Category Archives: News and Events

Lewis Floor & Home supporting the community and the Cancer Wellness Center in Northbrook, IL

Posted on May 10, 2012 by Lewis

Every business receives mail each and everyday from nonprofit organizations requesting everything from cash contributions, donations of items for auctions, to manpower to help with projects that support their cause. With so many options and very worthwhile causes to choose … Continue reading →

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THE CUSTOMER IS NOT ALWAYS RIGHT

Posted on March 24, 2011 by Lewis

I might be committing retail suicide but at some point you need to fire your customers. Bottom line is that no business today can afford to keep unprofitable customers. No business today can afford to keep customers that abuse good … Continue reading →

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To Lend or Not to Lend

Posted on March 3, 2011 by Lewis

Recently a question was sent to me via our website from a sales manager from a carpet showroom on the west coast:

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Focus on the Goal!

Posted on February 10, 2011 by Lewis

The world is changing at a faster pace than ever before. The price of oil continues to rise. There is political and civil unrest in many parts of the world. China is consuming natural resources at an ever growing rate … Continue reading →

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Solving a Customer’s Problems

Posted on January 27, 2011 by Lewis

That’s how I define selling. As I understand it when a customer enters my store, he or she is there for a reason. We are not located in a shopping center and in fact are a destination store that faces … Continue reading →

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