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It may be a brand spanking new name in the burgeoning hard surface arena, but it’s backed by experienced leadership and a supplier network with a proven track record of producing high-quality rigid core, engineered hardwood and waterproof laminate flooring. That best...

Within a few short years, the Stanton Carpet Co. has transformed itself from a soft-surface-only player into a full-service supplier, with a depth and breadth of product that could rival any flooring manufacturer. Its portfolio now encompasses carpet, rugs, luxury...

For the second year running—and only the second time in the past 15 years—resilient flooring will end 2024 down in both dollar sales and volume. The consensus among the major resilient flooring suppliers is that once the dust clears and the calendar flips to 2025, the...

(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: Promos/Products/Specials Sonja Early Betts...

New York City—The Floor Covering Industry Foundation (FCIF)’s October 5th Gala is nearly sold out and is said to already be surpassing the number of tickets sold for the last gala. The black-tie event is set to be held at Gotham Hall, here. For more information or to...

Dallas, Texas—American Olean has launched three new tile collections, all available nationwide. “As American Olean’s director of product design, I am keenly focused on the latest trends in the worlds of fashion, interior design, home furnishings and tile,” said Shelly...

Jacksonville, Fla.—RIVA Spain, a luxury flooring solutions brand and leader in European wood manufacturing, has announced a dynamic collaboration with the University of Miami School of Architecture to establish the RIVA Spain Material Innovation Design Studio. This...

Finland—Bjelin is set to show its latest flooring range at the leading design event here, Habitare, from September 11-15 of this year in Hall 6 at Booth 6g11. A new and innovative herringbone floor will be on display alongside the company’s durable Woodura Planks 3.0....

Bologna, Italy—Anatolia is set to showcase its latest innovation in surface design—its Sintered Stone Slab collection—at the upcoming Cersaie tradeshow here, from September 23-27 of this year. Anatolia’s Sintered Stone Slabs create surfaces that are meant to embody...

The World Floor Covering Association (WFCA) and the Certified Flooring Installers (CFI) have acquired a signed letter of intent to purchase the assets of the Natural Fiber Installers Certification Inc., (NFIC). This strategic move is designed to enhance the...

Fed rate cuts are expected in September. The Federal Reserve is expected to cut interest rates for the first time in two and half years when the board meets in September—a move that flooring dealers say would be an important first step in stimulating demand for...

New Orleans—NAFCD will host its popular UID In-a-Day on Tuesday, October 22. These courses will occur during the first day of the 2024 NAFCD Annual Convention taking place here. Through this one-day workshop, managers in distribution and supply can learn how to hone...