Floor Covering News
APRIL 10, 2024
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.
Floor Covering News
APRIL 5, 2021
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.
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Floor Covering News
APRIL 17, 2023
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.
Floor Covering News
JANUARY 18, 2021
For the resilient category—the fastest growing in the industry—new innovations as well as tried-and-true staples are key for retailers looking to capitalize on the unexpected boost in sales that capped off 2020 and is poised to continue in 2021. No hassle once you make the sale, which during COVID-19 is a hard thing to find.
Floor Covering News
OCTOBER 21, 2020
That spells opportunity for floor covering retailers looking to not only grow sales but also profits as an overall percentage of sales. “On average, that is typically 47% more than the customer intended to spend.”.
Floor Covering News
JUNE 14, 2021
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. In his stead, sales manager Bill Siemon, will attend the NFA meeting as well as the first full day of Surfaces before returning home.
Floor Covering News
FEBRUARY 21, 2020
As part of the buying groups’ new digital initiatives Abbey and Floors to Go have redesigned their member websites to include a sleeker design, more customization and greater ease of use. For members such as Sam O’Krent, president and CEO, O’Krent Floors, San Antonio, these new initiatives are a home run. “We he explained.
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