Floor Covering News

JULY 31, 2020

As part of Connect 2020 , executives representing more than a dozen flooring companies get their turn to pitch Alliance Flooring retailers on new products and special pricing. Patrick Warren (left), VP of dealer sales for Daltile, is joined by Tony Wright, director of dealer sales, in presenting “center cut” deals for Alliance members.

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Floor Covering News

MAY 2, 2022

By Reginald Tucker—After nearly 80 years of operating under the Consolidated Carpet moniker , the commercial flooring company with operations in New York and Chicago has rebranded as Consolidated Flooring. Consolidated Flooring’s handiwork is on display at several terminals of the newly renovated LaGuardia Airport in New York.

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Floor Covering News

JUNE 24, 2020

Chicago—Launched by Eugenio Megna, a former Fiandre executive, ELM Surfaces is a newly established tile distributor with experience and knowledge of the architecture, design and construction industry that offers a customer-centric approach to tile applications and product expertise. Stile engineered wood flooring. Eugenio Megna.

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Floor Covering News

JANUARY 9, 2023

When I was 5, he opened a small floor covering store in Manchester. So my first exposure to flooring began at a young age. The Midwest went to Chicago. I went to New York once, but I heard Chicago was the better market. I went to Chicago, and that really changed my world. His dream was to have his own business.

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Floor Covering News

OCTOBER 13, 2021

“This year, Mohawk Momentum Roadshow helped us connect with over 3,500 retail partners in unprecedented times—all while providing solutions from our largest product launch to date,” said Trey Thames, Mohawk’s senior vice president of residential sales. Chicago: Jan. 5-6, Marriott Philadelphia Downtown. 12-13, Sheraton Grand.

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Floor Covering News

AUGUST 24, 2020

5, 2021 in Chicago, Ill., Coming together to connect with our retail partners is more important now than ever before,” said Jeff Meadows, president of residential sales at Mohawk. Consumers are spending more time at home and online searching for new ways to improve and upgrade their living spaces, including shopping for flooring.

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Floor Covering News

AUGUST 14, 2020

Chicago—The North American Association of Floor Covering Distributors (NAFCD) released the results of its NAFCD Quarterly Sales Trend Survey for the second quarter of 2020. The report showed Q2 sales growth was down year-over-year during the second quarter of 2020, but also showed promising results for the second half of 2020.

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Floor Covering News

APRIL 7, 2020

Chicago—Fiandre, part of the Iris Ceramica Group, will produce its first U.S.-made This is a significant achievement for Fiandre,” said Joy Klein, VP sales & marketing of Transceramica, Fiandre’s direct sales division. tile production appeared first on Floor Covering News. The post Fiandre adds U.S.

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Floor Covering News

OCTOBER 25, 2023

Solon, Ohio—Tarkett, a global leader in innovative and sustainable flooring solutions, is refreshing its high-performing, premium Contour LVT offerings with two new design collections: Collaborative and Mindful Maker. To recolor any digitally printed pattern, customers can contact their local Tarkett sales representative.

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Floor Covering News

APRIL 8, 2024

Ask flooring retailers whether American-made products matter to their customers and you’re likely going to get a wide range of answers—from affirmative to apathy. The consensus is that unless retailers point out country of origin during the sales process, most consumers have no idea where their flooring was made.

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Floor Covering News

OCTOBER 16, 2023

Footprints Floors, the flooring installation franchise with more than 160 active territories across 35 states, continues on its upward growth track. “In Specifically, the Footprints Floors team is targeting California, New Jersey, Chicago, Houston, Dallas, Virginia, New York, Connecticut, Massachusetts and Maryland for expansion.

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Floor Covering News

AUGUST 12, 2020

Three years ago, Retail Lead Management (RLM) hit the market as a first-of-its-kind software system specifically designed to help flooring retailers manage their leads. For Mindy Arnette, residential sales manager, Brian’s Flooring & Design, the system has updated stagnant industry norms. “We By Megan Salzano.

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Floor Covering News

JUNE 21, 2022

Chicago— NeoCon 2022, held here last week, was abuzz with optimism as commercial flooring suppliers touted rebounding sales and specifications across commercial segments in 2022. Commercial flooring exhibitors agreed the show was a bright spot to kick off a good year of growth. “I Commercial’s comeback.

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Floor Covering News

JANUARY 29, 2020

Chicago — In keeping with Domotex USA’s 2020 trade show theme “The World At Your Feet” attendees will discover floor covering trendsetters from around the globe. In addition to the global flooring industry on display, we specifically built this year’s educational program to grow our attendees’ businesses.”. I4F digital printing.

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Floor Covering News

MAY 4, 2020

Chicago—The North American Association of Floor Covering Distributors (NAFCD) welcomed ProKeep as the newest addition to its roster of strategic partners that deliver exclusive benefits to its member firms. The post NAFCD partners with ProKeep to help drive sales appeared first on Floor Covering News.

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Floor Covering News

JANUARY 22, 2024

Chicago—Stonepeak, the U.S. divisions under the Iris Ceramica Group umbrella, namely Transceramica (Chicago & New York) and Eurowest (San Francisco & Anaheim), have formed a unified nationwide entity: ICG ITALIA. The post Stonepeak celebrates 20 years appeared first on Floor Covering News.

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Freshome Design & Architecture Magazine

JULY 20, 2018

Zillow, the website that values home properties according to local area sales, just released a report on how to add value before selling your home. If you’re thinking granite countertops, wood floors or a new outdoor deck top the list, you might be surprised to read that none of those three are mentioned.

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Architectural Ceramics

NOVEMBER 22, 2017

Whether it’s used as a bathroom floor or kitchen backsplash, the cement tile trend isn’t going away any time soon. Our next backsplash example takes us to an area just outside Chicago, Illinois. For further questions about our products featured here, or to place a tile order, please contact sales@architecturalceramics.com.

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Floor Covering News

JANUARY 5, 2024

Every two weeks, FCNews seeks out flooring retailers across the country to offer their advice on hot topics of the day. ” —Mike Foulk, Foulk’s Flooring America Meadville, Pa. “We emphasized improving gross profit in flooring, which had slid a bit from the prior year. appeared first on Floor Covering News.

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Architectural Ceramics

MARCH 16, 2018

The backsplash turns up the wow-factor by taking the tile up the wall from floor to ceiling. If it’s the Chicago River, it’s green for St. For further questions about our Naturals Collection, or to place a tile order, please contact sales@architecturalceramics.com. But what about the river that runs through it?

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Floor Covering News

MAY 22, 2020

Not only would such a development stand to have a major impact on residential real estate sales and home prices, but it could also bode well for independent flooring dealers —the vast majority of which are located outside major cities. A case in point is Great Western Flooring, based in Naperville, Ill., Meadville, Pa.,

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Focus Floors and Furnishings

OCTOBER 15, 2010

Focus Floors has made it a priority to make our carpet tile products available to everyone in the continental US. Our sales representatives always keep this and the overall value of our carpet tile and squares in mind. Chicago, IL. Blog Brooklyn Brox CA carpet tile Chicago IL Los Angeles NY shipping' Atlanta, GA.

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Floor Covering News

OCTOBER 18, 2021

By Ken Ryan B ehind every successful floor covering retailer is a supplier—or core group of vendors—with a vested interest in the health and vitality of that retailer. Our product offering and approach to the market helps our retail partners enjoy higher sales tickets, better margins and a more profitable business.”. Engineered Floors.

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CTDA's Tiledealer Blog

JANUARY 16, 2012

Steve Rausch, Atlanta-based field marketing and technical services manager for Chicago-based U.S. percent, and existing home sales grew by 17.8 It’s also been reported that floor covering store sales have increased as well. “But it’s a recovery in terms of those businesses who are still there trying to make a profit.”.

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Floor Covering News

JUNE 11, 2019

Chicago—The North American Association of Floor Covering Distributors (NAFCD) has released its Q1 2019 Sales Trends Report.

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Floor Covering News

APRIL 12, 2024

Adding the ITR team and capabilities allows us to enhance the value we bring to our clients and play a more meaningful role across their value chains.” ITR Economics’ services include market and industry forecasting, sales and demand forecasting, as well as strategic and budget planning. We will continue to see the future first for you.”

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Floor Covering News

DECEMBER 12, 2023

Executives including Jeff Meadows, president of residential sales, are encouraging dealers to sign up early. Come to a road show in the first week of January and you will see the new products first and be able to place your sample orders or pallets—and you will be in business,” Meadows told Floor Covering News. outside Atlanta.

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Floor Covering News

MAY 15, 2023

The 37 th annual National Wood Flooring Association (NWFA) convention and expo delivered the goods once again as evidenced by not only a strong turnout, particularly on opening day of the exhibition, but also by active participation in the educational breakout sessions and keynote presentations at the show. M ilwaukee , W i s.—

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Floor Covering News

FEBRUARY 21, 2024

When debating the merits of real hardwood vs. today’s incredibly realistic look-alike products, wood flooring enthusiasts often cite a familiar irony: the vast majority of LVP/SPC/WPC floors—as well as laminate—are actually designed to replicate real wood. Five colors are available across this oak collection.

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Floor Covering News

DECEMBER 21, 2023

Every two weeks, FCNews seeks out flooring retailers across the country to offer their advice on hot topics of the day. ” —Mike Foulk, Foulk’s Flooring America Meadville, Pa. “We emphasized improving gross profit in flooring, which had slid a bit from the prior year. appeared first on Floor Covering News.

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Floor Covering News

NOVEMBER 7, 2022

Themed “The Floor is Yours,” the appointment-only traveling show will kick off here Jan. There have been so many changes to specialty retail over the past few years,” said Trey Thames, senior vice president of residential sales. The roadshow will then make its grand finale at the Mohawk Flooring Center in Calhoun, Ga.,

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Floor Covering News

AUGUST 30, 2022

Chicago—This fall, NAFCD and NBMDA will bring together the leaders of the flooring and interior building material distribution community for the 2022 NAFCD and NBMDA annual convention , here Nov. The post Popular NAFCD convention workshop to return appeared first on Floor Covering News. Register here.

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Floor Covering News

NOVEMBER 17, 2022

Chicago—The North American Association of Floor Covering Distributors (NAFCD) and the North American Building Material Distribution Association (NBMDA) 2022 annual convention reached its highest mark in attendance since the pre-pandemic days. The NAFCD 2022 annual convention hit record attendance numbers.

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Floor Covering News

FEBRUARY 27, 2024

The 150,000-square-foot megastore at Edens Plaza in Wilmette marks the home furnishings giant’s move beyond an online-only sales strategy and into brick-and-mortar in a more significant way. We are excited to be opening our first large-format Wayfair store in the Chicago area,” a Wayfair spokesperson told FCNews. “We last summer.

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Freshome Design & Architecture Magazine

JUNE 29, 2018

Just so you are aware, Freshome may collect a share of sales from the links on this page. ” She also recommends using large storage drawers to keep laundry off of the floor and out of sight. “Laundry rooms are notorious for being cramped,” says Jonathan Self, a real estate broker for Center Coast Realty in Chicago.

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Floor Covering News

SEPTEMBER 5, 2023

Chicago—This fall, NAFCD and NBMDA plan to host a wide range of subject matter experts at the 2023 NAFCD + NBMDA Annual Convention. These established speakers will lead sessions on the latest trends in distribution leadership, management, corporate culture, economics, sales/marketing and labor retention/recruitment.

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Floor Covering News

JULY 8, 2022

Chicago—Registration for the 2022 NAFCD + NBMDA Annual Convention is officially open. ” Aside from making meaningful connections and expanding their knowledge, attendees are encouraged to explore all that the exciting city of Chicago has to offer, show organizers said. Currently, suppliers are invited to reserve a tabletop booth.

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