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California carpet recycling hike takes effect

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In a move that was panned by some flooring retailers, California consumers began paying as much as 36% more for carpet on Jan. 1, 2024, as part of a California recycling statute. The mills are responsible for advising retailers on which products qualify in terms of post-consumer content. AB2398 was signed into law in 2010.

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CARE carpet charges increase in California

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Dalton—Differential assessments currently charged on all carpet sold in California are expected to increase on Jan. California law requires CARE, as the carpet stewardship organization for the state, to implement a differential assessment on each square yard of carpet sold that reflects its cost burden to recycle.

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Emser kicks off Spring Cleaning Sales Events

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Over 500 products will be available to choose from and appointments are recommended. Dates and locations include: May 4-5 California Distribution Center, 5300 Shea Center Dr., Ontario, Calif. The post Emser kicks off Spring Cleaning Sales Events appeared first on Floor Covering News.

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Surfaces 2023: Resilient touts premium products, ease of doing business

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Now, visuals are back in fashion and suppliers unveiled resilient product lines that were dressed to impress. I would say a major storyline in the industry is growth in light, warm colors, whereas the last couple of years, we’ve probably been in a mid-neutral, rustic area,” said Jenne Ross, product director, Karndean.

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Pelican Creations Home: People & product first

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F amily owned and operated since the founding of its parent company, Pelican Creations, nearly 25 years ago, Pelican Creations Home has made a name for itself in the ever-crowded flooring market by offering a variety of popular product categories and exceptional customer service to its retail partners. Product prowess. Customers react.

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Don’t judge a book by its cover in sales

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But it can be easy to write someone off based on an initial judgement and not give the full effort on a sales pitch. A sales rep may be tempted to undersell a client who looks a bit scruffy or try to oversell to a person who pulled up to the parking lot in a Mercedes. The key is to not let it negatively impact your business. “I

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Customers share A+ products from 2021

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By Ken Ryan—For many flooring retailers, 2021 represented their best sales year on record. That success didn’t happen by chance—it was quality products that helped generate the revenue stream that continues to this day. About the product: Shaw’s Pet Perfect line offers durable, easy- to-clean carpets. Panoramic’s 10.6