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FCIF raises $250,000 at 40th Anniversary Gala

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New York—More than 200 leaders in the flooring industry gathered here recently to celebrate the 40th Anniversary of the Floor Covering Industry Foundation (FCIF) at the Rainbow Room atop the famed Rockefeller Plaza. It was a unique evening celebrating the legacy of philanthropy and leadership in flooring,” she added.

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35th Anniversary: 35 Women in Flooring

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While the flooring industry has been a “man’s world” for decades, women are rising in the ranks and accomplishing incredible things that have helped move the industry forward. Cheryl Acierno has been engaged in the floor covering industry for her entire career, owning Acierno & Company for the past 21 years. Cheryl Acierno.

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Shoddy SPC takes its toll on the market

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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. Understanding the issue.

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Huali Floors playing for home-field advantage

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There are a number of companies currently building facilities in the Southeast to manufacture rigid core flooring, but few are of the size and scope of Huali Floors—a family-owned business that was started by Huashou Yuan in Taizhou, China, back in 2002. Huali Floors will not be without its challenges. Chatsworth, Ga.—There

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People making a difference 2024

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Floor Covering News ’ annual “People making a difference” special section is a tribute to those in the flooring industry who go about their daily business lives striving to make a positive impact. This year’s list represents all facets of the flooring industry—manufacturing, distribution, retail and installation.

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2023 SFN Convention to host notable sessions, speakers, sales

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In addition to touring the expo, networking with peers and taking advantage of special promotions, virtual attendees will get access to the following (and more) during the event: Sunday Training Session – with Rusty Chadwick from Winshape. Floor Tech Collective – digital services for retailers. 15 from 3:00 – 4:30 p.m.

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Stats 2021: Call it a comeback for ceramic

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T he comeback that was predicted in 2020 after ceramic flooring sales experienced its first downward trajectory in several years was right on point as 2021 saw vast improvement across the board. increase in dollar sales to $3.077 billion in 2021 (flooring only) vs. $2.844 billion in 2020. billion and 1.38