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The Industry Disrupters of 2020

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As some Americans flee cities and move into suburban or rural areas during the pandemic, some analysts are predicting home projects and repairs will shift from a trend to a long-term habit. This facilitates faster response times to market demands and trends while reducing material waste. And there’s more encouraging news.

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Real Wood Coalition to launch in FCNews

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These suppliers are seeing a decline in both solid and engi­neered wood sales while many flooring retailers are experiencing an uptick in general sales. These suppliers are seeing a decline in both solid and engi­neered wood sales while many flooring retailers are experiencing an uptick in general sales.

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The enduring allure of exotic, imported hardwood

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“While we do not think we will ever see the kind of volume produced back in the early 2000s, we are seeing the consumer return to more of the warmer, darker tones that are characteristic of many of our exotic species,” said Jodie Doyle, vice president of sales and marketing, U.S., at Indusparquet.

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