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Natural stone 101: Understanding the basics

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Not only does it require more knowledge on the part of the retail sales associate, but it also means successfully sharing that information with the consumer in a way that doesn’t turn them away from the category. Lead times, maintenance, job lots from the quarrying should be comfortable for the retailer to walk someone through.

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Natural Stone Institute inducts new board members

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He is an MBA graduate with a strong background in sales, marketing and business development. Darrell Petit, Stony Creek Quarry. Petit has worked in all capacities of the Stony Creek Quarry since 1990. With over 22 years of experience, Arcot began his career in the Indian stone industry at the age of 17 as an entrepreneur.

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Ceramic: The pros and cons of natural stone

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higher profit margins, greater application opportunities, unique style and design. To be successful with the category, retailers are tasked with educating themselves and the consumer on its pros and cons in order to facilitate a successful sale and installation. However, natural stone has its advantages—i.e., Sustainability.

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March Madness: ACI’s Final Four Tile Matchups

Architectural Ceramics

Ceramic tile, like a 3″x6″ subway, seems like a safe and popular pick for designers and homeowners alike. Another porcelain pick, comes from Casey Terrell, an east-coast native who drives our internet sales. Last year, Benson had the pleasure of indulging his love of natural stone, by traveling to quarries throughout Italy.

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University of Ceramic Tile and Stone lowers tuition costs

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Throughout the course professional sales techniques and tactics are taught. This course is designed to give salespeople the tools they need in order to increase sales and avoid customer false expectations and more. Throughout the course professional sales techniques and tactics are taught.

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Metropolitan Mastery

Diary of a Tile Addict

If you are looking for innovation in wall tile design, the metro tile may seem an unlikely destination. After all, this is one of the long-established staples of the tile retailer’s arsenal, alongside quarry tiles, black and white contrasts, and simulated marbles. But the design team at Colorker clearly have other ideas.

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TISE 2024: Resilient flooring focuses on innovation

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I would probably say the market’s going to be, at best, flat, maybe even a little bit down,” said Dick Quinlan, VP of sales and marketing, Wellmade. There’s still a lot of pricing mechanization going on, and as a result I think you’re going to see dollar sales will probably be down. Units might be flat.

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