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Robert Varden at 2024 Starnet Fall Meeting

AFT Launches New Commercial Carpet Installation Certification Program

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Tanja Kern
November 4, 2024
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At the Starnet 2024 fall meeting in Nashville, Tennessee, flooring industry veteran Robert Varden introduced Advanced Flooring Technology's (AFT) new commercial carpet installation certification program, designed for non-union contractors. The three-day program combines training and evaluation and focuses on pattern correction, adhesive application, and technical skills. 


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National Floorcovering Alliance Members Report Resilient Performance Through Diversification

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Tanja Kern
October 31, 2024
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The National Floorcovering Alliance (NFA) members demonstrated classic American entrepreneurial resilience at their fall meeting in Washington, D.C., October 27-30, reporting flat to positive business performance in 2024 despite broader market softness.



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Starnet Members See Bright Future with Expanded Service Model

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Tanja Kern
October 28, 2024
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From the Starnet Worldwide Commercial Flooring fall meeting, commercial flooring contractors report that diversified services and building and durable business models are helping them sustain growth into 2025.


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Bathroom Renovations Reflect Changing Homeowner Priorities

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Tanja Kern
October 21, 2024
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Homeowners are shifting their approach to bathroom renovations with personal comfort and long-term usability increasingly prioritized over resale value considerations.


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Alliance Flooring Reveals Business-Boosting Sales Strategies for Flooring Retailers at Next Generation Summit

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Tanja Kern
October 14, 2024
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Alliance Flooring's Next Generation Flooring Summit brought together 66 retailers to share best practices. Leaders reveal to Floor Trends & Installation that the group's "Perfect Home" selling solution has boosted carpet sales by an average of 9-10% for participating retailers.


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How Showroom Pricing is Revolutionizing Flooring Retail with QR Code Technology

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Tanja Kern
October 9, 2024
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Learn how Showroom Pricing, founded by Kristen Stensby, offers QR code-driven solutions for flooring retailers, enabling real-time pricing updates and comprehensive data reports. 


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Flooring Installation Community Unites at the 2024 CFI FCICA Convention to Elevate Training Opportunities, Tackle Installer Shortage

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Tanja Kern
October 8, 2024
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The recent CFI FCICA Convention in Orlando challenged the industry to raise the bar on installer recruitment, expand high-quality training, and expand awareness of the latest installation techniques and technologies.



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Flooring Industry Resilience: From Fed Rates to Legacy Leadership

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Tanja Kern
October 7, 2024
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As the Federal Reserve's rate cut impacts the flooring sector, industry veterans demonstrate adaptability. Dan Frierson's 60-year journey at The Dixie Group showcases innovative leadership, while Starnet's long-standing members highlight stability. Our October issue also explores retail innovations, installation techniques, and pricing strategies, reflecting the industry's multifaceted nature and ability to navigate economic shifts.


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Flooring Community Raises over $300,000 at Floor Covering Industry Foundation Gala in Gotham

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Tanja Kern
October 7, 2024
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Proceeds of the black-tie event support the mission of FCIF to help families get back on their feet when battling catastrophic injuries, severe disabilities, or other life-altering medical crises.


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5 Lessons in Leadership: Dixie Group Chairman and CEO Dan Frierson

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Tanja Kern
October 2, 2024
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Navigating nearly six decades of industry upheaval with a steady hand and an eye for innovation, Dan Frierson's journey from yarn to luxury carpets embodies the transformative power of adaptable leadership in the ever-evolving world of floor coverings.



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