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This year is just blowing by. We’re quickly approaching the end of 2024, and the holiday season will soon be upon us. It all feels a bit overwhelming. I’m also facing another birthday this month, and it’s hard to believe how quickly time has passed. It feels like I’m...

You know, our business and yours are more alike than you may realize. We both have customers and we both have vendors (suppliers). Our success is tied to our reputation, providing value and delivering on our promises. Sound familiar? Your vendors are primarily floor...

National Harbor, Md.—Organizational health remains a continuing theme for FEI Group as it hosted its annual convention here last month. Three specific areas were focal points this year—generational transfer of leadership, data and talent—and this focus extended across...

Orlando–The success of the combined CFI-FCICA annual convention here can be measured in several ways. Start with the numbers: This year’s meeting drew 350 attendees, up from last year, including 82 first-time attendees. What’s more, exhibitor attendance was up 45%, a...

With few exceptions, flooring distributors will close out 2024 on a down note as a confluence of events—inflation, high interest rates, international turmoil and presidential election jitters—combined to suppress business for many top wholesalers. “It’s not overly...

New York, N.Y.—On October 5, the Floor Covering Industry Foundation (FCIF) held its gala at the magnificent Gotham Hall, where guests were treated to an unforgettable evening of celebration and philanthropy, honoring the lifetime achievements of Sy Cohen, Dan Frierson...

Solon, Ohio—Tarkett Home, the residential segment of Tarkett, launched its first WPC collection, EverGen. This new collection combines realism with durability. EverGen is an 8mm-thick product with a 1.5mm IXPE attached pad for added comfort. Each plank features an...

Melissa Nau Cartersville, Ga.—Shaw Contract has appointed Melissa Nau to the position of vice president of hospitality – global accounts. In this position, Nau will lead the sales strategy and strategic sales team for the brand’s hospitality segment. “Melissa’s...

Texas—Transom Capital Group has announced the formation of Artivo Surfaces, the new parent company for Virginia Tile and Galleher. By consolidating these brands under one entity, the new structure intends to foster collaboration, improves operational efficiency and...

Glen Ellyn, Ill.—The Flooring Contractors Association (FCICA) has announced its new executive board and new director leadership for the 2024-2027 term. During the FCICA annual meeting last week, FCICA chairman Pat Kelly announced the new executive board to begin...

Dalton—PPG, a supplier of custom products, announced that it has signed a strategic agreement with Shaw Industries to offer the PPG Flooring line of resinous flooring products. The products will be available to Shaw’s customers in the commercial property market via...

Chicago—TAJ Flooring, a leading manufacturer of commercial-grade resilient flooring in the U.S., has completed the expansion at its headquarters here. The buildout provides additional warehousing space for a wide variety of commercial flooring products—including...