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The NFA held its fall conference here in Washington, D.C. Washington, D.C.—Ian Newton, Flooring 101 and current president of the National Floorcovering Alliance (NFA), along with the entire executive board, was re-elected to serve another two-year term at the group’s...

Vero Beach, Fla.—In a historic event for the tile industry, Carpet & Tile Warehouse—in collaboration with Women in Tile, the Ceramic Tile Education Foundation (CTEF) and the National Tile Contractors Association (NTCA)—is hosting an all-female Certified Tile...

New York City—The 2024 Red Bull Half Court tournament brought together elite basketball players and creative talents on a court that is said to not only be a playing surface but a work of art. Designed by renowned artist Carolina De La Cruz Rodriguez, the center court...

Dallas, Texas—This Veterans’ Day Daltile announced its continued support and dedication to the Gary Sinise Foundation. Established in 2011 by actor and humanitarian Gary Sinise, the Gary Sinise Foundation honors and supports military service members, first responders...

As a flooring business, you know the importance of nurturing a new skilled workforce. Elevating the installation career to a new generation secures the future of your business. The Floor Covering Education Foundation (FCEF) is dedicated to creating a pipeline of new...

An aerial view of Foam Products’ state-of-the-art Trion, Ga., facility before the destruction Hurricane Helene wrought on the company’s factory in Erwin, Tenn. It’s one thing to watch in awe all the devastation and destruction caused by natural disasters such as...

Flooring suppliers and retailers have always had a symbiotic relationship—dealers need compelling new products to sell and suppliers need the customers those retailers attract. But the best partnerships often go beyond transactions. In FCNews’ Retailers of the Year...

With the elections now firmly in the rear-view mirror, it’s time to get back to some semblance of normalcy. The results broke the right way for about 50% of the country and not so much for the other 50%. If you fall into the latter category, you have no choice but to...

Baxter, Tenn.—Portobello America, the U.S. business unit of Portobello Grupo, has announced the launch of Bossa on the Road, its first-ever global tile collection. This collection is said to mark a significant milestone for the brand, combining Brazilian roots with...

Chicago—Global flooring manufacturer Tarkett was recognized for its marketing efforts in the annual MarCom Awards, earning three platinum and three gold awards in the international competition. Two of the platinum awards honored Tarkett’s 2023 Design Days marketing...

Calhoun, Ga.—Mohawk is boosting its digital marketing offerings by teaming up with Cyncly as an additional provider for Edge Omnify websites. Mohawk is also expanding its Edge Local Advertising suite by adding both Broadlume and Cyncly as new partners. This strategic...

Calhoun, Ga.—Women are leaving their marks across the flooring industry—not only at Mohawk but also at retail stores throughout the country. To celebrate these impactful women at Edge Summit 2025, Mohawk announced its collaboration with Women in the Floorcovering...