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Retailers reveal the suppliers they win with

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By Ken Ryan B ehind every successful floor covering retailer is a supplier—or core group of vendors—with a vested interest in the health and vitality of that retailer. They embody the Dixie culture: understanding that our business starts with our customers.” —Jason McSwain, McSwain Carpets & Floors, Cincinnati. “We

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35th Anniversary: 35 people under 40

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While flooring is still largely ruled by well-established legends and pioneers, there’s a new generation in town. Millennials are making a name for themselves in the flooring game, taking the lead on everything from marketing to retail ownership to product design. CEO/president, Nonn’s Kitchen Bath & Flooring. Jason O’Krent.

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What retailers had to say about TISE 2023

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Shaw’s Scott Sandlin with Flooring 101 owner, Jimmy Poulos, at TISE 2023. Retailers at the show agreed, the trek was well work it and exhibitors came ready to do business with aggressive deals and gold standard product. Jimmy Poulos, Flooring 101, Oxnard, Calif. Ted Gregerson, Ted’s Carpet & Floor, Anniston, Ala.

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Dealers share A+ products from 2020

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The flooring industry was not immune to these impacts as plant shutdowns and retail showroom pauses put a crimp on product introductions. In fact, new product offerings and line extensions were robust in 2020 in what turned out to be a better-than-expected year for most flooring retailers and distributors. Or so you might think.

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Real Wood Coalition, part 17

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The concept of waterproof floors—whether it’s hard-wood, SPC/WPC or rigid core/wood hybrids—is truly resonating with consumers. For proof, just look at all the ads and signage in store, online and on TV touting flooring’s resistance to moisture incursion. However, in extreme cases such as a flood, any flooring will require replacement.

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