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Dealers share A+ products from 2020

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The flooring industry was not immune to these impacts as plant shutdowns and retail showroom pauses put a crimp on product introductions. In fact, new product offerings and line extensions were robust in 2020 in what turned out to be a better-than-expected year for most flooring retailers and distributors. Or so you might think.

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Dealers descend on Surfaces with a purpose

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Penny Carnino, director of operations for Grigsby’s Carpet, Tile & Hardwood in Tulsa, Okla., Last year, Carnino walked nearly 27 miles over the course of four days, meeting with customers and prospecting for products for her showroom. Surfaces gives you the opportunity to see a magnitude of products and services all under one roof.

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What retailers had to say about TISE 2023

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Retailers at the show agreed, the trek was well work it and exhibitors came ready to do business with aggressive deals and gold standard product. Kingston is a 12mm + 1mm IXPE pad, AC4 waterproof laminate in all the right colors at the right price. twist ratio and up to 24 different colors in the yarn. RevWood Premier.

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What retailers had to say about Surfaces 2022

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From seeing new products to connecting with customers, dealers gave the show rave reviews and agreed there is nothing quite like Surfaces. I was really impressed with the new RevWood products from Mohawk. I also liked the new CraftedEdge bevel from Mannington and also the COREtec product with attached acoustic underlayment.

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Are Amazon, Wayfair a threat to specialty retail?

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Despite maintaining extensive product selections, logistics hubs and customer service centers, Amazon and Wayfair appear to be flying under the radar in the residential flooring business. We are fortunate that in our market, people want to see product and touch it.” Oftentimes it happens right under their very noses. “The

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Winning at Retail 2023

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We want customers to love the style and design of the products. Waterloo, Ontario, Canada MERCHANDISING Show more with less “At Westvalley Carpet & Flooring, we have made a practice of focusing on the quality brands and products that consumers are looking for. PAUL JOHNSON, Johnson Floor & Home Carpet One, Tulsa, Okla.

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Real Wood Coalition, part 17

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These features include educational insights, new and staple hardwood products and a spotlight featuring one of the Coalition’s members. Case in point are the Hearthwood and American OEM lines—brands that were recently acquired by AHF Products. We always make sure we have Somerset products stocked in our warehouse.”.

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