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NFA members extol benefits of event’s format

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For vendors, it is that rare opportunity to hobnob with 43 of the most influential flooring retailers in the industry over four hours. Larry Flick of The Floor Store (left), discusses product with Kris Flaherty of Flooringlines. “The Rose Carpets & Flooring, with three Massachusetts locations, agreed. Vendor appreciation.

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Supply chain: Disruptions ease, issues remain

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However, flooring professionals representing manufacturing, distribution and retailers say transportation issues—both ocean and over-the-road trucking—remain a challenge. This put distribution in a warehousing crunch,” said Dave White, vice president of sales and marketing for Tri-West. Until recently, truckers were exempted.

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MSI’s Shah outlines his strategy for success

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According to their son, Raj Shah, president, it’s in the company’s DNA to continuously find ways to engineer methodologies in logistics, product innovation and merchandising and marketing strategies to make flooring and countertops more affordable and accessible to the consumer without sacrificing manufacturer or retailer profitability.