Economic forecaster Connor Lokar predicts better years ahead for flooring retailers in 2025-2026, with existing home sales rising for the first time since 2022. While not matching 2021's explosive growth, the industry should see steady improvement.
CCA Global Partners Retail Group introduces NEX40 Retreat, bringing together 100 flooring professionals under 40 for leadership development and networking. The initiative aims to foster innovation and growth within the cooperative's next generation of leaders.
The Southwest Flooring Market, Adleta Winter Product Show, and dealer meetings for Shaw Floors and BPI converge at the Loews Arlington campus January 8-9, 2025, despite challenging weather forecasts.
For 2025, the independent dealer and contractor alliances are expanding technology partnerships and supplier relationships while developing new website solutions for members.
What do flooring retailers have to look forward to in 2025 to grow their business? Jeff Meadows, president of residential sales, discusses the company's strategic focus on domestic production, luxury products, and builder partnerships amid challenging market conditions.
Pacific Northwest-based Contract Furnishings Mart continues its strategic growth with new showroom locations in Salem, Oregon, and Scottsdale, Arizona. The wholesale flooring company, known for its relationship-based business model and extensive product selection, plans further expansion in the Phoenix metro area to mirror its successful multi-location approach in Seattle and Portland.
Floors & More promotes Vinnie Virga Jr. from vice president to president and Kevin Levitsky from director to vice president, effective January 2025. Virga Jr., who drove 63% membership growth since 2019, aims to lead the group's expansion to 200+ locations by 2029.
Jason Goldberg, founder, chairman and chief operating officer of America’s Floor Source accepted the award at Mohawk’s Edge Summit in Denver, Colorado.
Mohawk's winning playbook—which delivered more than two billion brand impressions and 86% more customer leads for retailers—helped drive 7.5% growth in a down market. As CEO Jeff Lorberbaum predicts a strong 2025 rebound as mortgage rates fall, Edge Summit gathered nearly 300 retailers to share strategies for continued success.
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