by Nathanael Strickland | Apr 7, 2025 | Flooring News
In the late 19th century, a young girl from Dalton, Ga., unknowingly laid the groundwork for what would become a global flooring empire. At just 15, Catherine Evans Whitener was captivated by a hand-tufted bedspread she had seen and endeavored to recreate it. Her...
by Nathanael Strickland | Apr 7, 2025 | Flooring News
Amid all the talk and uncertainty around tariffs lies some positive news related to the remodeling market that came out of the International Builders’ Show in Las Vegas about a month ago. Specifically, according to a panel discussion hosted by the National Association...
by Nathanael Strickland | Apr 7, 2025 | Flooring News
Strong in-store traffic and the momentum carried over from Q1 bode well for Carpet Exchange in Q2. After a respectable start to 2025, flooring retailers are entering a period of uncertainty amid declining consumer confidence, persistently high mortgage rates and...
by Nathanael Strickland | Apr 7, 2025 | Flooring News
The Wellmade production plant in Cartersville, Ga., is open and fully operational, and the company is back to work filling orders for customers. That’s the message from Wellmade ownership in the wake of the March 26 FBI raid of its manufacturing facility as part of a...
by Nathanael Strickland | Apr 7, 2025 | Flooring News
In the wake of President Donald Trump’s sweeping tariffs on imported goods, flooring industry executives are bracing themselves for the expected economic fallout. On April 2, Trump announced tariffs of at least 10% on practically all goods coming into the United...
by Nathanael Strickland | Apr 4, 2025 | Flooring News
Rutheford, N.J.—Sika announced two significant improvements to its tile grout product category, aimed at further elevating brand positioning, availability and functionality. “Emphasizes the company’s commitment to offering high-performance and stylish grout solutions...
