Floor Covering News
FEBRUARY 5, 2024
Surfaces ’24 saw 20,000 attendees converge in Las Vegas. L as V egas —With every major flooring manufacturer represented, and with international attendees returning at their highest level in years, Surfaces ’24 very much hit the mark as the industry’s most important flooring event. “A lot of what I heard was, ‘It’s back,’” Amie Gilmore, Informa show director, told Floor Covering News.
Floor Covering News
FEBRUARY 5, 2024
Jan Luan of SLCC Flooring with retailers at the NFA Showcase, from left: Steve Coles, Michael Longwill and Jimmy Poulos. Las Vegas—A record 47 suppliers took part in the annual National Floorcovering Alliance (NFA) vendor trade show here on Jan. 22, before the official kickoff of TISE 2024 , but it wasn’t merely the volume of vendors that impressed NFA dealers—it was all about what they showcased.
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Floor Covering News
FEBRUARY 5, 2024
D a ll as —Shaw Floors is coming into 2024 loaded for bear with an increased focus on high style and exclusivity. Rather than focus its Phase 1 introductions on line extensions to core collections, the company unveiled an array of unique visuals, species and products designed to provide its retail partners with something different. Following is an overview: CARPET On the soft surface side of the ledger, the higher-end Anderson Tuftex (AT) brand has 17 new products.
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FEBRUARY 5, 2024
Danielle Hunsicker Atlanta—Diverzify has promoted Danielle Hunsicker to the role of CEO for the organization , which now includes 16 brands and 62 locations throughout the United States. The promotion was communicated to the Diverzify network last month when it was announced that current COO, Jim Pels, would be transitioning into a chairman role for the company at the start of 2024.
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FEBRUARY 5, 2024
Dear Diary, a nother Surfaces in the rear-view mirror. Every year it seems to get more exhilarating and exhausting. Maybe Father Time is catching up to me. Maybe I just enjoy and appreciate it more with each passing year. Or maybe the older I get the harder I work the show. The one thing I will never understand, dear diary, is how there is nothing left in the tank when I crawl onto the plane to return home, yet it feels like I just arrived.
Floor Covering News
FEBRUARY 5, 2024
G rape v ine , T exas —It’s not often that nearly 1,200 members of any group can agree on something. But with Retail 2.0, CCA Global’s new merchandising and digital marketing system, the overwhelming consensus is the selling system works. At conneXtion, CCA Global Partners’ annual convention here, the storyline once again revolved around the ongoing rollout of 2.0, which is now in roughly 60% of retailers’ showrooms.
Floor Covering News
FEBRUARY 5, 2024
Louisville, Ky.—Starnet has shared that Rob Starr, director of marketing and member services, passed away Saturday, Feb. 3, 2024. Starr was at home with his family. In his short time at home from the hospital, he was able to enjoy so many heartfelt messages and well wishes from all his Starnet friends. “Thank you to the Starnet community of members and vendors who reached out to Rob to let him know he was respected and loved,” the organization said in a press release.
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Floor Covering News
FEBRUARY 5, 2024
Magdalena Lesniak Edison, N.J.—FloorFolio Industries has named Magdalena Lesniak the new chief operating officer. “Maggie brings with her an exceptional level of achievement and operational know-how,” said Michael Freedman, chairman and CEO. “She has proven to be a great leader within this company. With a wide understanding of logistics and manufacturing, she will continue to drive FloorFolio forward by building growth and expanding our capabilities.
Floor Covering News
FEBRUARY 5, 2024
As we conclude the first month of 2024, marked by extensive travel to various conventions and meetings within the flooring industry, it serves as a gentle reminder that our journey ahead is substantial. Engaging directly with stakeholders, our team acknowledges the pressing need for concerted efforts within the flooring industry. The Floor Covering Education Foundation (FCEF) is dedicated to reshaping the industry’s future by addressing the installation labor crisis comprehensively , and we ne
Floor Covering News
FEBRUARY 5, 2024
Washington, D.C.—Mohawk Industries has achieved Platinum Level LF-02 Sustainability Certification, awarded by North American Laminate Flooring Association (NALFA). Platinum Level certification is the highest level of LF-02 Sustainability Certification and requires third-party review and validation of compliance with the standard. This notable achievement establishes Mohawk as the first company within NALFA’s membership to secure third-party evaluated Platinum Level certification since the
Floor Covering News
FEBRUARY 5, 2024
Hannover, Germany—Bjelin has launched the carefully curated Contrast Collection, designed to celebrate the distinct characteristics of Spačva oak. The new hardened wood range was created through the fusion of technology and ageless craftsmanship and suits both residential and heavy-traffic commercial environments. “We recognized the opportunity to craft a more dynamic floor by leveraging our existing colors and creating stark contrasts,” said Emanuel Lidberg, head of design at Bjelin.
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FEBRUARY 5, 2024
Las Vegas—Members and select vendors of the Floors & More group gathered here a day prior to the start of TISE 2024 for its annual convention. The theme of the event, “Supercharged,” reflected both the mood and the growth trend of the organization. “We are not going to slow down at all; we are going to put the pedal to the metal in 2024,” Vinnie Virga Jr., vice president of Floors & More, told attendees.
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FEBRUARY 5, 2024
Dallas, Texas—At the CCA Global Partners Retail Group’s conneXtion Conference , the group featured a spotlight on its longtime charitable partnership with the Tunnel to Towers Foundation. The non-profit organization supports America’s first responders and military heroes through its Smart Home Program, Gold Star Family Home Program and national fundraising efforts.
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