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STATS: Tile sales decline, comeback looms large

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Continuing its downward trajectory, ceramic tile sales in 2020 experienced a low, single-digit decline in terms of overall dollar sales and similar declines in terms of volume. Ceramic tile sales in 2020 declined roughly 5%. of dollar sales for the gradually increasing hard surface market and 24.6% Imports vs. domestics.

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Stats 2021: Call it a comeback for ceramic

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T he comeback that was predicted in 2020 after ceramic flooring sales experienced its first downward trajectory in several years was right on point as 2021 saw vast improvement across the board. increase in dollar sales to $3.077 billion in 2021 (flooring only) vs. $2.844 billion in 2020. FCNews research shows ceramic experienced an 8.2%

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The Natural Stone Institute announces 2023 award recipients

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By 2008, MSI was among the top importers of natural stone in the world, with materials from virtually every major stone sourcing country across the globe, including India, Brazil, China, Turkey, Italy, Spain and Mexico. Daniels has gone the extra mile to offer her knowledge through training stone restoration professionals across the globe.

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May Employee Milestones

The Pulse: Ardex Americas

Jorge started his career with ARDEX in 2005 as a Manufacturer’s Representative in Mexico. Jorge started the ARDEX business in Mexico from a very small business and over the next three years built a sustainable business the traditional ARDEX way, one contractor at a time. Joni started her career as a temp in Literature and Samples.

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Industry disrupters 2024: Internal factors, external forces upend status quo

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laminate flooring market is currently undergoing a resurgence—and it’s also clear that products like Mohawk’s vaunted RevWood line is driving much of that sales activity. retail sales often experience a noticeable dip during election years, as consumers curtail discretionary spending. Mohawk There’s no doubt that the U.S.

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Daltile makes a bold ‘Statement’

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By Steven Feldman Riviera Maya, Mexico— Daltile Statements Elite dealers were introduced to what is arguably the most advanced selling system for ceramic tile when this select group of retailers convened here earlier this month for its 10th anniversary summit. aims to address these issues, but RSA training is still going to be key. “So

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Exclusive: One on one with ‘Mr.’ Shaw

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Last year EF had a record year in terms of sales. If you’re Shaw Industries, spending a billion dollars when you were nylon to put it into polyester and then your sales are going to go down after you do that—well, that’s a hard sell to Warren Buffet. That works fine, but how often are you going to repeat that sale?

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