CTDA's Tiledealer Blog

NOVEMBER 29, 2012

Like many industries, tile has been through a lot the past five years. s Donato Pompo, citing findings from Catalina Research, the primary source for ceramic tile industry data, ceramic tile is leading the floor covering sales recovery, as tile manufacturers leverage the rebound in existing home sales and housing starts.

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CTDA's Tiledealer Blog

JULY 24, 2012

His grandmother was a tile company employee while expecting Donato’s father, who not only would go on to a long and illustrious tile industry career, but serve as both inspiration and role model for his son’s career in tile. Then I specialized in architectural and contractor sales, and specified and sold many larger architectural projects.

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Floor Covering News

JUNE 14, 2023

Aladdin Commercial products provide end users with both design and performance attributes. The Main Street marketplace is—and always will be—a driver in the market economy,” said Glenn King, vice president of sales, Southeast region, Stanton Carpet. The heart and soul of local communities witnessed a resilient rebound.

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CTDA's Tiledealer Blog

MAY 20, 2016

UofCTS also releases CTDA Certified Ceramic Tile Specialist (CCTS) Study Guide online course. Education is the fastest and easiest way to increase sales and profits! The online course is called the CTDA Certified Ceramic Tile Specialist (CCTS) Study Guide. The updated course has an expanded section on glass tile and mosaics.

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Giotile

NOVEMBER 17, 2014

North Carolina born and bred, Greg Capell joined the GIO team in July as regional sales manager for the Charlotte, Raleigh, Winston-Salem and Greensboro areas. Greg also had the good fortune to study abroad for a full semester in the Czech Republic at the University of Economics in Prague. And I love the autonomy.

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Floor Covering News

OCTOBER 6, 2021

By Megan Salzano—While resilient flooring— rigid core SPC in particular —has taken the industry by storm, ceramic tile is poised for a resurgence. Not only is the category one of the most design-forward and technologically advanced options on the market, proponents say, but its eco-friendly attributes are a growing draw for consumers.

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Floor Covering News

DECEMBER 10, 2020

—Ecore, a manufacturer of ergonomic and acoustic performance surfaces for commercial and athletic markets, announced that Allison Porter has joined its sales team as director of sales, east & strategic accounts. We are excited for Allison to join our team,” said Andy Bogart, executive vice president of sales operations for Ecore.

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Floor Covering News

JULY 1, 2022

T he comeback that was predicted in 2020 after ceramic flooring sales experienced its first downward trajectory in several years was right on point as 2021 saw vast improvement across the board. increase in dollar sales to $3.077 billion in 2021 (flooring only) vs. $2.844 billion in 2020. FCNews research shows ceramic experienced an 8.2%

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Floor Covering News

APRIL 30, 2024

In fact, according to show management, this year’s event—the 38 th convention in the group’s storied history—drew its highest numbers in two decades. “Attendance is back to pre- COVID-19 levels, and we have seen an influx of new members coming into the industry looking for education,” Michael Martin, NWFA president and CEO, told FCNews.

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Floor Covering News

MAY 25, 2021

FCNews research shows commercial flooring revenues (including specified business as well as Main Street sales) totaled $6.134 billion last year—a falloff of 11.1% The corporate market took the biggest hit in 2020 as its share fell from 42% of sales in 2019 to approximately 38% last year. compared to 2019. in 2019 to 4.9%

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Floor Covering News

APRIL 17, 2023

And while inflation levels have fallen (4.98% as of April 12, as measured by the Consumer Price Index), it remains historically well above average; and yet, some studies are showing that consumers are unfazed by rising prices. In fact, many retailers are seeing an uptick in their top-line sales. While there remain challenges (i.e.,

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Floor Covering News

MARCH 21, 2022

In each of their three years, sales have increased steadily. Moss, a TV host and author who is known as the Queen of Bling, hosted a breakout session titled “Increase Sales, by Design.” She also spent time at the booth discussing interior design trends. Industry overview. It’s helped our business.”.

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Floor Covering News

NOVEMBER 2, 2020

Synchrony, a leading provider of retail credit programs for businesses nationwide, examined the topic in its 2019 Loyalty Study. It conducted an online survey of 1,500 consumers with questions designed to probe the psychology, motivations and emotions of shoppers. With more than $149 billion in sales financed and 75.5

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Architectural Ceramics

JUNE 26, 2018

When designing a home inspired by the beach, the ocean is an obvious jumping off point. Check out our blog, The Layman’s Class on Glass: Design & Installation Tips for Glass Tile. AC’s rivershell oval mosaic featured in the DC Show House, design by Aidan Design. Iridescent Glass. Shell Mosaics.

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Floor Covering News

OCTOBER 19, 2021

“To not have been here would have been a missed opportunity,” said Mark Page, senior director, creative design and development, Mohawk Group. Mohawk, which won three Gold awards at the show (see sidebar), took full advantage of its time with designers to showcase its Waterways Project. The team continues to push the envelope.

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Floor Covering News

JULY 14, 2022

R esidential carpet sales grew an impressive 17.2% Consumers crave premium style and design in a quality product they can invest in and live on for years to come,” said Natalie Cady, director of premium brands residential channel strategy for Shaw Floors. in Q1 2022. Nuckols, president of the residential division of The Dixie Group.

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Floor Covering News

FEBRUARY 28, 2022

By Megan Salzano Birch— FCNews asked industry members to offer up the books that have had the most impact on them personally and professionally. Tim Baucom, president & CEO, Shaw Industries. Most people go for a sales call and think ‘why’ they want to sell or how they want to sell; in other words, their own ‘why.’

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Floor Covering News

OCTOBER 19, 2021

Thanks in large part to COVID-19, which ushered in the at-home/work-at-home environment, carpet has been on the comeback trail with second-quarter 2021 residential sales up 54% over the same period last year, according to industry estimates. The industry has had a very positive upward trajectory since the second quarter of 2020.

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Freshome Design & Architecture Magazine

JULY 18, 2017

If you’re having trouble getting your kids to do homework, check out these cool study room ideas. Maybe all you need to kick-start your kid’s study habits is a change of scenery! Image: Sarah Jefferys Design When planning a homework space, remember these five important elements: 1.

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Architectural Ceramics

JANUARY 4, 2016

What you may not know about tile is that it is very much like the fashion industry. If you are not using your shelves for books, opt for a more intricate design. I actually made these in grad school when I probably should have been studying, and both were made with Oceanside glass tiles. Tub or Sink.

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CTDA's Tiledealer Blog

JUNE 28, 2019

Regardless of the industry- manufacturing, health care, retail, financial services, sales and marketing or the US government-the following profile emerges. ” They immediately begin naming competitors in their industry. Eventually the woman would turn to the showroom designer and say “I will come back at another time.”

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Diary of a Tile Addict

SEPTEMBER 21, 2023

Earlier this year Diary of a Tile Addict was invited on a four-day ceramic tile study tour of Portugal. Portugal also has a handful of technically-advanced and design-led producers, such Revigres, who can compete with the leading manufacturers from Italy, Spain, Turkey, or South America in many product categories and formats.

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Diary of a Tile Addict

SEPTEMBER 21, 2023

Earlier this year Diary of a Tile Addict was invited on a four-day ceramic tile study tour of Portugal. Portugal also has a handful of technically-advanced and design-led producers, such Revigres, who can compete with the leading manufacturers from Italy, Spain, Turkey, or South America in many product categories and formats.

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Building Moxie

OCTOBER 15, 2018

*. This is a partnered post with James Hardie Industries. At the top most levels, pros earn a badge, for exclusive use in advertising and sales materials. Top tier members of the program enjoy a high-profile presence in Hardie’s Contractor Locator, a tool designed to match prospective customers with local contractors.

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StoneDimensions

FEBRUARY 20, 2015

I am the Vice President of Sales and Marketing for Coldspring (formally known as the Cold Spring Granite Company), in Cold Spring, MN USA. Coldspring is a leading supplier of natural stone serving the commercial, memorial, residential and industrial markets since 1898. This will make communication about industry standards much easier.

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Kitchen and Residential Design

NOVEMBER 15, 2016

Unless you've got some valuable treasure in your attic, there's probably just a conglomeration of old junk that would do better being sold at a garage sale than it does cluttering up the top portions of your property. According to deckremodelers.com decking contractors in NJ offer: “award winning deck designs.

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CTDA's Tiledealer Blog

OCTOBER 23, 2012

Companies not communicating via Facebook, Twitter and a website risk looking dusty in this digital age; and even those that do are being upstaged by competitors whose blogs tout the latest news about products, promotions and industry trends. Studies have shown consumers are more likely to buy products and services from people they know.

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Floor Covering News

MARCH 11, 2022

Quinn—Retail sales associates (RSAs) should thoroughly understand their store’s products and services and come across as knowledgeable and professional—that’s a no-brainer. Our sales professionals are thoroughly trained on every product that hits the sales floor. The answer, according to dealers who spoke with FCNews , is a lot.

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Floor Covering News

OCTOBER 19, 2020

FlooringStores United features an integrated suite of sales tools, a year-round calendar of turnkey digital marketing promotions and limited distribution access to products from Raskin Industries, Haines and Revolution Mills. The Broadlume Visual Shopping experience helps dealers provide that experience—and the sale that follows it.

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Floor Covering News

APRIL 14, 2021

The World Floor Covering Association (WFCA) will induct three industry leaders to its Hall of Fame. The WFCA Hall of Fame was brought to life for one reason: to give credit and recognition to the instrumental individuals that have helped shape this industry into what it is today,” said Scott Humphrey, president and CEO of WFCA.

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Floor Covering News

NOVEMBER 11, 2020

The coronavirus pandemic forced many in-person trade shows and conferences to either postpone, reschedule or outright cancel their events this year, but it didn’t stop others from using a little creativity—and a whole lot of technology—to offer industry members an opportunity to convene virtually.

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Floor Covering News

JUNE 16, 2021

Dalton—During its first in-person board meeting with new executive director, Jim Aaron, at the helm, the Floor Covering Education Foundation (FCEF) brought together representatives from all aspects of the flooring industry—trade organizations, suppliers, training professionals and retailers—to tackle the installer shortage.

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Floor Covering News

APRIL 8, 2022

—In addition to daily onsite keynotes and special programs, this year’s NeoCon , which will take place here June 13-15, will offer 47 virtual CEU-accredited programs from an impressive roster of leading industry experts from a wide cross-section of fields. Speakers: Noelle Borda, senior program manager, workplace design, Adobe.

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Floor Covering News

SEPTEMBER 29, 2020

The remodeling industry is largely recovering from its Q1 COVID-19-induced dip. The remodeling industry is largely recovering from its Q1 COVID-19-induced dip, according to the National Kitchen & Bath Association’s (NKBA) recently released Market Outlook report. Hackettstown, N.J.—The YOY increase.

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Floor Covering News

JULY 17, 2020

in sales year to date. In fact, the specialty flooring retailer officially exceeded its 2019 sales record earlier this month. How is one store able to outpace its 2019 sales in the face of a pandemic while others can barely keep the doors open? I studied art and architecture in college. By Megan Salzano. was up 3.5%

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Floor Covering News

AUGUST 5, 2022

We must work together to solve these problems, and I’m looking forward to CFI sharing their honest insights and new initiatives with the industry.”. This session is based on Synchrony Financial’s groundbreaking major purchase journey research study, which highlights consumer trends around big-ticket purchases. Driving Digital.

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Floor Covering News

APRIL 20, 2020

Michelle Winters, cofounder of New Braunfels Flooring Design, disinfects the store during downtime. A case study: New Braunfels Flooring Design. One such dealer is Texas-based New Braunfels Flooring Design Center. By Reginald Tucker. When the going gets tough, the tough get innovative.

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