Floor Covering News

JANUARY 10, 2024

Front load your sales/marketing efforts and projects. Being an election year (in so many countries), 2024 has three productive quarters. Is your website reflective of your products, values and story? If you can facilitate purchases so your customers can visualize your products (i.e., Leave no stone unturned.

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Floor Covering News

MARCH 17, 2023

Following are the latest innovations from the industry’s top software technology providers: Broadlume Broadlume has long been supplying the floor covering industry with essential technologies such as websites and digital marketing tools but is now slightly pivoting. “We Mobile showrooms are big now,” Aya noted.

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Floor Covering News

FEBRUARY 20, 2023

Now, visuals are back in fashion and suppliers unveiled resilient product lines that were dressed to impress. I would say a major storyline in the industry is growth in light, warm colors, whereas the last couple of years, we’ve probably been in a mid-neutral, rustic area,” said Jenne Ross, product director, Karndean.

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Floor Covering News

FEBRUARY 9, 2021

—Karndean Designflooring has digitized its suite of architectural folders, available inside a “digital product library,” to keep its full selection of commercial products at professionals’ fingertips. Visitors to the library will find an architectural folder for each Karndean Designflooring product range.

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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. 2013 Catalina Report on Natural and Manufactured Stone. SAN DIEGO (June 27, 2013) - Catalina Research and Ceramic Tile And Stone Consultants, Inc. natural and manufactured stone product industry. billion U.S.

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Floor Covering News

AUGUST 18, 2021

“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. The bottom line of everything we do is to help our customers most effectively bring their design visions to life.

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Floor Covering News

NOVEMBER 1, 2022

6 (projected 2022 sales of $230 million) has been all-encompassing—the basketball equivalent of a full-court press. Welch has developed and implemented a strategic plan that entails customer service, pricing, procurement, marketing and sales. In short, no stone is left unturned. to keep pace with sales and product expansion.

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Floor Covering News

DECEMBER 5, 2023

Atlanta—Coverings, the preeminent event for the ceramic tile and natural stone industry in North America, has revealed a select lineup of featured educational opportunities for Coverings 2024 , which will take place April 22-25, 2024, here at the Georgia World Congress Center (GWCC).

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Architectural Ceramics

FEBRUARY 25, 2019

Check out the following tips below, organized into categories, to care for and maintain your porcelain, ceramic, glass or natural stone tile. The KonMari method provides simple tools to organize your home, with the overall goal of sparking joy. Avoid harsh chemical-based products when cleaning the surface of these tiles.

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Floor Covering News

AUGUST 25, 2020

While the LVT category and its SPC/rigid core subsegments continue to dominate the flooring market at the expense of other products, flooring retailers would be remiss to abandon carpet, laminate and sheet vinyl as viable revenue opportunities. Jamie Welborn, VP of product management, Mohawk. Travis Bass, EVP of sales, Swiss Krono USA.

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Floor Covering News

JANUARY 26, 2022

Las Vegas—Coverings, the largest international tile and stone exhibition and conference in North America, has announced a comprehensive roster of both popular and new programs for Coverings 2022 —which will take place April 5-8, 2022, at the Las Vegas Convention Center here. Three educational stages. Coverings Lounge.

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Floor Covering News

DECEMBER 20, 2021

.— Coverings , the preeminent event for the ceramic tile and natural stone industry in North America, has released a lineup of featured conference sessions for Coverings 2022. These sessions will focus on the breathtaking world of tile and stone. Laws of Luxury: How to Increase Your Sales by Leveraging the Luxury Business Model.

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Kate-Lo Tile & Stone

FEBRUARY 6, 2015

Kate-Lo Tile & Stone is excited to give you a sneak peek of our new Resource Center in Fargo North Dakota. The Fargo Resource Center is a tool for our wholesale, architectural and design communities to see our extensive product lines. We will be announcing more details in the coming weeks.

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Floor Covering News

FEBRUARY 15, 2023

Now in its 12th year, the awards program has become the benchmark for new product excellence and booth design at the industry’s premier trade show. It helps owners grow sales and improve service. Samplesapp helps owners grow sales and improve service, and helps consumers make more informed decisions.

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Floor Covering News

MARCH 16, 2022

By Megan Salzano-Birch—T he ceramic category can be a difficult nut to crack for the dealer community, but it’s one that should be embraced as the ongoing potential for record-breaking sales continues into 2022. Dal-Tile’s Martinson agreed, noting consumers want several product lines from which to make their selection.

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Floor Covering News

APRIL 9, 2021

Floor covering dealers across the coun­try continued to request copies long after the publication hit the streets, citing the guide as an optimal training tool for new salespeople as well as a refresher for existing sales associates. It’s all about giving you the tools you need to help seal the deal. Getting to know your LVPs.

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Floor Covering News

AUGUST 25, 2022

Organizations across the industry are updating their training and educational programs to aid installers, sales representatives and other flooring professionals in perfecting their craft. Topics covered include floor prep, general hand and power tools, jobsite check procedures, adhesives, general layout and more. “In

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Floor Covering News

FEBRUARY 17, 2021

The new campaign highlights for consumers how Daltile’s RevoTile is the solution for an easy room refresh, and fully equips the Carpet Exchange team with the knowledge and tools necessary to effectively communicate RevoTile’s benefits. Increasing retailers’ sales. The DIY-friendly tile. Design-forward.

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CTDA's Tiledealer Blog

MAY 20, 2016

Education is the fastest and easiest way to increase sales and profits! San Diego, CA, May 19, 2016 – The University of Ceramic Tile and Stone (UofCTS) just released an updated version of the popular Understanding the Basics of Ceramic Tile online technical and sales training course.

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Floor Covering News

AUGUST 25, 2020

“Connect2020 provided a way for our members to feel plugged in to the group, take advantage of some great buys, and acquire some education and training on new products,” said David Ellis, Alliance Flooring marketing director. An educated sales professional can be the No. CCA Global Partners University. 1 asset in your business.

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The Pulse: Ardex Americas

JULY 6, 2017

The evolution of tile and stone in recent years has provided endless design and application possibilities. About the Presenter: Pat Renne, ARDEX Business Developer, Key Accounts, Tile & Stone Installation Systems, has years of hands-on knowledge and experience of the tiling industry.

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Stone Update

AUGUST 31, 2016

Sale at five sites of Seven Stone Surface Fabrication includes stone inventory, fabrication equipment, production tooling.

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Floor Covering News

FEBRUARY 10, 2020

Software and brilliant ideas developed from frustrated flooring professionals who developed tools specifically for our industry. I saw product launches that reinvent the way tile is being installed. The big boys are always there showing off new product launches, great new lines and new displays.

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Architectural Ceramics

APRIL 26, 2018

With tools for homeowners, architects, contractors and distributors (that’s us) alike, Laticrete is a great resource for tile installation products and learning. Architectural Ceramics stocks a few of their products, a popular seller for example, is their grout. Schluter Systems. It’s Raining Cats & Dogs.

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Floor Covering News

APRIL 26, 2021

Our expert sales representatives and dedicated product consultants are only a phone call or email away, so don’t hesitate to reach out and take advantage of our many products, tools and industry insights to help you prepare for the market rebound, happening now and throughout 2021.”. Vecchio : Vecchio emulates stone.

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CTDA's Tiledealer Blog

FEBRUARY 21, 2013

Tile Redi® wins new product award. Tile Redi®, world-leading manufacturer and marketer of pre-formed, one-piece shower pans and related accessories, received the award for “Surfaces 2013 Best New Product” sponsored by Floor Tends and Tile magazines. The product is offered in 40 popular models. Mike Ward, U.S.

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Floor Covering News

JUNE 29, 2021

Patrick Warren, vice president of residential sales, put it in perspective: “When you’re shopping within the 2.0 Now, I know to look at the product back here on the display.’ Future evolutions include QR codes on all samples as well as a room visualizer tool within the showroom. “We You say, ‘Oh, I love that grouping.

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Floor Covering News

MARCH 22, 2021

By Megan Salzano It’s no secret that flooring accessory pieces such as premium underlayments are often the hardest to sell for the retail sales associate. If you’re a retail sales associate or a store owner, a premium underlayment is an opportunity to ‘sell the floor twice,’” said David Moore, senior director of accessories, Mohawk.

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CTDA's Tiledealer Blog

JULY 24, 2012

One-on-One with Donato Pompo, Ceramic Tile and Stone Consultants. Most importantly, he is the founder of San Diego-based Ceramic Tile and Stone Consultants, and the University of Tile and Stone, a pre-eminent provider of education to industry employees and customers. Jeffrey Steele.

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Floor Covering News

AUGUST 27, 2021

T oday, consumers want to know where a brand’s products are coming from and how they’re produced; they’re interested in sustainable business practices. Armstrong Flooring is boldly walking into the future with a revitalized brand, an optimized collection of flooring products and adaptive solutions for its customers.

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Architectural Ceramics

DECEMBER 10, 2015

I would never get the money back in the sale of my place. Pinterest or Houzz are great tools to do this. You don’t want to make a commitment to bold color or trendy patterns, unless you are sure it will attract and aid the sale/lease. 2) Determine if the place is going to be rented or sold in the near future.

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Floor Covering News

APRIL 19, 2021

In a nutshell, the company sources the globe for its products, and through its 30-plus distribution centers across the U.S. Its state-of-the-art information system forecasts customer demand and manages inventory levels to ensure all products and services are provided on time. Generally speaking, we don’t manufacture our product.

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Floor Covering News

FEBRUARY 21, 2022

Consumers will be drawn to this display from both the lighting and the breadth and depth of products.”. Pet Perfect products are on the right-hand side of the display, separated from the higher-end Pet Perfect Plus with LifeGuard backing. to $3.99, product only, depending on the style. Now, you have such beautiful products.”.

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Floor Covering News

FEBRUARY 10, 2020

From the abundance of news products, tools and merchandisers on the show floor—to the bevy of educational sessions in the meeting rooms—there were more than enough enticements to get retailers to make the trip. “We In addition to that, the Natural Stone Pavilion saw some action.

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Floor Covering News

AUGUST 20, 2020

Sales growth persists despite stumbling blocks. Mohawk’s Pergo Extreme features higher-end wood and stone-look visuals along with dent-free technology. FCNews research put the category at $5.433 billion in sales in 2019, an industry-leading 10.5% By Megan Salzano. increase over 2018’s $4.916 billion. Shaw’s Floorte?

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CTDA's Tiledealer Blog

OCTOBER 23, 2012

Companies not communicating via Facebook, Twitter and a website risk looking dusty in this digital age; and even those that do are being upstaged by competitors whose blogs tout the latest news about products, promotions and industry trends. Studies have shown consumers are more likely to buy products and services from people they know.

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Freshome Design & Architecture Magazine

OCTOBER 29, 2018

Image: Williams Sonoma We hope you like the products we recommend. Just so you are aware, Freshome may collect a share of sales from the links on this page. The perfect combo cutting boards Versatile and stylish, these wood and stone boards do double duty. All the tools a foodie needs to create the perfect crêpe.

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