Floor Covering News

DECEMBER 5, 2023

Atlanta—Coverings, the preeminent event for the ceramic tile and natural stone industry in North America, has revealed a select lineup of featured educational opportunities for Coverings 2024 , which will take place April 22-25, 2024, here at the Georgia World Congress Center (GWCC).

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MARCH 19, 2024

This year’s fair was held from February 26 – March 1, 2024 at Feria Valencia, located in Valencia’s center city. Spain continues to lead production within the European Union, with over $432 million in domestic ceramic tile sales.

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Floor Covering News

FEBRUARY 9, 2024

While many of the laminate, SPC and hybrid/rigid core products aim to deliver more value to the consumer, a significant portion of products showcased at Surfaces 2024 targeted the upper range of the flooring market—a place where many competing hard surfaces fear to tread. According to Paul Rezuke, VP of sales, U.S.,

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Floor Covering News

SEPTEMBER 27, 2023

Los Angeles—Emser Tile has released its 2023/2024 catalog , available both in print and online. Trend analysis, worldwide procurement, sales expertise and leadership has led to this comprehensive catalog that delineates Emser’s array of offerings.”

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Floor Covering News

JANUARY 30, 2024

To that end, Floor Covering News polled a group of retailers to find out what they believe will be their biggest challenges of 2024. Until the Fed lowers interest rates, existing home sales can be expected to remain slower than usual. Our focus for 2024 is to keep costs down and concentrate on being as efficient as possible.

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Floor Covering News

JANUARY 11, 2024

Hannover, Germany—MeasureSquare, a provider of innovative flooring takeoff estimation solutions, is participating in Domotex 2024. “We are thrilled to participate in Domotex 2024 and present our latest innovations in flooring measurement technology,” said Steven Wang, CEO of MeasureSquare.

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Floor Covering News

APRIL 10, 2024

Atlanta— Coverings , the premier international tile and stone exhibition and conference in North America, has unveiled the honorees of the annual Rock Star Awards ahead of Coverings 2024, taking place April 22-25, 2024, at the Georgia World Congress Center here. EDT, in the Outdoor Oasis (Hall C, Booth 7006) at Coverings 2024.

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Floor Covering News

DECEMBER 11, 2023

Despite headaches within the economy —namely high interest/mortgage rates— resilient flooring suppliers are pointing to continued growth in 2024. Dick Quinlan senior VP sales and marketing, Wellmade What is your projection for the category in 2024? What are some of the biggest challenges facing the category in 2024?

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Floor Covering News

DECEMBER 15, 2023

Raj Shah co-CEO, MSI What is your projection for the category in 2024? As we move into 2024, despite ongoing economic challenges, we anticipate that higher-end con­sumers will remain resilient, as they are not burdened by mort­gages. What are some of the biggest challenges facing the category in 2024?

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Floor Covering News

JANUARY 11, 2024

Hannover, Germany—MeasureSquare, a provider of innovative flooring takeoff estimation solutions, is participating in Domotex 2024. “We are thrilled to participate in Domotex 2024 and present our latest innovations in flooring measurement technology,” said Steven Wang, CEO of MeasureSquare.

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Floor Covering News

FEBRUARY 13, 2024

Following is an overview of some of the flooring technology innovations showcased at Surfaces 2024. Floris Koopmans, sales director, intellectual properties, Unilin, explained how it works: The machine has the ability to scan the locking profile—using a non-destructive method—to check the locking profile for milling tolerance. “You

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Floor Covering News

MARCH 18, 2024

This year’s Floor Covering News “Industry Disrupters” 2024 issue features all manner of players that are—or are poised to—shake things up. laminate flooring market is currently undergoing a resurgence—and it’s also clear that products like Mohawk’s vaunted RevWood line is driving much of that sales activity. as of March 12.

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Floor Covering News

MARCH 20, 2024

This year’s fair was held from February 26-March 1, 2024 at Feria Valencia, located in Valencia’s center city. Spain continues to lead production within the European Union, with over $432 million in domestic ceramic tile sales.

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Floor Covering News

FEBRUARY 6, 2024

and Texas The workshops, spanning three hours in the afternoon or evening, are open to tile installers, contractors, sales personnel and members of the architecture and design community. The post NTCA expands training initiative for 2024 appeared first on Floor Covering News. Workshops will be held in: Calif.,

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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. However, while dollar sales were up, much of that came from price increases and inflationary pressures. Volume experienced a slight decrease overall. billion square feet.

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Floor Covering News

JANUARY 10, 2024

Following are my resolutions for retail professionals in 2024—independent of TDG. Front load your sales/marketing efforts and projects. Being an election year (in so many countries), 2024 has three productive quarters. Learn new ways to connect and build trust with your pre-sale communication.

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Floor Covering News

APRIL 17, 2024

New Orleans—The National Wood Flooring Association (NWFA) kicked off its 2024 Expo this week, boasting its highest attendance in 20 years. Despite ongoing concerns with interest rates and inflation, Martin said wood flooring is currently treading a path of guarded optimism for 2024. Michael Martin, NWFA president and CEO.

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Floor Covering News

JANUARY 16, 2024

Following a turbulent 2023 —which saw sharp declines in demand and home prices—falling mortgage interest rates and positive economic data signal improving housing conditions as 2024 kicks off. On a year-to-date basis, NAHB reports new home sales are up between 2.6% and 5% in each of the four U.S.

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Floor Covering News

FEBRUARY 5, 2024

Gilmore said exhibitors used that time wisely to schedule more appointments, which led to additional sales. Gilmore said that before the 2024 show had ended, multiple suppliers had already re-upped for 2025, in some cases seeking larger spaces. Flooring dealers agreed Surfaces 2024 stood out in a number of ways. “I

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Floor Covering News

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. We are not going to slow down at all; we are going to put the pedal to the metal in 2024,” Vinnie Virga Jr., In 2024 you’ll probably see some targeted growth in the West Coast.”

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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. Stacy Smith, sales manager, Ridout Lumber Co., HARDWOOD In wood, both the Shaw Floors and AT brands are getting reinforcements for 2024—and differentiated products are at the forefront. Rogers, Ark.,

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Floor Covering News

MARCH 21, 2024

Commercial flooring contractors like Joel Bonstell, sales and marketing manager for River City Flooring, Hudsonville, Mich., billion in sales, are numerous. Last year we finished up 8% as a group, and we’re budgeting for a 5% increase in members sales this year,” Gordon said. First and foremost is the camaraderie. “I

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Floor Covering News

JANUARY 29, 2024

With both external and internal challenges looming large, FCNews spoke to key executives to find which hurdles they expect to jump in 2024—and which are already keeping them up at night. “The economy. Interest rates, a sluggish housing market, installer shortages and a presidential election—just to name a few.

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Floor Covering News

FEBRUARY 20, 2024

To capture that ongoing potential in 2024 and beyond, the industry’s top suppliers are offering up the latest in style and innovation. Eco-friendly options The creation of what many suppliers called “a new category of flooring” was evident at TISE 2024. Mannington, too, saw sheet vinyl’s celebrity rise at TISE 2024.

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Floor Covering News

JANUARY 3, 2024

The main difference in 2024, of course, is this is a presidential election year. Most retailers concur with Rick Ogle, CEO of Brewer Flooring Group, Oklahoma City, who said he would gladly take 2023’s results in 2024. “My whose business has achieved record sales four years in a row. How that shakes out is open for debate.

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Floor Covering News

MAY 30, 2023

debt ceiling and, of course, the upcoming 2024 presidential election. That’s certainly been the case for James Pennington, director of sales and project management for Jack Laurie Group, Indianapolis. “In economy is expected to face a recession in 2024. remain fairly optimistic about commercial market activity.

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Floor Covering News

APRIL 29, 2024

Early bird special pricing runs May 22 through June 21, 2024, and is limited to the first 125 bookings. The post Registration for Mohawk Edge Summit 2024 opens soon appeared first on Floor Covering News. Starting May 22, take advantage of early bird special pricing and secure a spot to “Ignite Your Edge.” Learn more here.

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Floor Covering News

JANUARY 24, 2024

“Overall, last year was a challenging year with higher interest rates while people not moving hurt the multifamily and builder business,” said Tracy Wyrick, vice president of sales, builder and multifamily, Engineered Floors. “We Economic recovery in 2024 will lead to a return to growth in multifamily starts.”

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Floor Covering News

DECEMBER 12, 2023

Oberlin, Ohio— The Natural Stone Institute (NSI) will welcome two individuals to its board of directors in January 2024. Dumais has been the sales and logistics manager of Miller Druck Specialty Contracting, Inc., Dumais and Niedbalski will be formally welcomed to the board during the first meeting of 2024 at StonExpo in Las Vegas.

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Floor Covering News

DECEMBER 14, 2023

What industry executives weren’t expecting, however, was to see double-digit declines in both sales and volume. What segments and/or products will fuel growth in 2024? Identify the “X” factor that will impact business in general in 2024? We expect the hardwood category to be down high single digits in 2024.

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Floor Covering News

FEBRUARY 6, 2024

Las Vegas—For the second year in a row Mohawk was a multiple winner in the 2024 Best of Surfaces competition, a contest cosponsored by Floor Covering News and Informa Exhibitions, which owns and operates The International Surface Event (TISE). The waterproof quality and using the pool noodle to explain it stood out,” Yelland said.

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Floor Covering News

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 TDG said it thinks so much of color that it has a new theme for 2024: Step into Color. And why not?

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Floor Covering News

FEBRUARY 5, 2024

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. Philip Key, vice president of sales and marketing for Triangulo, said he had been trying to secure a spot with NFA for at least a year. It’s nice to see something other than vinyl.”

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Floor Covering News

DECEMBER 11, 2023

It’s only a matter of time before the flooring industry is released from inflation’s grip and suppli­ers and their retail partners can take full advantage of strong housing fundamentals—including an aging housing stock in need of renovation and pent-up demand for new home sales. Precisely when that occurs is the $64,000 question.

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Floor Covering News

DECEMBER 22, 2023

That’s why it’s so important to participate in industry trade shows, especially the upcoming 2024 Market Maker Events. The 2024 MME season winds down with the Gulf Coast Flooring Market, which takes place Feb. So, why should you attend the 2024 Flooring Markets? The first show, the Southwest Flooring Market, takes place Jan.

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Floor Covering News

JANUARY 10, 2024

1, 2024, as part of a California recycling statute. We recognize that this assessment increase undoubtedly is a serious burden for the nearly 2,000 California carpet retailers and the 84 carpet mills with operations and sales in the state,” said Bob Peoples, CARE executive director. per square yard, up 36%. “We

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Floor Covering News

DECEMBER 12, 2023

With existing home sales and new home construction having cooled significantly, mill executives expect a slow start to 2024 for residential carpet , with sales expected to be down mid-single digits. James Lesslie COO, Engineered Floor What is your projection for the carpet industry for 2024?

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