By Megan Salzano While the challenges of 2020 hit us all pretty hard, the final months gave the industry an unexpected boom in business that flooring dealers are still enjoying today. Jason Waggoner, business development manager, ICC Floors and Paint, Indianapolis, said the Defend product line is without a doubt a boon to business. “It