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Flooring retailers prove naysayers wrong once again

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A case in point is Tulsa, Okla.-based 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.

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The A+ flooring products of 2023

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We have found that the price point, construction and colors fit a wide range of style and consumer preference.” — Arthur Paylor Mill Creek Carpet & Tile Company Tulsa, Okla. We stock two colors of COREtec Grande and were wildly successful with both all year. It is generally 2.25

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Dealers share A+ products from 2020

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Not only is it the first to market with an actual scratch-proof guarantee, the colors and visuals are right on point with the most current trends. We are seeing robust sales on the Advanced+ series after only being in the stores for a short period of time.”. Todd Adams, ProSource Tulsa, Tulsa, Okla. Defend by Daltile.

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Are Amazon, Wayfair a threat to specialty retail?

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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 To my knowledge, we have never competed with Amazon or Wayfair,” said Penny Carnino, director of operations at Grigsby’s Carpet, Tile and Hardwood, Tulsa, Okla. “We

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Winning at Retail 2023

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For example, Pergo and Smartstrand are two excellent examples of clean, symmetrical displays with large product and color offerings; these displays offer an excellent ratio of both dollar value and SKUs per square foot of showroom space that they occupy. PAUL JOHNSON, Johnson Floor & Home Carpet One, Tulsa, Okla.

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How retailers embrace the ‘new normal’

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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.

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35th Anniversary: 35 people under 40

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Some of the roles include accounting, logistics, product development, marketing, HR, sales and operations. Today, as president and CEO of Nonn’s, he runs the largest independent flooring operation in Wisconsin, approaching close to $100M in sales. director of sales, O’Krent Floors. Gail Forster, sales/design, Precision Flooring.

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