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Southwest big freeze has silver lining

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By Ken Ryan T he winter storm and cold snap that led to interruptions and closures for flooring retailers and distributors across Texas and Oklahoma is one for the history books. The mid-February Southwest big freeze and weather onslaught won’t soon be forgotten by flooring professionals who lived it. Tracking the toll.

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Retailers React: Are you seeing increased interest in Made in America?

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Every two weeks, FCNews seeks out flooring retailers across the country to offer their advice on hot topics of the day. ” —Kevin Murray, Murray Floor & Window Coverings Billings, Mont. Marine veteran, I always look for made-in-the-USA products and promote them as hard as I can—without losing the sale. “As a U.S.

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Flooring retailers see path to victory in 2024

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Flooring retailers like Raffi Sarmazian of Sarmazian Brothers Flooring forecasts an improving economic climate as interest rates decline. Most retailers concur with Rick Ogle, CEO of Brewer Flooring Group, Oklahoma City, who said he would gladly take 2023’s results in 2024. “My

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Winning at Retail 2023

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In fact, many successful flooring retailers know when to turn away business, even telling potential customers that they might be better served going elsewhere. What can I do to help you narrow down your selections?’” —TRAVIS CARLSON, Carlson’s Flooring America, Fort Myers, Fla. Have you installed any new flooring in your showroom?

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NFA showcase: Attendees relish face-to-face opportunities

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Las Vegas—The NFA specialty vendor showcase that convenes on the eve of Surfaces has been called the most meaningful four hours in flooring—a forum that allows more than two dozen vendors to meet with 43 of the most influential flooring retailers in the industry, all in one room. Flooring of Oklahoma City.

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Flooring retailers see path to victory in 2024

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Flooring retailers like Raffi Sarmazian of Sarmazian Brothers Flooring forecasts an improving economic climate as interest rates decline. Most retailers concur with Rick Ogle, CEO of Brewer Flooring Group, Oklahoma City, who said he would gladly take 2023’s results in 2024. “My

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Retailers React: What surprised you in 2022

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Every two weeks, FCNews seeks out flooring retailers across the country to offer their advice on hot topics of the day. Here are their responses: The biggest surprise for Friendly Floors is there has been no decrease in business written despite the price increases, freight increases, interest rate hikes and runaway inflation. .