While the outlook in 2023 is cautiously optimistic, challenges such as supply chain disruptions, labor shortages, inflation, the housing market, and economic uncertainty remain.
Kyle reminds us that it is okay to stop and smell the flowers from time to time. Running a successful business requires us to take care of ourselves to better serve yourselves, your families and your customers.
Mohawk Industries reported rising interest rates and slower economic growth curbed sales of flooring in the first quarter of 2023 as inflation continued to push up production costs.
Hear about America’s Floor Source path to $500 million, Engineered Floor’s Nancy Millet working with Bob Shaw, a system for renewing resilient floors and more!
U.S. households saw homeowners and families embark on a wide variety of renovations and remodeling projects over the past year, according to a joint study from the National Association of Realtors and the National Association of the Remodeling Industry.
Michael Barrows, general manager of Atlanta Flooring Design Centers in Suwanee, Georgia, shares his experience dealing with cases of customer fraud that cost the retail operation nearly $30,000 and other retail stores in his county more than $100,000.
With ongoing uncertainty in financial markets and the threat of a recession, homeowners are increasingly likely to pare back or delay projects beyond necessary replacements and repairs, according to the Joint Center for Housing Studies of Harvard University.
Designers, architects, contractors, installers, builders, remodelers, retailers, and other professionals in the tile and stone business have the chance to showcase their innovative design work and masterful installation skills through the popular, annual CID Awards program.
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