Floor Covering News

DECEMBER 20, 2021

Coverings , the preeminent event for the ceramic tile and natural stone industry in North America, has released a lineup of featured conference sessions for Coverings 2022. Select sessions will include: Today’s Era of Ramped-Up Health and Environmental Action and Opportunities for Tile – Industry Leadership Collaboration Panel.

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Floor Covering News

AUGUST 17, 2021

The group, whose primary mission is to bring together representatives from all aspects of the flooring industry to tackle the installation crisis, has been making the rounds at virtually all the major flooring industry conferences and trade shows to drum up awareness and support for its cause. But we can’t do it alone.

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CTDA's Tiledealer Blog

MAY 20, 2016

UofCTS also releases CTDA Certified Ceramic Tile Specialist (CCTS) Study Guide online course. Education is the fastest and easiest way to increase sales and profits! The online course is called the CTDA Certified Ceramic Tile Specialist (CCTS) Study Guide. The updated course has an expanded section on glass tile and mosaics.

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Giotile

NOVEMBER 17, 2014

North Carolina born and bred, Greg Capell joined the GIO team in July as regional sales manager for the Charlotte, Raleigh, Winston-Salem and Greensboro areas. Greg also had the good fortune to study abroad for a full semester in the Czech Republic at the University of Economics in Prague. Good point, Greg!).

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Floor Covering News

JUNE 14, 2023

The Main Street marketplace is—and always will be—a driver in the market economy,” said Glenn King, vice president of sales, Southeast region, Stanton Carpet. There have been concerns about higher inflation and rising interest rates within the lending industry over the past year,” King added.

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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

DECEMBER 10, 2020

—Ecore, a manufacturer of ergonomic and acoustic performance surfaces for commercial and athletic markets, announced that Allison Porter has joined its sales team as director of sales, east & strategic accounts. We are excited for Allison to join our team,” said Andy Bogart, executive vice president of sales operations for Ecore.

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Floor Covering News

OCTOBER 6, 2021

By Megan Salzano—While resilient flooring— rigid core SPC in particular —has taken the industry by storm, ceramic tile is poised for a resurgence. Whitney Welch, vice president of commercial sales, DalTile Corp.,

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Floor Covering News

MAY 2, 2023

Training is crucial for any profession and it is especially important in the flooring industry. As an owner/sales manager, one of your main responsibilities is to ensure your sales team is adequately trained to excel in their roles. One way to motivate your team is by providing incentives for meeting or exceeding sales targets.

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Floor Covering News

APRIL 17, 2023

And while inflation levels have fallen (4.98% as of April 12, as measured by the Consumer Price Index), it remains historically well above average; and yet, some studies are showing that consumers are unfazed by rising prices. In fact, many retailers are seeing an uptick in their top-line sales. While there remain challenges (i.e.,

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Floor Covering News

OCTOBER 21, 2020

Zurfluh has spent the majority of her career in the floor covering industry focusing on both the residential and commercial segments. She studied textile design at the Philadelphia College of Textiles and Science (presently known as Jefferson University) and acquired her MBA in marketing at Loyola Marymount University. “I

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CTDA's Tiledealer Blog

SEPTEMBER 11, 2013

The standards for COF have changed, and any individual or firm involved in the manufacture, specification, sales, installation, or maintenance of ceramic tile floors should understand the new requirements for tile. Featured Articles Industry Insights' Does a DCOF AcuTest value of 0.42 per the C1028 test method?

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Floor Covering News

MAY 25, 2021

FCNews research shows commercial flooring revenues (including specified business as well as Main Street sales) totaled $6.134 billion last year—a falloff of 11.1% The corporate market took the biggest hit in 2020 as its share fell from 42% of sales in 2019 to approximately 38% last year. compared to 2019. in 2019 to 4.9%

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Floor Covering News

MARCH 21, 2022

In each of their three years, sales have increased steadily. Moss, a TV host and author who is known as the Queen of Bling, hosted a breakout session titled “Increase Sales, by Design.” That vibe was also felt by Steve Roan, vice president of sales for Decorative Concepts, to tout its woven vinyl products for indoor and outdoor spaces.

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Floor Covering News

FEBRUARY 28, 2022

By Megan Salzano Birch— FCNews asked industry members to offer up the books that have had the most impact on them personally and professionally. Tim Baucom, president & CEO, Shaw Industries. Most people go for a sales call and think ‘why’ they want to sell or how they want to sell; in other words, their own ‘why.’

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Floor Covering News

JULY 14, 2022

R esidential carpet sales grew an impressive 17.2% With many people working from home, the study and home office are moving toward carpet to help create a quieter environment,” said T.M. People are looking for style and design in the high-end part of the soft surface market,” said Don Karlin, director of broadloom sales, Nourison.

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Freshome Design & Architecture Magazine

JULY 18, 2017

If you’re having trouble getting your kids to do homework, check out these cool study room ideas. Maybe all you need to kick-start your kid’s study habits is a change of scenery! Image: IS Architecture A contemporary graphic wall of storage and study space that can evolve from toddler art area to teenage study spot.

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CTDA's Tiledealer Blog

JANUARY 16, 2012

The last few years have been among the toughest on record for the tile industry, and that fact has many companies taking stock of the recent past, and looking ahead to what will hopefully be a brighter tomorrow. The tile industry has recovered slightly since 2010, he adds. We’re dealing with an industry overhang.”.

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CTDA's Tiledealer Blog

JUNE 28, 2019

Regardless of the industry- manufacturing, health care, retail, financial services, sales and marketing or the US government-the following profile emerges. ” They immediately begin naming competitors in their industry. The showrooms became busy most of the time and sales increased. Whatever You Call Them….

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Floor Covering News

JANUARY 12, 2021

In 2019, the National Wood Flooring Association (NWFA) published a research study on consumers to get their insights and perceptions about wood floors. We don’t consider them hardwood floors or to be in the hardwood segment,” said Brad Williams, vice president of sales and marketing for Boa-Franc, maker of the Mirage brand of wood flooring.

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Architectural Ceramics

JANUARY 4, 2016

What you may not know about tile is that it is very much like the fashion industry. I actually made these in grad school when I probably should have been studying, and both were made with Oceanside glass tiles. Some products are trendy and edgy and others are classic staples whose popularity will outlive its owner. Tub or Sink.

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Floor Covering News

JULY 17, 2023

Now RSAs have another talking point: A National Association of Realtors (NAR) study found that hardwood projects generate higher profit margins. In its study, NAR provided an estimate of the likely dollar value each project would add to a home at resale. For new wood flooring, homeowners would spend $5,500 and recoup $6,500. “It

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Building Moxie

OCTOBER 15, 2018

*. This is a partnered post with James Hardie Industries. At the top most levels, pros earn a badge, for exclusive use in advertising and sales materials. These trainings include, but aren’t limited to, online resources such as webinars, case studies, and videos. Improving Both Installation and Sales Skills.

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Floor Covering News

MARCH 9, 2021

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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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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StoneDimensions

FEBRUARY 20, 2015

I am the Vice President of Sales and Marketing for Coldspring (formally known as the Cold Spring Granite Company), in Cold Spring, MN USA. Coldspring is a leading supplier of natural stone serving the commercial, memorial, residential and industrial markets since 1898. This will make communication about industry standards much easier.

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Floor Covering News

MAY 17, 2021

The COVID-19 pandemic wreaked havoc across the globe, leaving destroyed economies and industries in its wake. flooring industry was spared—for the most part. Add that to “The Great Migration” as people moved away from big cities and into the suburbs and the result was an acceptable year for the flooring industry. We’ll take it.

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Kitchen and Residential Design

NOVEMBER 15, 2016

Unless you've got some valuable treasure in your attic, there's probably just a conglomeration of old junk that would do better being sold at a garage sale than it does cluttering up the top portions of your property. Then sweep the attic, put in some throw rugs, get some wallpapering, and add some furniture. You can contact her on Twitter.

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CTDA's Tiledealer Blog

OCTOBER 23, 2012

Companies not communicating via Facebook, Twitter and a website risk looking dusty in this digital age; and even those that do are being upstaged by competitors whose blogs tout the latest news about products, promotions and industry trends. Studies have shown consumers are more likely to buy products and services from people they know.

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Floor Covering News

MARCH 11, 2022

Quinn—Retail sales associates (RSAs) should thoroughly understand their store’s products and services and come across as knowledgeable and professional—that’s a no-brainer. Our sales professionals are thoroughly trained on every product that hits the sales floor. The answer, according to dealers who spoke with FCNews , is a lot.

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Floor Covering News

JUNE 29, 2021

It’s often said that once you get into the flooring industry you never leave. I have heard the same story over the years from so many installers, contractors and sales or technical representatives—many of whom came from other industries that some consider more lucrative and distinguished than flooring.

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Floor Covering News

SEPTEMBER 3, 2020

In most Presidential election years, the industry prepares for a bit of a slowdown in September and October as the country pauses and watches as the imminent sh%& show plays out. Did you see that existing home sales were up 25% in July? That’s incredible news for this industry. But maybe not this year.

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Floor Covering News

OCTOBER 19, 2023

I t’s common knowledge that providing credit at the point of sale helps consumers spread payments for big-ticket purchases such as flooring and home improvement projects over a longer period of time. So, financing not only drives traffic into the store, but it also drives engagement, sales and, over time, loyalty to a brand.”

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Floor Covering News

JANUARY 29, 2021

Studies have shown that readings at this depth give an accurate indication of the amount of mois­ture the installed floor will see once the moisture inside the slab equilibrates. Jason Spangler is sales manager for Wagner Meters. He has more than 25 years’ experience in sales and sales management across a broad spectrum of industries.

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Floor Covering News

JULY 6, 2022

And let’s not talk about the broader global impact that the war in Ukraine has had on many different industries and countries. Alan Beaulieu, president of ITR Economics, looked to help industry members make sense of all this complexity during a recent keynote presentation. industrial production keeps on rising.

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Floor Covering News

APRIL 14, 2021

The World Floor Covering Association (WFCA) will induct three industry leaders to its Hall of Fame. The WFCA Hall of Fame was brought to life for one reason: to give credit and recognition to the instrumental individuals that have helped shape this industry into what it is today,” said Scott Humphrey, president and CEO of WFCA.

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Floor Covering News

OCTOBER 19, 2020

FlooringStores United features an integrated suite of sales tools, a year-round calendar of turnkey digital marketing promotions and limited distribution access to products from Raskin Industries, Haines and Revolution Mills. The Broadlume Visual Shopping experience helps dealers provide that experience—and the sale that follows it.

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