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The Industry Disrupters of 2020

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W hen we think of industry disrupters today, some of the innovators that come to mind include Uber, Tesla and Netflix, to name a few. Many would agree that these companies are changing the paradigm in their respective industries. As it turns out, the flooring industry has its disrupters as well. The mother of all disruptors .

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Midwest, Welspun Flooring partner to support FCEF

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Dalton—Midwest, a wholesale building products distributor covering Utah, Colorado, Idaho, Wyoming, Montana and Nevada, is adding a new line of flooring from Welspun Flooring to its expansive offering. An extreme shortage of flooring installers impacts all business in the flooring industry,” said Jim Aaron, executive director of FCEF.

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LVT/SPC/WPC: Which is right for your customer?

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To that point, FCNews reached out to several dealers across the country that heavily merchandise the luxury vinyl category and its three main iterations— LVT, SPC and WPC —to share their best sales strategies. That’s where our great sales associates step in and guide them through the options. sales director IP. Lupe Brookhart.

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Retailers reveal the suppliers they win with

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“Our product offering and approach to the market helps our retail partners enjoy higher sales tickets, better margins and a more profitable business.”. Nuckols to Bill Waters, Jamann Stepp, Jeff Hudson, Tony Godfrey and recently added industry leaders Pami Bhullar and Len Andolino. “We What retailers had to say.

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Must-have rigid core brands for 2021

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For the resilient category—the fastest growing in the industry—new innovations as well as tried-and-true staples are key for retailers looking to capitalize on the unexpected boost in sales that capped off 2020 and is poised to continue in 2021. No hassle once you make the sale, which during COVID-19 is a hard thing to find.

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Power of brands: Transparency on the rise

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i4F develops patented technologies that are revolutionizing the flooring industry and beyond. Everything is specified and built to industry standards. We prepare our inventory at least 50% more than our immediate sales. Mohawk is also proud to serve the industry with some of the most trusted brands in flooring.

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Dealers optimistic as signs point to strong 2022

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By Ken Ryan Flooring retailers remain optimistic that the record sales achieved in 2021 will carry over into the first part of 2022, suggesting that demand for flooring continues to outweigh supply chain disruptions, inflation and COVID-19 variants. Others sounded more guarded about future prospects given recent developments.

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