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Must-have rigid core brands for 2021

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For the resilient category—the fastest growing in the industry—new innovations as well as tried-and-true staples are key for retailers looking to capitalize on the unexpected boost in sales that capped off 2020 and is poised to continue in 2021. No hassle once you make the sale, which during COVID-19 is a hard thing to find.

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Retailers reveal the suppliers they win with

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Our product offering and approach to the market helps our retail partners enjoy higher sales tickets, better margins and a more profitable business.”. We have great sales reps who really take good care of us, and they also are very good at making sure that if we have any issues or claims they get them taken care of.

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Power of brands: Transparency on the rise

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It also carries 21 colors to cater to abundant options and styles. We prepare our inventory at least 50% more than our immediate sales. The customer can be assured most of the colors will be in stock and available when they need it. This durable and waterproof collection is kid and pet friendly. in 2020.”. Inventory. “We

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LVT/SPC/WPC: Which is right for your customer?

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To that point, FCNews reached out to several dealers across the country that heavily merchandise the luxury vinyl category and its three main iterations— LVT, SPC and WPC —to share their best sales strategies. That’s where our great sales associates step in and guide them through the options. sales director IP. Lupe Brookhart.

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Republic Floor acquires Hughes Western

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Its latest purchase—that of renowned distributor Hughes Western, based in Salt Lake City—adds not only a private-label carpet brand but also extends Republic’s coverage into Utah, Wyoming and Montana. million), Republic Floor said it hopes to more than double the distributor’s business in terms of both sales volume and size.

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The Industry Disrupters of 2020

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The curated assortment of design-driven styles is made to reflect today’s most popular colors, textures, finishes and sizes. The proprietary technology produces realistic color, detail and veining for a look that’s meant to be virtually indistinguishable from the material being emulated. Mannington/Phenix.

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Lions Floor unveils new distribution center

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Bush Airport, currently houses 80,000 square feet of each color in the company’s expansive SPC offering—culminating in roughly 3.5 Customers will also be able to pull real-time sales reports of top-selling Lions Floor products. We previewed these colors at Surfaces, and we have received very good feedback on the colors.”. “We