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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...

Las Vegas—The World Floor Covering Association (WFCA) has invited attendees of The International Surface Event (TISE) 2025, held January 27-30 at the Mandalay Bay Convention Center here to experience an exciting lineup of certifications, networking opportunities and...

Marmoleum, a resilient flooring from Forbo is free of PVC, PET, plasticizers and synthetic rubber. As the resilient flooring industry advances, a notable shift toward eco-conscious design is reshaping product development as consumer preferences evolve. Manufacturers...

Topeka, Kan.—The National Association of Home Builders (NAHB) released its NAHB/Westlake Royal Remodeling Market Index (RMI) for the fourth quarter, posting a reading of 68—up five points compared to the previous quarter. The NAHB/Westlake Royal RMI survey asks...

Wichita, Kan.—Builder confidence has edged higher to start off the new year in hopes for improved economic growth and a regulatory environment, according to the National Association of Home Builders (NAHB). At the same time, builders expressed concerns on how building...

Turnhout, Belgium—i4F announced a new partnership with Tianzhen Technology Co. Ltd (TZ). This collaboration was intended to develop and license out new, cutting-edge technologies for flooring products made from PET, recycled PET (rPET) and/or PETG materials. This new...

Myers Flooring has workrooms in all three of its locations to serge and bind broadloom into custom rugs. Research has shown that within weeks of purchasing hard surface flooring—in some cases, days—an estimated 80% of consumers will look to accessorize the floor with...

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: What gives you hope that 2025 will be a good year? Here are their responses: “We used the downtick in business to shore up our...

Murrieta, Calif.—The National Wood Flooring Association (NWFA) has provided flooring for its 78th home in support of the Gary Sinise Foundation R.I.S.E. program. The R.I.S.E. program—Restoring Independence Supporting Empowerment—builds mortgage-free, custom,...

When is the status quo not enough? When you are a flooring retailer that’s coming off a sluggish year and can’t afford to be reactive to market conditions. At times like these, dealers must actively improve and innovate, lest they be overtaken by competitors looking...

A new customer relationship management (CRM) system promises to transform your sales, marketing and operational efficiency. However, as a flooring retailer or contractor, you may wonder how this modern tool integrates with the legacy software systems you’ve relied on...