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Flooring retailers often talk about suppliers as their “partners.” But what does that really mean? After all, suppliers don’t necessarily share in the profits and losses. In this case, the dynamic is more nuanced. For some retailers, a good partner is a supplier that...

If necessity is the mother of invention, then innovation might be parented by crisis. Whether you call it an installation crisis or a installer shortage, the impact on our industry will be devastating if changes are not embraced and supported. The flooring industry,...

If Memorial Day is the unofficial start of summer, then Labor Day is the unofficial kickoff to fall. The kids are back at school, the college and pro football season is upon us and the dreaded election is just around the corner. With that, here are some thoughts with...

It took Deborah Cybert, co-owner of Interior Vision Flooring Design in Soquel, Calif., 15 years to jump on board with Floors To Go. However, all it took was one visit to the group’s flagship store in Florida and a meeting with leadership to seal the deal—even though...

The Floor Covering Education Foundation (FCEF) announced a partnership with International Flooring Company (IFC) in which IFC will donate one penny per square foot to FCEF for every product sold from its Canopy Floors collection. It’s all part of a donation program to...

Cartersville, Ga.—More than two years after launching its meticulously designed, state-of-the-art rigid core manufacturing facility here, Wellmade has officially doubled its production capacity. A leading OEM supplier that supports many of the industry’s most...

Jacksonville, Fla.—Cain & Bultman announced the addition of Paul Walker as president and COO. Walker has enjoyed a successful 35-year career as an executive in the floor covering industry, which has included roles in both manufacturing and distribution. Most...

Calhoun, Ga.—Mohawk’s SolidTech flooring was selected by Sunshine on a Ranney Day for its recent bedroom makeover for 16-year-old Kendall. Sunshine on a Ranney Day (SOARD) reimagines and builds custom rooms for children with special needs. “Sunshine on a Ranney Day...

Trion, Ga.—Georgia-based Foam Products Corp (FPC) is set to open its new IXPE manufacturing facility by the end of Q3 this year. The $15 million-dollar, 100,000-square-foot facility is located here. “This plant’s location is near the heart of the existing U.S....

Hannover, Germany—Bjelin introduced a durable herringbone floor empowered by patented technologies, designed to offer a modern take on a timeless classic. Woodura Herringbone 2.0 showcases larger panels, delivering three times the strength of traditional wood options...

Warwick, R.I.—Floor & Decor, a high-growth retailer who specializes in hard surface flooring for homeowners and professionals, has announced the grand opening of its first warehouse location here. The warehouse store and design center will open with a team of...

St. Petersburg, Fla.—Centricity, a leader in lifestyle services including innovative flooring protection solutions, announced its newest customer, America’s Floor Source (AFS). This collaboration brings Centricity’s five-year accidental damage protection plans to a...