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Evan Martinez Bel Air, Md.—With just two years in the market, Spartan Hospitality continues to expand its entity with the appointment of Evan Martinez as Southwest regional manager—with a dedicated focus on California, Arizona, Nevada, Colorado, New Mexico, Utah and...

Columbus, Ohio—America’s Floor Source (AFS) Group has acquired the assets and intellectual property of yet another flooring retail operation, Flooring Solutions, a top retailer in Memphis, Tenn., for flooring and tile, with sales of more than $10 million annually. As...

Orlando, Fla.—Coverings, the largest showcase of ceramic tile and natural stone in North America, has announced Coverings 2025 registration with early-bird registration perks, competitive hotel rates and coveted award opportunities. Industry professionals are...

The retail sales associate (RSA) is arguably the most influential person in a specialty flooring store. After all, it is the RSA who spends the most time with a customer and, theoretically, can make or break the deal. Success often starts with attitude, experts say....

CTEF’s annual auction takes place Dec. 2-7. In anticipation, it is requesting material and/or experience donations to include in the auction. Ideal material donations for the CTEF Auction: Items can be any of your products, tools, materials or anything you feel would...

Florence, Ala.—Schönox HPS North America announced its continued commitment to sustainability with its extensive range of LEED-contributing products and certifications. With products that meet the rigorous requirements of LEED v4.1 certification for Building Design...

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 product/category has stood out for you this year? Here are their responses: The product category that has stood out the...

Boston, Mass.—The National Tile Contractors Association (NTCA) announced the recipients of the 2024 NTCA Tile Setter Craftsperson of the Year awards, honoring two exceptional tile professionals for their dedication, craftsmanship and industry leadership. This year’s...

Before starting a career as an RSA in the retail floor covering industry, there were some things I wish I knew beforehand—first and foremost the value of organizational clarity. Strategic anchors are the main X factors in determining how we will succeed. We place a...

Louisville, Ky.—Louisville Tile has launched its latest Louisville Tile University (LTU) training program. Louisville Tile said it has always been dedicated to delivering exceptional customer service, high-quality products and expert advice—backed by a knowledgeable...

i4F management David Song, Marcel Boekhoorn and John Rietveldt with James Wong from Lioncore. Turnhout, Belgium—i4F, a group of companies providing patents and technologies to the flooring industry, announced that Lioncore Industries Vietnam has signed an additional...

Castellón, Spain—Decocer, specializing in the design and manufacturing of custom small-format tiles, has launched a new website featuring a refreshed design aligned with its new brand image, enhancing its values and customer interaction. The ceramics company, focused...