Floor Covering News

OCTOBER 21, 2020

Los Angeles—Emser Tile has named Suzanne Zurfluh as the company’s new director of design and trend. With two decades of experience in design and marketing luxury products, Zurfluh will enhance Emser’s strategy and broaden its position in product development and trend forecasting, the company said. Suzanne Zurfluh.

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Floor Covering News

JANUARY 18, 2021

For the resilient category—the fastest growing in the industry—new innovations as well as tried-and-true staples are key for retailers looking to capitalize on the unexpected boost in sales that capped off 2020 and is poised to continue in 2021. No hassle once you make the sale, which during COVID-19 is a hard thing to find.

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Floor Covering News

MARCH 25, 2021

By Ken Ryan W hile carpet isn’t ready to replace hardwood flooring for its aspirational appeal or supplant LVT as the fastest growing segment , the soft surface category is writing its own headlines lately with bold patterns and creative designs – tapping carpet trends and fueling a resurgence. Consumers are choosing accent colors.

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Floor Covering News

MARCH 19, 2021

The event replaced the usual in-person convention originally scheduled for early March 2021. Alliance Flooring said it plans to hold an in-person convention at Rosen Shingle Creek in Orlando during the second half of 2021. Ryan Dunn, EVP of sales, said it would take some time between the beginning of August and the end of October.

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Floor Covering News

AUGUST 8, 2022

After expanding nationally in 2021, LSI Flooring —a national flooring products, sales and marketing agency —took over Daltonian Flooring’s carpet and rug padding business this year. You can filter by brand, color tones, fiber content and application (residential, commercial or outdoor). New York, N.Y.—After Redesigned website.

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Floor Covering News

APRIL 18, 2023

I n 2021, during the height of the pandemic, my husband and I opened our first home improvement retail store: Blue Mist Paint & Flooring in Spartanburg S.C. Looking back, I had shared my dream of working in interior design to my husband before we were married and told him how life had taken me down the healthcare path instead.

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Floor Covering News

OCTOBER 18, 2022

Tattersall II by Crescent, a division of Stanton, offers striking color combinations in a traditional tailored plaid carpet design. Year-to-date, encompassing the first and second quarters, residential sales are down 3.4% versus the year-ago period, according to industry estimates; Q2 residential sales, meanwhile, are down 5.4%.

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Floor Covering News

FEBRUARY 24, 2022

Saint-Georges, Canada—Mirage, a leading hardwood flooring brand, has added a new go-to color ideal for any décor this year: Sanibel. Sanibel is an all-new shade with copper and golden honey accents designed to add a cozy wrap-around feel to any room.

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NOVEMBER 11, 2021

As Marie Parry of Prestigious Textiles writes in “Interior design trends 2021 – the 25 top looks for the New Year and beyond,â€? a feature article for Homes & Gardens magazine: “First Dulux announces its Color of the Year as Brave Ground, then Urbane Bronze is hailed as Sherwin Williams’ Color of the Year.â€?

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Floor Covering News

JUNE 27, 2022

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. Note: These numbers are in wholesale dollars reflecting the first point of sale. In 2021, it was $1.85. increase in 2021.

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Floor Covering News

MAY 18, 2021

In the second quarter of 2020, residential carpet sales plummeted 23% in volume and 27.4% When all the numbers were crunched for 2020, FCNews research shows overall carpet sales fell 12.5% Total area rug sales fell an estimated 2% to $2.576 billion in 2020, according to industry estimates. billion in 2019. and units gained 9.5%.

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Floor Covering News

APRIL 3, 2022

By Megan Salzano-Birch—After a strong showing in 2021, Coverings 2022, the largest international tile and stone exhibition and conference in North America, will again be hosted as an in-person trade show event —this time in Las Vegas. The tours are designed for all attendees.

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Floor Covering News

JUNE 26, 2023

C hi c ago —The 54 th edition of NeoCon, the commercial design industry’s premier tradeshow event held here earlier this month, was alight with enthusiastic optimism and collaboration as the show truly emulated its 2023 theme: “Together We Design.” I think design follows that. Attendance clocked in well above the last two years.

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Floor Covering News

SEPTEMBER 3, 2020

“With the residential flooring market seeing a quicker return to pre-COVID-19 trends than traditional commercial sectors, Main Street is well poised to capitalize on commercial flooring needs while leveraging its residential sales channels.”. I call these formats DIY—not do it yourself but design it yourself.

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APRIL 28, 2021

April 30th-May 3rd 20% of all our sales from the Nutmeg Designs Etsy Shop or online invoice are going to Manna to help feed hungry folks in our Lansdale area community. Every $5 donation gives you a chance at one of 3 Nutmeg Designs Gift Certificates for anything in the Etsy Shop. The drawing is May 4th, 2021.

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Floor Covering News

JUNE 1, 2021

Forbo’s Marmoleum features a wide range of color, design and size options to create multiple looks. When it comes to visuals, Marmoleum features a wide range of color and design options to create multiple looks suitable for all rooms in the home. residential national sales manager, Forbo.

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Floor Covering News

JUNE 3, 2021

Home renovations were the first to see an investment, with Main Street seeing a pickup in Q1 [2021].”. We are already seeing a lot of businesses take advantage of special financing offers and deals,” said Sam Ruble, vice president of sales, Foss Floors. Our approach is DIY, which stands for Design it Yourself.

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Floor Covering News

JANUARY 10, 2020

higher profit margins, greater application opportunities, unique style and design. To be successful with the category, retailers are tasked with educating themselves and the consumer on its pros and cons in order to facilitate a successful sale and installation. However, natural stone has its advantages—i.e., Sustainability.

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Floor Covering News

APRIL 29, 2022

AHF Products has continued to invest in our domestic operations since our inception three years ago,” said Chris King, senior vice president, sales and marketing, AHF Products. “We Currently, Southwind produces 46 LuxMax Carpet styles for a total of 304 colors in Dalton. .; West Plains, Mo.; and Titusville, Pa. the company said.

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Floor Covering News

JULY 14, 2022

R esidential carpet sales grew an impressive 17.2% in 2021, according to FCNews estimates, while the average selling price rose 7% last year and 12.7% People are looking for style and design in the high-end part of the soft surface market,” said Don Karlin, director of broadloom sales, Nourison. in Q1 2022.

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Floor Covering News

JANUARY 12, 2021

Flooring retailers reported sales of carpet improved sharply last year—in part due to the home renovation surge ushered in by the COVID-19 pandemic as well as technology improvements that have created a more desirable product. “Our We were able to design impressively clean visuals that enhanced colors vividly and with great intensity.

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Floor Covering News

FEBRUARY 7, 2022

“We implemented the changes by adding samples and vignettes and then getting the sales reps to come and help train. Our sales have increased by approximately 20% since adding cabinets, and we are still growing. If you’re doing flooring, you’re measuring and you’re working with style and color. ” The RESULT.

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Floor Covering News

JULY 1, 2022

T he comeback that was predicted in 2020 after ceramic flooring sales experienced its first downward trajectory in several years was right on point as 2021 saw vast improvement across the board. ceramic tile category saw high single-digit growth in 2021 compared to 2020. In 2021, the cat egory also represented 26.4%

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Floor Covering News

MARCH 21, 2022

The company has expanded capacity at each of its eight plants in 2021. How it works: The grout is applied at the factory via the addition of a colored wear layer between the décor film and the core. The design also allows installers to create staggered patterns while cutting total installation time in half. cor, Sheboygan, Wis.

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Floor Covering News

MARCH 16, 2023

Other proponents include Brian Parker, vice president of product management for AHF Products, which expanded its portfolio in 2021 to include laminate flooring. We’re very excited about our laminate products, which is a new category for Johnson,” said John Ousley, vice president of sales and distribution.

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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. Jason O’Krent.

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Floor Covering News

JUNE 30, 2022

The word “unprecedented” has aptly described the unexpected growth the flooring industry experienced in 2021 despite supply chain challenges, rising costs and the ongoing effects of the pandemic. In terms of volume, the category accounted for 5.881 billion square feet (not including rubber) at the first point of sale, a 9.8%

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Floor Covering News

JUNE 22, 2021

It offers technologically advanced features such as slip resistance and waterproofing, myriad end-use applications and unrivaled visuals and designs. Despite tile’s ongoing growth for several years, the category hit a snag in 2019 and 2020 as sales dropped and growth stagnated. So, what gives? Talk about it.

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Floor Covering News

MAY 16, 2023

Floris Koopmans is the sales director of Unilin Technologies Carole Cross: Innovation Through Collaboration By Dave Geipel Carole Cross is an expert in the ever-evolving world of digital marketing and has been making a difference in the flooring industry for years. In May 2021, Tom’s vision to purchase Spartan Surfaces came to fruition.

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Floor Covering News

AUGUST 6, 2021

Up until the pandemic, the company has experienced double-digit growth annually since its inception and expects to finish 2021 at pre-pandemic levels. She was—and continues to be—on the frontline of customer engagements, leveraging flooring industry knowledge with her sales skills. Maryanne Adams. president/CEO, Avalon Flooring.

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Floor Covering News

FEBRUARY 10, 2020

More importantly, he said re-bookings were for TISE 2021 were “very strong,” with the sales office on the show floor packed daily with exhibitors rebooking steadily for next year. “We We had companies not currently exhibiting for TISE 2020 also come to the sales office and inquire to book for the following year,” Hicks added.

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Floor Covering News

JUNE 21, 2021

Oberlin, Ohio— The Natural Stone Institute (NSI) awarded Barbara Cohen its Migliore Award for Lifetime Achievement, Katie Jensen with the 2021 Women in Stone Pioneer Award and Brie Pfannenbecker with the 2020 Person of the Year Award. Barbara Cohen. In 1998, Cohen became president of the Marble Institute of America (MIA).

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Floor Covering News

JUNE 26, 2023

Commercial flooring rebounded as sales increased 13.1% billion in 2021 to $7.34 This growth built on momentum witnessed by the industry at the end of 2021 as business conditions improved. flooring sales, according to Floor Covering News research. from roughly $6.5 billion in 2022, Floor Covering News research shows.

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Floor Covering News

JUNE 28, 2022

The stars were aligned for the carpet category in 2021 as a confluence of factors produced gains not likely to be duplicated in the near future. When all the numbers were tabulated for 2021, FCNews research found that overall carpet sales grew 11.5% to $8.201 billion compared with $7.355 billion carpet sales in 2020.

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Floor Covering News

OCTOBER 18, 2021

“Our product offering and approach to the market helps our retail partners enjoy higher sales tickets, better margins and a more profitable business.”. They are partners with integrity that focus on fashion, performance, quality and pushing the limits of design. Their designs are totally custom. What retailers had to say.

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Floor Covering News

APRIL 30, 2021

The 2021 introductions will consist of 12 new products featuring multiple constructions, stylings and colorations designed to target the premium segment of the market. Retailers can expect a fresh, updated feel to the Godfrey Hirst brand,” said Jason Randolph, senior vice president of residential sales, Karastan. “We

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Floor Covering News

JANUARY 17, 2024

The upside of all the aggressive competition is retailers have more options to present to the customer, and the consumer has seemingly endless options from which to choose for her specific tastes and designs. sales, Mercier Wood Flooring. On the flip side, it’s important to note that all vendors are not created equal.

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