WIFI's spring calendar features a leadership program, an expert panel at the Abbey and Floors to Go convention, plus virtual Power Hours on storytelling and LinkedIn optimization—all designed to empower women professionals in the flooring industry.
The world's largest home improvement retailer beat Q4 expectations with sales reaching $39.7 billion, boosted by an extra week in the quarter, while announcing a 2.2% dividend increase despite a cautious 2025 outlook.
Cevisama welcomes Feria Hábitat València to its February expo as Spain's premium design industries join forces against lower-cost imports. This strategic partnership showcases complementary craftsmanship excellence, targeting architects and contract professionals seeking quality over price in hospitality and public space projects.
Mohawk Builder + Multifamily brings eco-friendly flooring solutions to Vision House Las Vegas, showcasing how sustainable homes can be built at attainable price points during the International Builders' Show.
Elevated mortgage rates, regulatory burdens, and tariff concerns are driving up housing costs, with typical families now spending nearly 40% of income on mortgage payments.
The $33.4 billion flooring industry faces extinction-level events as Asian manufacturing dependency, workforce instability, and distribution disruption reshape the landscape. Winners embrace technology while traditionalists falter. The next 24 months will determine who survives the great consolidation—are you standing on the right side?
Ahead of National Tile Day on February 23, Daltile highlights tile's exceptional qualities including beauty, waterproof performance, cleanliness, sustainability, durability, and overall value in both residential and commercial applications.
Floor & Decor reported better-than-expected fourth-quarter results as profits rose 28% to $47.5 million despite a slight comparable store sales decline, demonstrating resilience amid challenging market conditions. The flooring retailer plans continued expansion with 25 new stores in 2025.
Swedish flooring manufacturer Kährs Group saw Q4 2024 sales decline 11%. The company completed its Russian operations divestment and secured new bond financing while focusing on production efficiency and market expansion amid challenging conditions.
The CARE California Carpet Stewardship Program awarded 15 grants in 2024, supporting projects that will expand recycling capacity by 4 million pounds annually and improve collection infrastructure, including new rural drop-off sites and innovative research into sustainable applications for carpet materials.