Floor Covering News

APRIL 4, 2022

These two issues became the backbone of On3’s solution-based training app. First, they can be generated by retailers, suppliers, contractors, etc., Supply Chain” by Ken Pinto, author, supply chain expert. Risk Mitigation” by Northwest Contractors Alliance (NWCA). It’s too hard to get them started.

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Floor Covering News

MARCH 21, 2022

FCNews’ fourth annual Industry Disrupters issue features innovative players and thinkers who are changing the game in terms of product enhancements, technological breakthroughs or simply radical new ways of doing business. Cali Floors. Cali Floors has proven to be a trusted partner for retailers in the face of hardship. “Our

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Floor Covering News

MARCH 7, 2022

James Lesslie, president of the commercial division of Engineered Floors, provided Fuse Alliance conference attendees with an outlook on the state of the commercial flooring industry in the U.S. covering a host of timely issues. covering a host of timely issues. during the supplier presentations.

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Floor Covering News

JANUARY 9, 2023

When I was 5, he opened a small floor covering store in Manchester. So my first exposure to flooring began at a young age. I met a whole new group of people, like Rick Meyer of Carpetland USA, the second largest chain in the country. ” There was the Western Floor Covering Association, but that wasn’t covering the country.

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Floor Covering News

MAY 27, 2024

Consolidated Flooring, led by David Meberg, left, won Grand Prize in the annual Starnet awards competition. Many of North America’s largest and most influential commercial floor covering contractors assembled here earlier this month for the 2024 Starnet spring conference. Take Consolidated Flooring’s experience, for example.

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Floor Covering News

AUGUST 8, 2022

S upply chain slowdowns that peaked during the height of the COVID-19 pandemic have started to ease. However, flooring professionals representing manufacturing, distribution and retailers say transportation issues—both ocean and over-the-road trucking—remain a challenge. In addition, there remains issues domestically.”.

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Floor Covering News

JULY 18, 2022

Even Edge Advisory Council newcomers like Brett Bentz, owner of Pennsylvania-based Harrisburg Wall & Floor, attested to the role that Mohawk retailers—even the mid-sized dealers—play in the ongoing evolution of Edge. “My Edge Council meetings host some of the most dynamic individuals in the flooring industry. Updates to Edge.

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Floor Covering News

MARCH 21, 2023

Geoff Gordon, left, Fuse executive director, presents the Best in Show project award to members of GP Flooring Solutions at the Fuse Alliance 2023 conference. Not only did the event draw record attendance, but it also welcomed the greatest number of first-time contractor attendees.

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Floor Covering News

OCTOBER 17, 2022

Flooring retailers and distributors operating in Southwest Florida were impacted by the storm both personally and in terms of lost business. Impacts to Taylor’s flooring businesses ranged from structural damage to power outages and loss of internet for several days. Abbey Carpet & Floor’s flagship store located in Naples, Fla.,

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Floor Covering News

JUNE 26, 2023

That’s how some industry observers might describe the commercial flooring industry in 2022, which continued to emerge from the wreckage of a global pandemic to experience a vibrant rebirth. Commercial flooring rebounded as sales increased 13.1% billion in 2022, Floor Covering News research shows. from roughly $6.5 of total U.S.

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Floor Covering News

APRIL 21, 2021

If we’re not adding value for all three, something breaks down in the chain,” Carson explained. We bring distributors ideas, but we also ask the distributors what they need to help service their customers—the flooring retailers and contractors. 13-ranked flooring distributor. based FlorStar Sales, the No.

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Floor Covering News

OCTOBER 31, 2022

Following what for many was a record 2021 , flooring distributors weren’t certain what to expect in 2022 given inflationary pressures, interest rate hikes and recessionary fears. The commercial segment, which has lagged other flooring sectors, has been playing catch-up since 2020 and looks to be in growth mode in 2023.

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Floor Covering News

FEBRUARY 6, 2023

The irksome supply chain issues that plagued the industry since the onset of the novel coronavirus pandemic have begun to abate—but some challenges still remain as market conditions move slowly toward normalization. It’s an emotional issue,” Beaulieu stated. “My economy at large. ITR Economics, which boasts a 94.7%

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Floor Covering News

APRIL 6, 2020

Having existing inventory is key for flooring interests during this time of plant and production shutdowns. Down but certainly not out, the flooring industry is taking proactive steps to deal with an unprecedented disruption caused by COVID-19, the novel coronavirus that has changed life as we know it. Retailers seize opportunities.

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Floor Covering News

JUNE 30, 2021

A new edition of RWC coverage will be available in every print issue of FCNews throughout the year. But precisely “how much” value is up for debate given the many different types of floors—as well as the various construction types—on the market today. DID YOU KNOW. the retail sales associate’s hand. His advice? “Be SELLING TIPS.

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Floor Covering News

MARCH 10, 2021

By Megan Salzano W ith so much uncertainty in the supply chain these days, it’s important to have suppliers that can be counted on for more than just quality product. Contractors in particular have to implement the wishes of builders and architects,” Frick said. “As Most stores do not offer any options for new floor vents.

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Floor Covering News

FEBRUARY 20, 2023

For instance, developers are becoming increasingly cautious as supply constraints have caused a large backlog of projects started but not yet completed to accumulate in the pipeline. “An There are other underlying factors that influence flooring selection—namely product availability after months of supply chain struggles.

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Floor Covering News

FEBRUARY 17, 2022

Residential single- and multi-family segments outperformed such forecasts even with significant supply chain chaos.”. He cited statistics supplied by the National Apartment Association and the National Multi-family Housing Council that showed there will be a need for more than 4.5 multi-family sector in 2021.

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Floor Covering News

JUNE 26, 2023

That’s how some industry observers might describe the commercial flooring industry in 2022, which continued to emerge from the wreckage of a global pandemic to experience a vibrant rebirth. Commercial flooring rebounded as sales increased 13.1% billion in 2022, Floor Covering News research shows. from roughly $6.5 of total U.S.

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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. Tile flooring was up mid-double digits in dollars in 2022 compared to 2021’s high single-digit increase. Volume experienced a slight decrease overall. billion square feet.

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Floor Covering News

NOVEMBER 29, 2022

Daltile’s Rekindle tile flooring collection features StepWise and Microban technology, making it more slip resistant while also eliminating 99% of bacteria on the tile surface. In 2019, the tile flooring category experienced its first decline in a decade as tariffs and antidumping legislation hit the market.

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Floor Covering News

JUNE 27, 2022

Supply chain disruptions. One would think those issues would negatively impact any industry. flooring industry to post record gains as shoppers continued to spend on home improvements in lieu of lavish vacations. In 2021, the average selling price of all flooring was $1.33. Raw material scarcity.

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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 Another issue: Rental prices have been falling because there are so many new units in the marketplace. “If

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Floor Covering News

MAY 17, 2022

By Reginald Tucker—After several years of losing market share to wood-look products, wood flooring is regaining momentum. That’s according to research conducted by the National Wood Flooring Association (NWFA), which estimates solid wood floors saw a 20% increase in 2021, ending the year with the highest share rate since 2007.

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Floor Covering News

JANUARY 20, 2022

There are so many issues making it complicated to manage the business,” said Graham Howerton, president of FEI Group, the nation’s largest network of interior and exterior finish contractors. Macro issues. One of the biggest supply chain challenges affecting builders are delays in material deliveries.

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Floor Covering News

NOVEMBER 23, 2021

Against the backdrop of supply chain bottlenecks, labor shortages, multiple price increases and rising inflation, a record number of FEI Group members descended on Phoenix for the group’s first convention in two years. It was also our supply partners and our team. Desert Ridge, Ariz.—Against So we get to be together again.”.

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Floor Covering News

MARCH 19, 2021

Michel Vermette, president and CEO of Armstrong Flooring, sat down with FCNews to discuss the company’s rebranding and new channel strategy. For Armstrong Flooring, it’s much more than a name change. Armstrong Flooring Signature) and a separate brand for specialty retailers (Armstrong Flooring). right now.

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Floor Covering News

FEBRUARY 4, 2022

The global supply chain slowdown has led to unprecedented delays and shortages of all flooring products and prevented retailers from achieving even greater prosperity in 2021. Supply chain issues have proven to be much more difficult to maneuver than the pandemic ever was. So, what’s a retailer to do?

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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. With everything going on these days—supply chain disruptions, COVID-19, etc.—people

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Floor Covering News

JANUARY 10, 2020

6/13, 2020: Volume 35, Issue 14. Builders are increasingly embracing new, high-performance vinyl flooring materials in response to the growing popularity of hard surfaces. While economic and regulatory issues slowed down residential new construction early on, reduced lending and unemployment rates helped stimulate housing demand.

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Floor Covering News

JUNE 29, 2022

hardwood flooring market orchestrated a dramatic turnaround in 2021. FCNews research shows wood flooring sales at the first point of sale in 2021 totaled a record $2.67 The volume growth of the hardwood flooring market in 2021 was equally impressive. billion, a head-turning increase of 21% over 2020. last year. “We

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Floor Covering News

JUNE 15, 2021

Both millennials and gen z have their own needs and preferences when it comes to large purchases like flooring—and their own timelines, as millennials are the buyers of today while gen z is the buyer of tomorrow influencing the buyer of today. So what does this mean for large-scale purchases like flooring? told FCNews.

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Floor Covering News

JULY 10, 2023

The labor shortage impacting the flooring industry is not relegated to installers; it has also affected truck drivers who work for the nation’s distribution companies. So, what are trucking industry players doing to address the issue? for his attention to these issues and for his leadership.

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Floor Covering News

SEPTEMBER 12, 2023

T en years ago Scott Humphrey became president and CEO of the World Floor Covering Association (WFCA), the result of a year-long search following the passing of Chris Davis. Today, it is laser focused on combatting the installation shortage, among other issues challenging retailers. What is WFCA up to today? Somebody has to own this.

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