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Mountville, Pa.—AHF Products has opted to leverage its 11 manufacturing facilities across the U.S. to serve both residential and commercial clients, meant to ensure that products are in stock and ready for fast shipping. This domestic manufacturing network is meant to...

The flooring industry is facing a critical labor shortage, and the Floor Covering Education Foundation (FCEF) is stepping up to address this challenge by establishing local training programs across the country. By partnering with community colleges, technical schools,...

President Trump’s tariffs on America’s three largest trade partners are having ramifications across flooring industry channels. President Trump’s decision to impose 25% tariffs on goods from Mexico and Canada, as well as an additional 10% on Chinese goods, has...

What does a random restaurant in a random town shutting its doors have to do with a floor covering retailer? Absolutely nothing. But that doesn’t mean there aren’t similarities between an eating establishment and a flooring store, and if we think about things for a...

Throughout his campaign, President Donald Trump threatened to impose tariffs on Canada and Mexico, along with additional tariffs on China. On his first day in office, Trump doubled down on that stance, telling reporters that he is considering slapping 25% tariffs on...

Tariffs, immigration, regulations, taxes…these are just some of the policy issues the Trump administration will grapple with in 2025 and beyond. While there are many others, these four have the potential to impact the flooring industry more so than others. Some of...

Calhoun, Ga.—Mohawk is introducing 26 new product offerings and campaign updates to its popular RevWood and TecWood lines to enhance performance, style and sustainability. RevWood Crafted for durability, RevWood flooring is designed to provide superior waterproof...

AHF has hardwood flooring plants in Somerset, Ky.; Beverly, W.V. (seen here); West Plains, Mo.; and Only, Tenn. Plus more locations that manufacture resilient flooring. Mountville, Pa.—As the global trade landscape remains unpredictable, AHF Products is highlighting...

New York—QEP has donated over 60,000 premium sponges to support the disaster relief and long-term recovery needs of the southern California wildfires as well as the ongoing efforts of the Helene and Milton hurricane cleanup. The sponges are heading to impacted areas...

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: To what extent has the weather impacted your business this year? Here are their responses: “Just a couple ‘Southern snow days.’...

Las Vegas—The International Surface Event (TISE) opened submissions for presenters at the 2026 conference. The conference is set to be held from January 27-29, 2026, at the Mandalay Bay Convention Center here. The event intends to bring together over 700 global brands...

Solon, Ohio—Tarkett, a leader in innovative and sustainable flooring and sports surface solutions, announced it has been rated A level by CDP—a global non-profit that runs the world’s leading carbon disclosure platform—the highest level of maturity a company can...