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Dealers react to Lowe’s Stainmaster buy

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We will take a moment to step back, let the dust settle and reassess our strategy to move forward,” said Paul Molina, retail flooring manager at Star Lumber, Wichita, Kan., which has supported the Stainmaster brand for 35 years. “It more gross profit points. Others also enjoyed positive numbers. “We It was a great run.”.

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Web exclusive: Retailers grow business with Stainmaster brand

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In a market where carpet sales have steadily declined, flooring dealers are finding their Stainmaster business is a notable exception. With Stainmaster-branded products, dealers are not only enjoying robust sales but higher profits as consumers gravitate toward these better-end goods. “In At Wichita, Kan.-based By Ken Ryan.

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SnapCaps makes stair nose installation a breeze

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Shaw Floors kicks off virtual conference with ‘SFN Live’

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Real wood coalition, part 11

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