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STATS: Tile sales decline, comeback looms large

Floor Covering News

Continuing its downward trajectory, ceramic tile sales in 2020 experienced a low, single-digit decline in terms of overall dollar sales and similar declines in terms of volume. Ceramic tile sales in 2020 declined roughly 5%. of dollar sales for the gradually increasing hard surface market and 24.6% Imports vs. domestics.

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Retailers React: What areas of your business are showing strength?

Floor Covering News

.” —Rebecca Tonowski BFC Flooring Edmonton, Alberta, Canada “We are starting to see an increase in activity and sales. Retail flooring is leading the charge with kitchen and bath remodeling close behind.” ” —Paul Deschenes Schneider’s Flooring America, Vernon, Conn.

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Merchandising: Sprucing ‘up’ during ‘down’ times

Floor Covering News

Why do I need a sales desk that separates staff from customers? Our expanded sales force quickly became the driving force behind our pandemic growth. The changes made during lockdown have led to increased sales and enhanced margins. MDG Flooring America. We took a multi-pronged approach to accomplish this. Medina, Ohio.

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2018 Tile Trends from Tile of Spain

JG Kitchens

This seems to be a truism in most global marketplaces but certainly is the case in North America where design and architecture features so much of the native timber. North America tends to favor planks in the 8×36″ size with upscale markets favoring the longer 48″ planks. Natucer Vintage Series.

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Coverings conference sessions announced

Floor Covering News

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. Laws of Luxury: How to Increase Your Sales by Leveraging the Luxury Business Model. Arlington, Va.— Workforce & Profits.

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Arizona Tile Honored with Industry Partner Awards

CTDA's Tiledealer Blog

In addition, Dallas Sales Representative Kathie Ahrens attended the ARC Awards on August 16th and was pleased and honored to hear Arizona Tile mentioned several times during the awards presentation. Congratulations to our Texas sales team, management and associates for being recognized with these awards!

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A Clean Slate: How Rough Slate Can Have a Clean Aesthetic

Architectural Ceramics

The world’s second-largest producer and exporter of slate, takes us to South America. In the kitchen, the hard angles of the cabinetry and floors are softened by round light fixtures and natural light. The tongue-and-groove ceilings above and the natural slate tile below continue from the kitchen into the dining space.

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