Flooring installers, retailers and distributors from all over the country gathered at this year’s International Certified Installers (CFI) Convention to compete in the Southeast Regional Installation competition, participate in education sessions, demo new products and connect with colleagues.

The Spaces4Learning New Product Award program honors the outstanding product development achievements of manufacturers and suppliers whose products or services are considered to be particularly noteworthy in their ability to enhance the learning environment.

Lang joined Floor & Decor in 2011. 

Floor Trends interviewed AHF President Brian Carson to find out what the acquisition means for the future of AHF Products, the legacy of the Armstrong brand, and what’s next for flooring technologies.   

The company said a year-over-year decrease in comparable store sales reflects continued lower spending by consumers due to pressure from inflation and higher interest rates and consumer preference to spend more on travel and entertainment.

The brand also signed seven new franchisees year to date and opened another 11 locations. 

Floor Trends recently caught up with Real Floors Inc. CEO Adam Brookner, President Matt Gilbreth and Chief Customer Officer Lyn Jacobs to learn more about what’s in store for the merged venture and their outlook on the multifamily market.

Floors 2000 will be marketed as a brand within the Stanton portfolio that offers stylish LVP and tile at a value price point.

This first event had two installers competing in the wood category and four in the carpet category.

The annual meeting is where the industry comes together to focus on continuing to optimize the EDI standards for the flooring industry and work towards increased adoption.