Floor Covering News

DECEMBER 18, 2023

based Grigsby’s Carpet, Tile & Hardwood, which, like many, were not wearing rose-colored glasses at the start of the year. “We Carnino cited an infusion of sales talent “who are driven and always working to improve their sales” with contributing to the success in 2023. The increase is partly due to higher ticket sales.

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Floor Covering News

JUNE 26, 2023

Commercial flooring rebounded as sales increased 13.1% The lion’s share of sales (approximately 70%) was generated from specified contract while the remainder came from Main Street commercial applications, research shows. flooring sales, according to Floor Covering News research. from roughly $6.5 billion in 2021 to $7.34

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Floor Covering News

JUNE 27, 2022

When the dust cleared and all the numbers were counted and run through the wash multiple times, total industry sales in 2021 reached a record $26.701 billion, an enormous gain of 16.3% Note: These numbers are in wholesale dollars reflecting the first point of sale. This compared to its overall sales of $151.2 billion, up 14.4%

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Floor Covering News

FEBRUARY 8, 2023

E-commerce’s share of total retail sales is expected to rise from nearly 21% to almost 24% in 2023, CBRE, a commercial real estate and investment firm, reported. “We For instance, multiple published reports referenced the best deals from Wayfair’s “Way Day” sale. Friend or foe?

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Floor Covering News

APRIL 18, 2022

During the show, Eric Astrachan, executive director, Tile Council of North America (TCNA), gave a full report on the U.S. According to the report, U.S. When it comes to imports, ceramic tile in 2021 reached its highest level in 15 years, Astrachan reported. The collection is avail- able in three colors, surfaces and sizes.

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Floor Covering News

MAY 4, 2021

Dalton—Anderson Tuftex (A/T), premium hardwood, carpet and custom rugs brand of Shaw, has released a message of confidence and stability in response to recent news on the sale of the Stainmaster brand. Any customers with questions or concerns should call their Anderson Tuftex sales representative for more information.

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Floor Covering News

JULY 17, 2023

Standout offerings in the line include Camden Isle (from TecWood Select), which comes in half-inch-thick boards, narrower widths and an on-trend color palette. Nordic Naturals is actually red oak that has been recolored and redesigned to reflect consumer demand for lighter tones,” said Pat Oakley, vice president of sales and marketing.

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CTDA's Tiledealer Blog

AUGUST 27, 2013

Florida Tile has announced two significant changes to its sales and marketing organization due to recent growth in it independent and commercial divisions. Massimo Barbari, previously Executive Vice President of Sales and Marketing for Florida Tile, has been promoted to Product Development of Foreign Panariagroup Brands.

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Floor Covering News

NOVEMBER 29, 2022

What’s more promising is total consumption in value, which the TCNA reported as $3.03 million units in October, according to a report from the U.S. The distinct challenges the industry has faced and continues to face start with inflation,” said Patrick Warren, vice president of residential sales, dealer & showrooms, Dal-Tile.

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Floor Covering News

JUNE 28, 2022

When all the numbers were tabulated for 2021, FCNews research found that overall carpet sales grew 11.5% to $8.201 billion compared with $7.355 billion carpet sales in 2020. Residential carpet sales were up an astounding 17.2%. Total area rug sales increased an estimated 8% to $2.782 billion, according to industry estimates.

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Floor Covering News

DECEMBER 21, 2023

No Dye Lot means the color of the carpet will be the same from roll to roll, regardless of when it was manufactured. The company claims to have the tightest color matching tolerances of any residential carpet manufacturer. Phenix No Dye Lot Phenix offers the guarantee of No Dye Lots on its polyester carpet.

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Granada Tile

MARCH 27, 2017

Cement tiles are the latest must-haves in home and commercial décor and are influencing a design shift that embraces color and pattern versus solid neutrals (think plain subway tile). Low-quality tiles will provide lackluster color, uneven edging, and more wear and tear. A top color layer of about 1/8 inch thick.

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Floor Covering News

FEBRUARY 2, 2022

Our sales staff is happier, make more money [and do not work] nights or Sundays.” – Lou Morano. After COVID-19, we reduced our sales staff to a skeleton crew for a short period, closed at night and Sunday,” said Lou Morano, president. “As As we got busier, we started to take back more sales staff.”. on Saturday. “We

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Floor Covering News

JULY 14, 2022

R esidential carpet sales grew an impressive 17.2% In the last three years we have had a renaissance in styling where we are definitely seeing more patterns, more loops and bolder colorations,” said Jason Randolph, senior vice president of sales for Karastan, Mohawk’s luxury division. in Q1 2022. Home values rising.

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Floor Covering News

MAY 18, 2021

In the second quarter of 2020, residential carpet sales plummeted 23% in volume and 27.4% When all the numbers were crunched for 2020, FCNews research shows overall carpet sales fell 12.5% Total area rug sales fell an estimated 2% to $2.576 billion in 2020, according to industry estimates. billion in 2019. and units gained 9.5%.

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Floor Covering News

MAY 7, 2021

The less time you have a customer sitting in front of you while you close the sale the better. We carry one color of a product that has five available palettes and BanaBoom’s inventory module can tell me all the different places in my warehouse this product is being held. On the financial side, I can run reports on anything I need.

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Freshome Design & Architecture Magazine

MAY 31, 2019

Just so you are aware, Freshome may collect a share of sales from the links on this page. The report is unique because it captures the opinions of homeowners, whereas most surveys focus on trends from the perspectives of interior designers, architects, etc. White is still the most popular countertop color. The 2019 U.S.

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Floor Covering News

JANUARY 10, 2020

“Looking ahead, we’re optimistic and anticipate low single-digit growth in 2020, with most of the major players that work with our teams anticipating solid growth,” said Larry Brookshire, Mohawk’s vice president builder and multifamily sales operations. New home sales dropped in three of four U.S.

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JG Kitchens

MARCH 27, 2018

Grey, white, black remain the top three colors in that order for both floor and walls with greige (gray-beige) following as a close fourth depending on the collection’s design inspiration. The complimentary colors of choice have shifted from the oceanic blues, teals and turquoise that were solidly in place for the past 2 years.

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JG Kitchens

MARCH 27, 2018

Grey, white, black remain the top three colors in that order for both floor and walls with greige (gray-beige) following as a close fourth depending on the collection’s design inspiration. The complimentary colors of choice have shifted from the oceanic blues, teals and turquoise that were solidly in place for the past 2 years.

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Floor Covering News

JANUARY 12, 2021

Flooring retailers reported sales of carpet improved sharply last year—in part due to the home renovation surge ushered in by the COVID-19 pandemic as well as technology improvements that have created a more desirable product. “Our We were able to design impressively clean visuals that enhanced colors vividly and with great intensity.

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Floor Covering News

JULY 12, 2023

According to Patrick Warren, vice president of residential sales, dealer and showrooms, Daltile’s residential remodel business was up almost double digits in 2022, but Daltile Statements dealers outpaced that growth. “As At the same time, Daltile has built the merchandising so the retail sales associate can close that sale.

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Floor Covering News

JUNE 30, 2023

After turning in a stellar performance in 2021 with growth rates in both sales and volume landing in the high double-digits, the U.S. Industry observers attribute the disparity in sales to volume activity primarily to higher material and production costs in the face of slower sales. last year to $2.41

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Floor Covering News

JUNE 9, 2020

“COVID-19 has had a dramatic impact on every aspect of the economy, including commercial flooring sales,” said John Stephens, vice president of marketing, Shaw Contract. Soft surface sales showed flat to low single-digit gains, with approximately $3.3 Soft surface sales showed flat to low single-digit gains, with approximately $3.3

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Floor Covering News

OCTOBER 22, 2020

If that holds true, it will be in line with 2019, when residential sales slipped 6.5% Retailers are seeing growth in carpet sales, with consumers more likely to replace their older carpets rather than their older hard surfaces.”. The conversion rate is good as higher-end products translate into sales.”. COVID-19 impact.

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Floor Covering News

OCTOBER 14, 2021

The collection’s color tones reference back to estuaries, Page said. By far the designs are on point,” said David Kurtz, vice president of commercial sales. Tarkett took home a Gold in the hard surface vinyl/LVT Natural Materials category for its Color Splash Speckled Rubber Tile. It is offered in a 12 x 48 plank.

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Floor Covering News

AUGUST 26, 2021

R etail sales associates looking to recommend the right hardwood flooring product for the customer when she walks into the store need to ask a series of fact-finding questions to determine her precise wants and needs. Finish tones the natural color of the wood up or down, making lighter or darker versions of the wood,” Miller explained.

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Floor Covering News

SEPTEMBER 21, 2022

Dealers across the country report that “waterproof flooring,” when positioned correctly , draws in more consumers than any other tagline in today’s market. Prime Pinnacle has introduced 12 new colors that align with residential and commercial interior trends alike. NovaFloor’s Dansbee is available in a waterproof rigid core format.

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CTDA's Tiledealer Blog

FEBRUARY 21, 2013

Farrell Gerber, Executive VP Sales of Tile Redi® stated, “Redi-Trench™ is the only linear drain system completely integrated into a leak-proof, mold-free shower pan. Most significant can be found on the office floors, which feature the Rivergrass collection in the Papyrus color, utilizing a 24×24″ (60x60cm) format.

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Freshome Design & Architecture Magazine

JUNE 6, 2018

Blue bathrooms top the list, adding up to “$5,400 more than expected to the sale price.” Zillow’s report says that light blue bathrooms are best, although any blue seems to work. Image: Lautoka Urbana Blue bathrooms featuring colored lighting Believe it or not, this bathroom is white and gray.

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Freshome Design & Architecture Magazine

JULY 9, 2018

Just so you are aware, Freshome may collect a share of sales from the links on this page. Their warm finish goes with all colors and styles, so no need to worry about melding a single rattan side table or chair into a room. Mix and match a series of Japanese ceramics for color and texture.

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CTDA's Tiledealer Blog

NOVEMBER 26, 2013

Sales Director for Independent Distribution. Did you also know that CTDA members enjoy shipping discounts from freightquote.com, credit card processing discounts, discounts on F.W. dodge leads, NAW Business Services Program and a program with Schechner Lifson Insurance? Thank you again for all your support. Dave Milanowycz. Florida Tile.

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Floor Covering News

MAY 19, 2021

FCNews research shows the category generated $6.589 billion in sales (not including rubber) in 2020—an industry-leading 21.3% In terms of volume, the category accounted for 5.455 billion square feet (not including rubber) at the first point of sale, a 19.5% of sales vs. 2019’s 45.1%. Existing home sales grew to 5.64

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Floor Covering News

SEPTEMBER 20, 2021

“Communicating with home owners who are in the market for flooring should start and end with online advertising-that’s where homeowners tend to look first for information,” the NWFA research report stated. The sales points for wood are easy—attractiveness, choice and warmth are the easy ones. SELLING TIPS. NEW AND NOTABLE.

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Floor Covering News

FEBRUARY 5, 2024

CCA retailers saw 2023 numbers come down a bit from the previous year, albeit sales are up 10% from 2019, the last “normal” business year before the pandemic. I had a customer who took a few minutes to find the sample she liked, which happened to be the most expensive sample in the showroom, and it turned into a $6,000 sale.

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Floor Covering News

FEBRUARY 21, 2020

Multi-family housing activity in 2019 can be best be described as lackluster, especially compared to the sales seen on the single- family side of the business. Multi-family housing starts in January 2020 reached 564,000 units (seasonally adjusted), up 14% from December, the Census Bureau reports. The news is not all somber.

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Floor Covering News

MARCH 21, 2022

How it works: The grout is applied at the factory via the addition of a colored wear layer between the décor film and the core. Since grouts are directly milled into this additional wear layer, the risk of grout damage, color deviations, staining and the gathering of mold is eliminated. In February, the energy index jumped 3.5%

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