Floor Covering News

SEPTEMBER 26, 2022

Los Angeles—Emser Tile announced its complete suite of products with a new 2022/2023 tile product catalog , available both in print and online. It’s truly inspiring to see so many facets of our business align with the launch of this year’s product catalog,” said Mara Villanueva-Heras, vice president of marketing.

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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. In commercial, hard surfaces surpassed carpet for the second straight year with hard surface sales reaching $3.5 billion, according to FCNews research. Hard surfaces shine.

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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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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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JANUARY 25, 2023

Dalton—The World Floor Covering Association (WFCA) has released details for its presence at TISE 2023, including the debut of a new booth design and a robust lineup of panels, stage events and in-booth educational sessions. The WFCA TISE 2023 highlights include the following: Main Stage Expo: WFCA GROW group panel discussion Jan.

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Diary of a Tile Addict

JANUARY 27, 2024

In four of them, it has participated as the main research company. In 2023 the buzzword was Artificial Intelligence. In While you are focused on new developments, your competition is becoming stronger in your market with the development and sale of traditional products.

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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. However, while dollar sales were up, much of that came from price increases and inflationary pressures. Volume experienced a slight decrease overall. billion square feet.

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Floor Covering News

JUNE 26, 2023

Commercial flooring rebounded as sales increased 13.1% billion in 2022, Floor Covering News research shows. The lion’s share of sales (approximately 70%) was generated from specified contract while the remainder came from Main Street commercial applications, research shows. from roughly $6.5 billion in 2021 to $7.34

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JUNE 14, 2023

“The Main Street marketplace is—and always will be—a driver in the market economy,” said Glenn King, vice president of sales, Southeast region, Stanton Carpet. billion-plus commercial flooring market, with specified contract representing the lion’s share of sales, preliminary FCNews research shows.

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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. of sales and 29.2%

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Floor Covering News

AUGUST 7, 2023

They value long-term relationships over short-term sales; they develop strong branding that is consistent and visually compelling; they understand the value of meeting customers’ needs; and they continually innovate to better serve their audience. 7, 2023 issue. The post Power of brands 2023 appeared first on Floor Covering News.

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JUNE 14, 2023

“Most of the market for commercial flooring is healthy and our members expect to have a growth year in 2023,” said Mark Bischoff, president and CEO, Starnet Commercial Flooring. billion-plus commercial flooring business, while Main Street applications account for the remainder, according to preliminary Floor Covering News research.

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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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FEBRUARY 7, 2023

We don’t want to smack people in the face with products right when they walk in,” said Dana Park, head of sales and design. “We Locally known as “Silicon Valley North,” it is situated in an area that has attracted investment from high-profile tech companies such as Google and Research in Motion. Abbey Carpet & Floor Naples, Fla.

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JUNE 26, 2023

Commercial flooring rebounded as sales increased 13.1% billion in 2022, Floor Covering News research shows. The lion’s share of sales (approximately 70%) was generated from specified contract while the remainder came from Main Street commercial applications, research shows. from roughly $6.5 billion in 2021 to $7.34

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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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JANUARY 3, 2023

For retail sales associates, PFC is intended to be the easiest way to sell flooring—with confidence and simplicity. luxury indoor outdoor nylon) yarn system was launched in 2023 under the mill’s Rosecore brand. Jude Children’s Research Hospital when purchasing cleaners or a style from the Shaw Cushion for St. Jude collection.

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Floor Covering News

APRIL 10, 2023

Homeowners today have done research online and have ideas of what they want. ” The post Easy selling tips from expert dealers in 2023 appeared first on Floor Covering News. . “The most important thing is to have your showroom clean and organized. Make it easy for the consumer to find what they are looking for.

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Floor Covering News

JUNE 26, 2023

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. With that said, unit sales remain at its fourth-highest level ever. FCNews research shows commercial flooring sales totaled $7.34

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FEBRUARY 6, 2023

C hi c ag o —The forecast for the new home construction market looks cloudy while non-residential sales are expected to remain robust in 2023. economy for 2023 and beyond. ITR Economics predicts inflation will come down to about 2%-3% by the end of 2023. They just want to raise rates—unnecessarily, in our opinion.”

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Floor Covering News

AUGUST 21, 2023

While there are still four months left before the calendar turns, category experts agree 2023 will likely see the first resilient sales decline for the category. The consensus among the major resilient flooring suppliers is that once the dust clears, 2023 will see resilient sales down mid-to-high single digits.

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JANUARY 27, 2023

Along with all the innovation and consumer research that went into the development of the Color Wall Destination, we are introducing the largest number of new SmartStrand styles in over three years.” The Color Wall will reinvigorate sales as it effectively showcases that, with SmartStrand, consumers can have it all.

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FEBRUARY 22, 2023

The company has reimagined its showroom support program, Five Star, as Edge Store in 2023. Edge Store is designed to give retailers the resources they need to grow their businesses, expand their reach, drive customers in store and close sales.

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Floor Covering News

NOVEMBER 29, 2022

Along with all the innovation and consumer research that went into the development of the color wall Destination, we are introducing the largest number of new SmartStrand styles in over three years.”. The color wall will reinvigorate sales as it effectively showcases that, with SmartStrand, consumers can have it all.

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NOVEMBER 1, 2023

announces the inclusion of Tim Baucom, president and CEO, and Vance Bell, former CEO and current chairman of the board, in Georgia Trend magazine’s GEORGIA 500 list for 2023. His journey at Shaw began in 1992 and has been marked by contributions to sales, innovation, marketing and strategic planning.

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Floor Covering News

NOVEMBER 29, 2023

S everal issues that shook out in 2023 have contributed to a less-than-stellar year for ceramic tile. The increase in interest/mortgage rates, an abrupt transition of spending among consumers—from goods to services—and price deflation have all caused a lack of growth for ceramic tile in 2023. Category experts agree the U.S.

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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

JANUARY 4, 2023

Jeff Lorberbaum, Mohawk CEO, welcomed attendees to the Edge Summit 2023. Nashville—After a pandemic-induced hiatus, several postponements and years of planning, Mohawk finally kicked off its much-anticipated Mohawk Edge Summit 2023 here. Look for more coverage of the Edge Summit 2023 in future editions of FCNews.).

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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. Floor Covering News research shows hardwood flooring revenues fell 9.8% As a result of the diminished sales activity in 2022, hardwood flooring saw its total share of flooring sales fall to 8.6%

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DECEMBER 13, 2022

While we know more consumers are doing more research and shopping online, we are also seeing more and more new retail sales connected to brick and mortar stores. He kicked things off with comments about the challenging economy and what retailers can expect from Mohawk in 2023.

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Floor Covering News

MARCH 19, 2024

That was the consensus among the retailers who had the selling solution (carpet only) installed in their showrooms during the initial rollout phase in October-November 2023. “I It uses a two-pronged approach to flooring sales—merchandising and technology—to bridge the gap between the digital and in-store experience.

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JANUARY 31, 2023

Perfect your sales presentation Excellence in sales is achieved by practicing three simple steps: repeat, improve and perfect. Create a technique to use the customer’s name in your sales presentation. And if you currently don’t participate meaningfully in commercial sales, you might consider expanding your focus in 2023.

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Floor Covering News

FEBRUARY 6, 2023

W elcome to 2023, the start of a new year. My personal resolution for 2023 is an absolute commitment to helping retailers improve both personally and professionally. Me” customers research flooring, go to the best stores and want to buy from an expert who understands their needs, wants and values. Know the “me” culture.

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FEBRUARY 6, 2024

We audibled halfway through 2023; color was missing, so we added more color,” said Adam Feldberg, senior director of product development and innovation at Stanton Carpet. It achieves color affinity, which means it goes with anything around it.” “We Who wouldn’t want to have a Marilyn or Jacqueline in their homes?” Zampaglione said.

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AUGUST 5, 2022

This session is based on Synchrony Financial’s groundbreaking major purchase journey research study, which highlights consumer trends around big-ticket purchases. Mohawk is working closely with CFI by providing resources and scholarship money. It is also participating in the TISE installation competition that culminates at Surfaces on Jan.

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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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SEPTEMBER 21, 2023

Today, ACS is a nationwide, community-based voluntary health organization dedicated to eliminating cancer through research, education, advocacy and service. The ACS has invested more than $5 billion in research since 1946. At its inception, the organization was called the American Society for the Control of Cancer.

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