Floor Covering News
APRIL 17, 2023
And while inflation levels have fallen (4.98% as of April 12, as measured by the Consumer Price Index), it remains historically well above average; and yet, some studies are showing that consumers are unfazed by rising prices. In fact, many retailers are seeing an uptick in their top-line sales. While there remain challenges (i.e.,
Floor Covering News
JULY 1, 2022
T he comeback that was predicted in 2020 after ceramic flooring sales experienced its first downward trajectory in several years was right on point as 2021 saw vast improvement across the board. increase in dollar sales to $3.077 billion in 2021 (flooring only) vs. $2.844 billion in 2020. FCNews research shows ceramic experienced an 8.2%
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CTDA's Tiledealer Blog
JULY 24, 2012
Then I specialized in architectural and contractor sales, and specified and sold many larger architectural projects. I later worked as a sales manager for Laticrete International for seven years, before founding Ceramic Tile and Stone Consultants (CTaSC) on May 5, 2002. TD: How and why was CTaSC Established?
CTDA's Tiledealer Blog
JANUARY 16, 2012
For Kermit Baker, director of the Remodeling Futures Program at the Joint Center for Housing Studies, Harvard University, the whole malaise can be traced back to the decade of overbuilding in the housing market that occurred prior to 2007. “A percent, and existing home sales grew by 17.8 They were down 7.9 They were down 7.9
Floor Covering News
MAY 4, 2021
McSwain’s Carpet & Floors in Cincinnati enjoyed a 30-plus-year run with Stainmaster, citing higher profitability studies related to the brand. Together, we shared ideas, created enthusiasm for the products, promoted via private sales, benefited from the product and sales training and utilized their experience in remodeling our showrooms.
Floor Covering News
MAY 11, 2020
Canada’s Carpet Studio leverages benefits of diversification, location. This is the second installment of FCNews ‘ ongoing ‘ Survival in the age of COVID-19 ‘ retail case study series.). By Reginald Tucker. More recently, he had to lay off 30% of his staff, with many of his salespeople working remotely.
Floor Covering News
NOVEMBER 14, 2022
Research conducted by ITR Economics shows new home sales are down 18.2% Other warning signs are evident in the rate of sales transactions at Home Depot (down 3%), although the volume decline is masked by slightly higher prices. The long-term study ITR Economics conducted shows the U.S.
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