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Coverings announces 10th class of Rock Star winners

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San Antonio, Texas Designer (2): Marie Page, sales design consultant Architessa Rockville, Md. Amala Raj Swenson, principal interior designer Amala Raj Interiors San Diego, Calif. Kali Pharand, product standards and sustainability coordinator Schluter Systems Plattsburgh, N.Y.

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Flooring dealers gearing up for explosive Q2

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San Antonio-based O’Krent’s Abbey Flooring continues to see a brisk pace of sales activity despite the pandemic. Additionally, I have been pleasantly surprised that hardwood is holding as steady as it is—around 18% of total sales for us,” he noted. But, for now, they are enjoying it. “As Freight’s impact.

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Flooring retailers express optimism heading into second quarter

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In fact, many retailers are seeing an uptick in their top-line sales. January and February started off with slower traffic than normal, but consumer attitudes were still positive,” said Sam O’Krent, president of O’Krent Floors, San Antonio. As he explained, “Retail traffic is down substantially; however, sales are not.

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Must-have rigid core brands for 2021

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The new year is moving right along, and with it has come new innovations and product lines from top brands across flooring categories. When looking for new rigid core flooring lines to onboard or turning to a proven collection to make the sale, flooring retailers seek out specific qualifications in both the product and supplier.

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Credit: Financing keeps customers in purchasing loop

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That spells opportunity for floor covering retailers looking to not only grow sales but also profits as an overall percentage of sales. However, once she realizes how much financial flexibility there is when she has up to 18 months to pay everything off, she usually opts to do everything at once and with a better product.”.

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Vendors, retailers excited to be back at Surfaces

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As is customary, Mohawk will have a dramatic presence at the big show, in this case showcasing new or newly released products from several of its leading brands. Sam O’Krent, president/owner of O’Krent Floors in San Antonio—and a newly inducted NFA member (see article on page 5)—said he plans to make the most of his trip to Vegas.

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Innovation steals the show at TISE 2020

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From the abundance of news products, tools and merchandisers on the show floor—to the bevy of educational sessions in the meeting rooms—there were more than enough enticements to get retailers to make the trip. “The Exhibitors’ spaces were packed with opportunities to demo and touch and feel products.