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Coverings releases 2023 education lineup

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Teresa McGrath, chief research officer at Healthy Building Network, will lead “Luxury Vinyl Tile’s Carbon and Toxic Impacts,” one of the featured sessions within the Coverings 2023 “Health & Wellness” theme. A Coverings 2023 “Outdoor Spaces” tenet session will include “Tile Installation Solutions and Systems for Exterior Projects.”

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10 best sales strategies for success

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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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Main Street commercial market primed for a grand reopening

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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. billion-plus commercial flooring market, with specified contract representing the lion’s share of sales, preliminary FCNews research shows.

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Emser adds Suzanne Zurfluh to design team

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She studied textile design at the Philadelphia College of Textiles and Science (presently known as Jefferson University) and acquired her MBA in marketing at Loyola Marymount University. Zurfluh has spent the majority of her career in the floor covering industry focusing on both the residential and commercial segments.

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Coverings conference sessions announced

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A panel discussion where tile contractors share their experiences and successes with outdoor installations and review case studies that include the latest in pedestal systems and 2-centimeter pavers. Laws of Luxury: How to Increase Your Sales by Leveraging the Luxury Business Model. The Secrets of Pool Design and Installation.

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NWFA: Near-record crowd represents highest turnout in 20 years

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This is supported by “cradle-to-grave” studies conducted by NWFA in conjunction with the Decorative Hardwood Association. What is evident in these studies is that both wood flooring types have a noticeably smaller carbon footprint or total global warming potential than all other flooring product categories.

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Wood: Imitators make a play, but nothing beats the real thing

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Research shows real wood adds value to the home over the long term. In 2019, the National Wood Flooring Association (NWFA) published a research study on consumers to get their insights and perceptions about wood floors. Research shows 52% of homes in the U.S. By Reginald Tucker. market more than 20 years ago.

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