Floor Covering News

FEBRUARY 25, 2021

Retailers told FCNews carpet sales were up during the Mohawk Momentum Roadshow. Other buying groups told FCNews that carpet sales among members have also risen nicely. Retailers not affiliated with any of the major groups similarly reported strong residential carpet sales. Shown is Mohawk SmartStrand.

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Floor Covering News

MARCH 13, 2023

and Indianapolis. Votes should be based on the following criteria: service, professionalism of sales force, management responsiveness, value, style and design, handling of claims and ease of doing business. But before anything, Vermette was talking about the opportunity that exists within the current infrastructure. And thank you.

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Floor Covering News

JUNE 7, 2021

“We have an incredible breadth of product and capabilities and we’re ready to focus in on the things that make a difference to both the consumer—whoever that end user is for the dealer—and our retail partners,” Patrick Warren, vice president, residential sales, dealer and showrooms, Dal-Tile Corporation, told FCNews. “We

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Floor Covering News

MAY 15, 2023

Execute and follow up in all aspects of the sale—from the start of the sale to getting the order to ordering the material to receiving the material through the installation process. Listen to your employees, to your installers, to your customers, to your sales reps, to other dealers and so forth. Take every bit of it in.

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Floor Covering News

JUNE 14, 2021

More than 150 vendors have secured booth space for the slimmed-down conference and trade show, led by Mohawk and its family of brands, which is positioning Surfaces as the last stop on its 2021 Momentum Roadshow following previous regionals in Dallas, Atlanta, Indianapolis and Huntington Beach, Calif. Safety precautions in place.

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Floor Covering News

AUGUST 16, 2022

Mel Tishler, a flooring retailer and sales rep, passed away on August 13, 2022, in Indianapolis. He thrived as an outside sales rep calling on retailers. Tishler later led sales and marketing for companies such as Prizant’s in Pittsburgh, Pa., Mel Tishler. and Carpet Factory Outlets in Windsor, Conn.

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Floor Covering News

DECEMBER 11, 2020

We are taking every precaution to make sure that our customers and employees are safe and follow local guidelines,” said Trey Thames, senior vice president of residential sales. Indianapolis, Ind. – I am confident our latest products and programs will help retailers move their businesses forward and accelerate sales in 2021.

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Floor Covering News

JANUARY 30, 2023

A locally-owned and operated family business, Ohio Valley Flooring’s reach and distribution strength make it one of the largest US flooring distributors, serving its retail and dealer customer base with locations in Cincinnati, Cleveland, Indianapolis, Louisville and Pittsburgh as well as a 460,000 square foot primary warehouse in Mason, Ohio.

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Floor Covering News

FEBRUARY 15, 2021

Following successful events in Dallas , Atlanta and Indianapolis, the Mohawk Momentum Roadshow continues March 2-4 at the Waterfront Beach Resort here. The appointment-based motto has given both customers and our sales team a one-on-one experience that will be replicated in all future Mohawk events.”. Huntington Beach, Calif.—Following

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Floor Covering News

SEPTEMBER 3, 2020

For starters, they don’t need to because the segment continues to flourish; however, the waterproof aspect can be misleading and requires an educated sales force to communicate that to consumers. But waterproof is not bulletproof, and flooring dealers say they have to be careful not to overhype waterproof LVT.

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Floor Covering News

FEBRUARY 12, 2021

Chicago pivoted to Indianapolis. I’m sure it was the same in Atlanta and will be in Indianapolis and California. It’s the only way to do it or you’re not going to get sales.”. So, it went all in with the seven-city Momentum Road Show. Things haven’t gone completely as planned, but Mohawk remained diligent.

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Floor Covering News

APRIL 3, 2024

Finding quality individuals remains a constant issue, whether it be on the sales floor or on the installation side. We have more sales than we can install in a timely fashion,” he told FCNews. For Scott Browne, owner of Macco’s Floor Covering Center with five Wisconsin locations, the good news is that business is holding up.

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Floor Covering News

MAY 18, 2020

Absolutely,” said Cam Haughey, co-owner, ICC Home/ICC Floors, Indianapolis. Derived from a monthly survey that NAHB has been conducting for 30 years, the HMI index gauges builder perceptions of current single-family home sales and sales expectations for the next six months as “good,” “fair” or “poor.” Behind the numbers.

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Floor Covering News

OCTOBER 31, 2023

Newton and other NFA board members agreed that while top-line sales are down for most in ‘23, margins are higher as dealers are selling better goods—and therefore generating higher tickets. I think a lot of us are up over 2019 even though we are down vs. 2022,” said Jason Waggoner, vice president of sales, ICC Floors, Indianapolis.

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Floor Covering News

APRIL 22, 2022

But like any flooring sale—whether it’s consummated on the showroom floor or in the customer’s home—determining the right product for the customer is still the key. By tailoring each individual experience, the process instantly becomes smoother, each sale becomes unique and the number of variables are decreased, according to Bayer.

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Floor Covering News

JANUARY 14, 2020

The event will take place March 8-11 at the JW Marriott Hotel in Indianapolis, Ind. Courses are grouped in one of six education tracks: Distribution Strategy, Leadership and Professional Development, Management, Marketing, Operations and Sales.

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Floor Covering News

JULY 9, 2020

Round two took us to five locales in Florida (before things escalated down there), Louisville, Cincinnati, Indianapolis, Chicago and Madison, Wis. Some retailers were able to complete installations from the previous month’s sales— providing the customers felt comfortable. Personally, I don’t think it ever will.).

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Floor Covering News

JANUARY 26, 2021

The main difference is that in previous Dallas markets a retailer might bring six or seven people,” said Trey Thames, senior vice president, residential sales, Mohawk. It’s the only way to do it or you won’t get sales. 1-3; Indianapolis, Ind. – Now, it’s limited as far as the number of people they’re bringing. Planning ahead.

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Floor Covering News

FEBRUARY 3, 2023

Taylor Dore ICC Floors Indianapolis HOW We find many great people by utilizing the networks of existing employees. Our team knows that if they see someone that gives exceptional service or has the right attitude and a good fit for our team culture, we are interested in talking with them.

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