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California carpet recycling hike takes effect

Floor Covering News

In a move that was panned by some flooring retailers, California consumers began paying as much as 36% more for carpet on Jan. The California carpet stewardship legislation (AB 2398, 1159 and 729) is designed to find ways to incentivize the growth of carpet reclamation and recycling and yet still allow the market to work.

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Tarkett expands Contour LVT line

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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.

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Avente Tile Talk: Avente Tile Owner Selected to Participate in.

Tile Talk

The interactive panel discussion, scheduled for May 1 at 3:15 PM, is designed to show how the internet is influencing the sale of tile to the consumer. From strict sale policies, to reduced prices and no sales tax, the internet has created a new frontier for the industry to navigate. Comment Policy.

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Stats 2023: Commercial flooring rebounds

Floor Covering News

That’s how some industry observers might describe the commercial flooring industry in 2022, which continued to emerge from the wreckage of a global pandemic to experience a vibrant rebirth. Commercial flooring rebounded as sales increased 13.1% billion in 2022, Floor Covering News research shows. from roughly $6.5

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People making a difference 2023

Floor Covering News

The list virtually covers the flooring eco-system—with manufacturing, technology, distribution and installation all represented this year, along with an outlier. No matter their company affiliation or title, many of the honorees share at least one thing in common: They are having an impact on the flooring industry.

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Merchandising: Sprucing ‘up’ during ‘down’ times

Floor Covering News

While some flooring store owners say they felt “frozen in time” during the lockdowns of 2020, others say they seized the opportunity to rethink, revitalize and reinvent the way they do business. Why do I need a sales desk that separates staff from customers? Our space is designed to make customers feel at home.”.

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Real wood coalition, part 12

Floor Covering News

The key to helping the customer find the right floor. 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. For example, where will the new floor be installed?

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