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.
Floor Covering News
APRIL 29, 2022
—Proof that the North American hardwood flooring industry is not only surviving but thriving in the face of immense change was readily evident at the 36th National Wood Flooring Association ( NWFA Expo 2022 ) convention held here last month. Other exhibitors reported similar experiences. “We
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Floor Covering News
APRIL 3, 2022
Higher global demand for hardwood cores is driving up the cost of lumber, suppliers report. 1 issue on the minds of many hardwood flooring executives was how the category would fare in the midst of a raging pandemic. Hardwood flooring suppliers across the board attest to the difficulties that ongoing supply chain challenges present.
Floor Covering News
MARCH 21, 2022
Cali Floors. Cali Floors has proven to be a trusted partner for retailers in the face of hardship. This strategy has worked for the brand given that it has grown substantially over the last few years—including its recent acquisition by global flooring company Victoria PLC—and continues to expand its specialty retail network.
Floor Covering News
MAY 3, 2023
Many of the new Mirage hardwood flooring offerings for 2023 will be built on a new engineered platform. Triangulo Hardwood Floors uses Brazilian pine that we sustainably manage on our own property in Brazil,” said Philip Key, the company’s vice president of sales and marketing. Pictured is Dreamville oak.
Floor Covering News
AUGUST 8, 2022
However, flooring professionals representing manufacturing, distribution and retailers say transportation issues—both ocean and over-the-road trucking—remain a challenge. The Russia/Ukraine conflict continues to put pressure on shipments from the rest of world. Still, freight charges remain a pain point for many flooring retailers.
Floor Covering News
JULY 6, 2022
I can understand where the growing lack of confidence comes from, and there is no need to disparage those who collect and report the data. You can’t tell just by looking at the leading indices precisely when Russia invaded Ukraine,” Beaulieu said. There was no, ‘Whoa, we have to wait and see how this all plays out.
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