Floor Covering News

APRIL 30, 2024

Hardwood flooring’s loss of market share to competing hard surfaces over the past 10-15 years is well catalogued and documented. The hardwood flooring sector continues to face stiff competition from look-alike product segments. As such, NWFA will co-host the Flooring Sustainability Summit scheduled for July 17-18 in Washington, D.C.

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Floor Covering News

AUGUST 14, 2020

Chicago—The North American Association of Floor Covering Distributors (NAFCD) released the results of its NAFCD Quarterly Sales Trend Survey for the second quarter of 2020. The report showed Q2 sales growth was down year-over-year during the second quarter of 2020, but also showed promising results for the second half of 2020.

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Floor Covering News

OCTOBER 11, 2022

Sales productivity—the time your team spends selling—has decreased. In this article, you’ll learn the ins and outs of sales productivity. That includes tips to increase the time your sales reps have to spend selling. What is sales productivity. Why should sales productivity be measured? The solution is two-pronged.

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Floor Covering News

OCTOBER 11, 2022

Sales productivity—the time your team spends selling—has decreased. In this article, you’ll learn the ins and outs of sales productivity. That includes tips to increase the time your sales reps have to spend selling. What is sales productivity. Why should sales productivity be measured? The solution is two-pronged.

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Floor Covering News

AUGUST 3, 2022

A strong sales strategy creates the foundation for a cohesive and successful sales organization. Sales strategies and initiatives also align salespeople on shared goals and empower them to do their best work—keeping them happy and successful, too. Increase online sales through social media.

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Floor Covering News

DECEMBER 29, 2021

That statement accurately reflects 2021 for many flooring dealers, who—despite facing numerous challenges— are closing out 2021 with one of their best sales years ever, with many shattering records. FCNews asked several flooring retailers to share their proven practices for profits. Carlton Billingsley, Floors and More.

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Floor Covering News

MARCH 4, 2022

All this begs the question: What kind of credit programs are most effective at driving sales? It’s all about giving shoppers more choices while helping retailers close more sales. “We Floor covering retailers who have effectively and consistently promoted credit attest to the benefits. So, it has increased our overall sale.”.

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Floor Covering News

OCTOBER 13, 2022

The bigger your sales and marketing teams get, the harder it is to align these efforts. Often called “smarketing,” sales and marketing alignment is critical to ensure that these departments are working in tandem to target the right customer base, create more conversions and drive more sales. Not sure how to get started?

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CTDA's Tiledealer Blog

JULY 8, 2013

The residential remodeling market is also benefiting from the increase in existing home sales and the rise in home prices. The increase in existing home sales stimulates homeowner remodeling projects and the rise in home prices is an incentive for non-movers to invest in their homes and upgrade to stone countertops and flooring.

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Floor Covering News

JANUARY 3, 2024

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 How that shakes out is open for debate.

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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

JULY 15, 2021

AHF Products’ Brian Carson, Wendy Booker and Brian Parker preview the new Dogwood line from Bruce Hardwood Floors. Like the wood flooring we work with, our industry has proven that we can withstand whatever comes our way.”. Across the NWFA Expo showroom floor, which featured about 160 exhibitors, the consensus was pretty much the same.

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Floor Covering News

NOVEMBER 20, 2023

Confidence in the market for new multifamily housing was in negative territory for the third quarter, according to results from the Multifamily Market Survey (MMS) released by the National Association of Home Builders (NAHB). The post Multifamily developer confidence weak in Q3 appeared first on Floor Covering News. Washington, D.C.—Confidence

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Floor Covering News

JUNE 22, 2021

She and her colleagues Cristen Del Bove and Renee Cannon form one of the strongest design teams in the floor covering industry. It’s the same with flooring. So, when I design a floor, I want it to be somewhat classic, so it can create a backdrop to allow the consumer’s style to be featured.”. I know it’s a major commitment.

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Floor Covering News

MAY 3, 2023

The National Wood Flooring Association (NWFA) kicked off its 2023 Expo here earlier this week amid strong attendance. In his address to attendees, which included professional hardwood flooring contractors and installers, as well as distributors and manufacturers, Martin provided his outlook for the segment in 2023. Milwaukee, Wis.—The

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Floor Covering News

AUGUST 8, 2022

As economic uncertainty continues, homeowners are increasingly nervous about taking on flooring projects. To better understand how consumers are dealing with these stressors, Modernize Home Services surveyed nearly 30,000 homeowners who are considering major home improvements. Promote availability.

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Floor Covering News

DECEMBER 21, 2023

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 How that shakes out is open for debate.

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Floor Covering News

JULY 17, 2023

H ardwood flooring retailers and contractors have long known that hardwood flooring is an aspirational product. More specifically, refinishing hardwood floors, as well as installing new wood flooring, generated the highest returns on investment—higher than a new kitchen or bathroom upgrade or any other project.

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Floor Covering News

MAY 22, 2020

Not only would such a development stand to have a major impact on residential real estate sales and home prices, but it could also bode well for independent flooring dealers —the vast majority of which are located outside major cities. A case in point is Great Western Flooring, based in Naperville, Ill., Meadville, Pa.,

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Floor Covering News

JUNE 26, 2023

I n the flooring industry, consistently meeting or beating revenue goals often boils down to having enough quality sales leads. Flooring contractors have an array of sources for leads at their disposal. Flooring contractors have an array of sources for leads at their disposal. Improve win-rate through speed-to-lead.

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Floor Covering News

JUNE 11, 2019

Chicago—The North American Association of Floor Covering Distributors (NAFCD) has released its Q1 2019 Sales Trends Report. The survey was compiled, […].

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Floor Covering News

APRIL 6, 2020

Having existing inventory is key for flooring interests during this time of plant and production shutdowns. Down but certainly not out, the flooring industry is taking proactive steps to deal with an unprecedented disruption caused by COVID-19, the novel coronavirus that has changed life as we know it. Retailers seize opportunities.

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Floor Covering News

FEBRUARY 3, 2023

There is no shortage of matters of concern to flooring professionals these days. FCNews surveyed several key executives to learn what’s on their minds. Jeff Meadows, president, residential sales, Mohawk “I’m sleeping very well. Jason Surratt, Dan Natkin, Raj Shah and Scott Sandlin. It is tough for me to sleep after this.

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Floor Covering News

DECEMBER 12, 2023

Here are some highlights from the report: In a survey of 3,600 individuals who have made a significant purchase of $500 or more within the past six months, 5% more people obtained financing for large purchases compared with two years ago. However, be sure to broach the subject of credit early on in the sales process.

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Floor Covering News

FEBRUARY 24, 2022

Surveys conducted by Modernize show homeowners’ preference for communicating with contractors varies widely and has recently shifted towards text messages. In a survey of more than 1,700 homeowners, 46% of respondents said they prefer to communicate with their home services professional via text message.

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Floor Covering News

JANUARY 10, 2023

Phoenix—CCA Global Parnters’ winter convention, ConneXtion, kicked off here Tuesday morning with Rick Bennet, CEO of CCA, encouraging members of Carpet One and Flooring America to get behind Retail 2.0 , the new selling system that the co-op has been rolling out. Carpet One Floor & Home in Jacksonville, Fla., pilot program in 2021.

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Floor Covering News

FEBRUARY 2, 2022

Mobile Marketing clients will now be able to help promote online reviews from customers, convert website traffic into sales and interact directly with customers to answer questions and assist them in choosing products, according to the company. The post Mobile Marketing partners with Swell appeared first on Floor Covering News.

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Floor Covering News

FEBRUARY 25, 2022

Confidence in the market for new multi-family housing improved in the fourth quarter of 2021, according to results from the Multifamily Market Survey (MMS) released by the National Association of Home Builders (NAHB). The post Multi-family sentiment ends Q4 on positive note appeared first on Floor Covering News. Washington, D.C.—Confidence

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Floor Covering News

SEPTEMBER 6, 2022

The flooring industry has long known that hardwood flooring is an aspirational product. Now RSAs have another talking point : a National Association of Realtors (NAR) study found that refinishing hardwood floors generated the highest returns on investment—higher than any other project.

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Floor Covering News

AUGUST 10, 2023

A ccording to an article on Realtor.com, more than 30% of homeowners cited their old flooring as the thing they dislike most about their homes. Moreover, the survey—conducted by LightStream, the online lending division of SunTrust Bank—stated that 73% of homeowners were planning some type of improvement project. Utilize social media.

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Floor Covering News

JANUARY 13, 2020

A panel discussion featured floor industry experts Chanel Clifford, vice president national accounts for COREtec; Ann McDermitt, vice president national sales of Shaw Industries; and Kelly Oberschlake, senior director sales at Mohawk Industries. 7 and Carpet One Floor & Home members met on Jan.

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Freshome Design & Architecture Magazine

MAY 31, 2019

Just so you are aware, Freshome may collect a share of sales from the links on this page. The report is unique because it captures the opinions of homeowners, whereas most surveys focus on trends from the perspectives of interior designers, architects, etc. “You Shades of gray in the cabinets, backsplash, ceiling and floors.

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Floor Covering News

OCTOBER 27, 2023

The uptick in single-family production was somewhat unexpected as our latest builder surveys indicate that starts are likely to weaken in the months ahead due to recent higher mortgage rates that were near 7.6% Because of a lack of existing homes in the marketplace, 31% of homes available for sale in August were new construction.

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Floor Covering News

MARCH 10, 2022

Over the past 26 years, Floor Covering News has presented the coveted Award of Excellence to the most deserving flooring manufacturers. Once again, we are asking floor covering retailers to cast their votes in the 2022 Award of Excellence competition. The survey is very simple and takes no more than two minutes.

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Floor Covering News

MARCH 10, 2022

Over the past 26 years, Floor Covering News has presented the coveted Award of Excellence to the most deserving flooring manufacturers. Once again, we are asking floor covering retailers to cast their votes in the 2022 Award of Excellence competition. The survey is very simple and takes no more than two minutes.

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Floor Covering News

AUGUST 28, 2020

Retail sales rose strongly in July, and this comes on the heels of tremendous surges in May and June ,” said Brian Beaulieu, CEO and chief economist at ITR Economics, known for its spot-on economic forecasting. Spending for food services and accommodations was based on Census Monthly Retail Trade Survey data and Smith Travel Research data.

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CTDA's Tiledealer Blog

MAY 29, 2012

They offer a direct way to boost your company’s image and sales among customers and provide an easy way for customers to express their needs, insights, and opinions about what you offer. But on the other hand, if you tweet marketing and sales messages too often, you risk annoying – and then losing – your followers.

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