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King Tile & Construction begins U.S. expansion

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Founded in 2015, King Tile is one of the oldest firms in North America exclusively focused on the fabrication and installation of porcelain slabs in both residential and commercial applications. “We have plans to have a heavy presence in Raleigh, Charlotte and beyond.

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Announcing the Latest Recipient of the Bruce Newbrough Memorial Scholarship: Mark Holman

The Pulse: Ardex Americas

Aliquippa, PA, January 17, 2017 – FCICA, the Flooring Contractors Association, along with ARDEX Americas and nora systems, Inc. Holman, who works for Garmon and Company, is from Charlotte, North Carolina. For more information about ARDEX Americas: www.ardexamericas.com , or call 724-203-5000.

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Brighter forecast ahead for fall selling season

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For Marjorie Benson, owner of Friendly Floors in Port Charlotte, Fla., We’ve certainly seen a slow-down across all elements of the business except for commercial,” said Casey Dillabaugh, president of Dillabaugh’s Flooring America, which operates three locations. A correction here should be felt a little more.

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Selling made simple from dealers who know

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Marjorie Benson, president, Friendly Flooring in Charlotte, Fla., For Michele Batye, president and owner of Dave Griggs Flooring America, Columbia, Mo., Here, several successful flooring executives tell us what’s always first and foremost in their minds when working with a customer. Listen First, then speak. Build a rapport.

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LVT, WPC, SPC—which is right for your customer?

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“SPC is a home run for those wanting tough, dent-resistant hard surface, especially if they don’t want to remove their existing ceramic or porcelain tile,” said Marjorie Benson, president, Friendly Floors, Port Charlotte, Fla. Tim Schoolfield, owner, Countryside Carpets Flooring America, O’Fallon, Mo., McMurtry is not alone.

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Retailers React: Retention or recruiting in 2023?

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—Mike Foulk, Foulk’s Flooring America, Meadville, Pa. Marjorie Benson, Friendly Floors, Port Charlotte, Fla. Our focus is on retention. Our installation teams are top-notch and we treat them like the gems they are. The post Retailers React: Retention or recruiting in 2023?

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Retailers React: What surprised you in 2022

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– Majorie Benson, Friendly Floors, Port Charlotte, Fla. – Bobby Merideth, Flooring America OKC, Oklahoma City. Here are their responses: The biggest surprise for Friendly Floors is there has been no decrease in business written despite the price increases, freight increases, interest rate hikes and runaway inflation.