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DECEMBER 16, 2022

senior vice president of sales, Dal-Tile. What is your projection for category growth in 2023? We know new residential building will slow significantly in 2023 as recent starts are off more than 30% and residential remodel is the most unpredictable. Overall, we anticipate the tile market being off mid-single digits in 2023.

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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. In May, the National Association of Home Builders (NAHB) predicts multi-family building starts to decline by more than 10% annually from 2023 to 2024.

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FEBRUARY 14, 2023

There was none of that sentiment at Surfaces 2023, which drew its largest attendance since before the pandemic and earned near-unanimous praise among exhibitors and retailers for its vibrancy and business activity. “In Hicks said sales for the 2024 show are already encouraging, with many exhibitors interested in booking larger spaces.

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FEBRUARY 15, 2023

Las Vegas—Mohawk emerged as the big winner in the 2023 Best of Surfaces 2023 competition, a contest cosponsored by Floor Covering News and Informa Exhibitions, which owns and operates The International Surface Event (TISE). It helps owners grow sales and improve service.

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SEPTEMBER 6, 2023

“There have been concerns about higher inflation and rising interest rates within the lending industry over the past year,” noted Glenn King, vice president sales, Southeast region, Stanton Carpet. This has led to smaller, Main Street businesses trying to expand their labor force to accommodate this trend.”

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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. The indoor/outdoor trend continues to boom.

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FEBRUARY 20, 2023

As a result, we are projecting a significant decline in multi-family starts in 2023.” That trend is likely to persist in the early part of 2023, experts concede. Outlook for 2023 Despite the clear and present challenges facing the multi-family sector, there are silver linings amid the cloud cover.

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FEBRUARY 22, 2023

We wanted to come up with a name that conveyed the depth of the product,” said Kevin Whaley, vice president of sales and marketing for the LM Flooring brand. Hallmark also showcased its new line of architectural slabs (“Don’t call them countertops or butcher blocks, please,” said Mark Casper, vice president of sales and marketing).

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JANUARY 4, 2023

Can’t wait for Surfaces 2023 to see the latest/greatest flooring introductions? Among the 2023 highlights? Blue 11 is Benchwick’s latest rigid-core offering, set to debut in 2023. The Windansea collection will be launching along with a custom beach-themed showroom display in early 2023. NaturTrend. Dream Weaver.

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JUNE 26, 2023

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

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FEBRUARY 20, 2023

So, the outlook of those exhibiting resilient flooring at TISE 2023 provided a glimpse into what the industry could expect for the coming year. So that’s telling us our dealers are very optimistic about 2023. It seemed for a few years that trending design in resilient flooring had somewhat stagnated. It has been a macro trend.

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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.” Attendance clocked in well above the last two years. I think design follows that.

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JUNE 24, 2022

In lieu of Cevisama, which had been postponed to February 2023, Tile of Spain treated the illustrious group to tours of factories, showrooms, historic and contemporary architecture; all to help the group discover trends and inspiration at the source. Featured Trends. Exuberant balance is the most fun-filled, eye-catching trend.

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MAY 16, 2023

These are some of the terms used to describe the individuals who appear on FCNews ’ People Making a Difference list for 2023 , a yearly roundup of those shaping the industry in some form. A pioneer, an innovator, a forward thinker, a young leader willing to challenge the status quo. Creating value for our customers is our No.

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JULY 5, 2022

In lieu of Cevisama—now postponed to February 2023—Tile of Spain hosted this year’s Passport to Creativity tour, which took place in Valencia June 13-17, 2022. Featured trends. Here are some of the trends shown to the visiting groups during the event: Deeper Expressions of Nature. of its exports. Pop Culture – past and present.

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MARCH 16, 2023

We’re very excited about our laminate products, which is a new category for Johnson,” said John Ousley, vice president of sales and distribution. Inhaus Lamdura Lamdura, a ground-breaking 2022 laminate from Inhaus, has been upgraded for 2023. The laminate category has really started to come back to life.

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APRIL 13, 2023

—Merkrete, A Parex USA brand, is expanding its line of industry-leading grout solutions by introducing a high-performance grout here next week at Coverings 2023, held April 18-21. ProGrout Plus is the latest step in our tile systems’ offering evolution,” said Merkrete director of sales, Todd Boos. “We

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JUNE 26, 2023

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

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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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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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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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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 16, 2022

While the flooring industry may have an uphill battle in 2023 as it faces a slowdown in Q1-Q2 due to inflationary and housing pressures, the tile category is ready to boost its numbers via its No. Large-format tile has been hitting home with consumers for several years now, and suppliers say the trend is not waning. Visually appealing.

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JUNE 26, 2023

The soft opening of the showroom is scheduled to begin in early October 2023. Chad Treuthart, the VP of residential sales and showrooms at Virginia Tile, expressed his pride in the team that has been diligently working on establishing the company’s presence in the area for the past five years.

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JANUARY 9, 2023

2023 is a very special year for American Olean as it marks our 100th anniversary,” said Hector Narvaez, vice president of distributor sales for Dal-Tile. Dallas, Texas—Established in 1923, American Olean is celebrating it’s 100th year anniversary this year. by two brothers, Malcolm and Roy Schweiker with only six employees.

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MARCH 24, 2023

In 2023, Karastan LuxeCraft is presenting the Artisan Reserve and Opulent Charm collections that feature 11 new high-end stone and wood styles created with WetProtect for the right kind of waterproof protection. This collection features on-trend large planks and gives consumers the ability to create beautiful herringbone patterns.

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SEPTEMBER 27, 2023

Los Angeles—Emser Tile has released its 2023/2024 catalog , available both in print and online. Trend analysis, worldwide procurement, sales expertise and leadership has led to this comprehensive catalog that delineates Emser’s array of offerings.”

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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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MARCH 27, 2023

However, making the sale can sometimes be laborious for the retail sales associate. With that in mind, tile suppliers are touting new-and-improved merchandising concepts designed to support the sale. The ultimate goal is to equip our retail partners for success with our products and increase their sales. Statements 2.0

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MARCH 2, 2022

Newly released data from Informa shows the audience consisted of 68% executive management roles, 74% companies with sales volume over $1 million annually and 82% active buyers. I can’t wait for 2023!”. With the inclusion of man- made materials, we are looking forward to an even better show in 2023”.

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APRIL 4, 2023

The Mexicali plant that we started last year will be completed in 2023, and we continue to add more capacity to our Dalton plant. This expansion project at Shaw Plant RP is expected to continue throughout 2023. Local production also means we are able to quickly meet changing trends and new style demands. Adura Flex (Madison, Ga.),

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MAY 12, 2023

However, social media trends can be ephemeral, especially as technology advances and different platforms wax and wane in popularity. For this reason, it’s important for professionals to stay up-to-date on new trends and best practices so they can integrate them into their own marketing strategies.

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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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DECEMBER 13, 2022

T he COVID-19-inspired honeymoon that pushed residential sales ahead by double digits has been replaced by inflation and interest hikes, which are expected to put a lid on carpet growth in 2023, according to leading executives. What is your projection for category growth for the industry in 2023? Chet Graham. Challenges?

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JANUARY 25, 2023

I would encourage all small business owners to tackle 2023 with a splash of empathy and realism. Here are four trends shaping the small business landscape to be aware of—and take advantage of—as you implement your plans throughout the year: 1. In addition, she is a member of the company’s management operating committee.

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SEPTEMBER 26, 2023

AHF Products has entered into a strategic agreement with Spartan Surfaces, effective September 21, 2023. Our entire leadership and sales team is enthusiastic about this new partnership and believes that together we will grow the Parterre commercial business and continue to bring profitable solutions to our valued flooring customers.”

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DECEMBER 15, 2022

But as persisting inflation and a softening new home construction market threaten to put a crimp in new home sales and refinancing, the hardwood sector will likely face headwinds as well. director of sales, USA, Mercier Wood Flooring. Identify the “X” factor that will impact business in general in 2023? Wade Bondrowski.

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