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Starnet doesn’t miss a beat after two-year hiatus

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It was just what the commercial flooring industry needed following cancellations/postponements of the event in 2020 and 2021 due to the novel coronavirus pandemic. On top of that, Starnet reported a record number of spouses and guests at the event, which was held at the sprawling, picturesque Broadmoor Resort and Conference Center.

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Scoring flooring: Industry stats for 2021

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flooring industry went on a wild ride dating back to third quarter 2020, which carried through to the end of 2021. In 2021, the average selling price of all flooring was $1.33. In 2021, it was $1.85. increase in 2021. in 2021, the first time it posted that type of growth in at least 15 years. With that, the U.S.

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Main Street biz is the silver lining under the COVID-19 cloud

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That’s according to anecdotal information provided by industry executives FCNews contacted for its annual Main Street market report. Other industry executives report similar experiences and observations. The company has also been working hard with its R&D teams during the pandemic to create new collections for late 2020 and 2021.

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Exclusive: NAFCD board tackles key issues

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Following are excerpts of the discussion: FCNews : The last time we were all together, at NAFCD 2021, the hot topics of the day were shipping containers on the water; supply chain disruptions; logjams at the ports. Brooks: 2021 into 22 were the record years; it was an amazing time. Fast forward one year, where do we stand now?

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STATS: SPC segment continues to lead the charge

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In addition, consumer spending and financial reserves traditionally earmarked for travel, leisure and entertainment— which were on hold for most of the year and into 2021—were now readily available to be put toward home renovations. million in 2020, according to a report from the U.S. In essence, it created overwhelming demand.

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Obstacles fail to derail wood’s surge

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This activity, suppliers report, is not relegated just to select applications. The pipeline, due to COVID-19, had a bit of a lag during the first quarter and into the second quarter, but we expect robust sales and activity for the second half of 2021 and all of 2022.”. Shown is Castlewood Prime from Shaw Floors. Impact of price hikes.