Floor Covering News
NOVEMBER 15, 2022
Zoom presentations and rep visits with limited samples were great when in-person events stopped during the COVID-19 pandemic, and some buyers have chosen to continue buying their inventory that way. Fortunately, as we’ve seen with our continually growing Flooring Markets, located in Dallas , Atlanta and Biloxi, retailers are ready to see new products in person and fully displayed.
Floor Covering News
NOVEMBER 15, 2022
Every two weeks, FCNews seeks out flooring retailers across the country to offer their advice on hot topics of the day. This week we asked: What have you learned from past downturns that better prepare you today? Here are their responses: We make sure we always have cash reserves to sustain our business for a few months, if needed. Since we are owner/operators, a slow period gives us time to rethink our business model, clean up inefficiencies and fine-tune goals.
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Floor Covering News
NOVEMBER 15, 2022
Calhoun, Ga.— White Label Studio , a full-service digital marketing agency based here and specializing in the home and flooring industries, is included in the inaugural Power Partner Awards by Inc. Business Media, honoring B2B organizations across the globe that have proven track records supporting entrepreneurs and helping businesses grow. The list recognizes 252 leading firms out of thousands of applicants in marketing and advertising, health and human resources, financial planning, engineerin
Floor Covering News
NOVEMBER 15, 2022
Specialty flooring retailers are the drivers of this industry. Their success fuels every channel, from residential retail to commercial. To honor these businesses, FCNews is publishing its inaugural Retailers of the Year issue. It’s an effort to call attention to those retailers who are excelling or differentiating themselves in some aspect of their business.
Floor Covering News
NOVEMBER 15, 2022
Dalton—The World Floor Covering Association (WFCA) released a new Tom’s Tips. In the series, Tom Jennings, retail training expert, presents short video tips for improving customer service and optimizing staff performance. In the end, it’s all about understanding the importance of being 1% better than your competition. In this week’s Tom’s Tips, Tom reminds us that when we expect someone who buys maybe once a decade to understand pricing, that’s just not realistic.
Floor Covering News
NOVEMBER 15, 2022
St. Louis—As XGS continues to improve its distribution network, it has announced its upcoming Delta Distribution operations merger here, beginning Dec. 5, 2022. “We are working with our clients and partners to ensure a smooth transition during this integration,” the company said in a message to its customers. “The combined location will allow us to provide top-notch service to our XGS and Delta Distribution customers, as well as strengthen our footprint in the Midwest. “P
Floor Covering News
NOVEMBER 15, 2022
Since 2007, I’ve coached hundreds of floor dealers from every conceivable market across the U.S. and Canada. One common theme I encounter frequently is this: dealers feel overworked and that their business has too much control—like it owns them instead of them owning it. I’ve helped owners cut their work hours from over 60 per week down to 30 while maintaining strong business growth to achieve their ideal work week.
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