Floor Covering News

APRIL 30, 2024

We are intent on reversing the trend of lost market share and focusing on growth through consumer and ‘pro-sumer’ awareness.” Medium-term outlook Despite ongoing concerns related to competition, interest rates and inflation, Martin said wood flooring is currently treading a path of guarded optimism for 2024.

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NOVEMBER 29, 2023

ceramic market will be down mid-single digits in sales and high single digitals in volume when the calendar flips to 2024. It was, however, a sizeable 23% increase in sales from 2020’s $2.844 billion when the category experienced its first decline since 2009 amid the Great Recession. Category experts agree the U.S. year-to-date.

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FEBRUARY 21, 2023

Nominations for the 2024 Women in Stone Pioneer Award are being accepted until May 20. Rea returned to Coldspring in the role of a drafter and by 2003 was promoted to senior vice president of commercial sales. Jensen continues to serve on the board of directors of the Natural Stone Institute in the role of vice president.

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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% in dollars, according to FCNews research. When all the numbers were crunched for 2020, FCNews research shows overall carpet sales fell 12.5% in volume in 2020, marking the fifth consecutive year in which both sales and volume fell.

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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. “A

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Floor Covering News

DECEMBER 21, 2023

Through extensive research and testing, its R&D and product team achieved that by creating Cloud 9, the optimal fiber construction offering both luxurious softness and durability while maintaining cost effectiveness. WetProtect gives consumers confidence knowing their floors feature the right kind of waterproof.

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MAY 2, 2024

FCA Network members are coming off an outstanding 2023 and are poised to do well in 2024 when all is said and done. “It McAfee research found that you can clone a voice from just three seconds of audio, and that 77% of voice scam victims lost money. “How can you not? These retailers just need a break; we’re here to help them grow.”

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JUNE 26, 2023

Ian Burt, director of sales and marketing at Aquafil USA, agreed the show kicked off to a roaring start. We’re very bullish on the forecast for 2024.” Floor Covering News research shows commercial resilient flooring alone accounted for $2.231 billion of the overall $7.34 I think design follows that. Monday] was an awesome day.

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MARCH 19, 2024

The hard surface component will begin shipping to retailers in the late May/early June 2024 time frame. It uses a two-pronged approach to flooring sales—merchandising and technology—to bridge the gap between the digital and in-store experience. Although consumers research online, they ultimately want to buy in-store.”

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JANUARY 4, 2024

Estimated at roughly 4% of the wood flooring market in 2021, followed by 6% this year, the sub-segment is expected to rebound in 2024 to account for roughly 7% of the total hardwood flooring market when all is said and done. It’s a category that has grown by triple digits for the company.

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MAY 3, 2023

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. Once rates fall, we expect increased activity and a strong recovery with existing home sales and new construction rebounding.”

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NOVEMBER 14, 2022

Research conducted by ITR Economics shows new home sales are down 18.2% Other warning signs are evident in the rate of sales transactions at Home Depot (down 3%), although the volume decline is masked by slightly higher prices. The second half of 2023 is going to be strong, and 2024 is going to be even stronger.

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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. Residential construction dips Research conducted by ITR Economics shows new home sales are down 18.2% What this means is you can look for some solid commercial market activity in 2023.”

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