Just In Case You Missed It: The 19th Annual DPHA Conference is Going Virtual!
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DPHA is taking the 19th Annual Conference and Product Showcase VIRTUAL! We are excited to be able to launch DPHA CONNECT 2020. Held during our original conference dates of October 22-23, DPHA CONNECT will allow DPHA members and their staffs to still obtain all the benefits offered at our in-person events but from the safety of your own home or office.
The best part - there is no travel required this year! With a registration cost of $135 and no travel fees, this is the year for your whole team to get involved. A swag bag with some goodies will be sent to the first 250 registrants, so don't delay! If you are registering five or more people from the same company, please reach out to staff.
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DPHA Members' Blog - August 21, 2020. |
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HOW TO GET THE LUX LOOK WITHOUT SPENDING A FORTUNE.
Imagine how much more enjoyment you would get from your home if you could remodel your master bath, especially now that many homeowners in (name of service territory) are spending most of their time in their homes. Picture yourself washing away the stresses of the day while sitting in your Bluetooth-controlled steam shower enjoying your favorite music and cleansing the impurities from your body – that’s priceless!
Almost every prospective client in (name of service territory) asks how much it costs to remodel a bathroom. The answer is – it depends. There are numerous factors that affect project cost. Moving walls, electrical, plumbing, or other infrastructure items behind walls will add to the price tag.
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Everything is an Opportunity: By Stephanie Azran, SH Design-Build.
Even if things seem challenging right now, decorative plumbing showrooms have always been in it for the long haul. The industry has seen many challenges over the years and weathered them all. This pandemic is no exception.
These past few months, retailers have been adjusting to a major shift in consumer habits. Researchers have been scrambling to track and analyze how people are shopping online and in-store. Changing the way you sell or market to clients based on trends, especially such new ones...
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Are Showrooms Still Relevant?
COVID-19 caused most every decorative plumbing and hardware showroom to pivot. Sheltering in place orders proved necessity is truly the mother of invention. Savvy operators held webinars that proved to be one of the showroom’s most effective marketing tools. Others developed templates for their clients to use to measure their bathroom space that enabled showroom professionals to develop preliminary recommendations. DPHA members learned to present plans and recommendations remotely, using video conferencing and screen sharing and conducted showroom tours via Zoom or Facetime.
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DPHA Wednesday Webinar: THE INTERNET, ROUND 2.
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WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 16TH
2 PM EDT
Our discussion about the Internet on August 5th was so successful that we will be continuing it in September! If you missed Part 1, you can access it with the link below. We will drive deeper into the challenges with selling against Amazon and other large online retailers and what our dealers and manufacturers can do about it. We will also discuss reps roles in growing ecommerce, and will talk about showrooms entering the ecommerce market.
If you have questions you want to pose to the panel, topics you would love to see us cover, or are interested in participating in a panel, email us! Missed a DPHA Webinar? Our #DPHAWednesdayWebinars can be found on the members' only side of our website here.
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Kalco's New Summer 2020 Introduction: Bistro.
New DPHA member Kalco Lighting recently launched its Summer 2020 new lighting collections, which showcase a variety of quality-made, thoughtfully curated design styles. One of Kalco’s standout collections from the Summer launch is Bistro, which is a lively re-imagining of Mid-Century Modern fixtures. The 6-or-8 light chandelier, with its long stems punctuated by glass orbs is perfect for dining rooms, billiard/game rooms, entry and family rooms. The matching wall sconce stands as a silent sentry and complements its chandelier offerings. Polished nickel finish with glass orbs.
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Mountain Plumbing Products Offers Strainers to Match Any Kitchen.
You have just installed a new kitchen sink, but are not satisfied with the standard sink strainer that your plumber provided. Amazingly, Mountain Plumbing offers multiple designs of sink strainers with basket options depending on your exact needs and style preferences. Select designs with lift-out baskets, stemball strainers, and stoppers.
Additionally, a variety of both metal and plastic finishes are available to match virtually any type of sink. The metal finishes lend themselves more to metal sinks for a perfectly crisp, tied-together look. The plastic finishes are perfect for matching stone or composite sinks for a completely different feel with more colors.
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Barclay Products Launches New Timon Freestanding Resin Tub.
Remarkable Timon features a trendy modern design, comfortable soaking capacity, and an elegant white finish; this tub will meet and exceed all expectations.
It has a durable resin construction that upholds Barclay's high standards of craftsmanship. The solid surface can give a lifetime of maintenance-free and lasting beauty. The advantage of a solid surface bathtub is its non-porous and anti-stain surface and seamless construction.
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iPlate Flush Plate by OLI – Distributed brand by AD Waters.
The versatile iPlate by OLI is one of the latest innovations in the world of flush plates. The plate is offered in polished chrome, matte chrome, white and in black soft touch. Aside from it’s sleek design, the push buttons can be personalized with a variety of colours anytime after installation with the Elegance kit, which includes 5 color options: polished chrome, matte chrome, black soft touch, white and taupe. OLI, Portuguese, a world renowned manufacturer of in-wall toilet carriers and flush plates, allows you to expand your design options in an easy one click replacement. That’s all it takes!
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Kymberly B Glazer
Director of Marketing & Sales
Decorative Plumbing and Hardware Association (DPHA)
504.475.8111
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