Wed.Jan 18, 2023

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Shoddy SPC takes its toll on the market

Floor Covering News

F or many, the meteoric rise of SPC flooring —the rigid core subsegment of the resilient category—seemed unstoppable. The segment posted astronomical gains over the last several years, beating out every other flooring category in terms of growth as it nabbed share from carpet, hardwood, ceramic and laminate. The flip side of this stellar growth, however, is the rapid entry of all manner of players in the category.

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How Much Are Your Wellness Design Upgrades Worth?

JG Kitchens

My latest piece for Forbes.com answers that question, letting you know the most in-demand wellness design features for your home. My expert sources come from Zillow, Delos Living smart home tech firm and other experts from the real estate and wellness communities. If you’re looking at upgrading your home this year, you’re going to want […].

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Louisville Tile annual event sees record attendance

Floor Covering News

Louisville Tile’s Tammy Henry, Matt Saltzman and Gina Hewlett with Teresa Beck from TBEKTU Design & Development, and Christy George of By George Designs. Louisville, KY.—Louisville Tile experienced record-breaking attendance at its annual “Day at the Races,” with 420 people attending the event at the historic Churchill Downs Racetrack here.

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Italcer wins Sustainability Award out of 100 top Italian companies

Ceramics of Italy

Italcer wins first place out of a shortlist of 100 Italian companies at the Sustainability Award 2022 , an important recognition now in its second year devoted to Italian-based companies that have excelled in tackling today’s challenges – for example, climate change, changing employee needs, and the demands of multiple stakeholders – and in turning them into an opportunity to express innovation and far-sighted vision and to align to more positive energies for the country.

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Cali evolves from bamboo startup to poised powerhouse

Floor Covering News

San Diego—Not so long ago, Cali was a young bamboo startup serving a rather small niche in the flooring industry. Fast forward to today, the company has grown to a multi-product, $200 million-plus powerhouse under the auspices of Doug Jackson, CEO, and an incredibly strong sales, marketing and operational team with aspirations of doubling the business in short order.

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CCA convention: The era of Retail 2.0 takes shape

Floor Covering News

Attendees of the CCA Global convention 2023 were treated to a Retail 2.0 immersive experience. Phoenix—The tone for the CCA Global winter convention 2023 here was set the moment CEO, Rick Bennet, walked on stage to start the meeting and declared: “I’m not one for platitudes but we are embarking on the greatest transformation in our history.”. With that, the 1,200 retailer attendees at CCA Global’s winter convention spent three days in an immersive experience called Retail 2.0—the flooring

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Mohawk featured in new Sunshine on a Ranney Day makeover

Floor Covering News

Calhoun, Ga.—Sunshine on a Ranney Day, an Atlanta-based nonprofit that renovates rooms for children with special needs, chose Mohawk flooring for two of its latest makeovers—dream bedrooms for Braxton and Kaitlyn. “Mohawk made it easy to provide Braxton and Kaitlyn with flooring that suited their individual styles and needs,” said Joe Lane, executive director, Sunshine on a Ranney Day.

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It pays to embrace diversity in business

Floor Covering News

The effects of the pandemic continue to change our lives as we navigate what’s called “the new normal.” While there is no predetermined route to your success in an ever-changing world, there are things you can do to put yourself on the path to prosper. A good place to start is to welcome diversity, equality and inclusivity in your business. According to a Deloitte survey, 83% of Millennials reported higher levels of engagement when they believed their company fostered an inclusive culture.