Floor Covering News

APRIL 17, 2023

“As an organization, we are more optimistic about 2023 as a whole now—after Q1—than we were going into the year,” said Casey Dillabaugh, president of Boise, Idaho-based Dillabaugh’s Flooring America, echoing a sentiment shared by others. In fact, many retailers are seeing an uptick in their top-line sales.

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Floor Covering News

MAY 3, 2024

” —Rebecca Tonowski BFC Flooring Edmonton, Alberta, Canada “We are starting to see an increase in activity and sales. ” —Paul Deschenes Schneider’s Flooring America, Vernon, Conn. ” —Joe Elder Hiller’s Flooring America, Rochester, Minn. The turns have produced some big numbers for us.”

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Floor Covering News

MAY 24, 2021

laminate flooring market that hadn’t occurred since 2015— the category actually grew in terms of both sales and volume. FCNews research pegged laminate flooring sales at the first point of distribution in the U.S. of total flooring sales and 5.6% Sales by channel. billion in sales—up 9.6% at $1.144 billion, a 5.8%

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Floor Covering News

MAY 2, 2023

For those who can tackle the category at the retail level, benefits abound—higher profit margins and ticket sales as well as forging a reputation for style and design, to name a few. The dealer who actively sells ceramic tile is invariably making a higher ticket sale, which will add to overall revenue growth and profitability for the dealer.”

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The Pulse: Ardex Americas

DECEMBER 11, 2015

attended the ARDEX Sales Meeting as keynote speakers and received a top distributor award from ARDEX Americas. ARDEX Americas Director of Sales Mark Walsh, Tile and Stone Installation Systems Business Manager Harrison Gardner, Boone Distributors Owners Glenn Boone and Bob Boone, Jr. Thanks for your partnership with ARDEX!

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Floor Covering News

NOVEMBER 7, 2023

Flooring America recently appointed two new members to its advisory council. Chris Green of Great Southeast Flooring America in Melbourne, Fla., were selected to join the group, which represents the perspective of Flooring America’s retail members to the leadership team. Manchester, N.H.—Flooring Charles, Ill.,

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Floor Covering News

APRIL 6, 2022

The Tile Council of North America (TCNA), a trade association representing manufacturers of ceramic tile, tile installation materials, tile equipment, raw materials and other tile-related products, has released its 2021 U.S. FOB factory sales of domestic shipments were $1.36 exports by volume were Canada (70.7%) and Mexico (14.3%).

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Floor Covering News

MAY 15, 2023

What can I do to help you narrow down your selections?’” —TRAVIS CARLSON, Carlson’s Flooring America, Fort Myers, Fla. Waterloo, Ontario, Canada MERCHANDISING Show more with less “At Westvalley Carpet & Flooring, we have made a practice of focusing on the quality brands and products that consumers are looking for.

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The Pulse: Ardex Americas

FEBRUARY 7, 2017

Drew Sinquefield – Drew has been hired as a Sales Professional, Tile & Stone Installation System, as part of the Northern Texas Team. In this position he will report Michael Frey, Regional Sales Manager, South West. Doyle Cave -Doyle has been hired as Sales Professional to support the Western Canadian Team.

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Floor Covering News

AUGUST 5, 2019

By Reginald Tucker Keith Spano, president of Flooring America/Flooring Canada, emphasized the differences between being an order taker and a design consultant/project manager. Aurora, Colo.—Elevating

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Floor Covering News

AUGUST 10, 2022

Joanie Beazley, residential sales manager, Carpet One Floor & Home, Asheville, N.C., Positioning the products close to traditional hardwood is the most effective way within a retail location,” said Derek Brooks, senior vice president, sales and business development, North America, Torlys. Position the products appropriately.

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The Pulse: Ardex Americas

SEPTEMBER 27, 2016

ARDEX Americas Tiling Sales Professional Frank Galvan conducts training in Mansfield, Texas! Did you know ARDEX Academy training is available in Canada, the United States and Latin America? Register today for this industry leading and totally complimentary training! Check out a full list here!

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The Pulse: Ardex Americas

DECEMBER 8, 2015

Sales Managers and Sales Professionals from the US, Canada and Latin America gather for an interactive meeting of “expert rooms”, guest speakers, awards and engagement.

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Floor Covering News

JULY 15, 2021

That sentiment was shared by Chris Thompson, regional sales manager with Quebec-based Boa-Franc, maker of the Mirage brand. With Canada still largely on lockdown, it was vital to get back in front of its customers in the U.S. The traffic has just been incredible,” said Jodie Doyle, vice president of sales and marketing.

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The Pulse: Ardex Americas

JANUARY 26, 2017

On January 18 th in Las Vegas, ARDEX Americas once again held their annual “ Reception with Friends ” customer event which gathers industry friends from all over North America, represented by Distributors, Contractors, Architects and Association Partners.

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The Pulse: Ardex Americas

OCTOBER 1, 2015

October 23 rd , 2015 marks Becca Zachodni’s 15-year Anniversary with ARDEX Americas. He was the second Sales Professional hired in eastern Canada at a time when sales in the region were very small for ARDEX and non-existent for the HENRY brand. Brian Jones celebrates 15 years with ARDEX this month.

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Floor Covering News

NOVEMBER 17, 2021

CCA is one of the largest cooperatives in the United States with sales surpassing $10 billion. Matson, the former president and CEO of Starnet—the largest purchasing cooperative of independent commercial flooring contractors in the United States and Canada—currently serves as a consultant for CCA Global.

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Floor Covering News

FEBRUARY 5, 2024

Keith Spano, president of Flooring America/Flooring Canada, agreed, adding: “Very few have not wanted it. CCA retailers saw 2023 numbers come down a bit from the previous year, albeit sales are up 10% from 2019, the last “normal” business year before the pandemic. Schneider’s Flooring America, Vernon, Conn.,

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Floor Covering News

AUGUST 15, 2023

—Longtime flooring executive Steve Sieracki has been named senior vice president for Flooring America, Flooring Canada, International Design Guild and The Floor Trader divisions of CCA Global. Most recently, Sieracki was vice president of residential sales for Shaw Industries.

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Floor Covering News

MAY 18, 2021

Coverings , the largest international tile and stone exhibition and conference in North America, will host a lineup of informative sessions, some offering Continuing Education Units (CEUs), for Coverings 2021. Orlando, Fla.—

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Floor Covering News

JULY 27, 2020

—Laticrete, a leading manufacturer of construction solutions for the building industry, has promoted Eric Pucilowski, Robert Smith and Brett Spencer to the positions of regional vice president of sales, allowing each to serve their respective region with greater authority and deliver tailored customer service to their clients. Brett Spencer.

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Floor Covering News

JULY 19, 2023

It’s significant,” said Derek Nighbor, CEO of the Forest Products Association of Canada, in a release. Suppliers weigh in Floor Covering News spoke with several hardwood flooring producers with headquarters and factories in eastern Canada. sales, Wickham Flooring, which maintains production facilities in Quebec.

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Floor Covering News

SEPTEMBER 20, 2019

Saint-Georges, Canada—Mirage has announced its Mirage Fall 2019 RebateSale. This hardwood flooring sale will take place across North America (valid in the USA and Canada excluding Quebec) at all participating Mirage dealers from Sept. 30 to Nov. During the promotion, consumers will get a $0.50/sq.

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Floor Covering News

APRIL 27, 2023

sales, Wickham Hardwood Flooring Wickham, Quebec Canada—Jean Pierre Nittolo, principal owner of privately held Wickham Hardwood Flooring, has announced the current ownership team has approved the addition of two minority shareholders to the company: Paul Rezuke and Derick Roy. Paul Rezuke, VP of U.S.

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Floor Covering News

APRIL 27, 2023

sales, Wickham Hardwood Flooring Wickham, Quebec Canada—Jean Pierre Nittolo, principal owner of privately held Wickham Hardwood Flooring, has announced the current ownership team has approved the addition of two minority shareholders to the company: Paul Rezuke and Derick Roy. Paul Rezuke, VP of U.S.

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Floor Covering News

MAY 12, 2022

Canada and Europe specializing in 3D printing —announced that its parent company, Northann Corporation, just completed a round of private placement to enable more investment in the company’s plans for growth in the U.S., New York, N.Y.— Benchwick—established in 2013 and serving the U.S., according to Lin Li, CEO. “We

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Floor Covering News

OCTOBER 21, 2020

That spells opportunity for floor covering retailers looking to not only grow sales but also profits as an overall percentage of sales. “On average, that is typically 47% more than the customer intended to spend.”.

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Floor Covering News

FEBRUARY 11, 2021

Houston, Texas—Swiff-Train Company has promoted Jason Nigh to the role of vice president of sales – STC North America; and Chris Killen to the role of director of sales – North America distribution. and Canada. and Canada. & Canada. & Canada. Jason Nigh. Chris Killen.

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Floor Covering News

MARCH 12, 2019

Saint-Georges, Canada—Mirage, the hardwood flooring brand renowned for quality, has launched its Mirage Spring 2019 Rebate Sale. This major hardwood flooring sale will take place across North America (valid in the USA and Canada, excluding Quebec) at all participating Mirage dealers from March 18 to May 11, 2019.

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The Pulse: Ardex Americas

JUNE 1, 2016

Harrison joined the ARDEX Americas Team at the end of 2011 to head up one of the largest investment programs in the history of the ARDEX Group as Tile and Stone Installation Systems Business Manager, working with the local teams to develop an ARDEX tiling business in the key Americas markets of USA, Canada and Latin America.

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CTDA's Tiledealer Blog

FEBRUARY 21, 2013

Farrell Gerber, Executive VP Sales of Tile Redi® stated, “Redi-Trench™ is the only linear drain system completely integrated into a leak-proof, mold-free shower pan. has been named as the exclusive authorized distributor of Homelux Products in North America. The installation was completed by Bridgewater Tile, Ltd. Mike Ward, U.S.

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Floor Covering News

APRIL 15, 2024

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. and Canada, however, have struggled just to stay even. “Q1 What’s more, consumers spent $145.5

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Floor Covering News

JULY 25, 2023

This new program, tailored for more than 1,000 stores across Flooring America, Flooring Canada and Carpet One Floor & Home retailers, marks one of the largest rollouts in the history of the home improvement retail industry. initiative. Retail 2.0 These elements are crucial to a retailer’s success.”

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Floor Covering News

JUNE 16, 2023

I believe our customers shop at Bob’s not only because they are looking for a wide variety of flooring in all types but also for the professional sales staff. ” ——Joe Elder Hiller’s Flooring America Rochester, Minn. Here are their responses: “Our main business is—far and away—the in-store retail customer.

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Floor Covering News

JUNE 29, 2020

The meeting combined Flooring America/Flooring Canada, The Floor Trader, International Design Guild and Carpet One Floor & Home members, including sales associates and managers. “I echoing a sentiment shared by other Carpet One and Flooring America dealers who spoke with FCNews. Early planning.

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Floor Covering News

JUNE 29, 2023

F or the second year running tile flooring experienced sales growth after its 2020 decline, which had been the category’s first decrease in several years. However, while dollar sales were up, much of that came from price increases and inflationary pressures. Volume experienced a slight decrease overall. billion square feet.

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Floor Covering News

JANUARY 18, 2023

will arrive at Carpet One Floor & Home showrooms as Room by Room and at Flooring America and Flooring Canada showrooms as Room to Explore, beginning in April 2023. is an easier and more intuitive selling system; it will raise conversion rates, grow overall sales and raise margins.

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