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Smart strategies to better navigate Surfaces 2022

Floor Covering News

With that as the draw, flooring retailers are expected to turn out in droves to the Mandalay Bay Convention Center to see the latest and greatest flooring products under one roof. FCNews spoke to several seasoned Surfaces retailers who plan to attend Surfaces 2022 to glean tips for shopping strategies.

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In-store financing supports retail strategies

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Consumer financing is probably the most underutilized sales tool by most flooring retailers,” said Keith Spano, president of Flooring America/Flooring Canada. “On Spano cited research showing almost half of all Flooring America and Flooring Canada members are involved in kitchen and bath renovations. The best average 35%.

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Winning at Retail 2023

Floor Covering News

FCNews rounded up scores of retailers from around the country to get their advice and strategies on a host of topics—customer service, merchandising, marketing and promotion and hiring, training and recruiting. We want customers to love the style and design of the products. BOBBY MERIDETH, Flooring America OKC, Oklahoma City, Okla.

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Breaking into tile without breaking the bank

Floor Covering News

It requires expertise beyond typical product knowledge, access to highly skilled installers and a customer base looking for aspirational products that increase property/resale values. These product advantages create elevated demand from consumers seeking ceramic among the dizzying array of flooring options.

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NWFA Expo gets back to face-to-face interactions

Floor Covering News

AHF Products’ Brian Carson, Wendy Booker and Brian Parker preview the new Dogwood line from Bruce Hardwood Floors. We adapted, went digital and we were able to share information and strategies to survive and, in many cases, thrive. With Canada still largely on lockdown, it was vital to get back in front of its customers in the U.S.

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Dealers hoping for spring reboot to help fuel Q2 revenues

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gross domestic product (GDP) in recent quarters, but that outlay has not trickled down to the flooring sector to the same degree. Taylor Swift’s Eras Tour, meanwhile, brought in more revenue in North America in 2023 than dozens of nations generate in a year, amassing upwards of $1 billion in ticket sales alone for the North American tour.

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35th Anniversary: 35 Women in Flooring

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During that time, she was instrumental in the initial launch of several product lines and managed Mannington’s Surfaces presence for over eight years. She leads flooring events in Germany, Shanghai, America and Turkey. Carole Cross. founder/CEO, Mobile Marketing.