CTDA's Tiledealer Blog

MARCH 19, 2012

So why is the new Green Squared standard and certification program launching at Coverings so important to the industry? The tile industry has long recognized that its products are inherently sustainable, says Bill Griese, manager of standards development and green initiatives for the Anderson, SC-based Tile Council of North America (TCNA).

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Floor Covering News

JUNE 23, 2021

Covered topics included increasing the q uality of a workforce to charging the worth of installers, marketing strategies using podcasts and celebrity design stories to technical sessions on producing quality work and meeting standards. Attendees received the education as an inclusion with their June exhibits pass.

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Floor Covering News

FEBRUARY 12, 2024

What’s more, the new line is designed for outdoor and wet areas. “It’s perfect for wayfinding or illuminating around a pool,” said Kathy Green, director of brand strategy and communications. “It From classic red brick tones to creamy whites, Brickstaks features standard staggered bricks and a herringbone pattern.

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Floor Covering News

FEBRUARY 9, 2021

2021 will be an exciting year of all things tile; a time to gain new design and technical insights, specify tile in dynamic and creative applications, and network with the international tile community,” said Jennifer Hoff, president of Taffy Event Strategies LLC, the event management firm for Coverings.

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Floor Covering News

JULY 5, 2022

“Carpet tile offers ample solutions in Main Street/commercial applications and today’s portfolios are getting even broader to meet various needs and price points,” Shaw’s Quathamer said. A major beneficiary is resilient as the pandemic heightened emphasis on floors which meet health and safety considerations. Corporate/office.

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Floor Covering News

MAY 1, 2023

“Leading up to the event, and as recent as [Tuesday] night, we have been trending 20% ahead on attendance versus our 2019 show—our benchmark— throughout the campaign,” Jenn Heinold, president of Taffy Event Strategies, the show management company for Coverings, told Floor Covering News. “So I think the vibe is ‘OK, we’re back, we’re 100%.’

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Floor Covering News

JUNE 14, 2024

CRM systems are available to help businesses meet these challenges. Standardizes your key workflows with streamlined procedures so your employees and subcontractors can collaborate to get jobs faster. Also, it tracks the results of each marketing campaign so you know what strategies or ad channels produce the best sales results.

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Floor Covering News

JUNE 22, 2020

Recent trends and changes in tile design including installation methods and requirements, quality assurance methods and standards. Improving working environments to support well-being at the same time as meeting sustainability or greenhouse gas reduction targets. Designing with tile. Tuesday, June 23, 3 – 4 CDT.

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Floor Covering News

JULY 6, 2021

April 2019 was the last time Coverings held an in-person show, and organizers say the industry is ready to meet and greet in person once again. The experiential programming aims to engage attendees representing all professional trade segments and deliver a holistic view of the tile industry’s standards and best practices.

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Floor Covering News

MAY 25, 2021

“As facilities look for ways to improve infection control and simplify cleaning procedures, resilient surfaces are inherently designed to meet these needs,” said Adrienne Roseman, senior director of product management, Tarkett. Resilient suppliers typically enjoy growth across most end-use segments, the pandemic changed all that. Hospitality.

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Floor Covering News

JULY 15, 2021

I feel, as one of the first handful of major trade shows to take place, Coverings is knocking it out of the park,” Jennifer Hoff, president of Taffy Event Strategies, the event planning company for Coverings, told FCNews at the show. “At Exhibitors welcomed the chance to meet with customers in person once again and even make new connections.

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Floor Covering News

MARCH 21, 2022

It’s this disruptive strategy that has helped put Cali on the 2022 Industry Disruptors list. This strategy has worked for the brand given that it has grown substantially over the last few years—including its recent acquisition by global flooring company Victoria PLC—and continues to expand its specialty retail network.

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Floor Covering News

FEBRUARY 20, 2024

The line features a patented layer that blends optimal ratios of vinyl, EVA pad and SPC thickness to help deliver a comfortable and quiet flooring without sacrificing any of the benefits of standard vinyl flooring. The company has also diversified its sourcing after the challenges that arose in 2023. “We

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Floor Covering News

AUGUST 12, 2021

Today, Amber Leigh is one of the key drivers behind the marketing for each of our brands from strategy to execution. Jason’s passion for the industry and appetite for continuous knowledge is evident to all who meet him. Everyone who meets her is continually floored by her dedication to this business. Christina Sewell.

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Freshome Design & Architecture Magazine

MAY 14, 2019

A standard mortgage isn’t used for house flipping. ” Standard mortgages are structured and priced for long-term financing. Hard money lenders and investors are often project-based, rather than credit-based, so it may be easier to qualify for hard money as long as your potential flip meets their criteria.

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Floor Covering News

JANUARY 30, 2024

This is the first certificate to be issued to any fiber under the Institute’s new Version 4 standard. As described in the Cradle to Cradle Certified (C2C Certified) Product Standard Version 4.0, As described in the Cradle to Cradle Certified (C2C Certified) Product Standard Version 4.0,

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Floor Covering News

JANUARY 13, 2023

Hubspot lists 10 ways to sell anything online by building a successful sales strategy. You can be super effective at each by crafting a sales strategy that informs the tactics your team invests in. Everything is negotiable to a salesperson, but that doesn’t mean you should forgo standard pricing. Set a price.

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Floor Covering News

JUNE 26, 2023

I n the flooring industry, consistently meeting or beating revenue goals often boils down to having enough quality sales leads. To meet their growth targets, most flooring contractors turn to paid channels for leads. Set high standards for these partnerships. Prioritize relevant metrics.

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Floor Covering News

APRIL 23, 2024

We work with retailers to meet their individual goals and find quality, in-market leads to increase their business. DeGraaf Interiors, a Michigan-based NFA retailer, has seen substantial results with digital marketing strategies. This designation reflects that dedication to our clients.”

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Floor Covering News

MARCH 18, 2024

Broadlume Broadlume’s Digital Retailing initiative aims to reinvent the shopping experience for the consumer while creating a more fluid selling strategy for the retailer. The manufacturers informed the dealers that they were moving to standard payment terms of net 30 days for all products.

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Floor Covering News

FEBRUARY 11, 2020

makes it a point to train his sales reps to be aware of strategies employed by competitors so they can respond accordingly. “We As part of our effort to ensure the best job possible, we employ CFI-certified installers and install to a tolerance that meets or exceeds the manufacturer’s guidelines. Be transparent. in Greencastle, Pa.,

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Floor Covering News

APRIL 29, 2022

By Megan Salzano-Birch—Across all flooring categories suppliers are ramping up their domestic production to meet the needs of their customer base and consumers across the country. We have incremental capacity coming online in both 2022 and 2023 to meet increasing market demand,” said David Moore, senior product director, wood and laminate.

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Floor Covering News

AUGUST 27, 2021

They know it observes, listens and innovates to meet the customer where she is with the right product, the right support and the right path to purchase. Masland’s design team curates broadloom carpet, custom rugs, carpet tile and hard surface flooring to meet a broad range of high-end residential and commercial needs. Product quality.

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Floor Covering News

MAY 16, 2022

Jamann immediately went to work on redeveloping our hard surface strategy. NAHB is thankful that the White House heeded our concerns to hold this urgent and timely building material supply chain meeting,” Fowke recalled. “It After a few months of searching, it was my good fortune to cross paths with Jamann Stepp.

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Floor Covering News

JULY 18, 2022

The opportunity to meet with Mohawk leadership, see new product introductions and preview new marketing program initiatives get us all excited to kick off the next year. Meeting of the minds. Bill Gaddis, director of national accounts, addresses members of the Mohawk Edge Advisory Council during a recent meeting.

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Floor Covering News

MAY 18, 2022

Exploring the emerging workplace trends, she will discuss the design strategies needed to optimize the office in 2030. The time was so valuable, the group continued meeting regularly to discuss pertinent topics, including leadership, education and community involvement. Using the latest U.S. Women of color in design. – 10:45 a.m.

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Floor Covering News

MAY 13, 2024

Meeting attendance has grown. Her presence in World Floor Covering Association (WFCA) and FCEF board meetings consistently showcases her guiding force and advocacy for our industry. Deb’s initiative and commitment to excellence continues to set new standards. Under his watch, the resilient category has continued to grow.

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Floor Covering News

MARCH 9, 2021

Disruptive brands are the ones that set the standard for everyone else to strive to emulate. What has changed, however, is its strategy—and the arsenal of new tools the company is building to accomplish it with. The new strategy is anything but ordinary. Challenging the industry to go bigger. More committed than ever.

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Floor Covering News

MAY 13, 2024

While a few dealers are boldly forging ahead with strategies already in place, many are taking a wait-and-see approach, seemingly more concerned than excited about AI, reflecting more feelings of trepidation about the technology. “It’s a quickly evolving field, one that will make us much more productive, and this will require us to adapt.”

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Floor Covering News

JANUARY 17, 2023

“Coverings is expanding its 2023 show to include an even broader range of special programs, beneficial resources and experiential activations than in the past,” said Jennifer Hoff, CEO of Taffy Event Strategies, the event management company for Coverings. Distributor Lounge. Demonstrations will be delivered by NTCA and TCNA members.

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Building Moxie

OCTOBER 15, 2018

I was meeting James Hardie for the first time. Topics covered include installation, job-site safety, and in-home sales strategies. For one the industry’s most comprehensive array of product docs, including information that helps installers adhere to OSHA’s Silica Dust Standards , explore JamesHardiePros.com.

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Floor Covering News

MARCH 15, 2022

Remember this: Most people will trade up if they see a reason and the product benefits meet their standards of quality and taste. Lisbeth Calandrino has been promoting retail strategies for the last 20 years. How do you find out? You talk to the customer, get to know her and find out what’s important for her.

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CTDA's Tiledealer Blog

FEBRUARY 15, 2012

All domestically produced Florida Tile porcelain products have been certified to contain at least 40% recycled content, thus setting a new standard in an industry eager for valid environmental initiatives. Florida Tile Sets Recycled Content Bar.

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MAY 30, 2022

Content planning is the most important factor in the success of any social media strategy. You can have the world’s best social media marketing strategy, but it won’t be successful without proper content planning. Or, you rethink your marketing strategy and add a new category for it if it’s merited.). Just… think! No pressure.

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Floor Covering News

NOVEMBER 1, 2023

The look back was not only a nod to the strategies that built FEI Group into the organization it is today but to prepare to move into the next 25 years and reflect on what that might meant for all involved. “We The equipment they have to have and the safety standards they have to have in place are a much more expensive capital investment.

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Building Moxie

JULY 18, 2014

Not a bad rehab strategy either btw – similar to “drying in” – starting at the top and working down.) Of it, the company says, “Launching in 2014, (the guide) is an interactive, visually engaging educational “tool” that helps the homeowner educate herself before she meets with contractors in the home.”

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CTDA's Tiledealer Blog

OCTOBER 23, 2012

It’s a much more personal introduction than a standard website. You might not be able to personally meet potential customers, but a well-written blog can leave them feeling like they know you. A similar blogging strategy is at work at East Coast Tile. Treat this time as importantly as you would a meeting with a potential client.

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