Comparable sales decreased 1.6%, with strong spring recovery and Pro and online sales growth, partially offsetting lumber deflation and lower DIY discretionary demand.
Floor Coverings International (FCI), an Atlanta-based franchise with locally owned mobile flooring showrooms, reported strong growth so far this year with 39 franchise location openings and 43 franchise signings year-to-date.
Kimi's Carpets Plus located in Fuquay-Varina, North Carolina hosted an International Certified Flooring Installers (CFI) training event for both flooring installers and retail sales associates (RSA).
Performance Accessories is sponsoring The International Surface Event (TISE) National Installer of the Year Competition where competitors around the country will use Mohawk carpet and LVT flooring along with coordinating Performance Accessories products. Upcoming stops include Fort Wayne, Indiana and Dallas, Texas.
The Floor Covering Industry Foundation (FCIF) is hosting “One Day to Give,” a 24-hour online fundraising drive, on Thursday, September 7. One Day to Give unites the floor covering industry to make a lasting impact on families faced with unexpected medical battles who need help getting back on their feet.
Fishman Flooring Solutions has opened its newest branch in Fredericksburg, Virginia, to offer its full line of flooring and flooring installation products to the company’s expanding customer base in the Northern Virginia area.
Portobello Grupo has officially kicked-off production activities at its Portobello America’s plant, recently built in Baxter, Tennessee. Portobello America has already generated over 200 local jobs and will be a growth- driving force for the Group.
Atlanta Flooring Design Centers hosted the first-ever two-day Flooring Contractors Association (FCICA) Certified Installation Manager (CIM) certification at its Suwanee, Georgia facility. Nineteen CIM Candidates went through the program and received their CIM certifications.
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