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Ceramic: In-store elements help secure the sale

Floor Covering News

Yet, some retailers struggle with the sale. Often the challenge is laid at the feet of industry shortcomings such as labor and product costs; however, there’s a much simpler explanation that once remedied could potentially boost the sales potential for flooring dealers big and small: in-store merchandising. Seeing is believing.

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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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Newest Trends in Kitchen & Bath

Architectural Ceramics

So, I wanted to take a look at the newest trends that we’re seeing in tile for Kitchen and Baths. However, we have seen a huge increase in black tile sales over the last 6 months. I found this photo on Pinterest , because I’m thinking about doing this look for my master bath. Black Tile. where to buy?

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50 Powder Room Ideas That Transform Your Small Half Bath From Ordinary To Extraordinary

Freshome Design & Architecture Magazine

The powder room, also known as a small guest bath or half bath, is usually located near a home or apartment’s entrance and consists of a toilet and sink. Most half bath spaces are small and basic, but they don’t have to be. If you entertain often, your guests will most likely use your half bath.

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TISE 2024 exceeds expectations

Floor Covering News

Curated education spanned hundreds of topics dedicated to hands-on processes such as safety certifications, polishing demonstrations and natural stone applications as well as providing business development resources in marketing, sales, leadership and customer relations.

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Flooring retailers prove naysayers wrong once again

Floor Covering News

Carnino cited an infusion of sales talent “who are driven and always working to improve their sales” with contributing to the success in 2023. The increase is partly due to higher ticket sales. When it comes to retail sales, a $20,000 invoice would normally be a big sale for us,” he explained.

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Making a Statement with Shower Accent Walls

Architectural Ceramics

Photo: Master bath designed by Chase Builders, photo via AC on Houzz. The master bath, designed by Chase Builders , is a trendy yet timeless space. Photo: Guest bathroom designed by Holland Bath & Spa, featuring 1×3 glass from AC’s Suite series, color Mica; photo via Architectural Ceramics.

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