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AD Decorative Brands annual meeting celebrates success

Members reflect on adapting through adversity.

December 1, 2020

AD hosted its Decorative Brands Division 2020 virtual annual meeting, the last of AD’s seven fall meetings that shifted to virtual, from Nov. 17 – 19, 2020. During the meeting, a record-breaking 175 attendees from 66 members and suppliers gathered virtually to network and invest in valuable relationships.

Central Arizona Supply opens Arizona's largest appliance and plumbing showroom

Central Arizona Reserve makes its debut as company's new ultra-luxury division.

November 30, 2020

After five decades as Arizona’s largest family-owned and operated plumbing supply company, Central Arizona Supply officially opened its second North Scottsdale location this week called Central Arizona Reserve, which is the debut of the company’s new ultra-luxury division and the largest premium appliance and plumbing showroom in Arizona.

Jeff Valles: Revamp your showroom strategy

The age-old business model may not be intriguing to today’s customers.

Jeff Valles

November 30, 2020

Over the past five decades, showrooms have grown from necessary nuances to contributing profit centers. They have both helped and benefited from the story slowly leaking out that plumbing fixtures can be as elegant as Vladimir Kagan furniture creations.

Natalie Forster: The pro connection

There’s no replacing the expertise of our industry’s pros.

Natalie Forster

November 30, 2020

When end-user customers experience a plumbing crisis in their homes, the first thing on their mind is how to fix it as quickly as possible. Getting the issue fixed from a pro they trust will do a good job is likely a very close second.

ICERA wall-mounted toilets

November 27, 2020

With wall-hung toilets ranking among the year’s most in-demand bathroom options, ICERA offers a sleek collection of toilets that share this coveted space-saving feature.

LIXIL marks World Toilet Day 2020, improving sanitation for 21 million people

November 19, 2020

On November 19, LIXIL celebrates World Toilet Day 2020 by marking improved access to toilets for 21 million people in over 38 countries.

Applications open for Luxury Product Group Scholarship Program

November 19, 2020

There has been a dramatic decline in the number of tradespeople in the U.S., particularly plumbers. More than half of America’s trade professionals are at or nearing retirement age. The majority of high schools began discontinuing their “shop” classes a decade ago, and teenagers are not being exposed to the opportunities available for a skilled trade workforce.

Effective results through efficient technology

Using targeted digital marketing to drive local sales.

November 18, 2020

Brands encounter a major challenge when it comes to managing localized marketing through retail websites. While some are household names perpetuated through longevity and national advertising, their message isn’t always consistently communicated on a regional or local level.

Emerald announces organizational changes to KBIS and CEDIA Expo

November 16, 2020

Emerald, a business-to-business platform producer of trade shows, events, conferences and marketing solutions announced the appointment of Jason C. McGraw, CTS, CAE as vice rresident responsible for the oversight of the Kitchen and Bath Industry Show (owned by the National Kitchen and Bath Association) and CEDIA Expo. Additionally, Emerald announced the newly created position of Director, Key Accounts – KBIS and CEDIA Expo, to be assumed by Amy Hornby.

NKBA 2021 Bath & Kitchen trends report

Bathrooms and kitchens get larger, COVID-19 has a lasting impact on design.

November 16, 2020

As homeowners spend more time at home, kitchens and primary bathrooms are getting larger, the volume of outdoor living projects is increasing significantly and there is a need for easy-to-clean surfaces, flexible living spaces and seamless technology integration for added convenience and peace of mind.