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Stats 2023: Laminate resurgence drives sales higher

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laminate flooring category generated in late 2020 and throughout 2021 continued to positively impact segment sales in 2022. laminate flooring market generated approximately $1.382 billion in sales last year at the first point of sale—an uptick of 6% over the year prior. of sales—in keeping with the percentage from 2021.

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Stats 2023: Tile flooring price increases buoy dollar sales

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F or the second year running tile flooring experienced sales growth after its 2020 decline, which had been the category’s first decrease in several years. However, while dollar sales were up, much of that came from price increases and inflationary pressures. Volume experienced a slight decrease overall. billion square feet.

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5 tips to overcoming sales objections

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If you’ve worked in sales, you’ve probably heard all the typical objections: “It’s too expensive.” “I Even responses like: “I’m just looking” or “Let me think about it” serve as a warning sign that you’re probably going to lose the sale. I saw the same product cheaper at the store down the street—can you match it?”

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Crossville promotes two sales leaders

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has announced two promotions within its sales organization. Tom Kettering and Anthony Coggins are both expanding their roles as directors of sales for their respective geographic regions. “As Kettering, previously a Crossville divisional manager, has been promoted to director of sales–midwest/east. — Crossville, Inc.

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Crossville promotes two sales leaders

Floor Covering News

has announced two promotions within its sales organization. Tom Kettering and Anthony Coggins are both expanding their roles as directors of sales for their respective geographic regions. “As Kettering, previously a Crossville divisional manager, has been promoted to director of sales–midwest/east. — Crossville, Inc.

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Sales veteran, Kyle Schlosser, joins Louisville Tile

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Schlosser brings a blue-chip sales resume to Louisville Tile, having worked at major sales positions within the flooring industry. million in sales. million in sales. The post Sales veteran, Kyle Schlosser, joins Louisville Tile appeared first on Floor Covering News. where he managed a territory of $7.7

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Five ways to turn a sale into a longstanding relationship

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The sales industry is about two things: Trust and value. Here’s how to harness the power of both and develop lasting relationships with customers, via sales strategy. A strong sales strategy is critically important to any organization. Successful sales strategies accrue an invaluable asset: Client trust.

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