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Retailers take the initiative on training

Floor Covering News

There’s no denying the flooring industry is in dire need of new installers. As Don Roberts, proprietor of Central Alabama Flooring, explained, “95% of installers today have had no professional training. As Don Roberts, proprietor of Central Alabama Flooring, explained, “95% of installers today have had no professional training.

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Economies slowly reopen, retail with them

Floor Covering News

Ted’s Abbey Flooring reported a robust start to May following a better than expected April. Flooring retail stores are among those establishments getting the green light as business slowly returns to some semblance of normalcy during the coronavirus pandemic. Flooring stores hope the reopening helps revive business.