McCombs will lead the operational and strategic development of the North American business. Alongside his hiring, Dan Natkin has been named Chief Commercial Officer for North America, leading the sales, marketing, and customer service for Somerset Hardwood Flooring and Boen Hardwood Flooring.
Southwind reports it has been on a successful journey of transformation and the move reflects the company's B2B model for distribution. F9 Brands' other divisions have a business-to-consumer business model and include Thomas Baker, Gracious Home, and Cabinets to Go.
While there are several risks facing the U.S. economy and the construction sector in 2023, the most pressing concern is the ongoing battle over raising the debt ceiling, which could have significant repercussions for government spending and overall economic stability.
More than 100 top flooring executives met at the 2023 Spring Board of Directors and Associate Member Meeting at Montage Palmetto Bluff in Bluffton, South Carolina, where they discussed the health of the resilient market, opportunities in supply chain—and the future of AI in manufacturing.
An updated wood species technical publication by NWFA provides critical foundational knowledge for architects, interior designers, builder, flooring contractor and homeowner when specifying the most appropriate species of wood flooring for a project.
Total comparable store sales decreased 15.4% versus the same period last year. Gross margin of 36.6% decreased 70 basis points as a percentage of sales, driven by $2.1 million in incremental costs related to customs delays on flooring products that contain PVC as a consequence of the Uyghur Forced Labor Prevention Act.