Floor Covering News

OCTOBER 11, 2022

Sales productivity—the time your team spends selling—has decreased. Increasing your team’s productivity is essential for increasing your company’s revenue. In this article, you’ll learn the ins and outs of sales productivity. That includes tips to increase the time your sales reps have to spend selling.

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Floor Covering News

OCTOBER 11, 2022

Sales productivity—the time your team spends selling—has decreased. Increasing your team’s productivity is essential for increasing your company’s revenue. In this article, you’ll learn the ins and outs of sales productivity. That includes tips to increase the time your sales reps have to spend selling.

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Tile of Spain USA

AUGUST 13, 2020

Do you or your colleagues want to learn more about the advancements and innovations in ceramic tile production? Your team will receive a comprehensive education on the latest product offerings from Spanish manufacturers and understand how to utilize them to the best effect in specifications, from a leading industry expert.

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CTDA's Tiledealer Blog

JANUARY 28, 2013

According to the latest Catalina Report on Ceramic Tile released by Catalina Research and Ceramic Tile and Stone Consultants (CTaSC), ceramic tile has led the recovery in U.S. floor coverings sales. During 2013, dollar and square feet sales are estimated to increase by 7.0% rising to $2.5 billion and 2.4 billion square feet.

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Floor Covering News

AUGUST 18, 2021

As part of the SCADpro program, Daltile recently worked with a team of students on a specialized research and development project. We were thrilled to partner with some of this country’s most talented young creative minds to address these questions,” said Whitney Welch, vice president of commercial sales, Dal-Tile Corporation.

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Floor Covering News

JULY 5, 2022

Preliminary FCNews research shows the commercial flooring market totaled $6.488 billion in sales in 2021, an uptick of 6% over 2020. The coronavirus pandemic impacted all sectors of the economy last year as businesses saw supply chains interrupted, demand for products and services decline, and government-mandated closures.

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Diary of a Tile Addict

JANUARY 27, 2024

Where was your production? For personal reasons I returned, but with the intention of looking for innovative products, founding Neos Cerámica & Comunicación, parent company of Neos Additives. In four of them, it has participated as the main research company. At our Nules facilities.

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Floor Covering News

SEPTEMBER 6, 2023

“There have been concerns about higher inflation and rising interest rates within the lending industry over the past year,” noted Glenn King, vice president sales, Southeast region, Stanton Carpet. It’s hard to pinpoint growth numbers because there are so many product groupings or category growth between soft and hard surfaces.”

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Floor Covering News

JUNE 27, 2022

But back then it was less expensive products like VCT, vinyl sheet, resilient tile and less expensive carpet. But when it comes to SPC, FCNews research reveals that segment up 43% in dollars and 23% in square footage. About 90% of the product comes from Asia, thus making it the segment most impacted by supply chain disruptions.

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Floor Covering News

MAY 24, 2021

laminate flooring market that hadn’t occurred since 2015— the category actually grew in terms of both sales and volume. FCNews research pegged laminate flooring sales at the first point of distribution in the U.S. of total flooring sales and 5.6% By Reginald Tucker In 2020, something interesting happened in the U.S.

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Building Moxie

OCTOBER 15, 2018

Of course, I didn’t know what this “new” siding product was. Scientists, engineers and researchers from The Good Housekeeping Research Institute awarded Hardie the coveted distinction for their HardiePlank in 2013. James Hardie products now appear on over 8 million homes in North America. *. The link back there.).

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Floor Covering News

NOVEMBER 17, 2022

The solution has been specifically engineered for the purpose of allowing ultra-high-resolution printing direct to board, wear layer advancements to deliver class AC5 scratch resistance and state-of-the-art digital embossed textures and durability never seen before on SPC products, Unilin said. “We

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Floor Covering News

JANUARY 26, 2023

By Allie Decker It should go without saying that your business needs sales to succeed. However, it’s important to remember that sales alone aren’t enough. Personal selling garners better results than pushy, traditional sales efforts. What’s more, you’ll also demonstrate that you’ve done your research.

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Floor Covering News

FEBRUARY 10, 2022

We give companies the knowledge and necessary licenses to produce exciting innovative products,” said Floris Koopmans, sales director, IP, at Unilin Technologies. “We We give companies the knowledge and necessary licenses to produce exciting innovative products,” said Floris Koopmans, sales director, IP, at Unilin Technologies.

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Floor Covering News

MAY 2, 2023

It requires expertise beyond typical product knowledge, access to highly skilled installers and a customer base looking for aspirational products that increase property/resale values. These product advantages create elevated demand from consumers seeking ceramic among the dizzying array of flooring options.

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Floor Covering News

JUNE 14, 2023

Aladdin Commercial products provide end users with both design and performance attributes. The Main Street marketplace is—and always will be—a driver in the market economy,” said Glenn King, vice president of sales, Southeast region, Stanton Carpet. The heart and soul of local communities witnessed a resilient rebound.

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Floor Covering News

AUGUST 8, 2022

—After expanding nationally in 2021, LSI Flooring —a national flooring products, sales and marketing agency —took over Daltonian Flooring’s carpet and rug padding business this year. LSI padding products are made of extremely-high-density polyurethane with applications in both contract and residential markets.

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Floor Covering News

SEPTEMBER 7, 2023

Digital printing has truly revolutionized the tile industry by substantially elevating the realism of designs,” said Claudio Caselli, senior vice president, product research and development, Dal-Tile. “We Digital printing helped reduce costs for smaller production runs, achieve shorter production lead times and reduce waste.

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Floor Covering News

DECEMBER 2, 2022

Attendees will gain insight into today’s sustainability market and the current conversation around carbon emissions, detailing the need for furthering the demands of environmental transparency, standardized environmental performance and human health optimization pertinent to product ingredients.

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Floor Covering News

AUGUST 28, 2023

a beloved hardwood flooring industry legend who passed away in October 2022, Mullican Flooring is encouraging individuals to contribute to a National Wood Flooring Association (NWFA) Education and Research Foundation (ERF) Named Scholarship Fund in his name. Johnson City—In memory of James Donald “Don” Conner, Jr.,

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Floor Covering News

AUGUST 3, 2022

A strong sales strategy creates the foundation for a cohesive and successful sales organization. Sales strategies and initiatives also align salespeople on shared goals and empower them to do their best work—keeping them happy and successful, too. Increase online sales through social media. So, what’s the catch?

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Ceramics of Italy

SEPTEMBER 21, 2023

As a result, the ABK Group’s portfolio now includes the brands 14 Ora Italiana and Fuoriformato, both positioned in the high-end segment with a strong focus on design and decoration and made-to-order production of artistic ceramics on large slabs.

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Floor Covering News

JANUARY 3, 2023

FCNews has announced the winners of its second annual FCNnovation Awards —a program designed to recognize and showcase some of the most innovative new products and technologies unveiled in the current year. For retail sales associates, PFC is intended to be the easiest way to sell flooring—with confidence and simplicity. True Grout.

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Floor Covering News

MAY 16, 2023

Lux Flooring’s SPC products feature a 22-mil thickness and a virgin stone core for added durability. W hile some flooring companies aim to be many different things to many different retailers—providing a breadth of product categories from wood to resilient to ceramic—Lux Flooring’s focus is singular: SPC luxury vinyl flooring.

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Tile of Spain USA

JANUARY 6, 2016

This week’s blog post is part 1 of 2 from Ryan Fasan, @Tile_Trends , research consultant, trainer and partner of Professional Attention to Tile Installations, an internationally renowned tile consulting firm. Ryan Fasan has over 20 years experience in the ceramic tile industry. … Continue Reading.

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Floor Covering News

FEBRUARY 7, 2022

FCNews spoke with several dealers across the country who have diversified product offerings to gauge the strategies that work best for them. Product offerings: Flooring, window treatments, cabinets, countertops. I had to wait until my father retired in order to expand into other products. Product offerings: Flooring, cabinetry.

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Architectural Ceramics

MARCH 18, 2019

The Institute selects the color based on a mix of research and trend analysis, such as: the entertainment industry, new artists, popular world travel destinations, or socio-economic conditions. To view more neutral but on-trend color options from our Charme Collection, visit our website’s Product Page , or download a Data Sheet here.

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CTDA's Tiledealer Blog

JULY 8, 2013

Catalina Research and Ceramic Tile And Stone Consultants (CTaSC) Announces the Release of the. SAN DIEGO (June 27, 2013) - Catalina Research and Ceramic Tile And Stone Consultants, Inc. natural and manufactured stone product industry. Countertop sales are outpacing overall sales in the natural and manufactured stone sectors.

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Floor Covering News

OCTOBER 21, 2020

With two decades of experience in design and marketing luxury products, Zurfluh will enhance Emser’s strategy and broaden its position in product development and trend forecasting, the company said. With her new insights, the Emser team is excited to see the innovative products that will debut in 2021.”.

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Floor Covering News

MARCH 6, 2023

The campaign, officially dubbed “Floor Adore—Live Your Life and Love Your Floors,” offers retailers a host of compelling features , perks and benefits to entice consumers to buy Mohawk flooring products this season. Central to the promotion are rebates for the consumer when they make qualifying purchases of Mohawk products.

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Floor Covering News

JUNE 22, 2021

She worked on a variety of product categories before moving into her current role. Believe me, we are extremely passionate when it comes to product. Through research we need to know what’s trending in flooring— woods, stones—and how the consumer is using these looks in the home.”. Renee Cannon, senior residential stylist.

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Floor Covering News

DECEMBER 27, 2021

According to the company, these will be true market solutions based on consumer research and Shaw’s 50-plus years of market expertise. The goal, according to LoCicero, is to drive brand affinity with consumers through more digital engagement designed to send people in-store where RSAs can close the sale.

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Floor Covering News

FEBRUARY 8, 2023

Despite maintaining extensive product selections, logistics hubs and customer service centers, Amazon and Wayfair appear to be flying under the radar in the residential flooring business. We are fortunate that in our market, people want to see product and touch it.” Oftentimes it happens right under their very noses. “The

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Granada Tile

OCTOBER 30, 2022

The tiles are made from high quality materials such as cement and sand, resulting in a enduring product that can withstand the test of time. You send us a sample of the color and our research and development team creates a formula to match it. Email us at sales@granadatile.com and we will get back to you shortly.

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Granada Tile

OCTOBER 30, 2022

The tiles are made from high quality materials such as cement and sand, resulting in a enduring product that can withstand the test of time. You send us a sample of the color and our research and development team creates a formula to match it. Email us at sales@granadatile.com and we will get back to you shortly.

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Floor Covering News

JUNE 8, 2023

billion in sales in 2021, according to Floor Covering News research. of those hard surface commercial sales and remains the fastest growing category. What’s more, these products now boast water-resistant capabilities to meet growing market demand. Resilient flooring represents approximately 57.5%

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Floor Covering News

DECEMBER 21, 2023

FCNews reveals the winners of its third annual FCNnovation Awards—an initiative designed to recognize and showcase some of the most innovative new products and technologies launched in the current year. Inhaus Icon with Classen Ceramin technology Truly sustainable products need to offer recyclability and recycled content.

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