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Smart strategies to better navigate Surfaces 2022

Floor Covering News

For the first time in 15 years the International Surface Event (Surfaces 2022) will include every major flooring manufacturer on the show floor as an exhibitor. FCNews spoke to several seasoned Surfaces retailers who plan to attend Surfaces 2022 to glean tips for shopping strategies. One is a business-as-usual strategy.

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Coverings 2023 Installation & Design Award winners announced

Floor Covering News

Orlando— Coverings, the preeminent event for the ceramic tile and natural stone industry in North America, announced Coverings Installation & Design (CID) Awards for 17 projects that showcase distinction in creativity, craftsmanship and outstanding use of materials. a design studio Boca Raton, Fla. San Francisco, Calif.

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35th Anniversary: 35 Women in Flooring

Floor Covering News

While the flooring industry has been a “man’s world” for decades, women are rising in the ranks and accomplishing incredible things that have helped move the industry forward. Cheryl Acierno has been engaged in the floor covering industry for her entire career, owning Acierno & Company for the past 21 years. Cheryl Acierno.

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Coverings names Installation & Design Award winners

Floor Covering News

We were truly impressed with all of the project submissions we received for this year’s CID Awards program,” said Jennifer Hoff, president of Taffy Event Strategies, LLC, the event management company for Coverings. Calgary, Alberta, Canada. However, there were 18 projects that superbly demonstrated the versatility of tile and stone.

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In-store financing supports retail strategies

Floor Covering News

Long gone are the days when a website and highway sign were enough to entice patrons into the store to shop around for their forever flooring. In-store financing options help consumers not only afford their first-choice flooring, but also often expand upon those choices—which means retailers grow their bottom lines. Success stories.

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Winning at Retail 2023

Floor Covering News

In fact, many successful flooring retailers know when to turn away business, even telling potential customers that they might be better served going elsewhere. What can I do to help you narrow down your selections?’” —TRAVIS CARLSON, Carlson’s Flooring America, Fort Myers, Fla. RAFFI SARMAZIAN, Sarmazian Bros.

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Breaking into tile without breaking the bank

Floor Covering News

Emser Tile currently operates 78 branch locations around the country that are designed to service flooring dealers and their clients as needed. These product advantages create elevated demand from consumers seeking ceramic among the dizzying array of flooring options.

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