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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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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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Daltile makes a bold ‘Statement’

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Penny Carnino, operations manager for Grigsby’s Carpet & Tile in Tulsa, Okla., Meanwhile, other dealers, like Zac Akin, co-owner of Akin Brothers Flooring in Oklahoma City, liked the new financing options, which allows longer terms up to 60 months. was excited about the color change from dark to white in 2.0

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Flooring sector well positioned for a rebound

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Insiders agree flooring is in a better position to rebound than other Main Street businesses. They comprise restaurants, dry cleaners, dog groomers and independent flooring stores. But unlike some of these Main Street enterprises, flooring retail is better positioned for a successful rebound once the coronavirus dissipates.

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Redi Carpet names Scott Stokes to executive team

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Stokes’ responsibilities will encompass revenue growth, sales leadership and contributing to the overall business strategies of the region, which includes Austin, Dallas, Houston, Oklahoma City, San Antonio and Tulsa. . “Scott is an amazing addition to our company,” said Brian Caress, CEO.