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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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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. This show is great,” he told FCNews. “It

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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. Here are their responses: “My customers aren’t necessarily requesting made in the USA, but I do talk about those products during the lifestyle interview and product selection phase. “As a U.S.

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Flooring retailers pushed to embrace artificial intelligence

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It’s a quickly evolving field, one that will make us much more productive, and this will require us to adapt.” FCNews reached out to a dozen flooring retailers regarding their thoughts on AI technologies. Floor Coverings, San Jose, Calif. I’m interested in known, trackable production, impact and results.”

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Armstrong Flooring products earn seven Starnet Design Awards

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—Designers and commercial flooring contractors partnered with Armstrong Flooring on projects that won seven 2020 Design Awards from Starnet Commercial Flooring , including the coveted 2020 Grand Prize. Our entire organization is proud to see our flooring products in action.”. Contractor: Floor Systems & Design.

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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. We want customers to love the style and design of the products. RYAN COMMERCE, Indoor City of Lancaster, Lancaster, Pa. And then we will discuss price and performance.”

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M-D Products names Ryan Plotkin president

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Oklahoma City— Ryan Plotkin has been named president for M-D Building Products, Inc., a family-owned company involved in developing, manufacturing and marketing a range of residential and commercial weatherization, flooring, caulking and specialty extrusion products.