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STATS: Flooring sales trend slightly lower in 2020

Floor Covering News

When the dust cleared and all the numbers were counted, total industry sales fell just short of 2019’s numbers at $22.951 billion, a decline of 0.5%. FCNews ’ exclusive research reveals total 2020 flooring sales topped out at $22.951 billion and 18.969 billion square feet. This comes on the heels of 4.6% in volume in 2017; 5.1%

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Industry disrupters 2024: Internal factors, external forces upend status quo

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laminate flooring market is currently undergoing a resurgence—and it’s also clear that products like Mohawk’s vaunted RevWood line is driving much of that sales activity. retail sales often experience a noticeable dip during election years, as consumers curtail discretionary spending. Mohawk There’s no doubt that the U.S.

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Scoring flooring: Industry stats for 2021

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When the dust cleared and all the numbers were counted and run through the wash multiple times, total industry sales in 2021 reached a record $26.701 billion, an enormous gain of 16.3% Note: These numbers are in wholesale dollars reflecting the first point of sale. This compared to its overall sales of $151.2 billion, up 14.4%

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Avente Tile Talk: Avente Tile Owner Selected to Participate in.

Tile Talk

The interactive panel discussion, scheduled for May 1 at 3:15 PM, is designed to show how the internet is influencing the sale of tile to the consumer. From strict sale policies, to reduced prices and no sales tax, the internet has created a new frontier for the industry to navigate. Comment Policy. Post a Comment.

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FCNews Fantasy Football for a Cause draws 12 teams

Floor Covering News

The group’s advocacy efforts focus on policy reform to remove systemic barriers preventing low-income and historically under-served families from accessing adequate, affordable shelter. The organization has helped more than 46 million people improve their living conditions since 1976. Consolidated Flooring Friends of St.

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Flooring dealers add safeguards to fight credit scams

Floor Covering News

We wrote an order, sent it for DocuSign to the email address provided and—once authorized—we processed the sale and the credit card was accepted. The driver of this U-Haul truck used in a flooring scam was found shot to death in Florida after an alleged drug deal. Additionally, he requires two forms of identification.

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Embracing change for survival

Floor Covering News

We posted signs throughout the facility about our rules for face coverings as well as no-return policy on materials as a result of the virus. New processes continued as we instituted touchless sales agreements and installation contracts via the use of DocuSign, which has proven to be a home run.

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