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An aerial view of Foam Products’ state-of-the-art Trion, Ga., facility before the destruction Hurricane Helene wrought on the company’s factory in Erwin, Tenn. It’s one thing to watch in awe all the devastation and destruction caused by natural disasters such as...

Flooring suppliers and retailers have always had a symbiotic relationship—dealers need compelling new products to sell and suppliers need the customers those retailers attract. But the best partnerships often go beyond transactions. In FCNews’ Retailers of the Year...

With the elections now firmly in the rear-view mirror, it’s time to get back to some semblance of normalcy. The results broke the right way for about 50% of the country and not so much for the other 50%. If you fall into the latter category, you have no choice but to...

Baxter, Tenn.—Portobello America, the U.S. business unit of Portobello Grupo, has announced the launch of Bossa on the Road, its first-ever global tile collection. This collection is said to mark a significant milestone for the brand, combining Brazilian roots with...

Chicago—Global flooring manufacturer Tarkett was recognized for its marketing efforts in the annual MarCom Awards, earning three platinum and three gold awards in the international competition. Two of the platinum awards honored Tarkett’s 2023 Design Days marketing...

Calhoun, Ga.—Mohawk is boosting its digital marketing offerings by teaming up with Cyncly as an additional provider for Edge Omnify websites. Mohawk is also expanding its Edge Local Advertising suite by adding both Broadlume and Cyncly as new partners. This strategic...

Calhoun, Ga.—Women are leaving their marks across the flooring industry—not only at Mohawk but also at retail stores throughout the country. To celebrate these impactful women at Edge Summit 2025, Mohawk announced its collaboration with Women in the Floorcovering...

Dalton—This holiday season sparks J+J Flooring’s 8th annual Helping Hands initiative. Each November and December, designers and flooring professionals come together for a fun, festive competition where they create themed Christmas trees based on kid-appropriate ideas....

Chris Wellborn Calhoun, Ga.—As Mohawk Industries’ president and chief operating officer Chris Wellborn prepares for his planned retirement next February, the company has announced plans to promote Paul De Cock, current president of Flooring North America, into...

Lexington, Ky.—Panariagroup USA has introduced Playlist by Panaria Ceramica, a vibrant collection that is designed to transform any space into a dynamic canvas of expression. Inspired by the rhythm of modern life and eclectic energy of geometric patterns, Playlist is...

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...

New Orleans—From October 22-24, the NAFCD + NBMDA Annual Convention hosted over 1,000 distribution professionals at the Hyatt Regency for two full days of professional education and networking—with over 200 companies showcasing the latest products and services in the...