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Industry disrupters 2024: Internal factors, external forces upend status quo

Floor Covering News

This year’s Floor Covering News “Industry Disrupters” 2024 issue features all manner of players that are—or are poised to—shake things up. On the retail side, 31st Street Capital, a family-owned holding company that was founded in October 2018, has already acquired six flooring retailers—the last being Sam Kinnaird Flooring last year.

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Natural Stone Institute announces new board members

Floor Covering News

Oberlin, Ohio— The Natural Stone Institute (NSI) will welcome two individuals to its board of directors in January 2024. Dumais has been a steering committee member of the Women in Stone initiative since its inception in 2014 and served as its chair from 2016-2018.

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Godfrey Hirst gets a fashionable brand refresh

Floor Covering News

Mohawk is giving Godfrey Hirst a brand refresh in 2024, providing the renowned wool supplier with the requisite sales resources to seize an opportunity in the trade-up fashion space. Flooring retailers have embraced Godfrey Hirst for its wool carpets and timeless designs. Shown is Novel Flair.