CTDA's Tiledealer Blog

JANUARY 2, 2013

‘s Donato Pompo, citing findings from Catalina Research, ceramic tile is leading the floor covering sales recovery, as tile manufacturers leverage the rebound in existing home sales and housing starts. ceramic tile sales are estimated to have grown by 9% in dollars and 9.2% floor coverings manufacturer dollar sales and 12.9%

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CTDA's Tiledealer Blog

NOVEMBER 29, 2012

‘s Donato Pompo, citing findings from Catalina Research, the primary source for ceramic tile industry data, ceramic tile is leading the floor covering sales recovery, as tile manufacturers leverage the rebound in existing home sales and housing starts. ceramic tile sales are estimated to have grown by nine percent in dollars and 9.2

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Floor Covering News

JULY 14, 2022

R esidential carpet sales grew an impressive 17.2% With many people working from home, the study and home office are moving toward carpet to help create a quieter environment,” said T.M. People are looking for style and design in the high-end part of the soft surface market,” said Don Karlin, director of broadloom sales, Nourison.

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Floor Covering News

APRIL 12, 2023

R esearchers and marketers around the globe have conducted countless studies on the key generational groups —along with their buying habits and purchasing power—across a variety of consumer segments. Studies have consistently shown how this group has demonstrated its growing purchasing power and influence. spending, the firm reported.

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Floor Covering News

MAY 4, 2020

manufacturing in 2019 commanded a significantly greater share vs. 14 Asian exporters tracked in the study. The report found that manufacturing imports from China were the hardest hit. Three decades ago, U.S. The trade war brought a second dimension more fully into the equation?risk?as

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CTDA's Tiledealer Blog

JANUARY 16, 2012

based Profit Planning Group, a profitability research firm that also prepares CTDA’s Profit Analysis Report. percent, and existing home sales grew by 17.8 It’s also been reported that floor covering store sales have increased as well. A lot of units we didn’t really need we’re still discovering. They were down 7.9

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Floor Covering News

OCTOBER 14, 2021

By far the designs are on point,” said David Kurtz, vice president of commercial sales. Patcraft’s focus was on the Geometry of Shape, which studies the relationship between two contrasting points or ideas — minimalism and maximalism; digital and physical; positive and negative space.

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Floor Covering News

JUNE 1, 2021

The Leading Indicator of Remodeling Activity (LIRA), released by the Remodeling Futures Program at the Joint Center for Housing Studies of Harvard University, projects a healthy pace of mid-single-digit gains in annual home renovation and repair spending this year, with 4.8% growth to continue for the first quarter of 2022.

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CTDA's Tiledealer Blog

JULY 24, 2012

Then I specialized in architectural and contractor sales, and specified and sold many larger architectural projects. I later worked as a sales manager for Laticrete International for seven years, before founding Ceramic Tile and Stone Consultants (CTaSC) on May 5, 2002. TD: How and why was CTaSC Established?

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Floor Covering News

DECEMBER 12, 2023

Synchrony, the premier consumer financial services company, recently released its “Major Purchase Journey Study,” which reveals some interesting little tidbits about the connection between financing and consumer purchasing psychology. However, be sure to broach the subject of credit early on in the sales process.

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Floor Covering News

OCTOBER 19, 2023

I t’s common knowledge that providing credit at the point of sale helps consumers spread payments for big-ticket purchases such as flooring and home improvement projects over a longer period of time. Typically, a Synchrony flooring cardholder reports spending roughly $3,200 more on a flooring purchase than non-cardholders.

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Floor Covering News

MARCH 11, 2022

Quinn—Retail sales associates (RSAs) should thoroughly understand their store’s products and services and come across as knowledgeable and professional—that’s a no-brainer. Our sales professionals are thoroughly trained on every product that hits the sales floor. The answer, according to dealers who spoke with FCNews , is a lot.

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Floor Covering News

MARCH 19, 2021

“There are many challenges in today’s health care settings, and the COVID-19 pandemic has only further intensified these issues over the past year,” said Bo Barber, executive vice president of sales and marketing for Ecore. Upon completion of this program, all participants will have their credits reported to AIA & IDCEC.

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Floor Covering News

DECEMBER 12, 2022

When it comes to assessing (and responding to) threats to your business, some say it’s important to “study your competition” in order to get a better understanding of how they operate. I wanted to find out if other stores offered a unique experience that we should consider implementing in our sales presentation process. .

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Floor Covering News

APRIL 22, 2020

Several recent reports assessing the market (remodeling and new construction) paint a picture of mixed results—not great but not disastrous, either. According to a report by Deloitte Insights, construction activity may be a bit soft in the next few months due to supply chain and labor shortages.

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Floor Covering News

JUNE 5, 2020

According to Harvard University’s Joint Center for Housing Studies, there were 2 million fewer vacant housing units in 2020 than there were in the fourth quarter of 2007. That’s the position of the National Association of Home Builders (NAHB), which reports that housing fundamentals were in good shape before the coronavirus pandemic.

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Floor Covering News

MARCH 9, 2021

For years, FloorForce had been studying consumer data, talking to retailers, conducting consumer surveys and running beta tests to monitor the behavior of consumers—both during and after her floor-buying journey. A powerful selling proposition for retail sales reps. The new strategy is anything but ordinary. Mannington/Phenix.

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StoneDimensions

FEBRUARY 20, 2015

I am the Vice President of Sales and Marketing for Coldspring (formally known as the Cold Spring Granite Company), in Cold Spring, MN USA. That, coupled with additional donations (totaling over $800,000) from around the world, provided the MIA with the resources to produce three scientific studies.

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Floor Covering News

MAY 17, 2021

. “Excessive, unwanted noise will bother anyone, but the health implications associated with noise are far more significant than most of us realize,” said Bo Barber, senior vice president of sales and marketing for Ecore. Upon completion of this program, all participants will have their credits reported to AIA & IDCEC.

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Floor Covering News

JULY 7, 2021

“The COVID-19 pandemic, coupled with continuous improvements in sports-related equipment, has led to a surge in interest in health and a booming fitness and wellness market,” said Bo Barber, executive vice president of sales and marketing, Ecore. To learn more about Ecore’s Continuing Education Units, click here.

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Floor Covering News

OCTOBER 19, 2020

FlooringStores United features an integrated suite of sales tools, a year-round calendar of turnkey digital marketing promotions and limited distribution access to products from Raskin Industries, Haines and Revolution Mills. The Broadlume Visual Shopping experience helps dealers provide that experience—and the sale that follows it.

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Floor Covering News

SEPTEMBER 29, 2020

—The remodeling industry is largely recovering from its Q1 COVID-19-induced dip, according to the National Kitchen & Bath Association’s (NKBA) recently released Market Outlook report. According to the report, the percentage of homeowners actively working on remodeling projects increased significantly, from 19% in Q1 to 36% in Q2.

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Freshome Design & Architecture Magazine

NOVEMBER 12, 2015

After compiling statistics and reviews from dozens of trusted sources, scouring sleep data and studying correlations between quality sleep and your mattress, we found that the Saatva Luxury Firm mattress ($899) is the best buy. We’ve all been there: The sales pitch is convincing, the price tag is low and it looks like a great mattress.

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Floor Covering News

OCTOBER 19, 2021

By far the designs are on point,” said David Kurtz, vice president of commercial sales. Patcraft’s focus was on the Geometry of Shape, which studies the relationship between two contrasting points or ideas—minimalism and maximalism; digital and physical; positive and negative space.

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Floor Covering News

JULY 17, 2020

in sales year to date. While many small businesses across the country continue to struggle with the fallout of the COVID-19 pandemic—which recently experienced resurgence in some states previously thought to have kept the virus at bay— some stores are reporting record growth rates. I studied art and architecture in college.

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Floor Covering News

MARCH 9, 2023

During the height of the crippling shipping delays, Striegel reported that his customers, while frustrated, understood the complexity of the situation and rolled with the proverbial punches. “No Flooring industry importers that have managed to thrive throughout the pandemic agree.

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Floor Covering News

JULY 6, 2022

I can understand where the growing lack of confidence comes from, and there is no need to disparage those who collect and report the data. Retail sales trends. One of the many leading indicators ITR Economics examines in its forecasting models is retail sales trends. in the month of April vs. 2.1% Just a regular old recession.

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Floor Covering News

FEBRUARY 10, 2020

Special financing in the world of retailing is a useful and necessary tool for attracting, converting and finalizing a sale. Whatever the case may be, special financing has been proven to make an impact on potential sales. February 2/10, 2020: Volume 35, Issue 16. By Megan Salzano.

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Floor Covering News

NOVEMBER 11, 2020

We also cover topics such as HR policies, economic trends, sales and marketing strategies and leadership in times of crisis,” Rasbury explained. economy but also the global market. This has provided helpful insights particularly in light of the pandemic,” Rasbury said.

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Floor Covering News

JANUARY 21, 2021

While many respondents reported feeling “COVID-19 fatigue” and lamented the all-too-familiar feelings of isolation the pandemic has caused, there is, ironically, some upside. The study also highlighted the need for more functional online tools. Having samples to take home was also key, as well as design services.

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Freshome Design & Architecture Magazine

MARCH 2, 2015

But, a recent report by the Joint Center for Housing Studies of Harvard University found that “the number of households in their 30s should increase by 2.7 A qualified professional can help you sort through the industry terms that make up the majority of contracts and inspection reports. million over the next decade.”

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