Floor Covering News

FEBRUARY 21, 2020

These were among the highlights of Abbey Carpet & Floor and Floors to Go’s 62 nd annual convention, held here earlier this month. Putting a different spin on the traditional keynote general session, show management moved the podium off the stage and announced they would take part in a morning show called “Floor Hub.”

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Floor Covering News

OCTOBER 21, 2020

Floor covering retailers report the most popular financing options range from 24- to 36-months. One of the perks of offering in-store credit options is that it allows customers to afford a much larger purchase—especially when they discover the floor remodel of their dreams was estimated to cost more than they anticipated.

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Floor Covering News

AUGUST 11, 2020

Sales at O’Krent’s in San Antonio were trending up in May and June, largely on the strength of robust consumer confidence. scores of specialty floor covering retailers continue to report above-normal sales activity—and, in some cases, record-setting performances. By Ken Ryan. from the Southwest to the Northeast.

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Floor Covering News

OCTOBER 1, 2020

O’Krent Floors employs a receptionist to greet arriving customers and keep them occupied in the event a salesperson is not immediately available. ” Eckard also added that if customers are not ready to be helped, keeping your sales staff visible gives them the chance to ask questions when they are ready.

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Floor Covering News

JUNE 14, 2021

Rose Carpets & Flooring, Burlington, Mass. Sam O’Krent, president/owner of O’Krent Floors in San Antonio—and a newly inducted NFA member (see article on page 5)—said he plans to make the most of his trip to Vegas. The post Vendors, retailers excited to be back at Surfaces appeared first on Floor Covering News.

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Floor Covering News

JUNE 29, 2021

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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Floor Covering News

FEBRUARY 2, 2022

That couldn’t be truer, it seems, than when talking about waterproof flooring. The truth about waterproof flooring is that suppliers and dealers alike tout the draw it provides and commend its ability to get shoppers in the door; however, they will also warn against overpromising and underdelivering. Suppliers support the sale.

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Floor Covering News

MAY 31, 2022

Flooring dealers like Frazier’s Carpet One Floor & Home said despite some dips in store traffic, business is up over 2021’s record period. Flooring dealers remain enthusiastic that business activity will continue to grow heading into the summer season overcoming a slew of economic headwinds. Not that he is complaining. “In

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Floor Covering News

MAY 21, 2019

Jason O'Krent San Antonio—O’Krent Floors recently named Jason O’Krent, director of sales, following three years in the field as a sales associate. Jason will be responsible for developing sales growth strategies, procedures and action plans […].

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Floor Covering News

FEBRUARY 10, 2020

From the abundance of news products, tools and merchandisers on the show floor—to the bevy of educational sessions in the meeting rooms—there were more than enough enticements to get retailers to make the trip. “We The show floor was busy all three days of the event. In addition to that, the Natural Stone Pavilion saw some action.

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Floor Covering News

MARCH 7, 2023

In my 12 years in the flooring industry, I’ve changed the way we do things and the way I think. As an example, early on I thought it would be best to have a sales process that involved essentially just being friendly and helpful. But I’ve come to learn that’s not really a winning sales process. But for them, they are 100% right.

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Floor Covering News

MAY 21, 2020

This is the third installment in FCNews’ ongoing series about how floor covering retailers are adapting to not only survive but thrive in today’s challenging business environment.). Joey Zengel, owner of Top Notch Flooring America in Bel Air, Md., Sales reps adapt to a virtual environment. Dealers like Bel Air, Md.-based

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Floor Covering News

OCTOBER 28, 2020

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.

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Floor Covering News

JANUARY 11, 2021

Many Americans are flocking to Boise, Idaho, and that bodes well for retailers like Dillabaugh’s Flooring America. Flooring retailers entered 2021 with a strong wind at their backs and say they are confident the momentum generated in the second half of 2020 will carry them through the first quarter and beyond. By Ken Ryan.

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Floor Covering News

FEBRUARY 26, 2024

Just ask Eric Thompson, president of Satolli Carpet & Floor Covering, Warren, Ohio. If your small store sells $900,000 to a million dollars in sales and 30%-40% of those sales are paid with credit cards, the store’s owner will show a lower profit of more than $11,000—that’s $11,000 right out of the owner’s pocket at the end of the year.”

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Floor Covering News

MARCH 31, 2023

It’s no secret that in recent years credit card fees have been nipping at floor covering retailers’ profit margins. There are several tried-and-true practices flooring retailers can put in place to lower the fees. Specialty flooring dealers are catching on. “We on every credit card sale you make,” he said. It’s a racket.”

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Floor Covering News

MAY 15, 2023

N ational Karastan Month is a rite of passage for scores of flooring retailers, a 30-plus-year tradition that helps reinvigorate the all-important spring selling season. Karastan uses its national sales promotions to target a variety of customers, with the goal of driving traffic to retail stores and simplifying the shopping experience.

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Floor Covering News

APRIL 6, 2020

At most Home Depot stores, customers can buy non-essential goods as well as essential items, irking many flooring retailers. Vermont became the first state to require big box retailers like Home Depot and Lowe’s cease in-person sales of non-essential items—including carpet and flooring. By Ken Ryan. In Napa, Calif.,

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Floor Covering News

MAY 1, 2023

When the page turned from 2022 to 2023, flooring retailers were approaching these next 12 months with trepidation. While NFA members tend to be bigger and better capitalized than the average flooring dealer, they face the same issues as every retailer. Commercial sales have been fantastic. There is still demand out there.

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Floor Covering News

FEBRUARY 20, 2023

The Dixie Group’s Pami Bhullar (left) chats with Yates Flooring at the NFA vendor showcase. Las Vegas—The NFA vendor show is that rare opportunity for an under-the-radar supplier to spend quality time with one of the premier flooring retailers in the industry. Rose Carpets & Flooring, with three Massachusetts locations, agreed.

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Floor Covering News

MAY 16, 2022

Cancun, Mexico—QFloors, maker of a host of flooring-specific software solutions and programs for specialty retailers, welcomed scores of its customers here earlier this month to its QFloors Users Conference. QPro Pay addresses several issues floor covering dealers encounter regularly.

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Floor Covering News

AUGUST 17, 2021

By Ken Ryan The explosive LVT segment and its annual double-digit increases may still command the most attention and showroom space among retailers, but rigid core no longer has a monopoly on growth in the flooring industry. In fact, laminate and carpet have emerged as ascending categories in the red-hot retail flooring market.

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Floor Covering News

FEBRUARY 10, 2020

Special financing in the world of retailing is a useful and necessary tool for attracting, converting and finalizing a sale. Other times, it just means a little added help paying off large purchases such as flooring. Whatever the case may be, special financing has been proven to make an impact on potential sales.

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Floor Covering News

MAY 20, 2020

There are some bright spots on the housing front that might bode well for the flooring industry at large. Flooring retailers encouraged by housing data. Some flooring dealers say they are already seeing rising activity in their markets, and are ready to seize these opportunities. By Ken Ryan. higher than pre-pandemic levels. “The

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Floor Covering News

JANUARY 26, 2023

However, TISE veterans have learned over the years to work smarter by scheduling appointments in advance and leaving slots open so they can browse the show floor at their own pace. Surfaces can be very overwhelming if you don’t plan your schedule in advance,” said Scott Browne, president, Macco’s Floor Covering Center, Green Bay, Wis.

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Floor Covering News

OCTOBER 19, 2022

However, making these distinctions for the consumer should be high on the list of services flooring dealers offer their customers—a service that can make or break any installation. Sterling Carpet & Flooring. Sterling Carpet & Flooring. That’s where our great sales associates step in and guide them through the options.

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Freshome Design & Architecture Magazine

SEPTEMBER 20, 2017

Just so you are aware, Freshome may collect a share of sales from the links on this page. Image: Niche Modern Shop a similar look: Floor Lamp | Pillows | Coffee Table The process of selling a home can feel like navigating the unknown, especially for those who have never been through it before. Which upgrades were worth the cost?

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Floor Covering News

FEBRUARY 10, 2020

Natkin, who in addition to his responsibilities at Mannington, serves as president of the North American Laminate Flooring Association (NALFA). Jason O’Krent, director of sales at O’Krent’s in San Antonio, agreed. Mohawk and Mannington aren’t the only companies investing in the laminate flooring category.

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Floor Covering News

SEPTEMBER 7, 2022

Lions Floor has taken another big step toward building its national supply chain infrastructure with the recent grand opening of a new, state-of-the-art distribution center in Houston. In addition to flooring products, we have moldings, transitions and moisture barriers. Lions Floor is not one of those companies.

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Decorator on Demand

JULY 7, 2011

Ive read that they are up in sales. floor molding. (1). flooring tiles. (1). hardwood floors. (1). San Antonio. (1). San Juan Bautista. (1). So in case you didnt know this like myself. Induction cooking takes place when heat is generated directly in the pot or pan. Fathers Day. (1). faux paint. (2).

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Floor Covering News

JUNE 28, 2022

One year into the pandemic, Phoenix—the city with the largest numerical increase from 2018 to 2019—moved into second place, switching spots with San Antonio. In addition, San Antonio and Fort Worth, Texas; and Meridian, Idaho, while still among the 15 cities with the largest numerical increases, all showed notably smaller increases.

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Decorator on Demand

NOVEMBER 10, 2009

I think we do still have them ~ there was some debate as we were getting rid of stuff to prep the house for sale. floor molding. (1). flooring tiles. (1). hardwood floors. (1). San Antonio. (1). San Juan Bautista. (1). Labels: Album art. 2 comments: Kathy @ Creative Home Expressions. Fathers Day. (1).

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