Tile of Spain USA

MARCH 23, 2023

This year’s annual event, the first to take place since 2020, was held from February 27 – March 3, 2023 at Feria Valencia, located in Valencia’s center city. The Spanish tile industry surpassed expectations with overall sales increasing by 16.2% since last year. since 2021.

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Floor Covering News

DECEMBER 18, 2023

A more-than-respectable 2023. Carnino cited an infusion of sales talent “who are driven and always working to improve their sales” with contributing to the success in 2023. For the year, Ted’s Floors & Beyond is up 12% over what was a record 2022, Gregerson reports. The result?

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MARCH 20, 2024

During Tile of Spain’s annual press conference, held on the second day of the exhibition, Vicente Nomdedeu, president of the Spanish Ceramic Tile Manufacturer’s Association (ASCER), reported on the tenacity of Spain’s ceramic sector, providing insight on 2023 production, sales and exports figures.

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Floor Covering News

JANUARY 24, 2024

“Overall, last year was a challenging year with higher interest rates while people not moving hurt the multifamily and builder business,” said Tracy Wyrick, vice president of sales, builder and multifamily, Engineered Floors. “We We expect it to be better this year with the second half being the strongest.”

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Floor Covering News

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. Industry observers attribute the disparity in sales to volume activity primarily to higher material and production costs in the face of slower sales. last year to $2.41

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Floor Covering News

MARCH 17, 2023

L a s V ega s —The 2023 International Surface Event highlighted the vigor with which the flooring industry is facing today. Flooring software technology providers were among those ready to support the industry’s vitality and growing needs in 2023. One way in which the company is doing that is by empowering the retailer’s own brand.

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Floor Covering News

JULY 5, 2022

Preliminary FCNews research shows the commercial flooring market totaled $6.488 billion in sales in 2021, an uptick of 6% over 2020. Some major commercial flooring sectors, such as education, retail and healthcare, recovered faster than others, according to published reports. Hard surfaces shine. billion, according to FCNews research.

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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

APRIL 26, 2023

Shaw’s corporate sustainability report highlights the company’s progress and focus on putting people at the heart of its efforts. In addition to this progress, the report focuses on the company’s commitment to its sustain[HUMAN]ability strategy—putting people at the heart of its efforts.

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Floor Covering News

APRIL 17, 2023

F looring retailers are recalibrating their near-term projections as the anticipated slowdown in 2023 has yet to materialize or has been less impactful thus far. As the second quarter begins, dealers are reporting that for the most part business activity has kept pace with previous quarters and, in some instances, has accelerated. “As

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Floor Covering News

MAY 3, 2023

The National Wood Flooring Association (NWFA) kicked off its 2023 Expo here earlier this week amid strong attendance. In his address to attendees, which included professional hardwood flooring contractors and installers, as well as distributors and manufacturers, Martin provided his outlook for the segment in 2023. Milwaukee, Wis.—The

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Floor Covering News

FEBRUARY 15, 2023

These were just some of the highlights of the 2023 Floors & More winter convention held here recently. One of our main objectives for 2023 is to expand our vendor base meaningfully, including both national brands and private-label offerings,” Virga stated. “We We have great, strategic partnerships, but we had holes in our lineup.

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Floor Covering News

JUNE 28, 2023

Most attempts by builders to bolster sales (i.e., There was one regional standout in the HBGI report, however. Other key findings from the third quarter HBGI report show building activity continued to shift away from centralized markets toward more outer, smaller areas. The South U.S. rate in the third quarter of 2022.

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Floor Covering News

DECEMBER 21, 2023

Following are the 2023 winners: Carpet Tarkett Home Cloud 9 Tarkett Home set out to challenge the belief that polyester carpets can’t be both incredibly soft and highly durable. Mohawk SolidTech Plus Mohawk expanded the waterproof capabilities of SolidTech Plus by adding WetProtect technology to the product tier in 2023.

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Floor Covering News

JULY 17, 2023

Mohawk, for instance, has expanded its popular TecWood line to give retailers and consumers more options in 2023. Nordic Naturals is actually red oak that has been recolored and redesigned to reflect consumer demand for lighter tones,” said Pat Oakley, vice president of sales and marketing. operations.

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Floor Covering News

JUNE 27, 2023

After the feel-good story that was the 2021 statistical year for carpet—when a COVID-19-led rally helped catapult residential sales to double-digit percentage gains— the pendulum swung the other way in 2022. When all the numbers were tabulated for 2022, Floor Covering News research found that overall carpet sales grew a scant 0.5%

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FEBRUARY 27, 2023

Nearly two months into what many predicted would be a lean year for the flooring industry has instead been something of a pleasant surprise as flooring dealers report results have mostly surpassed forecasts. “So So far, so good in 2023,” Adam Joss, president/owner of The Vertical Connection Carpet One in Columbia, Md.,

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Floor Covering News

JANUARY 13, 2023

economy, is entering uncharted waters in 2023. The single-family market performed well in 2022 vs. projections, albeit the first half of the year was much better than where we stand today,” observed Doug Kenney, vice president of sales of builder + multi-family, Shaw. “The million units in November, according to a report from the U.S.

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Floor Covering News

MAY 3, 2023

Many of the new Mirage hardwood flooring offerings for 2023 will be built on a new engineered platform. The Baltic birch plywood challenge put stress on everyone from an availability, cost and communication point of view,” said Brad Williams, vice president of sales and marketing, Mirage. Pictured is Dreamville oak.

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Floor Covering News

FEBRUARY 8, 2023

E-commerce’s share of total retail sales is expected to rise from nearly 21% to almost 24% in 2023, CBRE, a commercial real estate and investment firm, reported. “We For instance, multiple published reports referenced the best deals from Wayfair’s “Way Day” sale. Friend or foe?

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Floor Covering News

NOVEMBER 28, 2023

Brian Beaulieu of ITR Economics noted that there’s good news on the far horizon at the NAFCD 2023 conference. No one is expecting floor covering distributors to post banner sales numbers for 2023—certainly not in an environment marked by high inflation and a slumping new home construction market. C olorado S pring s , C olo.—No

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JANUARY 16, 2024

Following a turbulent 2023 —which saw sharp declines in demand and home prices—falling mortgage interest rates and positive economic data signal improving housing conditions as 2024 kicks off. To say that the homebuilding market in 2023 was tough would be an understatement. and 5% in each of the four U.S.

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Floor Covering News

NOVEMBER 29, 2022

What’s more promising is total consumption in value, which the TCNA reported as $3.03 million units in October, according to a report from the U.S. NAHB is now projecting a significant decline in multi-family starts in 2023.”. However, there may be light at the end of the tunnel as the TCNA puts total August 2022 U.S.

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Floor Covering News

OCTOBER 27, 2022

HubSpot asked over 500 marketing leaders and executives to predict the top challenges they expect to face in 2023 so you can be prepared to face them. Today, marketing is so fast-paced that it can be difficult to identify which areas you’ll want to focus on to facilitate stronger growth in 2023 and beyond. This makes sense.

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Floor Covering News

APRIL 15, 2024

Reports of robust consumer spending on travel and entertainment has continued to boost U.S. That’s according to dealers who reported a mostly flat Q1. Consumer spending on foreign trips and live entertainment rose by nearly 30% in 2023, The Washington Post reported. We’re still up against Q1 2023, but not as dramatically.

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Floor Covering News

MARCH 6, 2023

We are taking the success of our national Karastan sale, which we have twice a year, and offering a wider assortment of products for our retailers,” said Janel Hernandez, director of channel marketing at Mohawk. The promotion, which kicks off March 7 and runs through April 18, 2023, requires that qualifying Edge retailers pre-register.

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Floor Covering News

JUNE 27, 2023

After the feel-good story that was the 2021 statistical year for carpet—when a COVID-19-led rally helped catapult residential sales to double-digit percentage gains— the pendulum swung the other way in 2022. When all the numbers were tabulated for 2022, Floor Covering News research found that overall carpet sales grew a scant 0.5%

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Floor Covering News

JUNE 6, 2023

Our industry is not being spared—we continue to hear reports of attacks on flooring dealers.” With the rapid advancement of technology, many flooring dealers have incorporated digital systems for inventory management, sales and customer information,” Showroom Pricing’s Holy explained. The truth is: everything.

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AUGUST 18, 2023

The index and all its components are scaled so that a number above 50 indicates that more respondents report conditions are good than report conditions are poor. The index and all its components are scaled so that a number above 50 indicates more respondents report that occupancy is good than report it is poor.

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Floor Covering News

JANUARY 6, 2023

The SFN convention will be hosted both in person and via a virtual option for the 2023 event. For the first time, Shaw is giving a virtual option for its 2023 Shaw Flooring Network (SFN) Convention. The company reported this latest announcement is an effort to expand the network’s connectivity even further. Orlando, Fla.—For

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MARCH 4, 2024

Retailers like 3 Kings, pictured here, report spending is robust for those with more disposable income. However, there are positive developments at play as well: builder confidence is on the rise and new home sales gained ground in January. who sees “2024 as basically a continuation of 2023. Yet overall sales are up 8%.

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Floor Covering News

NOVEMBER 27, 2023

Higher average tickets have boosted profits for many flooring dealers in 2023. Nearing the finish line of an unpredictable, yet mostly fulfilling year, flooring retailers can take solace in the fact that while retail traffic slowed in 2023, the average ticket was higher than in previous years, boosting profit margins for many.

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Floor Covering News

NOVEMBER 20, 2023

The index and all its components are scaled so that a number below 50 indicates that more respondents report conditions are poor than report conditions are good. The index and all its components are scaled so that a number above 50 indicates more respondents report that occupancy is good than report it is poor.

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Floor Covering News

JANUARY 6, 2023

I think the challenge is that there are more reports of ocean freight coming down than what is actually coming down—because if ocean freight prices plummet today, that affects the material that I have in my barn in 45 or 60 days from now. And what are your prospects insofar as you can predict for 2023? I’m bullish on 2023.

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Floor Covering News

APRIL 18, 2022

During the show, Eric Astrachan, executive director, Tile Council of North America (TCNA), gave a full report on the U.S. According to the report, U.S. When it comes to imports, ceramic tile in 2021 reached its highest level in 15 years, Astrachan reported. The facility is expected be fully operational by March 2023.

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Floor Covering News

NOVEMBER 29, 2023

Any third-party settlement provider accepting credit cards on behalf of the business and putting money into the business’ bank account will have to be reported to the IRS. But now, if you receive more than $600 in total in 2023—regardless of how many customers are paying—your payment service is required to report that amount to the IRS.

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Floor Covering News

MARCH 2, 2023

Whether that’s a rise in retail sales for the month of January or an uptick (albeit a slight bump) in quarterly GDP, there are reasons to be genuinely optimistic. Following is an overview of some of the key economic reports, along with expert commentary. showed January retail sales (excluding automobiles) rose 2.3% in December.

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