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NTCA unveils training event schedule for September

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” The workshops are open to tile installers and contractors as well as sales personnel and the A&D community. The September schedule, which takes place in North Carolina, Michigan, Indiana, Ohio and California, is as follows: ● 9/12 Floor & Decor, Charlotte, N.C. ● 9/12 Louisville Tile, Wyoming, Mich. ●

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Louisville Tile sets foundation for growth

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The company grown to 13 locations in five states: Kentucky, Ohio, Indiana, Michigan and Tennessee. According to the company, its “gold standard reputation” has been earned by striving to promote from within and doing so while establishing a family-like environment cemented with a caring culture.

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Mobile Marketing named Google Premier Partner

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I’m thrilled with our team for accomplishing this,” said Dave Geipel, vice president of sales and marketing for Mobile Marketing. “We DeGraaf Interiors, a Michigan-based NFA retailer, has seen substantial results with digital marketing strategies. It also provides higher access to Google’s support team, tools and insights.

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Tarkett partners with FlorStar Sales

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Solon, Ohio—Tarkett has entered a distribution partnership with FlorStar Sales, Inc. Effective immediately, FlorStar will represent the company’s resilient product portfolio in the Illinois, Michigan, northern Indiana, Wisconsin, northwest Ohio, Iowa, Minnesota, North Dakota and South Dakota markets.

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The ‘new’ XGS has bold ambitions

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FCNews publisher/editorial director, Steve Feldman, recently sat down with John McGill, SVP of sales and customer service, and Kayleigh Reeves, director, marketing and brand experience, to discuss XGS’ ongoing efforts in the flooring industry. It’s up to us to go to the customer and show value; we’re training the sales team on that right now.

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Retailers of the Year 2023

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In choosing their top retailer partners, suppliers looked beyond sales volume to other key attributes such as communication skills, trust, company culture and even benevolence as differentiating factors. Combine that with the local sales representation, Shaw’s distribution and their gold standard customer service, it was a win for everyone.

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NAFCD 2023: Forecast shows improvement over long term

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No one is expecting floor covering distributors to post banner sales numbers for 2023—certainly not in an environment marked by high inflation and a slumping new home construction market. However, the term “recovery,” by ITR Economics’ standards, means conditions are becoming worse less quickly. C olorado S pring s , C olo.—No