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FLOOR Trends & Installation

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2024 October

In the October 2024 edition of Floor Trends & Installation, we talk innovations in the kitchen & bath space. Also in this issue, the talented crew at Ballin Knows Best puts their spin on content for installers by installers.

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Bathroom Renovations Reflect Changing Homeowner Priorities

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Tanja Kern
October 21, 2024

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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Showroom Pricing

How Showroom Pricing is Revolutionizing Flooring Retail with QR Code Technology

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Tanja Kern
October 9, 2024

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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The Ballin Knows Best Team Shares Cutting-Edge Flooring Installation Insights

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Ken Ballin
October 4, 2024

For the month of October, the talented crew of installers with Ballin Knows Best, the first-ever AI-driven flooring installation chatbot, contribute content written by installers for installers in this editorial takeover. 


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

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Tanja Kern
October 2, 2024

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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Flooring Industry Resilience: From Fed Rates to Legacy Leadership

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Tanja Kern
October 7, 2024

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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Building Durable Enterprises: The Starnet Formula for Flooring Industry Longevity

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Mark Bischoff
October 16, 2024

Mark Bischoff, president and CEO of Starnet, shares his perspective on how its flooring contractor member companies have built infrastructures for growth and longevity.



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