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Vaughan, Ontario—Anatolia, a Canadian-based company that specializes in the design, manufacturing and distribution of sintered stone slabs, tiles and natural stone products, announced the launch of its latest glazed porcelain collections: Locale, Coliseo, Lumino and...

Denver, Colo.—Footprints Floors has recently expanded its offerings with the launch of its sister brand, Footprints Bath and Tile. According to the company, this new brand aims to enhance the company’s footprint in the home remodeling market—specifically in bathroom...

Chicago—Tarkett recently led the renovation of the Niles Township Respite Center here. The initiative was part of the company’s charitable giving program, Tarkett Cares, which encourages employees to share their time, talents and corporate flooring donations with...

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...

Dalton—On Monday, Dec. 9, at 11:30 a.m. EST, Southwind will host an exclusive online launch event for its new Summit WPC flooring. “Christmas is coming early this year,” said Drew Hash, president and CEO of Southwind Floors. “We want dealers to get a sneak peek at...

Through their charitable efforts, flooring companies and associations are not only helping non-profits thrive but they are building a positive brand image by aligning with cause-minded organizations like Tunnel for Towers and St. Jude Children’s Hospital. Over the...

PureGrain High-Def Digital Luxury Vinyl was designed to deliver optimal realism and 5x greater color clarity than traditional LVT. Pictured is Nuture. Scores of players are looking to claim their stake in the hyper-competitive waterproof/rigid core segment. The upside...

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 product category has performed best for you in 2024? Here are their responses: Waterproof is our biggest product by far...

Even in a down year for the residential carpet market all was not lost on the product front, as a few new offerings emerged to give retailers a jolt. The soft surface products that shined brightest this year tended to be the higher-selling goods loaded with...

Jackson, Miss.—The National Tile Contractors Association (NTCA) announced its December lineup of workshops and regional training sessions, capping off a successful year of educational outreach. The NTCA will host 15 workshops and four regional training sessions across...

US Mills’ Karel Vercruyssen shows off EcoDense at NAFCD. In today’s crowded and hyper-competitive rigid core flooring market, manufacturers are increasingly challenged to develop products that stand apart from the pack. Some companies look to build on previous...

The lack of qualified flooring installers is an issue that has been steadily festering for some time now. So much so that it has recently graduated from merely an issue needing to be addressed to a clearly labeled crisis. Part of the issue stems from the mass exodus...