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NFA reports no COVID-19 cases post meeting

Floor Covering News

Boyajian during the meeting. The in-person fall meeting of the National Floorcovering Alliance (NFA) apparently was successful on multiple fronts—suppliers and dealers enjoyed the fellowship as they worked on business deals, and none of the 150 attendees in Savannah, Ga., By Ken Ryan. Tarkett’s John Mazzullo, left, chats with A.J.

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NFA showcase: Attendees relish face-to-face opportunities

Floor Covering News

Las Vegas—The NFA specialty vendor showcase that convenes on the eve of Surfaces has been called the most meaningful four hours in flooring—a forum that allows more than two dozen vendors to meet with 43 of the most influential flooring retailers in the industry, all in one room. This show is great,” he told FCNews. “It

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Seizing opportunities in the ‘new normal’

Floor Covering News

Some businesses have instituted strict guidelines in terms of how many customers may enter the showroom at any given time, while others have adopted various measures to assist customers in sampling product virtually. Rose Carpets & Flooring, Massachusetts. As a result, we have started working with a new CRM.

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NFA members extol benefits of event’s format

Floor Covering News

Larry Flick of The Floor Store (left), discusses product with Kris Flaherty of Flooringlines. This year, 34 vendors—including six new ones—took part in the meeting, which occurs the day before Surfaces. Rose Carpets & Flooring, with three Massachusetts locations, agreed.

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NFA spring conference: Business is booming

Floor Covering News

Paul De C**k, left, president of Mohawk North America, and Piet Dossche, former EVP, hard surfaces, Shaw Floors, connect at the NFA spring meeting. Rose, with multiple locations in Massachusetts. Anything noteworthy happen at the members-only meeting? DeGraaf: Depends on the product. Boyajian, A.J. Sam Locher and A.J.

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The 31 Best Residential Design Blogs Featuring Awesome Cement Tile (A Definitive List For Encaustic Tile Enthusiasts)

Granada Tile

Although their concrete tile coverage, which mostly focuses on new products, is limited, what they do spotlight is both beautiful and intriguing. Favoring well-designed products over mass-market, disposable goods, it’s no wonder that cement tiles are a mainstay of the richly-layered yet calm spaces that they feature.

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NFA: Showcase fuels optimistic mood

Floor Covering News

With 10 first-time companies among the 41 vendors in attendance at Mandalay Bay , the NFA meeting created the kind of buzz not seen since, well, before the pandemic. In fact, they make it a point to visit with each company in hopes of finding something to fill out a line or perhaps a niche product. For City of Industry, Calif.-based