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Three years ago, Mark Farnsworth, president of Professional Floor Covering Training, initiated a transformative journey by securing federal funding for a groundbreaking training program aimed at individuals seeking a fresh start, particularly those from second-chance...

Flooring retailers often view the fourth quarter as a last-chance opportunity to finish the year on a high note, and that’s especially true this year given the slowdown at retail. So, what better way to inject some enthusiasm into the market than a fall refresh?...

Imagine a world where teenagers are more excited about flooring installation than the latest TikTok dance craze. Farfetched? Maybe. But if lineman school can be considered a cool career choice, why not flooring installation? At the Floor Covering Education Foundation...

As it celebrates its 30th anniversary this month, Southwind is reminded that the success it has enjoyed is due in large part to its many loyal flooring dealers around the country. It’s these retailers who not only win with Southwind’s complete portfolio but also...

Not all SPCs are created equal, and Icon, the latest addition to Raskin Industries’ Acrylx line, is designed to live up to its name.  Icon was created in response to the demand for a floating resilient floor suitable for larger-scale spaces. It was launched this...

Tony Wright, AHSG Roswell, Ga.—Back in 2000, Bruce Weber founded the American Home Surfaces Group (AHSG), an alliance of independent floor covering retailers, followed by Commercial USA, which comprises commercial flooring contractors. Nearly 25 years later, AHSG has...

The City of New York has filed a lawsuit against National Floors Direct, alleging the in-home flooring services retailer committed nearly 2,500 counts of violations of consumer protection laws. The legal action comes after an extensive investigation that uncovered...

Lost in the chaos of this deplorable election season was a very important article that appeared last month in the Wall Street Journal headlined, “The return of wall-to-wall carpet: Why Americans want this soothing luxury now.” It may be the first positive article on...

(The retail community is counting down the days until Mohawk’s Edge Summit takes place this winter. As such, we’ve tapped several retailers, large and small, to explain what they’re looking forward to most.) Reason to attend: Networking Tommy Hughes Kelly’s Carpet...

The Inaugural FCNews Style & Design Competition recognizes industry achievements in new product development and design. The program builds on the legacy of programs like the Award of Excellence—now in its 28th year—the Best of Surfaces contest and the FCNnovation...

Confluent Path from Tarkett’s Layered Duality collection. Solon, Ohio — Tarkett has announced its new Layered Duality collection, first previewed at Design Days 2024 in Chicago earlier this year, is now available. The collection of non-PVC plank and tile patterns...

The 22nd annual Alan Greenberg Charity Golf Tournament raised over $125,000 for the Floor Covering Industry Foundation (FCIF). Hosted at the picturesque Barnsley Gardens Resort in Adairsville, Ga., this year’s event continued its legacy of aiding industry members in...