Don't Lose your Members Only Status, Renew by July 1!
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When COVID-19 hit, DPHA leadership decided to extend membership benefits for an additional 3 months. We simply were not comfortable asking for dues when many of you were having to quickly shift your business models and protocols at light speed. We hope that you have enjoyed the benefits of what DPHA has to offer and used your member benefits while working remotely or simply looking for that industry connection.
Since the beginning of 2020, DPHA has:
- Added new Vendor partnerships
- Added new National and Independent Dealer Members
- Created a content rich and relevant Weekly Webinar series
- Increased participation for our Recognition Program
- Strengthened our relationships with the A+D communities nationally
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DPHA Members' Blog - June 26, 2020.
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BEST PRACTICES FOR RENOVATING YOUR BATH.
Many of our neighbors and clients in
(name of service territory)
have been sheltering in place for several months and have noticed that their bathrooms, kitchens and other rooms in their home could benefit from a renovation. If you are in that number, you are not alone. According to a recent survey of 1,000 homeowners by Houzz.com, nearly 80% of homeowners are “dreaming about changes that would help them enjoy their home more.” Our showroom is dedicated to helping our clients in
(name of service territory)
convert dreams into realities...
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Sales Tips and Industry Thoughts
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Good Product Design Delivers Twice: Thoughts from Fellow Jeffrey Valles
A company discovers an opportunity for a new product. They first investigate thoroughly, define the target market, set a budget, and send the complete spec to the design and engineering teams. They craft what they feel is the best product to dominate the defined opportunity. The design is then sent back upstairs to marketing, sales and finance. This product is reviewed to make sure it can be promoted, it will sell, and it will be within budget parameters. STOP. This is where badly designed products start their lives...
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Ikea Develops Ingka Centres, a New Type of Mall.
Malls across North America are struggling. More than 13,000 mall stores are expected to shutter in 2020, according to Coresight Research projections. Ikea has a different idea. They are looking for locations in New York, Los Angeles, San Francisco and Chicago to develop malls, known as Ingka Centres. The company is expected to expand to 75 Centres worldwide by 2025.
Ikea’s Ingka Centres envision a new type of mall that serves as a meeting place where...
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#DPHAWeeklyWednesdayWebinar
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Next week we will have a fresh set of manufacturers on our panel. Join Patrick Weidl of Thermasol, Anthony Hajjar of Jaclo and Melanie Busch of Berenson as we address the changes they are seeing in the industry.
Have questions you want to pose to the panel? Email them to
kymberly@dpha.net
!
We still need panelists for our next DEALER and DESIGNER panels! Please
email Kymberly
with suggestions and interest!
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LACAVA Expands Cigno Line of Faucets, Valves and Shower Heads.
The Cigno faucet collection by LACAVA has been recently enhanced by introducing a new sophisticated shape for the spout and handles. The tall elongated curves of the gooseneck spout have been supplemented with a more compact squared profile, and the new lever handles follow the same arching silhouette. These new additions have greatly increased options available in this collection for bathroom sinks as well as shower vales and tub fillers. Cigno is available in
polished chrome, polished nickel, brushed nickel, brushed gold and matte black.
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HamatUSA Releases New Catalog and Pricebook.
HamatUSA has released their new catalog and pricebook, which goes into effect on July 1. Most prices are the same or lower than 2018, they have reduced FFA, Fixed Freight Rates are the same as 2018 AND they have simplified their discount structure.
New product highlights include:
- New fireclay and granite workstation sinks
- A new suite of 16 gauge stainless workstation sinks
- New undermount fireclay sinks
- New faucet suites and finishes
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Nantucket Sinks Introduces New Compact Vanity Sink.
By popular demand, Nantucket Sinks is introducing the new UM-159-W, a very compact rectangular undermount vanity bowl. This new vanity bowl will allow for shallow vanity top installations without sacrificing design.
Exterior flanges measure 17" x 11.25" x 7.5", with interior measurements of 15" x 9" x 6" depth, making it one of the smallest undermount rectangles on the market. First versions will be white with biscuit coming in the future.
Nantucket Sinks is constantly seeking to fill voids in the market. Available late July 2020.
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MTI Baths Celebrates Free-Flowing Forms of Nature with Leona Sink.
The elegant, uncluttered Leona is the perfect addition to create a calming, beautiful bathroom. The newest addition to MTI’s Boutique Collection, the Leona basin is a semi-recessed model that allows only the top 2” of the sink to rest on the vanity. Its sleek minimalist vibe is a natural fit with today’s trendy industrial chic look and is versatile enough to pair equally well with a contemporary, transitional or even retro design space. The sink measures 20” x 13” with a 5” bowl depth and is crafted from MTI’s signature SculptureStone
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. Leona is available in material colors of white or biscuit, in either matte or hand-finished deep high-gloss, with eight optional exterior colors.
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To Clarify Any Inbox Confusion....Kymberly Weiner is Now Kymberly Glazer!
Same person, same email, new name! Kymberly tied the knot last weekend in an intimate ceremony in her home city of New Orleans.
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Kymberly B Glazer
Director of Marketing & Sales
Decorative Plumbing and Hardware Association (DPHA)
504.475.8111
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