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OCTOBER 11, 2022

Sales productivity—the time your team spends selling—has decreased. Increasing your team’s productivity is essential for increasing your company’s revenue. In this article, you’ll learn the ins and outs of sales productivity. That includes tips to increase the time your sales reps have to spend selling.

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Floor Covering News

NOVEMBER 17, 2022

The solution has been specifically engineered for the purpose of allowing ultra-high-resolution printing direct to board, wear layer advancements to deliver class AC5 scratch resistance and state-of-the-art digital embossed textures and durability never seen before on SPC products, Unilin said. “We

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Floor Covering News

DECEMBER 20, 2021

.— Coverings , the preeminent event for the ceramic tile and natural stone industry in North America, has released a lineup of featured conference sessions for Coverings 2022. Coverings 2022 learning opportunities will focus on the key tenets of “Health, Wellness and Environment;” “Timeless Luxury;” and “Outdoor Living Spaces.”.

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SEPTEMBER 21, 2023

ABK Group, a company specialising in the ceramic sector with a revenue of €233 million in 2022, is continuing its growth and expansion strategy following the acquisition of Gardenia Orchidea and the French company Desvres two years ago. www.abk.it L'articolo ABK Group continues its investment programme proviene da ceramica.info.

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Floor Covering News

OCTOBER 18, 2022

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%. To put things into context, 2021 stood out as an aberration as residential carpet sales grew 17.2%. Higher end holds up.

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Floor Covering News

AUGUST 28, 2023

a beloved hardwood flooring industry legend who passed away in October 2022, Mullican Flooring is encouraging individuals to contribute to a National Wood Flooring Association (NWFA) Education and Research Foundation (ERF) Named Scholarship Fund in his name. Johnson City—In memory of James Donald “Don” Conner, Jr.,

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Floor Covering News

FEBRUARY 10, 2022

We give companies the knowledge and necessary licenses to produce exciting innovative products,” said Floris Koopmans, sales director, IP, at Unilin Technologies. “We We give companies the knowledge and necessary licenses to produce exciting innovative products,” said Floris Koopmans, sales director, IP, at Unilin Technologies.

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Floor Covering News

JANUARY 3, 2023

FCNews has announced the winners of its second annual FCNnovation Awards —a program designed to recognize and showcase some of the most innovative new products and technologies unveiled in the current year. Following are the 2022 winners: Carpet. The product is also easy to install thanks to Välinge’s innovative 5G locking technology.

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MARCH 30, 2022

Dalton—Shaw Industries has been named an award finalist in the Consumer-Activated Corporate Donation category of the 2022 Halo Awards for its St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital. The winners of the 2022 Halo Awards will be announced on May 18 at the Engage for Good Conference in Atlanta. directly to the research hospital.

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Floor Covering News

NOVEMBER 10, 2022

Dalton—Shaw Industries has been awarded the 2022 St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital through employee participation and an array of fundraising programs. Each year, Shaw products are featured in more than 40 houses across the country. Shaw Clean for a Cause products donate $0.25 The post Shaw receives 2022 St.

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Floor Covering News

FEBRUARY 7, 2022

FCNews spoke with several dealers across the country who have diversified product offerings to gauge the strategies that work best for them. Product offerings: Flooring, window treatments, cabinets, countertops. I had to wait until my father retired in order to expand into other products. Product offerings: Flooring, cabinetry.

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JUNE 26, 2023

“From the standing-room -only educational programming to the thousands of innovative product launches, events and activations, this year’s edition underscored that NeoCon is a powerful platform and community hub that is essential to the industry’s ecosystem,” Morton told Floor Covering News. billion commercial market in 2022.

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Floor Covering News

NOVEMBER 18, 2022

FCNews ’ Retailers of the Year 2022 issue features some of the industry’s most accomplished dealers from influential buying groups as well as smaller retailers with no group affiliation. We do a lot of promotions together, at both locations, and we do a lot of product training together. What the winner had to say.

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Floor Covering News

NOVEMBER 8, 2021

The Mohawk 2022 Roadshow will have an enhanced showroom layout with a front-and-center Customer Success Area, which will include Omnify (seen pictured here in the 2021 space). This is especially important in the age of COVID-19, where more consumers are spending more time researching/shopping online. Center of attention.

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Floor Covering News

NOVEMBER 16, 2022

To honor these businesses, FCNews is publishing its inaugural Retailers of the Year 2022 issue. FCNews ’ Retailers of the Year 2022 issue features some of the industry’s most accomplished dealers from influential buying groups as well as smaller retailers with no group affiliation. Nampa Floors & Interiors. Nampa, Idaho.

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Floor Covering News

FEBRUARY 28, 2022

So, without further ado, Bhullar suggests retailers adopt three of the following for 10 resolutions for 2022…. Learn the ABCDs of your customers: Consumers are looking for products that are Beautiful, easy to Clean and are Durable. In other words, always start with the best products and services you offer.

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JUNE 13, 2022

D espite all the challenges facing the commercial contract market today—the residual effects of the pandemic, sky-high inflation, ongoing supply chain challenges and the war in Ukraine—key end-use sectors for commercial flooring are showing signs of recovery, stimulating hope that market conditions will improve in the second half of 2022.

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AUGUST 17, 2021

FCNews research showed the category generated $6.589 billion in sales in 2020 —an industry-leading 21.3% From my perspective, the industry is up for the year,” explained Ed Sanchez, vice president of product management, resilient, Mohawk. increase over 2019’s $5.433 billion.

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Floor Covering News

JUNE 28, 2023

When the dust settled, Floor Covering News research found the resilient flooring category as a whole generated $9.522 billion in sales in 2022, a 13% increase over 2021’s $8.426 billion—much of that thanks to LVT. This led to stronger-than-expected sales dollars, but units did not grow at the same pace. in sales in 2019.

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Floor Covering News

JUNE 29, 2023

F or the second year running tile flooring experienced sales growth after its 2020 decline, which had been the category’s first decrease in several years. Tile flooring was up mid-double digits in dollars in 2022 compared to 2021’s high single-digit increase. However, the average selling price increased in 2022 from $1.24

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Floor Covering News

MAY 9, 2023

Just like every year before it, 2023 has come with its unique challenges and changes—and the sales landscape isn’t exempt from those kinds of shifts. The sales game won’t look the same as it does a year from now, and it can be a big help to get ahead of those transitions early on. Now think of your sales demos.

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Floor Covering News

JUNE 26, 2023

Research involves getting our hands on as many reports as possible and talking to as many people as possible, both from companies and associations. So a few years ago, I came up with a cockamamie idea: I’ll just call a few of the major players for stats and get their sales figures. Glue-down/flex click/loose lay/SPC/WPC/ MGO.

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Floor Covering News

JUNE 26, 2023

That’s how some industry observers might describe the commercial flooring industry in 2022, which continued to emerge from the wreckage of a global pandemic to experience a vibrant rebirth. Commercial flooring rebounded as sales increased 13.1% billion in 2022, Floor Covering News research shows. from roughly $6.5

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AUGUST 6, 2021

During that time, she was instrumental in the initial launch of several product lines and managed Mannington’s Surfaces presence for over eight years. She was—and continues to be—on the frontline of customer engagements, leveraging flooring industry knowledge with her sales skills. Penny Carnino. Carole Cross. Deb DeGraaf.

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Floor Covering News

FEBRUARY 15, 2022

Las Vegas—Six manufacturers were voted top of their class in the 2022 Best of Surfaces competition, a contest cosponsored by Floor Covering News and Informa Exhibitions, which owns and operates The International Surface Event (TISE). The winners, announced on the show floor, are as follows: Innovation: AHF Products. AHF Products.

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Floor Covering News

JUNE 26, 2023

Such were the main challenges that defined 2022 for civilization in general and the flooring industry in particular. Still, flooring once again was able to continue its positive trajectory in dollar sales, which it has done every year since the Great Recession of 2008-09 except for the pandemic-impacted 2020. The high point was a 5.4%

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JUNE 26, 2023

That’s how some industry observers might describe the commercial flooring industry in 2022, which continued to emerge from the wreckage of a global pandemic to experience a vibrant rebirth. Commercial flooring rebounded as sales increased 13.1% billion in 2022, Floor Covering News research shows. from roughly $6.5

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JUNE 14, 2023

Environmental consciousness factors heavily into the products selected for commercial flooring applications. We’re seeing positive momentum across all product categories since getting out of COVID-19,” said Robb Myer, vice president, Aladdin Commercial, observed. “We Pictured is Mohawk Group’s Fractal Fluency. A s the U.S.

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APRIL 12, 2023

While it might be tempting to rely heavily on broad conclusions, there are common themes emerging from the vast amount of research conducted in the field of generational marketing. But perhaps the most enlightening statistics come from Epsilon, a firm that specializes in cross-generational marketing research. population.

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Floor Covering News

DECEMBER 5, 2023

Jude’s Children’s Research Hospital to name a few. Jude Children’s Research Hospital in 2012 as a national sponsor of the Dream Home Giveaway. The homes are raffled away, with ticket sales going to St. Foundation , donating product, logistics and installation services for 72 R.I.S.E. Komen, Tunnel for Towers and St.

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JUNE 27, 2022

And freight expenses once product reached these shores were through the roof. Back then it was about products like resilient tile and VCT. SPC/rigid core, the product known to consumers as water- proof, was responsible for a revival of many other segments. FCNews research reveals that carpet and rugs (which comprises 47.9%

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Floor Covering News

FEBRUARY 6, 2023

2022 brought us accomplishments we never envisioned. Me” customers research flooring, go to the best stores and want to buy from an expert who understands their needs, wants and values. Start with the best products. Explore what products in your showroom deliver these promises. W elcome to 2023, the start of a new year.

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JANUARY 4, 2023

The theme of Edge Summit 2022, “Ignite Your Edge,” reflects Mohawk’s commitment to give its retailer partners the tools and support they need to succeed in today’s changing retail environment. Beyond all the new products, programs and updates, many Edge dealers tout the partnership they enjoy with Mohawk. “I Well worth the trip.

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MARCH 1, 2022

It also gets involves in setting standards to ensure product quality meets consumers’ expectations. 1, and I will stay on as president emeritus through June 2022. What makes this position attractive is the opportunity to engage a very diverse membership and to be associated with the fastest growing product category in flooring.

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AUGUST 15, 2022

Chicago—This fall, NAFCD and NBMDA said they plan to host a wide range of subject-matter experts at the 2022 NAFCD and NBMDA Annual Convention. These established speakers will lead sessions on the latest trends in distribution leadership, management, corporate culture, economics, sales/marketing and labor retention/recruitment.

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JUNE 30, 2023

After turning in a stellar performance in 2021 with growth rates in both sales and volume landing in the high double-digits, the U.S. hardwood flooring category took a big step back in 2022. Floor Covering News research shows hardwood flooring revenues fell 9.8% in 2022—down from 10% last year. last year to $2.41

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JULY 5, 2022

The resurgent laminate flooring category continued on its upward trajectory in 2021 as sales reached $1.304 billion, FCNews research shows. That $1.304 billion also represents the highest level of laminate sales seen since 2006. In terms of sales, laminate represented just 4.9% in 2011, FCNews research shows.

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