Floor Covering News

MARCH 19, 2021

As such, it surveyed past attendees via a third-party provider to ensure the decision to hold the event was a community-driven one. Of those who responded 89% said they were likely to attend in June and 98% viewed the decision as favorable to the industry.

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Floor Covering News

FEBRUARY 1, 2021

We know from our membership surveys that NWFA members generally install and distribute multiple types of hard surface flooring. Combining the education and show floor for real wood with the education and show floor for natural tile and stone, provides our members with opportunities to see more products in one place.

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Floor Covering News

JANUARY 10, 2020

Meanwhile, higher pricing due to tariffs stand to impact pricing on building materials and interior decorating products such as flooring. “As As an alternative, we offer unique domestic products that were developed specifically for builder, property management and multi-family environments,” Cole said.

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Ceramics of Italy

JUNE 30, 2022

The German Institute for Quality and Finance (ITQF) has updated its Green Star survey to 2022 using social listening methods and has certified Casalgrande Padana as one of the most sustainable companies. All processing steps are monitored constantly: from raw material selection and storage through to milling, tile forming and firing.

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Floor Covering News

AUGUST 30, 2023

Over the past decade, the 48-year-old company got into the SPC game in a huge way, becoming the second-largest supplier of that product in the U.S. The company continues to grow through innovation, a diverse product assortment and holding true to its core tenet: “Making Dream Surfaces Attainable.”

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Floor Covering News

JANUARY 22, 2024

“We are really excited for an industry event that is going to be one of the largest on the exhibitor side,” said Amie Gilmore, show director. “We On tap are scores of educational classes, networking events and, of course, new product demonstrations. “The People made it clear they want to know more from industry leaders.”

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Floor Covering News

APRIL 3, 2020

Coverings Connected will further Coverings’ mission to grow the vibrant tile and stone industry and provide selected educational opportunities given the recently canceled Coverings 2020. They will cover a range of topics and be presented by notable thought-leaders and leading industry organizations. All webinars are complimentary.

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Floor Covering News

JANUARY 16, 2024

With the nation facing a considerable housing shortage, boosting new home production is the best way to ease the affordability crisis, expand housing inventory and lower inflation.” The long-term outlook for the single-family market continues to be very robust,” said Scott Baker, vice president of sales builder/single family, Shaw Industries.

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Floor Covering News

APRIL 2, 2021

As such, it surveyed past attendees via a third-party provider to ensure the decision to hold the event was a community-driven one. Of those who responded 89% said they were likely to attend in June and 98% viewed the decision as favorable to the industry.

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Floor Covering News

SEPTEMBER 20, 2021

As part of that effort, we regularly send thousands of surveys to homeowners to learn what they’re interested in, where they get information and how they choose their project partners. Here’s what we learned from some of our recent surveys. Furthermore, we asked homeowners what flooring products they planned to install in their home.

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CTDA's Tiledealer Blog

JULY 8, 2013

The 2013 Catalina Report on Natural and Manufactured Stone report is an in-depth industry investigation of the $7.3 natural and manufactured stone product industry. stone product market has been recovering since 2011 and the recovery has continued to strengthen during 2013. billion U.S. gain during 2013.

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Floor Covering News

SEPTEMBER 20, 2021

These features include educational insights, new and staple hardwood products and a spotlight featuring one of the Coalition’s members. Despite the intense competition from alternative hard surfaces, wood flooring still ranks high among the most aspirational flooring products on the market today. DID YOU KNOW.

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Floor Covering News

AUGUST 31, 2020

The decision was based on a combination of factors, including exhibitor and retail attendee surveys showing support for the event as well as strict measures show management plans to put in place to ensure the safety of all involved. “We Moreover, Carver feels SEFM is necessary for dealers to see new products in person.

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Floor Covering News

MAY 3, 2021

It’s a situation that has impacted virtually every consumer product category, flooring included. In the wake of the current backlogs at the nation’s critical shipping ports, many floor covering retailers and distributors who still rely on imported flooring products are having a difficult time fulfilling customer orders. Harry Moser.

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Floor Covering News

JANUARY 24, 2024

I think builder projects on hold are delayed until financing costs come down,” said Brian Carson, AHF Products president and CEO. Housing trends impact flooring sales Flooring industry members keep a watchful eye on business con- ditions that stand to impact soft and hard surface sales to new homebuyers.

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Floor Covering News

JUNE 22, 2021

For decades, industry veterans Stuart Beattie and then Joe Amato led the department. She and her colleagues Cristen Del Bove and Renee Cannon form one of the strongest design teams in the floor covering industry. She worked on a variety of product categories before moving into her current role. How designs are developed.

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Floor Covering News

APRIL 17, 2024

You are the driving force behind the hardwood flooring industry.” The theme of the 2024 NWFA Expo is “Raise the Bar,” which, according to Russell, reflects members’ ambition to not only exceed their own expectations but also the expectations of the association and the industry at large. Julie Russell, NWFA outgoing char.

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Floor Covering News

MAY 16, 2024

—Confidence in the market for new multifamily housing declined year-over-year in the first quarter of 2024, according to results from the Multifamily Market Survey (MMS) released by the National Association of Home Builders (NAHB). NAHB is currently projecting that multifamily starts will fall 28% this year as developer activity slows.”

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Floor Covering News

JULY 15, 2021

in March of 2020, it put the kibosh on many in-person industry conferences, including the annual NWFA Expo, which was scheduled to kick off in Milwaukee in April that year. AHF Products’ Brian Carson, Wendy Booker and Brian Parker preview the new Dogwood line from Bruce Hardwood Floors. By Reginald Tucker Orlando, Fla.—When

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Floor Covering News

NOVEMBER 15, 2022

White Label Studio , a full-service digital marketing agency based here and specializing in the home and flooring industries, is included in the inaugural Power Partner Awards by Inc. also conducted surveys to gather client testimonials as part of the process. Calhoun, Ga.— To select the winners, Inc.,

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Floor Covering News

APRIL 30, 2024

In fact, according to show management, this year’s event—the 38 th convention in the group’s storied history—drew its highest numbers in two decades. “Attendance is back to pre- COVID-19 levels, and we have seen an influx of new members coming into the industry looking for education,” Michael Martin, NWFA president and CEO, told FCNews.

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Floor Covering News

OCTOBER 11, 2022

Sales productivity—the time your team spends selling—has decreased. Increasing your team’s productivity is essential for increasing your company’s revenue. In this article, you’ll learn the ins and outs of sales productivity. What is sales productivity. Why should sales productivity be measured? Complexity.

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Floor Covering News

OCTOBER 11, 2022

Sales productivity—the time your team spends selling—has decreased. Increasing your team’s productivity is essential for increasing your company’s revenue. In this article, you’ll learn the ins and outs of sales productivity. What is sales productivity. Why should sales productivity be measured? Complexity.

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Diary of a Tile Addict

JULY 10, 2018

Following the recent war of words with Donald Trump after the Wisconsin-based American motorcycle company Harley-Davidson announced that it was moving some of its production overseas to avoid tariffs on bikes sold in the European Union, here’s a calmer tale from this iconic brand. The new Harley-Davidson showroom in Manchester, England.

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Floor Covering News

FEBRUARY 3, 2023

In these challenging times, there are many industry issues that keep executives tossing and turning into the wee hours of the night. FCNews surveyed several key executives to learn what’s on their minds. The biggest issue I worry about is if our industry is ready to adapt to the new environment.

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Floor Covering News

OCTOBER 4, 2022

For this reason, it’s the perfect vehicle for product discovery. Of course, not all social media platforms are created equal, especially when it comes to product discovery. So, if you’re looking to pinpoint the platforms consumers use the most for product research, you’ve come to the right place.

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Floor Covering News

DECEMBER 29, 2021

By Ken Ryan F looring guru Tom Jennings is known throughout the industry for his many words of wisdom for retailers, including his mantra: “They say that champions don’t do one thing 100% better than their competitors; rather, they do 100 things 1% better.”. The products are displayed in our own custom displays. Allentown, Pa.

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Floor Covering News

MAY 3, 2023

“It’s great to be here in Milwaukee to share some good news and discuss some of the challenges we face as an industry,” said Michael Martin, NWFA president and CEO, in his opening keynote remarks to a packed crowd. But it also has a rich history with forest products. Many are expanding product lines or services.

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Floor Covering News

AUGUST 18, 2023

Confidence in the market for new multifamily housing was in positive territory for the second quarter, according to results from the Multifamily Market Survey (MMS) released by the National Association of Home Builders (NAHB). The MMS produces two separate indices.

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Floor Covering News

APRIL 20, 2022

According to the association, representatives from regular manufacturing members such as Classen Group, Kaindl Flooring GmbH, Kronospan USA, Mannington Mills, Mohawk Industries, Shaw Industries, Swiss Krono and Torlys Inc. attended the meeting as well as associate members DMX Plastics Limited, MP Global Products, Pak-Lite Inc.

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Ceramic Industry Magazine

NOVEMBER 25, 2018

According to a recent survey commissioned by Vitro Architectural Glass, general contractors want glass suppliers to deliver products faster, on time and at the right price.

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CTDA's Tiledealer Blog

APRIL 29, 2014

The winner of this award is selected based on the results of a survey completed by CTDA’s Distributor members. Members rate up to three suppliers each on the following criteria: leadership, marketing, training, technology, communication, policies, and product shipment and support. Industry Insights'

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Freshome Design & Architecture Magazine

FEBRUARY 17, 2019

Survey results. Elle H-Millard, certified kitchen designer and industry relations manager at the National Kitchen and Bath Association ( NKBA ), offers some findings on the subject. Dan Worst, product manager of stainless steel sinks at Elkay , also believes that farmhouse sinks are still a demanding trend in the industry.

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Floor Covering News

JANUARY 20, 2022

The NAHB/Royal Building Products Remodeling Market Index (RMI) for the fourth quarter posted a reading of 83, up four points from the fourth quarter of 2020, according to the National Association of Home Builders (NAHB). Washington D.C.—The

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Floor Covering News

APRIL 1, 2024

These awards have become the industry benchmark of supplier excellence since they are voted on by you—their customers. Which ones have supplied you with the tools to succeed—product or otherwise—over these last 12 months? The survey is very simple and takes no more than four or five minutes to complete. That speaks volumes, too.

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Floor Covering News

OCTOBER 21, 2020

In our most recent annual consumer purchase survey, Synchrony cardholders reported spending 54% more compared to general big-ticket shoppers,” said Sam Mudrick, relationship manager for Synchrony Financial. “In Check our industry tips that explain just that, here. Want to know how and when to promote financing to your customers?

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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. Flooring professionals welcomed the survey as confirmation that flooring is a great investment for homeowners.

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