Floor Covering News

JULY 5, 2022

Preliminary FCNews research shows the commercial flooring market totaled $6.488 billion in sales in 2021, an uptick of 6% over 2020. The coronavirus pandemic impacted all sectors of the economy last year as businesses saw supply chains interrupted, demand for products and services decline, and government-mandated closures.

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DECEMBER 21, 2023

FCNews reveals the winners of its third annual FCNnovation Awards—an initiative designed to recognize and showcase some of the most innovative new products and technologies launched in the current year. The grout can be easily applied and cleaned afterward, resulting in a fully installed waterproof floor within a couple of hours.

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Floor Covering News

DECEMBER 1, 2023

T echnology and trends went hand in hand in 2023, with carpet mills touting products that deliver on every front. From eco-friendly to advanced stain resistant to luxurious looks and feel, this year’s carpet introductions were designed to impress specialty flooring retailers. Shown is Kaanapali, a hand-loomed Jacquard.

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JUNE 26, 2023

That’s how some industry observers might describe the commercial flooring industry in 2022, which continued to emerge from the wreckage of a global pandemic to experience a vibrant rebirth. Commercial flooring rebounded as sales increased 13.1% billion in 2022, Floor Covering News research shows. from roughly $6.5

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JUNE 14, 2023

Aladdin Commercial products provide end users with both design and performance attributes. 2023 is considered a bounce back year, as the nation recovers from a pandemic that caused major disruptions in construction and renovation projects, leading to delays and cancellations. Shown is Indwell from Philadelphia Commercial.

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JUNE 14, 2023

Environmental consciousness factors heavily into the products selected for commercial flooring applications. We’re seeing positive momentum across all product categories since getting out of COVID-19,” said Robb Myer, vice president, Aladdin Commercial, observed. “We Pictured is Mohawk Group’s Fractal Fluency. A s the U.S.

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JANUARY 25, 2023

Dalton—The World Floor Covering Association (WFCA) has released details for its presence at TISE 2023, including the debut of a new booth design and a robust lineup of panels, stage events and in-booth educational sessions. The WFCA TISE 2023 highlights include the following: Main Stage Expo: WFCA GROW group panel discussion Jan.

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Diary of a Tile Addict

JANUARY 27, 2024

Where was your production? For personal reasons I returned, but with the intention of looking for innovative products, founding Neos Cerámica & Comunicación, parent company of Neos Additives. In four of them, it has participated as the main research company. In 2023 the buzzword was Artificial Intelligence. In

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Floor Covering News

JUNE 28, 2022

Hannover, Germany—With a host of new features, Domotex 2023 will run from Jan. Show organizers said the 33rd edition of the world’s most important trade show for carpets and floor coverings will be a strong and innovative event. Textile floor coverings can be found opposite in Halls 19/20. New space for inspiration.

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JANUARY 3, 2023

FCNews has announced the winners of its second annual FCNnovation Awards —a program designed to recognize and showcase some of the most innovative new products and technologies unveiled in the current year. Premier Flooring Center. The selling system’s best product is nylon 6,6—which includes Dixie’s EnVision 6,6 fiber.

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MARCH 22, 2023

The NeoCon 2023 keynote speakers will look to hip hop, community and technology. Chicago—NeoCon has announced the keynote speakers for its 2023 edition, to be held here June 12-14 at The Mart. Our 2023 keynotes are emblematic of how diverse perspectives can drive and effect positive change.”

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Floor Covering News

APRIL 3, 2023

F or domestic floor covering manufacturers, it’s one thing to be able to locally source all the components that go into the making of the final product—not just the raw materials but also the adhesives, binders, etc. Greg Wilson, founder of HempWood, told Floor Covering News. “Our It’s been a long journey.

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Floor Covering News

AUGUST 7, 2023

Successful brands are found in every segment of business, from jewelry to cars to flooring—often with different go-to-market strategies. 7, 2023 issue. Conduct market research When it comes to research, the more you do the more value you will receive. Is there a topic that your audience wants to hear your opinion on?

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FEBRUARY 7, 2023

Coming up with just the right combination of merchandising displays, installed flooring, product placement, lighting and even open space can be a challenge, especially for floor covering dealers with limited showroom space. Arizona Hardwood Floor Supply Phoenix Bring the outside in. Great Western Flooring Naperville, Ill.

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JUNE 28, 2023

When the dust settled, Floor Covering News research found the resilient flooring category as a whole generated $9.522 billion in sales in 2022, a 13% increase over 2021’s $8.426 billion—much of that thanks to LVT. When taking total flooring sales into account , resilient gained market share in 2022. of sales and 29.2%

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APRIL 10, 2023

And yet this customer evolution makes the traditional salesperson arguably more important than ever before—helping customers find products and connect them to what was viewed online, resolving queries and processing purchases in an easy, seamless manner, all while making shopping an overall pleasant experience. Do you have pets?

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MARCH 19, 2024

Alliance Flooring co-CEOs, Ryan Dunn and Kevin Logue. O r l and o —The early returns on the Alliance Flooring new Perfect Home retail merchandising system and technology platform point to a clear-cut winner that will ultimately yield higher margins for dealers and more satisfied customers.

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Floor Covering News

FEBRUARY 8, 2023

Despite maintaining extensive product selections, logistics hubs and customer service centers, Amazon and Wayfair appear to be flying under the radar in the residential flooring business. Online vendors continue to change the way consumers shop for home goods, including flooring.

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Floor Covering News

JUNE 26, 2023

Such were the main challenges that defined 2022 for civilization in general and the flooring industry in particular. Still, flooring once again was able to continue its positive trajectory in dollar sales, which it has done every year since the Great Recession of 2008-09 except for the pandemic-impacted 2020. Take carpet, for example.

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Floor Covering News

JUNE 29, 2023

F or the second year running tile flooring experienced sales growth after its 2020 decline, which had been the category’s first decrease in several years. Tile flooring was up mid-double digits in dollars in 2022 compared to 2021’s high single-digit increase. Volume experienced a slight decrease overall. billion square feet.

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Floor Covering News

JUNE 26, 2023

That’s how some industry observers might describe the commercial flooring industry in 2022, which continued to emerge from the wreckage of a global pandemic to experience a vibrant rebirth. Commercial flooring rebounded as sales increased 13.1% billion in 2022, Floor Covering News research shows. from roughly $6.5

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Floor Covering News

MARCH 6, 2023

As retailers kick off the key spring selling season, Mohawk is launching the “Floor Adore” campaign designed to give its Edge dealer partners new tools, assets and even some training to meet an expected surge in remodeling business.

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Floor Covering News

MAY 9, 2023

Just like every year before it, 2023 has come with its unique challenges and changes—and the sales landscape isn’t exempt from those kinds of shifts. So without further ado, here are some of the most pressing, prominent sales trends to keep an eye out for in 2023. (This article was originally published by Hubspot. echoed this.

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Floor Covering News

MARCH 15, 2023

Mohawk Casual Elegance SmartStrand is part of the 2023 Design Trends Report. Based on extensive research, the Renewed Transformation Design Trends Report considers all the vital social and lifestyle elements that are trending in the market. Calhoun, Ga.—Mohawk

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Floor Covering News

FEBRUARY 6, 2023

C hi c ag o —The forecast for the new home construction market looks cloudy while non-residential sales are expected to remain robust in 2023. economy for 2023 and beyond. economy for 2023 and beyond. ITR Economics predicts inflation will come down to about 2%-3% by the end of 2023. economy at large. economy overall.

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Floor Covering News

MAY 2, 2024

FCA Network members are coming off an outstanding 2023 and are poised to do well in 2024 when all is said and done. “It Newcomers speak out Newcomers to FCA Network include BK Flooring & Design, Lebanon, Ind., Branden Kappes) and Carpet & Flooring Warehouse, Hoover, Ala., It was a very profitable year,” Robertson said.

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Floor Covering News

JUNE 26, 2023

Maybe we here at Floor Covering News can reclaim our lives just in time for summer. Research involves getting our hands on as many reports as possible and talking to as many people as possible, both from companies and associations. So what stands out as you peruse this issue of Floor Covering News ? Do your homework!

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Floor Covering News

JUNE 30, 2023

hardwood flooring category took a big step back in 2022. Floor Covering News research shows hardwood flooring revenues fell 9.8% Industry observers attribute the disparity in sales to volume activity primarily to higher material and production costs in the face of slower sales. last year to $2.41

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AUGUST 21, 2023

While there are still four months left before the calendar turns, category experts agree 2023 will likely see the first resilient sales decline for the category. The consensus among the major resilient flooring suppliers is that once the dust clears, 2023 will see resilient sales down mid-to-high single digits. “A

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Floor Covering News

FEBRUARY 6, 2024

The Floor Covering Education Foundation (FCEF) recently welcomed Joe Semaan to its board of directors. Before assuming this role in December 2023, Semaan held the position of president for Mohawk’s wood and laminate business. The post FCEF adds Joe Semaan to board of directors appeared first on Floor Covering News.

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FEBRUARY 6, 2024

Some examples seen and heard at Surfaces 2024 : “Our Luck Penny [a Dreamweaver offering], with 6 1 / 2 turns of twist, features 24 colors,” said Joe Young, vice president of residential product, Engineered Floors. “It We’re a color company and we lean into the color story,” said Jared Coffin, VP of product management.

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FEBRUARY 22, 2023

The company has reimagined its showroom support program, Five Star, as Edge Store in 2023. Today’s shoppers begin their buying journey online, but industry research identifies specialty flooring retailers as the most trusted source of information,” said Angela Duke, senior director of residential marketing.

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Floor Covering News

NOVEMBER 16, 2022

—CCA Global Partners announced rollout plans for its new merchandising and digital marketing program, which includes more than eight million product SKUs and a completely integrated digital platform. The rollout will change how consumers shop for floors. It will be a game changer for consumers and our members.

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JANUARY 27, 2023

Mohawk is investing in the powerhouse product brand with a state-of-the-art merchandising destination, the SmartStrand Color Wall. Along with all the innovation and consumer research that went into the development of the Color Wall Destination, we are introducing the largest number of new SmartStrand styles in over three years.”

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MARCH 15, 2023

Based on extensive research, the Renewed Transformation Design Trends Report considers all the vital social and lifestyle elements that are trending in the market. Mohawk matches the market’s continuous design evolution, and we provide retailers with products that have sustainability, performance and fashion in mind.”

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Floor Covering News

JANUARY 4, 2023

Jeff Lorberbaum, Mohawk CEO, welcomed attendees to the Edge Summit 2023. Nashville—After a pandemic-induced hiatus, several postponements and years of planning, Mohawk finally kicked off its much-anticipated Mohawk Edge Summit 2023 here. Other Edge dealers like Craig Phillips, president of The Flooring Edge, Akron, Ohio, agreed.

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NOVEMBER 29, 2022

Mohawk is investing in the powerhouse product brand with a state-of-the-art merchandising destination, the SmartStrand Color Wall. Along with all the innovation and consumer research that went into the development of the color wall Destination, we are introducing the largest number of new SmartStrand styles in over three years.”.

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