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Builder confidence moves higher as election uncertainty is lifted
Washington, D.C.—Builder sentiment improved for the third straight month and builders expect market conditions will continue to improve with republicans winning control of the White House and Congress, according to the National Association of Home Builders (NAHB)....
Higher mortgage rates slow housing production in October
Washington, D.C.—Housing production edged lower last month as average monthly mortgage rates increased a quarter-point from 6.18% to 6.43% between September and October, according to Freddie Mac. Overall housing starts decreased 3.1% in October to a seasonally...
WFCA seeking Hall of Fame nominees
Dalton—The World Floor Covering Association (WFCA) is now accepting applications for nominations to the prestigious floor covering industry Hall of Fame. The current roster of 54 inductees is a virtual “Who’s who” of the floor covering industry. Winners include...
AHF adds to Armstrong Flooring Alterna collection
Kankakee, Ill.—AHF Products has expanded its Armstrong Flooring Alterna collection with 10 new designs in stone and marble. The new assortment includes a subtle terrazzo, soft striated looks as well as multi-directional stone and travertine. The collection was...
Lions Floor opens new distribution center in Orlando
Orlando, Fla.—Lions Floor has announced the opening of its new state-of-the-art distribution center here. This 40,000-square-foot facility marks the company’s sixth distribution center across the U.S., which is meant to further enhance its reach and operational...
Tuesday Tips: Exclusive savings with CHIPD
Dalton—The World Floor Covering Association (WFCA) released a new “Tuesday Tips” this week. In the series, WFCA experts presents short video tips for improving customer service and optimizing staff performance. In the end, it’s all about understanding the importance...
Antolini launches Couture Collection
Postcard, part of Antolini’s latest collection, is formed by the combination of different natural stone slabs, divided by shiny metal inlayed lines. Pictured: Quarzite Nera quartzite in Matt, Linen and Striato variants. Verona, Italy—Antolini has launched its latest...
Louisville Tile appoints new additions to A&D team
Charli Sullivan (left), Kayla Malone (right). Louisville, Ky.—Louisville Tile has appointed new members to its architecture and design team: Charli Sullivan, a seasoned designer with over 10 years of experience in high-end residential and commercial projects, and...
Profit-generating products boost retailers’ revenues
It hasn’t been an easy ride for flooring retail businesses the last 18 months, as inflation has hurt consumer confidence and led to slower retail traffic. In times like these, dealers look to boost margins any way they can, and that often comes from selling the right...
Retailers React: Which social platform is best for your business?
Every two weeks, FCNews seeks out flooring retailers across the country to offer their advice on hot topics of the day. This week, we asked: Which social platform works best for your business? Here are their responses: Facebook and Instagram are the main social media...
MSI HR team receives Oncon Icon award
Orange, Calif.—M S International (MSI) announced its recognition as a 2024 OnCon Icon Award winner, presented by OnConferences, for top 10 human resources (HR) teams. This prestigious honor recognizes MSI as having one of the best HR teams in the world. “Our HR team...
MSI unveils its new Exotika Collection
Orange, Calif.—MSI announced a new series of porcelain tiles: the Exotika Collection. Inspired by the natural allure of onyx and marble, these tiles showcase a palette of on-trend colors that are designed to evoke the luxurious ambiance of nature’s landscapes. “The...
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